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The Old Stables by Inspire Stays dot com - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 4 63 sq m
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Near Petworth, West Sussex
- Cowdray Park Golf Club7 min drive
- Petworth House8 min drive
- South Downs National Park15 min drive
- London (LGW-Gatwick)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom #1 (sleeps 2): First floor
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #2 (sleeps 2): Ground floor
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom #1 - ground floor
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #2 - ground floor
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
About this property
The Old Stables by Inspire Stays dot com - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
THE PROPERTY:
A quality two-bed stable conversion in the South Downs countryside near Petworth and Midhurst. The Old Stables offers an open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. The lounge area has two sofas and a large Smart TV. The dining table extends to seat 4. The kitchen has a dishwasher, washer-dryer and Nespresso coffee machine. The Old Stables is listed here by Inspire Stays dot com, the leading independent Sussex holiday specialists. Visit us direct for full info about this home.
A short corridor leads to a ground floor king size double bedroom, with a large walk-in shower room next door. At the other end of the building is a second shower room, and stairs up to the large master bedroom with king size bed, built-in wardrobes and brilliant views. Outside the patio offers a pergola, table, chairs, BBQ and great views, with some access to the owners’ tennis court next door included (see ‘Useful Information’ below for details).
LOCAL AREA:
The Old Stables is in the heart of Sussex wine country, with Upperton, Stopham and several other Vineyards all nearby. The South Downs Way passes just north of River village, and this location is just over 3 miles from the picturesque and historic town of Petworth, and 4 miles to Cowdray Park & Polo and the thriving market town of Midhurst, full of character and old world charm.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
- The Old Stables is listed by Inspire Stays dot com, the leading Sussex holiday specialists. Visit us direct for full info about this home.
- A security deposit of GBP250 is a condition of booking, if not taken by this platform we will contact you after booking to arrange.
- Once you have placed your booking request, before we can process your booking we will require some simple additional details such as postal address, guest names and direct email. Please do not book if you are unable to provide this information, as we cannot offer a refund on this basis.
- Arrival and departure times are clearly stated. As our properties can be booked right up until the last minute, we are unable to confirm early check-in or late check-out requests until 24-72 hours prior to your arrival/departure. Should you prefer to guarantee any such request now, please add an additional night to the start and/or end of your booking.
- Search online and contact us direct for stays over 21 nights (we cannot administrate these via this platform).
- Pets: not allowed.
- Accessibility: One low step (3cm) over the front door threshold. Bedroom Two is on the ground floor with an adjacent walk-in shower room (2cm step). Winder staircase (with banister) to the first floor, opening directly into the room at the top. Other internal floors are even and level, with no internal steps. This is intended as a guide only and accuracy is not guaranteed, please contact us if you need more info. Measurements are approx.
- Kitchen facilities: single electric fan oven, 4 plate electric hob, fridge-freezer, slimline dishwasher, washer-dryer, kettle, toaster, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine.
- Tennis court: 2 hours of use is included on each full day of your stay. Times must be agreed with the owner in advance, but please note that play will usually need to be in the mornings. However some afternoon/evening play may occasionally be possible at the owners’ discretion.
- Garden and parking: 2 parking spaces are available on the gravel drive in front of the cottage. The Old Stables has a patio garden which is bordered by a trellis and white picket fence (not fully enclosed). Please respect the owners’ own private gardens next door by keeping within the cottage garden boundary.
- There is a swimming pool nearby in the grounds of the owners’ house, please note that the pool and surrounding terrace are strictly out of bounds. Please make sure children are supervised at all times.
- Please note that due to the nature of this Grade II conversion, there is limited and sloping height clearance around the bed in Bedroom One.
- 1 travel cot (please bring bedding) and 1 highchair are available on advance request.
- Iron, ironing board, clothes airer, and 2 hairdryers provided.
- Electric Central Heating.
- Wi-Fi.
A quality two-bed stable conversion in the South Downs countryside near Petworth and Midhurst. The Old Stables offers an open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. The lounge area has two sofas and a large Smart TV. The dining table extends to seat 4. The kitchen has a dishwasher, washer-dryer and Nespresso coffee machine. The Old Stables is listed here by Inspire Stays dot com, the leading independent Sussex holiday specialists. Visit us direct for full info about this home.
A short corridor leads to a ground floor king size double bedroom, with a large walk-in shower room next door. At the other end of the building is a second shower room, and stairs up to the large master bedroom with king size bed, built-in wardrobes and brilliant views. Outside the patio offers a pergola, table, chairs, BBQ and great views, with some access to the owners’ tennis court next door included (see ‘Useful Information’ below for details).
LOCAL AREA:
The Old Stables is in the heart of Sussex wine country, with Upperton, Stopham and several other Vineyards all nearby. The South Downs Way passes just north of River village, and this location is just over 3 miles from the picturesque and historic town of Petworth, and 4 miles to Cowdray Park & Polo and the thriving market town of Midhurst, full of character and old world charm.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
- The Old Stables is listed by Inspire Stays dot com, the leading Sussex holiday specialists. Visit us direct for full info about this home.
- A security deposit of GBP250 is a condition of booking, if not taken by this platform we will contact you after booking to arrange.
- Once you have placed your booking request, before we can process your booking we will require some simple additional details such as postal address, guest names and direct email. Please do not book if you are unable to provide this information, as we cannot offer a refund on this basis.
- Arrival and departure times are clearly stated. As our properties can be booked right up until the last minute, we are unable to confirm early check-in or late check-out requests until 24-72 hours prior to your arrival/departure. Should you prefer to guarantee any such request now, please add an additional night to the start and/or end of your booking.
- Search online and contact us direct for stays over 21 nights (we cannot administrate these via this platform).
- Pets: not allowed.
- Accessibility: One low step (3cm) over the front door threshold. Bedroom Two is on the ground floor with an adjacent walk-in shower room (2cm step). Winder staircase (with banister) to the first floor, opening directly into the room at the top. Other internal floors are even and level, with no internal steps. This is intended as a guide only and accuracy is not guaranteed, please contact us if you need more info. Measurements are approx.
- Kitchen facilities: single electric fan oven, 4 plate electric hob, fridge-freezer, slimline dishwasher, washer-dryer, kettle, toaster, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine.
- Tennis court: 2 hours of use is included on each full day of your stay. Times must be agreed with the owner in advance, but please note that play will usually need to be in the mornings. However some afternoon/evening play may occasionally be possible at the owners’ discretion.
- Garden and parking: 2 parking spaces are available on the gravel drive in front of the cottage. The Old Stables has a patio garden which is bordered by a trellis and white picket fence (not fully enclosed). Please respect the owners’ own private gardens next door by keeping within the cottage garden boundary.
- There is a swimming pool nearby in the grounds of the owners’ house, please note that the pool and surrounding terrace are strictly out of bounds. Please make sure children are supervised at all times.
- Please note that due to the nature of this Grade II conversion, there is limited and sloping height clearance around the bed in Bedroom One.
- 1 travel cot (please bring bedding) and 1 highchair are available on advance request.
- Iron, ironing board, clothes airer, and 2 hairdryers provided.
- Electric Central Heating.
- Wi-Fi.
Property manager
Inspire Stays
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Petworth
Petworth is home to this cottage. Weald and Downland Open Air Museum and Hollycombe Steam Collection are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cowdray Park Golf Club and Stopham Vineyard. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Goodwood Racecourse or Goodwood Motor Circuit.

Near Petworth, West Sussex
What's nearby
- Cowdray Park Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
- Cowdray Castle - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
- Petworth House - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
- South Downs National Park - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
- Goodwood Racecourse - 24 min drive - 25.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Halfway Bridge Inn - 17 min walk
- The White Horse - 9 min drive
- The Royal Oak - 10 min drive
- Horse Guards Inn - 5 min drive
- The Hungry Guest - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colin K.
4 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colin K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sebastian G.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay w/ relaxing time
Sebastian G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn H.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family catch up
Carolyn H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
17 September 2023
Lovely repeat visit
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
25 July 2024
This Charming Cottage
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
23 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for Walking South Downs
Mark H.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
robert m.
20 January 2023
Excellent base for lovely break
robert m.
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10/10 Excellent
Lucinda L.
7 October 2024
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Lucinda L.
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10/10 Excellent
yaron P.
27 October 2024
Cosy cottage in wonderfull location
yaron P.
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10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
18 April 2024
Great place and location
Mike R.
10/10 Excellent
Hans-Christian S.
30 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay in the Old Stables
Hans-Christian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Page B.
12 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
West Sussex’s Best
Page B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Pat M.
2 September 2024
Peaceful break in the countryside
Pat M.
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10/10 Excellent
1 January 2024
A lovely Christmas Stay!
10/10 Excellent
Judith E.
25 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Judith E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ben S.
23 August 2023
Beautiful West Sussex Cottage
Ben S.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Pat M.
2 September 2024
Peaceful break in the countryside
Pat M.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Pat M.
2 September 2024
Peaceful break in the countryside
Pat M.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Pat M.
2 September 2024
Peaceful break in the countryside
Pat M.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Pat M.
2 September 2024
Peaceful break in the countryside
Pat M.
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10/10 Excellent
4 July 2024
Howat Family stay at The Old Stables
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10/10 Excellent
25 November 2022
A beautiful area of the country
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10/10 Excellent
25 November 2022
A place to top up the batteries
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10/10 Excellent
25 November 2022
Friendly and welcoming hosts
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