Property Description
Only two miles south of Petworth and magnificently rural, S60693 offers modern family holiday accommodation set amongst a small cluster of woodland homes
This accommodation borders the owners' own private woodland which guests are encouraged to go out, explore and enjoy it. Set next to the owners' home, S60693 offers modern and contemporary accommodation in a wonderful and quiet setting amongst a very small cluster of other woodland homes. Although it will sleep four guests, it is better suited to a family of four or a couple who want a bit more space to spread out. This is because the second bedroom is fitted with bunk beds.
Everything is on the ground floor making it ideal for anyone requiring easy access. The living room and kitchen area make an excellent space and the wood burner is a real feature when the nights draw in. You won't find a wood shortage here!
The main bedroom is fitted with a double bed while bedroom two has adult sized bunk beds. Between the two rooms there is a modern contemporary shower room. Outside there is a small area set aside for guests use with seating for four and a Weber barbeque.
Petworth and beyond
Walk to the end of the driveway at S60693 and you are presented with the most stunning views south towards the Downs and Duncton Hill. This area south of Petworth makes you quickly realise that special places do exist. A mile to the east from S60693 is Burton Mill and Chingford Ponds, tranquil 16th century hammer ponds and a microcosm of different habitats within one site managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust. For a relaxing day why not try the nature trails around the site. The owners are keen walkers and are happy to provide maps and recommend walks for all walking abilities.
Two miles north is the historic market town of Petworth. It is best known as the location of the stately home Petworth House and deer park which was landscaped by Capability Brown. The house and its grounds are now owned and maintained by the National Trust.
The magnificent country house contains an internationally renowned art collection with numerous works by Turner. Petworth itself was immortalised in his paintings.
The town is full of quaint houses and cottages, many within their own courtyard settings. They are interspersed with antique shops and tearooms making an ideal place for a stroll following a visit to the house and park.
Attractive villages surround Petworth such as Fittleworth and Byworth to the east and Lodsworth and Lurgashall to the west. Journey further and you reach the market town of Midhurst nestling next to Cowdray Park. The Cowdray Estate is most famous for its polo club particularly in June and July when the polo set meet for the Gold Cup. The Cowdray ruins are also of note since they were important early Tudor courtiers' palaces built from 1520 and form an impressive backdrop to Midhurst.
The drive south from Petworth over the South Downs to Chichester is very picturesque. You pass close to Goodwood about six miles away, famous for its horseracing, and of course motorsport, the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival that Lord March is so passionate about. The South Downs all around Goodwood offer plenty of good walking opportunities and provide you with classic Downland scenery and fine views towards Chichester Cathedral and the Isle of Wight beyond.
Places to visit
Petworth House and Park
Bignor Roman Villa
What's on
Goodwood Festival of Speed ‘” June/July
Cowdray Polo ‘” July
Goodwood Revival ‘” September
