Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Birchwood Lodge is a Scandinavian-style bungalow set in glorious countryside in West Sussex. Birchwood Lodge was purpose-built by Scandia Hus in 2002 and is not a conversion from farm buildings. It is located in the grounds of the owners' house which is 100 yards away. Birchwood Lodge has full central heating, triple glazing and a high standard of insulation and is suitable for holiday use in all seasons. There is private parking for a maximum of two cars.
Birchwood Lodge is at the end of a cul-de-sac lane 2/3rds of a mile from the public highway. There is no passing traffic and there is good access to the countryside for walking via footpaths and bridleways. Use of the owners' heated outdoor pool (36 ft x 18 ft) is offered subject to arrangement with the owners. (May to September)
Maximum occupancy is four people in two bedrooms, one double and one twin. A fold up bed or a cot for an extra child can be made available as can a high chair. There is a secure fenced area of garden suitable for young children immediately to the rear of Birchwood Lodge. Children's toys can be borrowed by arrangement.
The closest village is Southwater which is about 1 mile distant. There are two pubs in the village itself, the Lintott and the Hen and Chicken. About five miles away lies the ancient market town of Horsham. Other towns and cities within reach are Brighton,Chichester, Crawley, Guildford and London.These are all best accessed by car apart from London. Trains to London from Horsham and Christ's Hospital stations are run by Southern Trains. London is also accessible via the Gatwick Express which runs as a shuttle service between Gatwick Airport station and London, Victoria Station both during the day and at night . Gatwick airport is about 40 minutes drive from Southwater.
View from the front garden
Owners' pool next door
Master bedroom
Living room
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' Amberley Working Museum ' Arundel Castle ' Bluebell Railway ' Fishers Farm Park ' Weald and Downland Open Air Museum ' West Wittering Beach ' Wildfowl Trust Arundel
Southwater area
Horsham has a theatre and cinema at the Capitol. Other theatres and cinemas within driving distance are:
Apart from the pubs in Southwater village there are three country pubs within pleasant walking distance mostly via footpaths and bridleways (walking boots or shoes recommended). Alternatively bikes can be hired locally from Southwater Cycles. Southwater has a very nice Country Park with good walks, a lake, watersports, children's' paddling beach and visitor centre with cafe.
' the Bax Castle at Two Mile Ash ' the George and Dragon at Dragons Green ' the Bridge House at Copsale
Retaurants and gastropubs that can be reliably recommended:
' Bryces at the Old Schoolhouse (bit of a drive) ' Stan's Way
There are many other pubs and restaurants that may be OK on occasion There are a number of historic houses and gardens within driving distance:
' Leonards Lee gardens ' Loseley Park and gardens ' Nymans gardens ' Parham house and gardens ' Petworth house and park ' Polesden Lacey ' Wakehurst Place
How to get there
Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
London Gatwick Airport: 30 km
Railway:
Christ's Hospital: 5 km
Ferry:
Newhaven: 40 km
Activities near Southwater
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Further details indoors: Living Room: ' Sony television with "freeview" ' Sony DVD player ' Sony VHS video recorder ' CD & radio music centre ' Broadband router & laptop computer ' Telephone
Master bedroom ' Small colour television ' VHS video recorder
Also: ' Ironing board ' Miele vacuum cleaner ' Iron
Triple glazing Oil-fired central heating
Further details outdoors: ' Weber kettle barbecue ' Two sunloungers and mattresses ' Table and two benches
Modern Scandinavian style Bungalow built by Scandia Hus in Grounds of owners' house.
Shared outdoor pool (May/Sept) 2/3rd mile from public highway. No passing traffic. Access to footpaths/bridleways. Private parking
Conditions
A baby sitting service is provided by members of a local group of the National Childbirth Trust. Contact Emma Day on 01403 734634 to make the necessary arrangements. Babysitting costs are £1.50 per 15 minutes.
One well behaved dog may be accommodated subject to prior agreement with the owners.
Bedlinen, towels, electricity and heating oil are included in the price. Towels are for indoor use only. Visitors who wish to swim should bring their own towels for swimming. (May to September)
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Low season 09
4 Apr 09
23 May 09
400£ 400
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Mid season 09
23 May 09
4 Jul 09
475£ 475
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High season 09
4 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
550£ 550
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Mid season 09
29 Aug 09
3 Oct 09
475£ 475
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Check in 1500 hours Saturday
Check out 1000 hours following Saturday
Guestbook
*********Officially rated as 4 star self-catering accommodation **********
*******************by the English tourist Board********************
Availability notes
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