Unique Countryside Retreat with Hot Tub

EMBERS is an architect-designed timber home in the Luxury Boltholes collection, set within the South Downs National Park near West Dean Gardens. Sleeping five, this private countryside retreat has far-reaching views across the garden and fields, a five-person hot tub and a large wood burner for cosy evenings. With walks starting from the front door, Goodwood is just 10 minutes away by car, and Chichester is around 15 minutes away. The space Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open from the bright, open-plan living area onto the garden and patio, bringing the surrounding countryside into the heart of the house. The owner's books, artwork and travel finds give the interiors a personal feel, while the large wood burner makes it a cosy place to settle in after a day outdoors. The kitchen island keeps everyone connected while meals are prepared. The kitchen is well equipped with cooking essentials, including oil, vinegar and spices, and a welcome hamper of local treats. With two hobs and a compact oven, it's better suited to relaxed suppers than a big roast. There's also a boot room for coats and wellies, and a family shower room. KEY FEATURES • Architect-designed timber home: An eco-conscious design in a private countryside setting. • Open-plan living: A bright living space with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto the garden and patio. • Wood burner: A large wood burner, with logs sourced from the owner's Sussex woodland. • Well-equipped kitchen: A central island, cooking essentials and a welcome hamper of local treats. • Five-person hot tub: A place to unwind outdoors. • Countryside views: Far-reaching views across the garden and surrounding fields. • Walks from the door: Explore the South Downs countryside straight from the property. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS EMBERS sleeps five across two bedrooms and an open sleeping nook. • Bedroom one: A king-size bed, with a full bathroom next door. • Bedroom two: A super king-size zip-and-link bed, which can be arranged as twin beds on request, plus a private en-suite shower room. • The Nook: A raised double bed just off the main living area, separated by a curtain rather than a door. This space is best suited to guests who are comfortable sleeping in an open-plan setting. Guest access You'll have private use of the whole house and grounds. The house: open-plan living area, kitchen and all bedrooms. The garden: a lawn around the house with wide views of the South Downs. Hot tub: a five-person hot tub. Patio: dining furniture for eating outdoors. Parking: room for up to three cars on the driveway. Other things to note • The house is reached by a private drive shared with a historic manor house. The drive is uneven, so we don't recommend low sports cars. • There's a natural pond in the garden. A safety fence surrounds it when children are staying, and we take it down for adult-only stays where we can. Please supervise children at all times. • There's no air conditioning, but fans are provided for hot weather. • The TVs receive terrestrial channels only. • The Wi-Fi can be unreliable and isn't suitable for streaming, so it's best to plan for a quieter connection. • Our gardeners visit once a week, usually on a Monday or Friday if there's rain on the Monday, to look after the grounds. (Phil and Sandra)