Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs

The Old Bakery is a luxurious self-contained cottage set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park. It has been voted one of the best Air B&Bs in the UK in 2021! Guests can enjoy beautiful walks directly from the cottage or visit local villages such as Haslemere, Midhurst, Petworth, Arundel, the South Coast (West Wittering) and Goodwood. You will be spoilt for choices with some excellent pubs and restaurants in the area with the fabulous Duke of Cumberland pub a short walk away. The space The Old Bakery is a self contained one bedroom detached cottage . It is finished to a high standard. It has been designed to be cosy and luxurious in every way helping you to feel it’s a home away from home. In 2024 we have installed a sustainable ground source heat pump which keeps the place warm at all time . You'll enjoy 120m2 of space across two generous floors ***From mid March 2025 the outdoor area will have a fire pit and a bbq*** One the ground floor Bedroom The main room has a kingsize bed and a sofa bed. Guests always comment how comfy the bed is ! A table and chairs for two can also be used as a desk in the main room. A smart TV can be watched from the sofa or the bed. Bathroom The bathroom has a modern shower, separate toilet and dressing room. We provide the linen, towels, shower gel, shampoo and conditionner. On the first floor Kitchen The kitchen is fully equipped to create an intimate dinner. The kitchen has an oven , 4 Induction stoves , a fridge, kettle, toaster and coffee machine. We provide all the essentials. Dining room The dining room has a table and chairs for 4 people. Terrace Directly outside the entrance is a private terrace with table and chairs overlooking the woods perfect for alfresco dining. ***From mid March 2025 the outdoor area will have a fire pit and a bbq*** If you have any questions , please do not hesitate to ask , I am here to make your stay special . Guest access The parking is secure and you can park up to two cars, the property is fenced so very secured if you decide to bring your bikes too. We also have an EV charger , possibility to charge at extra cost. We live next door, so I can help at most times of the day if required and I can advice on where to eat locally /things to do / local walks/cycle trips. Other things to note I am a keen baker and actually love anything to do with food. I am very happy to help you during your stay with breakfast, Cakes and meat/cheese platter. Just send me a message and I will give you all the details. PS: I made some of my guests wedding cake as a last minute request and they were thrilled . Children are welcome to stay with us but just for you to know we don't have specific equipments for them, ( cot, high chair,...) My daughter Claudia has babysit few times for our guests, if it is something you would like to do please do ask me and I will put you in touch with her. She is 15 years old and brilliant with little ones. Natacha