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Beautiful country cottage for four

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Thakeham, West Sussex
  • South Downs National Park
    6 min drive
  • The White Lion Inn
    3 min drive
  • Billingshurst Station
    7 min drive
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    34 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful country cottage for four

Nestled in the heart of Sussex The Old Stables is a beautiful and tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday. Set on Laybrook Farm (equestrian only) you are surrounded by green giving you a real country living experience.

Carefully refurbished this cottage has been sympathetically designed to accentuate The Barn’s historic features. The washed down tall wall in the kitchen and dining room is quite a feature while opposite are bay windows the length of the room that open right out and onto the large garden, stream and fields beyond.

The kitchen and dining area as well as a great spot to enjoy your surroundings is fully equipped so you can self-cater effectively during your stay. The kitchen includes kettle, cafetiere, cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster and washing machine.

Old Stables has a double bedroom looking our across the gardens, a further twin bedroom and modern family bathroom.

Free Wifi is available at the cottage and there is plenty of parking at the front of the house. If you are travelling as a larger party there is a one bed studio room available to hire upstairs ( note - with its own front door). Please get in touch for further details.

Welcome Packs are available upon request.

Thakeham is a small quintessential British village, its name meaning ‘thatched homestead’ and used to actually be only one main street called ‘The Street’. Here you will find your local pub ‘The White Lion’ and church. The nearest large town to you is the lovely Storrington only a few minutes’ drive away. Storrington is a buzz of local cafes, restaurants and independent stores; you can easily waste away hours in the day taking in what the local stores have to offer. Storrington Museum is well worth a look as is nearby Parham Elizabethan House and Gardens.

Nearby towns and villages worth visiting are Haslemere, Pulborough and Arundel. Filled with independent stores, restaurants, antiques shops and markets this old town really does shine out in the local area. The cobbled streets of Arundel are riddled with history not to mention the enormous Castle watching over the town and grand gothic cathedral at the top of the hill running through the high street.

If you like what you see in Arundel you will definitely want to visit The Cathedral City of Chichester. Chichester offers a vast array of high street shops and restaurants, live theatre and two cinemas. Brighton and Portsmouth are easily accessible via the excellent train routes. Here you can explore the famous Spinnaker tower, old 'Spice Island' dockyards and from there you can even make your way to the Isle of White with a ticket to Ryde, by ferry, catamaran or hovercraft!

Goodwood is also just to the south and is the venue for two of the most famous sporting events in the U.K. - the Goodwood Revival and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, attracting visitors from all over the world.

The nearest train station to The Old Stables is only 10 minutes away Billingshurst which goes straight to Gatwick in 20 minutes and London Victoria in an hour.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Shipley Windmill. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 minutes by car from South Downs National Park and 8 minutes from Shipley Windmill
Beautiful country cottage for four offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Thakeham cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Laura Nix

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural retreat yet close to amenities
Really enjoyed our short stay here. Met the bill bring a quiet and rural location. The dogs enjoyed their stay too, lots of walks nearby.