May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This beautiful cottage is set on the edge of the South Downs National Park and in the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is Ideal for walking, cycling, sailing or just complete relaxation. The cottage is just 1 mile from the harbour front and 2 miles from West Wittering beach.
The cottage is set in .5 acre and has been refurbished with care having been taken to retain the original character of the property. The principal rooms enjoy a southerly aspect.
Shipton Cottage
Views from Garden
Alfresco Dining
Drawing Room
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The South East England / Sussex region
On the edge of the proposed South Downs National Park and in the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Itchenor is an ideal location to explore with plenty of culture with Chichester Theatres and Art Galleries, Stately Homes and Gardens. Portsmouth is nearby, the home of the Royal Navy with Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose - historic ships and dockyard for all to explore. Shopping in the Georgian city of Chichester or the modern Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. Blue Flag sandy beaches for all ages to enjoy with separate dog friendly beaches plus the seaside resorts of Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne as well as the historic towns of Rye and Arundel - this area has much to offer visitors.
West Sussex offers excellent walking, cycling, yachting and horseracing (Goodwood)
East Sussex is home to the rolling South Downs and the 'long man' a 69-foot chalk drawing on the hillside. Sussex is within easy reach of London.
Chichester / Itchenor area
Itchenor is situated 6 miles from the City of Chichester with its Cathedral, Festival Theatre and many shops and restaurants. It is well situated for visting many local attractions:-
Goodwood Racecourse and Motor Racing Circuit, with the Festival of Speed and Revival Meetings. Fishbourne Roman Palace and Museum Portsmouth with hits Historic Naval Dockyard, Gunwharf Shopping and Spinnaker Tower The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum West Dean House and Gardens Kingly Vale and Pagham Harbour Nature Reserves Chichester Harbour - guided walks, activities and boat trips Many beaches, including East Head and West Wittering's long sandy beach Many Historical Houses including Arundel Castle, Goodwood House, Uppark and Petworth House
There are opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, fishing, kayaking, harbour tours aboard a solar powered boat, golf, bird watching and wonderful walks and cycle paths.
Havant Station is 15 minutes drive away for trains to London which take 75 minutes to Waterloo. There are regular trains to Brighton with all its attractions, 40 minutes away. Day trips by ferry to the Isle of Wight or Cherbourg in France can be taken from Portsmouth which is a 30 minute drive away.
The village of Itchenor has several pubs, The Ship which is a few yards from the Itchenor Harbour area and serves excellent food and real ales and The Lamb also serving excellent food with live music. Both are within easy walking distance of the cottage.
At Dell Quay, a couple of miles from Itchenor, stunning views of the estuary can be experienced from The Crown & Anchor along with great food, served all day. This pub is on the cycle path that runs from the cottage.
At the village of Bosham there are several pubs to chose from, one being The Anchor Bleu that overlooks the water and serves good food and real ales. Excellent meals can also be enjoyed at the Millstream Hotel, a short walk away. You can either drive here or walk/cycle and catch the passenger ferry from Itchenor harbour to Bosham harbour.
How to get there
The village of Itchenor is on the South Coast of England, close to the airports of London (Gatwick and Heathrow), Southampton and Bournemouth. The port of Portsmouth is nearby with days trips by ferry/catamaran to the Isle of Wight or Cherbourg in France.
By Car, from the A3 (M) take the A27 towards Chichester and then take the A286 towards The Witterings. Pass through the village of Birdham still following the signs to The Witterings. Take the first turning for Itchenor and Shipton Cottage is the fourth house on the right hand side.
By Train, take the train to Chichester from either London Bridge or Victoria. Alternatively take the train to Portsmouth/Havant from Waterloo. Taxis are available at all railway stations.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Southampton/Gatwick/Heathrow: 40 km
Railway:
Chichester: 10 km
Ferry:
Portsmouth: 10 km
Activities near Chichester
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Front door opens into the drawing room with two large Inglenook fireplaces and oak beams. TV and DVD/CD, Victorian style conservatory Dining room with exposed beams Comprehensively fitted kitchen/breakfast room Master bedroom with bath/shower room suite 2 further double bedrooms Family bathroom
Further details outdoors: Stunning views across to Itchenor harbour and Goodwood racecourse Many footpath and cycle paths from the cottage. Locking shed for cycles.
Further details
Tariff from £525 to £900 per week depending on season The letting week is from 3pm Saturday to 10am the following Saturday Electricity, gas and central heating is included in the price Bed linen and towels are provided but please bring your own beach towels There is no telephone at the property
Conditions
Telephone bookings can be made to Toni Humphreys on 07713 404046. Confirmation and a 25% holiday deposit must be received within 5 working days to secure your holiday. The balance of the tariff must be paid within 8 weeks of the date of arrival, by cheque payable to Miss Toni Humphreys. If a booking is made 8 weeks or less before the date of arrival, full payment is required. In the event of the balance not being paid by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and re-let the property. If re-let cannot be arranged, you will be liable for the balance. A cautionary deposit of £200 is required, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection) Cancellations are permitted by either party up to 8 weeks prior to the holiday date. We recommend that visitors take out their own holiday insurance. All bookings are from 3.00pm on the date of arrival until 10.00am on the date of departure. There is no smoking permitted inside the house. Keys will be given to you on arrival and collected on departure. Damage, loss or breakages that have occured during your stay must be reported and paid for. Only guests named on the booking form are permitted to stay. Occasionally access may be required at reasonable times by the proprietors for viewing or maintenance purposes. The proprietors reserve the right to decline accommodation and to demand the immediate departure of any persons not complying with these conditions, or for any conduct detrimental either to the property, or to the comfort of the neighbours. Full terms and conditions are available upon request. Payment of the deposit is taken as accepting these terms and conditions.
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
'What can I say, stunning cottage, gardens and location. Absolutely fabulous holiday! Will definitely come again'
"Both house and location convenient for us and the children - tons to do for everyone."
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Advertiser joined: 9 Oct 2007 This property added: 9 Oct 2007