Rural House with Swimming Pool and Gardens

About this listing

Summary

Welcome to this characterful family country home in the peaceful village of Chidham, set within private gardens and featuring an outdoor swimming pool – perfect for relaxed escapes and memorable get-togethers.

✔ Sleeps up to 6
✔ Three comfortable bedrooms across the main house
✔ Outdoor swimming pool (not heated, open 1st June – 30th September)
✔ Private gardens with space to relax and play
✔ 10-minute walk to Chichester Harbour and beautiful waterside walks

Space

This welcoming country home is arranged over multiple floors and comfortably sleeps up to six guests, with clearly defined living areas, peaceful bedrooms and generous outdoor space.

★ LOUNGE ★

A warm and characterful space, perfect for relaxing together at the end of the day.

✔ Comfortable seating
✔ Wood-burning stove
✔ Piano
✔ TV Ideal for socialising or quiet evenings

★ KITCHEN & DINING AREA ★

A bright, sociable space designed for shared meals and easy living.

✔ Fully equipped kitchen
✔ Oven, hob and essential cookware
✔ Dining table with seating
✔ Plenty of natural light

★ GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM ★

A convenient bathroom located on the ground floor.

✔ Walk-in shower
✔ WC
✔ Wash basin

★ UTILITY ROOM ★

✔ Washing Machine
✔ Tumble Dryer

★ BEDROOM 1 ★

A calm and comfortable bedroom for a restful night’s sleep.

✔ Double bed
✔ Bedside tables and lighting
✔ Wardrobe / storage space
✔ Garden outlooK

★ BEDROOM 2 ★

A light and airy room, ideal for children or friends sharing.

✔ Two single beds
✔ Bedside table and lighting
✔ Storage for clothes

★ FAMILY BATHROOM ★

A spacious family bathroom serving the first-floor bedrooms.

✔ Bath with handheld shower
✔ WC
✔ Wash basin

★ BEDROOM 3 (TOP FLOOR) ★

Set on the top floor, this bedroom offers privacy and space.

✔ Double bed (blue bedspread)
✔ Bedside tables and lamps
✔ Storage for clothing

★ KEEP FIT AREA ★

Located alongside the top-floor bedroom, perfect for staying active.

✔ Rowing machine
✔ Exercise bike
✔ Open space for stretching or light workouts

★ GARDENS AND SWIMMING POOL ★

The outdoor space is a real highlight, offering privacy and room to unwind.

✔ Good-sized private gardens
✔ Outdoor swimming pool* (not heated, open 1st June – 30th September)
✔ Children’s climbing frame
✔ Space for outdoor dining and relaxation
✔ Peaceful countryside surroundings

* Pool is 6 metres long x 3.5 metres wide and 1.5-1.6 metres deep.

★ PARKING & ACCESS ★

✔ Driveway can accommodate 2 cars
✔ Street parking for further vehicles

Access

The property is exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay, so relax, unwind and make yourself at home.

Neighborhood

Set in the peaceful village of Chidham, this home enjoys a wonderfully quiet setting while being perfectly placed for exploring Chichester Harbour and the surrounding waterside villages.

You’re just a 10-minute walk to the harbour, where scenic coastal footpaths, birdlife and calm waterside walks make this area a favourite for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.

NEARBY VILLAGES AND TOWNS

– Bosham – approx. 5 minutes by car
A beautiful historic harbour village with sailing boats, coastal walks, art galleries, cafés and well-known pubs.

– Emsworth – approx. 10 minutes by car
A lively waterside town offering a wide choice of pubs, independent restaurants, coffee shops and local food stores.

– Chichester – approx. 10–15 minutes by car
Home to Chichester Cathedral, independent shops, restaurants, cultural venues and excellent amenities.

FOOD. COFFEE AND PUBS

The surrounding area is well known for its relaxed food scene, with a great mix of traditional pubs, waterside eateries and independent cafés in nearby Bosham and Emsworth. Whether you’re after a casual coffee, a long lunch by the harbour or a cosy pub dinner, there are plenty of options within a short drive.

EXPLORING THE AREA

✔ Direct access to harbour walks and coastal paths
✔ Sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking nearby
✔ Easy access to the South Downs countryside
✔ Well placed for beaches along the South Coast

DRIVING DISTANCES TOI LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

✔ Chichester city centre – approx. 10–15 minutes
✔ Chichester Marina – approx. 10 minutes
✔ West Wittering Beach – approx. 15–20 minutes
✔ East Wittering village & beach – approx. 10–15 minutes
✔ Goodwood Estate – approx. 20–25 minutes
✔ Arundel Castle – approx. 30–35 minutes
✔ Petworth House and Park – approx. 35–40 minutes

Interaction With Guests

We will be accessible between 7am and 11pm for our guests via phone, text or the platform you booked on’s app.
Expect a quick and prompt response. We give our guests space but are available for every enquiry.

Transit

We strongly recommend that you arrive in a car as it will give you much freedom to explore and enjoy the beautiful West Sussex area.

Notes

★ SWIMMING POOL ★

The pool is unheated and open from 1st June – 30th September.
Pool is 6 metres long x 3.5 metres wide and 1.5-1.6 metres deep.

★ ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION ★

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★ MINUT ★

Please be mindful of our neighbours during your stay. Our property’s quiet hours are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. We care a lot about maintaining good relationships with our community, so we appreciate you following our “house rules” during your stay.

We are committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us. We use smart home technology to improve your experience. Minut is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property and allows us to respond to noise nuisances without disrupting your stay. Minut is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property. If you have any questions, please ask. We are committed to your comfort so please let us know if we can do anything during your stay to make it more enjoyable.

House Rules

No unregistered guests allowed
Please don’t eat in the bedrooms
Please respect the noise curfew
Please respect check-in and check-out times
Please take extra care of your keys. Lost keys incur a replacement fee
Please take care of the furnishings. You have to pay for damages that exceed the security deposit

Swimming Pool
The pool is open from the beginning June until end of September.

Quiet Hours / Minut:
We operate a quiet hours policy between 10pm – 8am.

Please be mindful of our neighbours during your stay. Our property’s quiet hours are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. We care a lot about maintaining good relationships with our community, so we appreciate you following our “house rules” during your stay.

We are committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us. We use smart home technology to improve your experience. Minut is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property and allows us to respond to noise nuisances without disrupting your stay.