Downsview, located in the beautiful South Downs close to Chichester. – Home 152121 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Downsview, located in the beautiful South Downs close to Chichester. – Home 152121
- 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
In the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this cottage in West Marden offers real country living with modern up to date facilities. 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 also many varieties of owls in the area and they 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 the property, exposed wooden 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 middle eastern rugs on the floors and the solid oak doors.
Further details
A High chair is available for guests use. Please advise at the time of booking. There is a washing machine for guests use and a freezer for any cold foods you wish to store. 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 favourite room, we are told by all our guests, is the conservatory which is a real suntrap, opening out onto the lawned garden and terrace. For your relaxation there is a sofa and two armchairs and a large coffee table, plus a wide screen TV. Sitting here you will immediately see why we have renamed the cottage Downsview. There's always something interesting to see.
The open plan kitchen that leads to the conservatory has all the modern conveniences you would expect, including plenty of granite work top, ceramic hob, built under oven and dishwasher. The keen cooks can knock up a quick snack to eat al fresco on the patio, or a full meal for serious dining if preferred. Alternatively, the village pub is within easy walking distance (three minutes) and serves food in the bar or the restaurant. The lounge/dining area has a dining table which seats 4 whilst the lounge has a comfy double sofa with solid wood coffee tables for each chair. The built in dresser has a good supply of books, magazines, DVD's and tourist information, along with binoculars for deer and bird spotting. The whole ground floor is tiled, topped by a large Persian rug to add to the character of the room. Step outside the patio door onto the terrace for your morning breakfast or evening glass of wine. Upstairs there is a wide, bright and airy wood beamed landing, with rooflights and a chest of drawers. At each end of the landing are the double and twin bedrooms. The corridor and double bedroom has wood beams running along either side and rooflights east and west to create a light bright feel. All the upstairs doors are hand made from oak and give the cottage a rustic charm. Both bedrooms have bedside cupboards and Persian rugs beside the beds, whilst the tiled bathroom floor is supplemented by a deep pile bathmat. The twin bedroom overlooks the paddock and fields and is loved by all the children that visit for the fantastic views of the downs and wildlife (that's not the hosts!).
Further details outdoors
The accommodation has its own york stone patio opening from the large conservatory with a table, four chairs and sun parasol. There is also a BBQ for summer evenings; home cooking. Guests have their own lawned garden with views over the fields Safe, off-road parking is right outside the front door.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
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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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Cathy And Ranjit V.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 24 minutes
- Response rate:
- 93%
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 21 reviews
Excellent
21 reviews
- Excellent
- 21
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“A Great Half Term Week”
Cathy and Ranjit are exceptional hosts! The cottage can be hard to find as it is a little of the beaten track but Cathy and Ranjit will send extra directions before your stay! The cottage is quiet, c… More
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“Idilic weekend away!”
We spent the most wonderful long weekend here. Cathy and Ranjit were just the most lovely and welcoming host I have ever met. We were even greeting to a very warm welcome from their two adorable poo… More
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“Always amazing and perfectly lovely”
There are so many superlatives one could use to describe a week spent in this paradise on earth. Think we've used many in the past to be honest as we will return again and again to sample the pea… More
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“Outstanding”
Cannot rate highly enough. Well equipped, immaculate cottage in a stunningly beautiful & idyllic location. We stayed 4 nights as a base for our day trips to Goodwood, Butlins, Portsmouth & Littlehampton. All within an easy drive, 20-30 mins away. Cathy & Ranjit are lovely hosts, kind, friendly and welcoming, with lots of information about the area and places to visit. We had such a lovely welcome and to be greeted with beautiful flowers, fresh eggs, wine... and milk in the fridge made us feel at home straight away. We had beautiful sunshine for our stay, so it was great to be able to use the bbq and gazebo out in the garden. The layout of the cottage was perfect for our family. Our two boys 7&9 had a lovely room overlooking the fields and horses and we were just along the landing in an equally comfortable bedroom. Beautiful dark skies at night with no light pollution at all. We all slept really well. Victoria Inn is a 2 minute walk down the road, where we had a bite to eat the first night. Kids loved the squid! Large pub garden. Also a dart board inside. Thank you Cathy & Ranjit, this is a great start to the summer holidays!
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Response from the owner Thanks for your lovely words Jackie and were delighted that you had such a good time with us. You have a lovely family and we hope to see you again. Cathy and Ranjit
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“Perfect place to stay in West Sussex”
This is an excellent place to stay for visiting the the South Downs / Chichester? Petersfield area. Cathy and Ranjit are superb hosts, making us very welcome and they went out of their way to be helpf… More
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“Tranquil getaway set in the beautiful South Downs”
Cathy and Ranjit were the most amazing hosts and made us feel so welcome and at home. The place was extremely clean and had everything you could need. Also in a perfect location for easy access to the… More
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“Perfect”
Perfect accommodation for visiting Chichester.Great hosts, spotlessly clean, beautiful countryside, handy pubs....but most important, at the moment, really safe!
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“Gorgeous and Tranquil Cottage in the South Downs”
Spacious, lovingly furnished, spotlessly clean, and with gorgeous views, this is an all-round perfect cottage for a family holiday in the South Downs. The kind and friendly hosts, Cathy and Ranjit, ma… More
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Response from the owner It was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us - the perfect guests, and meeting you all reminds us why we host guests.Looking forward to seeing you again. Cathy & Ranjit
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“Quiet tranquil location”
We stayed in the Gardeners cottage which was just what we expected. We arrived late at night and were greeted by the owner who made us very welcome. The cottage was spotlessly clean and comfortable. T… More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your review John and we're delighted you enjoyed your stay. Hope to welcome you here again.
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“perfect rural hideaway”
Lovely place in a unspoilt rural hideaway - perfect location, lovely clean air with beautiful views of rolling hills. Cottage delightful and all amenities needed. Hosts very pleasant and thoughtful.… 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.
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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.
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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.
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- 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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- How do damage deposits work?
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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.
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- 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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