Historic remodelled stable barn near nature conservation

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Pulborough

Shipley Windmill9 min drive
Sumners Ponds11 min drive
Arundel Castle and Gardens19 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)37 min drive

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

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Alison Hall

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. Abusive behaviour both verbal and physical to guests or hosts will be reported to the police.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pulborough

Located in Pulborough, this vacation home is in a rural area. Amberley Working Museum and Horsham Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Arundel Castle and Gardens and Shipley Windmill. Sumners Ponds and Fishers Farm Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pulborough

What's nearby

South Downs National Park - 6 min drive
Shipley Windmill - 9 min drive
Sumners Ponds - 11 min drive
South Downs Way National Trail - 12 min drive
Arundel Castle and Gardens - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Railway Inn - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Wild Bean Café - 5 min drive
The Selsey Arms - 5 min drive
Oddfellows Arms - 10 min drive

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

15 February 2024

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

Visiting family

Lovely property had everything we needed

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally M., Ipswich Suffolk

25 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

11 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

CHLOE T.

1 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

3 August 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Alison Hall

I live in the farmhouse next to the Old Stables. I was born and brought up in the district and although have travelled extensively now retired to live back home. My youngest daughter lives locally, has started her own veterinary practice and rides the horses that live on the farm.
So if you need anything, I am just to hand with my two Bedlington Terrier dogs in attendance.

Why they chose this property

If you love the countryside and nature conservation as well as historic buildings, this has it all. But you do not have to compromise on comfort as the renovation has been done to modern building standards. There is plenty of hot water, comfortable beds, squishy sofas and good internet connection.

What makes this property unique

Knepp Rewilding is now nationally and internationally famous for turning thousands of acres of intensively farmed land into a haven for wildlife. You can book safaris from their website so you get a personal guide to the research and development. You can walk there in half an hour. Also the RSPB has a site in Pulborough on the wetlands at the Wild Brooks.
The South Downs Way has been walked upon by our ancestors for as far back as we can discover. Bronze Age barrows, Iron Age hill forts and the beacons at Ditchling are evocative of the past. To be enjoyed on foot, horseback or cycle.
Come back to the cottage and you can sit in the shade of the huge Alder tree by the brook and pond, so cool in the now hot weather of our new summer climate. There is a gas barbecue for eating out in the garden.

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