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Historic remodelled stable barn near nature conservation

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Exterior detail
View from the kitchen/diner
The kitchen
Doors to the private patio from the kitchen diner
Window from bedroom 1

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic remodelled stable barn near nature conservation

This ground floor apartment has sweeping views of our fields, brook and pond from the windows of the kitchen/diner. Watch the horses graze while you eat your breakfast. The doors open to a private fenced patio with a gate opening to the garden. There's walking for your dogs from the farm to take you to the quintessential village of Thakeham with its pub and old church through ancient woodland. From there there is access to the South Downs National Park. The South Coast is 15 minutes drive and the Railway Station with access to London is 10 minutes away.
Fully heated and insulated for cosy winter stays too. All behind secure electric gates for privacy and security.

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About the area

Pulborough

Located in Pulborough, this holiday home is in a rural area. Amberley Working Museum and Horsham Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Shipley Windmill and Parham House and Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Chanctonbury Sports & Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Lancing FC. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking, cycling and horse riding.
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Pulborough

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Shipley Windmill - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Southwater Country Park - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Pulborough Brooks - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Bramber Castle - 15 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Billingshurst Station - 8 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 89 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura Perbet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely barn conversion which was perfect for our family of 4 and dog. The location is lovely with some beautiful walks from the farm. The kitchen and garden were wonderful with the warm weather we had. Some outdoor furniture on the patio would be good addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2026
So glad you had a good stay. I’m sorry about the outdoor furniture had not been brought out. The great weather took me by surprise!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation set in a nice quiet area. Easy access to South Coast and South Downs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from Alison. Cottage was spacious and clean. Would happily stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Thank you for your review. It was great to meet you and I’m glad the cottage was what you wanted. Best wishes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family

Lovely property had everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2024
Thanks for coming it was lovely to meet you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Friederike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shorttrip to Pulborough

Nice place for vacation, very nice host, everything as expected
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thank you for coming it was a pleasure to meet you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very well equipped spacious place set in a nice garden, tranquil but close to lots of interesting places
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

A lovely cottage in a pleasant peaceful rural location. Great views from the rear veranda. A great kitchen/ dining area and plenty of space throughout. Would highly recommend and would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thank you for the glowing review. I’m glad you enjoyed staying.
Verified

8/10 Good

jos e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a very nice staying. The owner was very friendly. The house was clean and practical

Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural retreat

A comfortable cottage with lovely light living area. Good location for the things we wanted to do in the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely retreat in West Sussex

Pretty spot , quiet and restful . Comfy beds . Great local pub . Alison very nice .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great find !

A lovely place to stay. Alison was very helpful and friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you and it was a pleasure to have you stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHLOE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect !

Perfect and cosy cottage, exactly like on the description, we loved our stay and felt like home. We were sad to leave this peaceful place and will come back as soon as possible !
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you so much for coming. I will be delighted to be your host again. Best wishes
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Really enjoyed our stay in this well appointed and cute home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful find with everything you need

We had a wonderful long weekend away and enjoyed the barn, the garden and the surrounding countryside to the max. Thank you Alison.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2024
It was my pleasure to have you here. Thank you for coming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country get away

Very nice 2 bedroom house in the country. Alison a great host. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
It was a pleasure to host you and your family. And to eat the cheese scone!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful break

The property was in a wonderful situation, a beautiful, peaceful outlook onto fields which we walked across to visit the lovely farm shop. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and our little one really appreciated the toys and high chair provided. Alison was really friendly and helpful. We had a really wonderful three nights, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2023
I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay. It was great to meet you. Thanks for coming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The stables

Wow !!!!! we loved the peaceful atmosphere of the property, right in the middle of the countryside surrounded by nature, it had everything and more inside from a well stocked kitchen/diner and comfy beds. We had family come to visit and there was plenty of room and the host was really lovely. We also brought our six month old puppy with us too and he loved it .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2023
Thank you for the glowing review!! It was a pleasure to have you here. Xena loved having a play date with your puppy. She was so sad to see you go. As I was!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely relaxing stay in our converted stable/barn

We stayed in this comfortable rustic barn conversion with south facing patio and glass doors overlooking the woods and fields for over 2 weeks. The kitchen was modern and well equipped. Comfortable lounges and beds. It was a short drive to typical English villages and the South Downs Way - views from Devil's Dyke were breathtaking and the restaurant/pub there superb! Petworth was a standout destination with lots of history and marvellous little shops. Alison was our perfect host - so friendly with lots of local knowledge. She gladly provided extra towels for our unexpected guest and nothing was too much trouble for her. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2023
Thank you. I am so glad you have been able to write your review after all! It was worth waiting for. Thank you for your appreciative words. It was lovely to have you. Im so sorry you won’t be coming over again. I would love to have you here again. Best wishes Alison
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Getaway

We had a fantastic time at this property for a one off Christmas getaway. The property itself was beautiful, the photos really don’t do it justice! Alison even decorated for us, which was a lovely touch and made our stay feel extra special. Alison was very responsive before our stay in answering any questions we had, and was always available during our stay (even though it was Christmas!). The only small problem we had was regarding the oven fan which didn’t seem to be working. We did let Alison know and hopefully this has been fixed now, but something to check if you are planning to cook during your stay. Overall a gorgeous place which we would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab

Alison & the cottage was lovely, had everything we needed, we took our dog with us and she especially loved the field next door to run round. Great location and easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
I am so happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for your lovey review.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Perfectly located

The Old Stables is the perfect base to explore the South Downs and nearby coast. The property had everything we needed for our stay. We were unaware that there was a studio flat above and some of our neighbouring guests were a little heavy footed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2022
So glad you had a good trip. I try to make the description very transparent that the Old Stables is just the ground floor portion of this building. The bedrooms are single story only so the noise of footfall above is in the bathroom and living room only. I’m sorry if this detracted from your enjoyment.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Axelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter break in the South Downs

We had a lovely time and the property owner couldn’t have been more helpful. She even posted my son’s favourite teddies which were accidentally left behind. Would highly recommend it to families.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
It was a pleasure to have you here. Thanks for coming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Break

Fantastic weekend away in a lovely little place. Very relaxing, with wonderful surroundings. Very good communication from the owner. Would not hesitate to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2022
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Christmas Getaway

The weather was awful, but we had lovely muddy walks across the fields and loved the cottage which had snug bedrooms, spacious living rooms and a well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2022
Thank you so much for coming and I am glad you enjoyed your stay in spite of the weather!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All I could ask for

The best get away place I could ask for. It was absolutely perfect break for me and kids. So quiet and public footpaths perfect for tranquil walks. The owner is the nicest person you will meet and my kids loved the stay. The cottage has everything you need and I was making 3 meals a day without any issues and actually really enjoyed staying indoors as the place is just so wonderful. Definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2021
Thanks so much for your review. It will be great to see you again.
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