The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
This charming cottage in the centre of Emsworth couldn't be a better spot to holiday close to the water. The hosts have gone to every trouble to finish the property to an incredibly high standard from the wonderfully equipped kitchen to the hotel quality bedding.
Entering the house through the front door straight into the kitchen area where you will find everything you would need to comfortably self cater for your stay including kettle, Hotel Chocolate coffee machine, dishwasher, electric cooker and gas hob, large fridge and freezer, wine fridge, microwave and toaster. The hosts have also provided a washing machine, clothes airer an iron and ironing board. There is a large kitchen island with seating for four where you can sit and enjoy whatever delights you have whipped up in the kitchen or enjoy a takeout from on of the local restaurants or takeaways.
The sitting room is open to the kitchen with plenty of comfortable seating and a large smart TV, the bi-fold doors are the width of the house and open onto the lovely sunny and private south facing garden.
Up to the first floor there is a super king to the rear which can be split into twin beds upon request at the time of booking. To the front there is a king room with an en suite shower room. The family bathroom is also on the first floor with a beautiful free standing bath with shower attachment.
There is one parking space available for guests to use, off road to the rear of the house.
The hosts at Nile Street will accept one well behaved dog.
This really is an exceptional property where any quest would be delighted to stay.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Emsworth
Located in Emsworth, this cottage is on the beach. Fishbourne Roman Palace and Butser Ancient Farm are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Goodwood. Stansted Maze and Funland Hayling Island are also worth visiting.
Chichester Harbour National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Chichester Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Prinsted Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Gunwharf Quays - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 37 min drive - 44.3 km
Getting around
Emsworth Station - 10 min walk
Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
The Coal Exchange - 3 min walk
White Horse - 4 min drive
The Blue Bell Inn - 3 min walk
Mother Kelly's Fish & Chips - 5 min walk
The King's Arms - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 23 April 2026 start from NZ$459, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Chichester Harbour and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Prinsted Beach is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away. Emsworth Station is 10 minutes by foot and Emsworth Southbourne Station is 30 minutes.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Light warm home, full of sunshine.Comfortable and pleasant environment.Great location to walk and for birdwatching
Verified traveller
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
susan s.
13 June 2025
Great holiday
A lovely place to stay and so near the sea. Our only disappointment was the lack of a microwave but otherwise it was just as advertised .
susan s.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 May 2025
Great place for colleague to stay whilst working with us on a 3 week project
Our colleague very much enjoyed his stay at The Hive - superb accommodation in great location in central Emsworth and with parking too
Hope to be able to rebook in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
That’s lovely to hear—thank you! We’re so pleased he enjoyed his stay at The Hive and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 November 2025
The Hive Oct '25
We have had a very pleasant, comfortable stay in the Hive (for our second visit this year). The living space and kitchen are a good size and well equipped; the beds are very comfortable.
Parking behind the property can be a little challenging with a big vehicle. It's also in a good location in the centre of Emsworth whilst still being pretty quiet.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we’re delighted you enjoyed another comfortable stay at the Hive, it’s great to hear the space and amenities suited you well, and we appreciate your note about the parking, we hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deborah L.
22 January 2025
Long weekend
Lovely cottage in the centre of Emsworth with off road parking.
Well equipped throughout but missing a hair dryer and an information pack.
Lovely few days staying at the hive. Beautiful house, all decked out beautifully and to a high quality. Location great! Wonderful service from the agents who quickly rectified an issue with the beds. We’ll definitely be back again!
Josephine T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2024
We're so glad to hear you had a lovely time at The Hive! It warms our hearts to know that you found the house beautiful and cosy, and that you enjoyed its great location. We always strive to provide top-notch service, so we're thrilled we could quickly sort out the bed situation for you. We can't wait to have you back for another wonderful stay!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
13 June 2025
Perfect location
A perfect location. Spacious accommodation. Unusual for a holiday let to have no information pack or any manuals for using appliances. A small niggle: the kettle either needs descaling or replacing. Water just dribbles out!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
23 November 2025
Location was everything.
We stayed here in the summer. Such a great location we came back in winter. While upstairs was warm the underfloor heating downstairs did not work effectively despite the best efforts of the agent. It was very cold outside during our stay and it only warmed up inside when the sun shone through the windows.
Two criticisms: the seating in the living area is not comfortable and no effort has been made to make the area feel cosy. Few ornaments and no pictures make the large room feel rather stark.
The folding doors do not fit properly and added to the problem of keeping the large living room warm.
We also found the back door impossible to open at times and ended up using only the front door.
We hope the owners find a buyer soon. Despite our criticisms we enjoyed our stay because of the wonderful location.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
Thank you so much for coming back and for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re really glad the location helped make your stay enjoyable, even with the challenges you experienced. We’re sorry the underfloor heating and doors caused discomfort during such cold weather — we appreciate your patience while the agent tried to help. Your comments about the living area and overall cosiness are very helpful, and we’ll make sure they’re passed on so improvements can be considered. Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back in warmer seasons!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 March 2025
Overall very good
This property could not be better placed in Emsworth, very close to the village centre with some nice shops, pubs and a couple of higher end restaurants if pub food is not to your choosing. Despite being so close to the village centre it was very quiet at night and we slept very well in the enormous beds. Our dog loved staying in this property and there is a good dog walk within a few steps of the cottage. The only minor quibbles are that there was no can opener and there was no toilet paper to be found on arrival (surely an oversight!) but as I say plenty of shops so not beyond the wit of man to solve that problem.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and that you (and your dog!) had a comfortable stay. Those big beds really do make a difference! Apologies for the missing toilet paper—we do usually make sure there’s some left, so we’ll look into what happened. Hope to welcome you back to Emsworth soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
22 February 2025
Lovely Property in central Emsworth
Had a wonderful stay at the Hive which is located in central Emsworth. The location is 30 seconds from the town centre and access to the property was a breeze.
Property is clearly recently refurbished and bathrooms are very nice and modern, as is the kitchen. Plenty of linen and beds were very comfortable.
There were no major issues but the house wasn’t super clean and there were a couple of issues which would be good to know for future guests - no toilet roll was provided on arrival, just empty cardboard rolls, would be good if this was supplied as we arrived at 10pm at night and then had to go hunting for a supermarket.
Secondly, a number of the items in the kitchen were dirty so had to wash up a number of items before use, this I can live with but a little frustrating when you arrive and lastly there is a lot of out of date items in the fridge and cupboards e.g olive oil was out of date by 6 months. All these elements together give me an impression the cleaners aren’t focusing on the details.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the location and modern features of The Hive. We’re sorry to hear about the cleanliness issues and missing essentials—this isn’t the standard we aim for. We weren’t made aware of these concerns during your stay, but had we known, we would have rectified them immediately. We’ll be addressing this with our cleaning team to ensure a better experience for future guests. We really appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back for a smoother stay next time!
About the host
Hosted by Laura Nix
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