Entire home

Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

Photo gallery for Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

This charming early century cottage is the perfect blend of original features and modern conveniences. The hosts at Blacksmiths have just completed a facelift including recruiting a new specialist cleaning team so guests can look forward to a comfortable stay.
The large kitchen is furnished with everything you will need to comfortably self-cater during your stay. The kitchen includes oven, hob, freezer, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a comfortable seating area overlooking the well maintained and tranquil garden. On warmer days there is a BBQ outside with plenty of outside seating and a shed at the bottom of the garden where you can store your bikes.
At the front of the house is a large cosy living area with a TV and a wood burner, the perfect room to snuggle down after a day of walking around Bosham harbour or even shopping in the nearby Chichester city centre.

This property has 4 bedrooms, a master bedroom with a super king bed and a shower room en suite, 2 king size rooms and a bunk bed room with an extra pull out bed ( This bed is for the tenth person and can be put in any bedroom and must be requested). The family bathroom is on the top floor and has a bath and separate shower.
There is plenty of parking for two cars. Wifi is available.
Please note smoking or lit candles are not permitted in the house.

The house is situated to the east of Bosham which is a quaint village on the Hampshire/Sussex boarder. From the house you can walk to the shore within a few minutes passing through the village itself which is charming and has a collection of sweet little independent shops and two wonderful pubs, The Barclay Arms and The Anchor Bleu which are well worth a try.

If you venture into Chichester you will find a wonderful array of both independent and high street shops and boutiques. If you really fancy a treat book yourself a table at Purchases for a fabulous meal or just cocktails.

For a great day out you can easily reach Portsmouth Historic Dockyard or The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, home of BBC's The Repair Shop, both places are great fun for any age group. There is outlet shopping, cinema complex and bowling at GunWharf Quays which you can easily reach by car or train from Emsworth. For something a little different you can book seal watching boat trips from Hayling Island or hire kayaks from Emsworth Marina.

Access to the races and Goodwood Motor Circuit is really easy from Emsworth making Brook House the perfect location for when you are attending The Festival of Speed, Glorious Goodwood or The Revival.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

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 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

Chichester

Located in Chichester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Fishbourne Roman Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portsmouth International Port and Ashling Park Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Fratton Park.
Map
Chichester, West Sussex

What's nearby

  • Chichester Harbour National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chichester Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bosham Church - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 13 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Chirchester Bosham Station - 16 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ravenna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Horse & Groom - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms on 12 July 2026 start from NZ$1,151, 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 Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blacksmiths Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Chichester Harbour, Chichester Harbour National Landscape and Bosham Church. Fishbourne Roman Palace and Westgate Leisure Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Chirchester Bosham Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as described. Very comfortable for our group of 7, including two kids and a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great accommodation

Overall, our stay exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch experience!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear your stay exceeded expectations—it means a lot to us. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another top-notch experience! [Emoji Removed]
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Excellent location

Ucky to have good weather for all 7 days, sat in the garden every afyernoon and had a few bottles
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon S.

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

Well located

Short break with the family. plenty of space and well located for the village and harbour. Could have been cleaner but overall a very pleasant few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine H.

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

Xmas

Property was lovely. It would have been nice to have some Xmas Dec other than one small tree in the Lounge!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay

We had a wonderful weekend stay at the Blacksmiths Cottage. It was spotlessly clean and had very generous sized rooms - we never even used the second sitting room! The kitchen had everything we needed and was perfect for group suppers. And the comfy large couches and the fireplace in the sitting room made our evenings in perfect. The house is also an easy walk from the station and only a minute from the nearest pub. Would definitely stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Blacksmiths Cottage and found everything just right for a comfortable, relaxing weekend. It’s great that the kitchen and spacious rooms made it perfect for group gatherings, and we're glad the cozy fireplace added to your evenings. We’re also pleased the convenient location worked well for you. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AUOcG3gAAACqAQICAHhRqf5uyCh4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAGeN++1lmg3Fn9o1UMkE/QSAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMroaxPSvIXp17Q0x8AgEQgC1CZ3KaH7GCPhtwpCGD2OgOpoea9dhQNyVkwS3MIXjF9TZJpIaXl9bqdsQfixNhp4kBlxsh907Mng0vuCwG0XV9Ew26YSfqgG/Kh/7x A.

Great family home

Very clean and well appointed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. Henry Adams Holiday Lets
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing cottage, location, comfortable beds and a lovely cleaner

Kerry the cleaner was the most helpful wonderful lady; who ensure the home beautiful clean, Christmas decs for the children and helpful via text, cottage was beautiful, everything you need for a holiday home! Beds were super comfy! Kitchen was fully kitted :) we couldn’t have asked for a better home for your stay x
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Blacksmith Cottage this Christmas :-)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elaine B.

A handy comfortable stay but could do with appliance instructions and up to date bin rota.

Blacksmiths Cottage handy to the pub and walks. Garden lawn cut but borders like a jungle. Comfortable place to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We re so pleased you made the most of the local pubs! Berkeley Arms is a personal favourite. The owner is aware of your feedback and extra hours for the gardner has been arranged. Unfortunately with this constant rain and sunshine the garden has been growing at a rate of knots this year. If we had known during your stay we would have sent him over right away. Rest assured this will be sorted for the next guests. Henry Adams Holiday Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Well equipped and very comfortable

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we had a few issues towards the end of the week but these were very quickly sorted by Charlotte. I would certainly return and recommend
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2023
We're thrilled you had a great stay and that Charlotte was able to quickly address any issues. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we can't wait to host you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

peter s.

Enjoyed our stay but a few problems at the start

Loved this clean warm large cottage .Best beds ever. Everything on hand in the kitchen Few problems No Christmas Decorations had to go and buy a tree/lights etc as had our family & great grandchildren visiting and seemed sad with nothing show at Christmas NOTE ! No room in our car to bring any from home. Also arrived to no logs/wood or matches to start a fire.A small amount would have been a help Also would have liked a DVD player for the children's Xmas DVD presents .Really do need instruction book for the ovens Lovely & modern but needed help to work it
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are really pleased to hear that the beds were the best ever! Unfortunately we can't always offer Christmas decorations at all of our properties , i know we spoke about it before you arrived too so i hope it gave you enough time to bring a few small items. I will pass on your suggestion in respect of the DVD player. It is a smart TV so any subscription channels can also be accessed. I will also find out whether an instruction booklet can be popped in the property for the oven. Thank you for staying and we hope you will visit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding holiday!!

Just had the most wonderful stay at Blacksmiths Cottage. The house was immaculately clean, very well maintained, spacious (enough for two families), warm and cosy and the beds and sofas were super comfy. The kitchen had everything needed for a pleasant stay, we literally didn’t need anything! It was nice to see the housekeeper also left her number on the blackboard should we need her! The garden was lovely and private and backs on to a quiet playing field which was a welcome surprise for kids! The house is also superbly located in a very quiet and peaceful sailing village in Old Bosham and a short walk away from the beautiful idillic estuary. When the tide is in the views are phenomenal. Loads of lovely walks to do as well! We ate at the Berkeley Arms & Anchor Bleu which were both very welcoming and dog friendly too, they even cooked them meals! For a bit of top nosh also try the MillFarm hotel too. The property is very close to GoodWood, the cathedral city of Chichester and the West & East Wittering beaches so plenty of things to thoroughly enjoy. Everything we needed was in the welcome pack or available online. Communication with Henry Adams was very professional and flowed easily. Would highly recommend and we’re very much looking forward to visiting again when we’re in the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Blacksmiths Cottage. We are overjoyed to learn that you found the property immaculately clean, spacious, and well-maintained, the housekeepers and owner have gone the extra mile to make the perfect home from home. Your appreciation for the comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and the thoughtful touch of the housekeeper leaving her contact details is duly noted. It is gratifying to hear about your exploration of the surrounding area, including Old Bosham and the estuary, with an emphasis on the superb dining experiences at the Berkeley Arms, Anchor Bleu, and MillFarm Hotel. We strive to maintain a high standard of professionalism in our communication, and we are glad that this was made clear during your stay. We cannot wait to welcome you again to Blacksmiths Cottage!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Keith W.

Sad to see the deterioration

We stayed in this house several years ago and it was lovely. It is a shame that it is being left to deteriorate by lax cleaning and lack of maintenance. It seemed to us that the cleaners do the bare minimum of a quick wipe over of the main surfaces and that everything else has been left for months, or maybe years. We had to wash the cutlery tray ourselves before we could use it and discovered that the drawer underneath was full of crud. The oven hasn't been cleaned for a long time. The bins were covered in muck. The inside of the fridge and freezer had a layer of dirt. All the doors and skirting boards, radiators, windowsills and stairs were covered in layers of dust. The hoover hasn't been under the bed for a long time. The fireplaces were filthy, as were the drawers in the divan. There were cobwebs in all the corners and on ornaments. It all needs a serious deep-clean. As far as maintenance goes, there were several things broken or needing attention, such as the downstairs toilet seat, one of the blinds in the bedroom, the light over the shower and the paintwork everywhere. Some things were rusty, such as the light over the dining table and several door hinges. Some of the windows were draughty, despite being double-glazed. The floorboards upstairs were loose and broken, especially in the landing and the children's bedroom.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Since this review we have had direct messages about these items, and you have been refunded your changeover fee as a gesture of goodwill. At the beginning of your stay the housekeeper returned and provided you with extra towels. The housekeeper offered to revisit and help with any further items and drop off a bottle wine and you turned down this offer. Your first visit was a long time ago and you are correct some items are not as new as they used to be. Replacing of furnishings and fixtures is a gradual process and I hope you can appreciate it cannot all be done at once. We do feel however the property is kept in good condition and the housekeeper does a good job. She has re-visited, and we have checked that all mentioned items are clean. We have reported the maintenance items also and anything that can be fixed quickly will be. This is a period property and some of the issues mentioned are not things can be easily fixed. Rest assured our agency, the housekeeper and landlord all work hard to keep Blacksmith in good condition for holiday letting as the customer experience is of utmost importance to us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben eine wunderschöne Woche im Blacksmith Cottage verbracht. Das Haus ist perfekt ausgestattet und entspricht zu 100 % der Beschreibung.Zu erwähnen sind neben den vier Schlafzimmer, die beiden Wohnzimmer und die riesige Küche, die über alle Annehmlichkeiten und Ausstattungen verfügte. Besonders gemütlich machen es die Kaminöfen in den Wohnräumen.Besonders hervorheben möchten wir die aussergewöhnliche, nette und freundliche Betreuung durch das Team von Henry Adams, dafür unseren ausdrücklichen Dank!!! Wir kommen auf alle Fälle sehr, sehr gerne wieder.Wer das britische Landleben mag, wird dieses Haus lieben, welches perfekt zum kleinen Hafen von Bosham gelegen ist. Binnen weniger Fussminuten erreicht man den kleinen Ortskern. Der lokale Pub, das Berkley Arms, ist nur rund 100m vom Haus entfernt und lädt zum abendlichen Besuch ein.Es war eine wunderschöne Woche!!We spent a wonderful week at Blacksmith Cottage. The house is perfectly equipped and exactly as described.In addition to the four bedrooms, the two living rooms and the spacious kitchen deserve special mention – the kitchen offered every comfort and amenity one could wish for. The wood-burning stoves in the living areas made the house feel especially cosy.We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the exceptionally kind, friendly and attentive support provided by the Henry Adams team – truly outstanding!We will most definitely be delighted to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Blacksmith's Cottage

We had a great time at Blacksmith's Cottage in Bosham. The cottage was well positioned in the village with only a 5 minute walk to the quay. It was comfortable and well equipped with plenty of space in the all the rooms downstairs & good size airy bedrooms upstairs. The garden was well kept with plenty of furniture and equipment for enjoying it
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beverley C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Our experience

The property was lovely on the surface but as we looked closer there was a lot that was unfinished ie repairing of water leak on walls, outside porch needed repairing. Disappointed that there were no details about what to do, where to go in the area and instructions on how to use the electrical equipment were sadly non existent!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house in a wonderful location

I booked this house for my 60th so I could have all my family together. 8 adults and a baby. Unfortunately due to the pandemic I needed to move the holiday by 12 months. Henry Adams were brilliant. So professional but also personal. Answered my emails very quickly and professionally. The house was just perfect for us all. It’s larger than it looks in the photos and everyone loved it. Family stayed for 3 nights and then just myself the hubby for 4 nights. As a family we spent most of our time in the kitchen and outside. The garden is stunning, we were very lucky to be there when the bluebells were out and the garden furniture is great as plenty of seating. At the end of the garden is a locked gate which you can go through straight into the park, perfect for the swings. We loved the area, plenty of walking. The house is about a 12 min walk to the water front and we had a lovely family meal at the anchor blue. Also lots of drinks there, it’s a beautiful setting. We went to west wittering beach, Isle of Wight on the hovercraft, Kingsley vale to see the yews, Chichester, west dean gardens and best of all Weald and downland outdoor museum. A brilliant week in a wonderful family house and garden.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you for your great review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your family break to Blacksmiths Cottage, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

claudio l.

Price/performance ratio does not match!

Unfortunately, - Lack of maintenance. - instructions in booklet should be revised - alarm system unreliable - letter box damaged - water damage in kitchen - etc. Therefore the price is far to high.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Greg c.

Lovely house. Lovely location. Lovely weather.

Lovely house. Comfortable beds. Great location. Minor hiccough with outside bins not being put out by previous renters so full up. Easily remedied and not enough to spoil a great holiday. I am missing the ice cream from the van on the harbour.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Blacksmiths. We look forward to welcoming you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Bosham

A clean, well equipped house in a great location. Close to shops, sea, railway station and great pub.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cleanliness issues

Blacksmiths Cottage, Bosham is a spacious, well equipped house in a great location. However, the last time we stayed there in 2019 we had serious concerns about many cleanliness issues which we conveyed at the time and for which the company apologised. We had hoped that these issues would be in the past, especially in the current Covid situation but unfortunately we discovered that they persist. On arrival the entrance to the house is dirty and unkempt, with cobwebs everywhere, two ancient milk bottles on the step covered in bird poo, and a post box crammed with yellowing leaflets. Incidentally the access instructions say the key box is by the side door – it is actually beside the front door. In the kitchen the inside of the oven door was covered in food splashes. The microwave was also really smelly and dirty inside. The hob splashback had many grease spots all over it. We had to clean all these before use. The widows in the dining area are badly in need of cleaning inside and out; when the sun was out it was difficult to see through them! Upstairs the first thing we saw in the master bedroom was a badly crumpled and torn vallance which was too small for the bed. There was no bedsheet, but the vallance was being used as the sheet. On stripping the bed at the end of our stay we were horrified to find the mattress topper was stained and had no mattress protector, also two of our pillows and two of the pillows in the other bedroom we were using had no pillow protectors – surely this should be a very important hygiene precaution. The toilet surface under the seat hinges was stained with, presumably, urine. In the front bedroom we found a used cotton bud on the floor next to the chest of drawers. The access arrangements said the gardener would call once a week. We saw no evidence of this and the garden, which is potentially a lovely feature of the property, was badly overgrown and weedy. Being told that we could not access the property until 4pm because of ‘deep cleaning’ reassured us beforehand but I’m afraid that the standard of cleaning falls far below our expectations and I believe those of most normal people. Doesn’t anyone from the company inspect holiday properties from time to time? It is a great shame that what could be a really nice holiday property is let down by these issues, and in the current situation cleanliness is more important than ever so it is very concerning when even basic standards aren’t met.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely cottage for a long weekend break

The cottage was really well equipped. it was nice and clean. Bosham is a lovely little village with gorgeous views over the estuary and good walks nearby and near great places to visit (Fishbourne / Chichester, West Wittering beach). We'd gladly stay again,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Excellent

A very nice and well equipped property. A lovely garden and very comfortable furnishings. Brilliant location. Some small maintenance needed e.g. loose floorboards, doorknobs etc. However would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2021
Thank you for your 5* review!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susie A.

Great family house for exploring beautiful Bosham

This is a great house - well kitted out for family life. Nice garden (though a little overgrown with brambles and nettles) with direct access to playground behind. Good location to explore Bosham and the surrounding area. It felt very spacious and luxurious! A great week!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we do hope you will book with us again soon. Kind regards Henry Adams Holiday Lets team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Perfect Easterbreak

We found a very nicely kept house with a lovely garden. Everything was prepaird and we could feel at home imediatly.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and made the most of the garden! Please do get in touch should you be visiting the area again.

About the host

Hosted by Laura Nix

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Go further with the Bookabach app

  • Easily message your host
  • Access, share and manage your trip
  • Earn OneKeyCash on holiday rentals
Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app
QR code to download the app