Gardener's Cottage, nestling in the South Downs, close to Chichester – Home 152120 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Gardener's Cottage, nestling in the South Downs, close to Chichester – Home 152120
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 12 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Live the country life in this charming tile-hung cottage, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in the village of West Marden. The views from the windows overlook downland and woodland. From the gate, walk straight onto a myriad of footpaths leading in various directions – all with beautiful vistas. The area abounds with wildlife, including deer, badgers, buzzards and red kites. There are many varieties of owls in the area which are a delight to listen to in the early evening.
Although the West Marden surroundings are the countryside at its best, there are two fully stocked and excellent village stores within a short drive, plus easy access to the main cities of Chichester and Portsmouth and all the attractions they offer. Inside this 4 star cottage, oak beams offset the recently refurbished interior of this well-equipped, attractive accommodation. No attention to detail has been overlooked, from the pretty patchwork quilts in the bedrooms, to the authentic Indian carpets on the floors and the sleek lines of the bathroom with its power shower.
Gardener’s Cottage was originally built as gardener's accommodation by Lord Durham who owned the manor house next door.
It offers very comfortable living for 4 people in tastefully furnished accommodation, with a lovely south facing garden and all round rural views.
West Marden is about 8 miles from the historic Roman city of Chichester and its famous cathedral, and about 10 miles from Portsmouth, home of the Navy and the Historic dockyard.
The award winning West Wittering beach is close as is the seaside resort of Hayling Island which boasts superb beaches.
Further details
A cot and/or high chair are available for guests use. Please advise at the time of booking. Milk, coffee, tea, a bottle of wine and fresh flowers await your arrival. We like to welcome guests personally between 3.00 and 5.00, but do let us know of your travel plans and we can accommodate them.
Further details indoors
The light oak kitchen houses all the modern conveniences you would expect, enabling you to knock up a quick snack to eat al fresco, or a full meal for serious dining if preferred. Alternatively, the village pub is within easy walking distance (three minutes) and serves excellent food in the bar or restaurant. The light and airy lounge has double aspect windows and a characterful solid fuel stove that provides a traditional focal point and extra heating if required. The antique pine dresser holds a good supply of books, magazines, DVD's and tourist information. The lounge lights have been sourced from a Welsh mining lamp company with a central light and one over the dining table. The washing machine is in a separate utility room off the rear lobby, with space for outside gear. Both bedrooms have bedside cupboards and Persian rugs beside the beds, whilst the tiled bathroom floor is supplemented by a deep pile bathmat.
Further details outdoors
The accommodation has its own private south facing cottage garden with a table, four chairs and sun parasol. There is also a cushioned sunbed for those lazy days and BBQ for summer evenings home cooking. Safe, off-road parking is available for two cars.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the owner
Cathy And Ranjit V.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 24 minutes
- Response rate:
- 93%
- Calendar last updated:
- 06 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 30 reviews
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30 reviews
- Excellent
- 25
- Very Good
- 5
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Perfect break from London surrounded by beautiful nature”
This was our third time in the Gardener's Cottage as we absolutely love this place. We live in London and from time to time we need to escape the frenzy life style and West Marden is our preferr… More
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“A wonderful place to stay”
Welcoming, cosy, beautifully appointed, lovely countryside, delightful owners - thank you, we'll be back!
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“Short stay”
We only had a few days at Gardeners Cottage with two grandchildren but it was everything we hoped for and more. Many thanks to Ranjit and Cathy and their two ponies and dogs who added to our enjoyment… More
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“Peaceful and restful location”
Set in a pretty small hamlet, lovely views from the cottage and walks straight from the door, it was delightful and we felt refreshed. The cleanliness was reassuring and Cathy and Ranjit were very fri… More
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“Perfect Countryside Break”
We had a fantastic time staying at the Gardener's Cottage in West Marden owned by Ranjit and Cathy. The cottage was lovely and clean and they kindly left us some milk and tea bags when we arrived… More
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“Excellent, perfect as a base for our family to explore the area”
Ranjit & Cathy were excellent hosts, and the cottage did everything we needed it to. We had three beach trips, two great National Trust houses within easy reach and child friendly paths right on… More
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“Just what we needed”
We had a wonderful time at gardeners cottage and were blessed with beautiful weather too. A gorgeous little cottage surrounded by some lovely places to visit and things to do. Was the perfect family h… More
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“Perfect cottage with breathtaking countryside views.”
We stayed at the lovely Gardener’s Cottage, West Marden and we had the best time. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful, breathtaking, lush views and you can go on amazing walks straight from y… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind words. It was lovely to meet you all. We were so impressed with the walks you managed! You would be very welcome back any time.
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“Relaxing location”
We were greeted by Cathy and Ranjit the owners of the Gardeners cottages. Both extremely helpful and knowledgeable in relation to the area. The cottage was beautifully kept with a large living room/ d… More
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“Tranquil, scenic, relaxing location”
This our second visit to the Gardeners cottage where we received a warm welcome from Ranjit and Cathy. The cottage as always was spotless and containing everything to make it home. The Wi-fi for such … More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Cathy and Ranjit (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Cathy and Ranjit the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Cathy and Ranjit (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) a message.
If Cathy and Ranjit (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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