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Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs.

Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs.

Photo gallery for Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs.

The cottage with a private gate leading directly onto the South Downs.
The cottage is self-contained, with fig trees and wisteria.
The main house. We're happy to recommend things to do locally and day trips away
The gardens planted in Victorian times with red woods, rhododendrons and azaleas
The garden and azalea grove leading up to the main house.

Overview of Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

West Sussex, ENG
  • Popular LocationLiphook Golf Club3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Downs National Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Thorns Golf Course8 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs.

Please note, to reassure guests our new cleaning procedure follows WHO guidelines and guests have exclusive use of the large garden in front of the cottage as well as cottage patio and the azalea grove with firepit, badminton and garden games.

The Cottage at Ripsley has a private gate that opens directly onto the South Downs, (no roads need to be crossed). We're situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Dark Skies within the South Downs National Park - there are beautiful walk and cycle trails on your doorstep yet you're only a one hour trains journey away from central London. The Cottage at Ripsley is a great place to get away from it all yet well placed for beach and city day trips - there's a huge choice of places to visit nearby, on the coast, in local cities and towns and in the countryside. We send all guests prior to their arrival a PDF that covers recommended walks/cycle routes, places to visit, local recommended pubs/restaurants and a wide variety of outdoor sports and activities that can be prebooked before your stay.

We are close to Chichester, Portsmouth, Southhampton, Winchester, Goodwood, Witterings beaches and pretty market towns such as Midhurst and Farnham are in easy reach while Liphook train station ( 3 min drive from the cottage) takes you to Waterloo in an hour. Great for cyclists, walkers, couples and families.

The cottage has a sunny patio area with BBQ and furniture for sitting outside, this leads onto the large lawn and badminton, swingball and garden games are available on request. The azalea grove is next to the cottage, this has a fire pit and is a peaceful, lovely area to relax in in the evening, for your private use.

BTW we have a 4 yr old chocolate labrador called Maddie who you may see, she has no access to the cottage.

We can recommend babysitters. let you know of local food delivery services and if you require extra help with housekeeping, washing and ironing we can arrange this with prior notice.


THE COTTAGE SPACE : There are two sitting areas, one in the kitchen/sitting room area upstairs and downstairs in the sitting room/games room where the TV/DVD is situated as well as the double sofa bed and downstairs w/c, pool table and table tennis. Apart from central heating there are two woodburning stoves - one in the sitting room/games room, the other in the master bedroom. A basket of logs and kindling is supplied and the log shed for top ups and the fire pit is situated in the azalea grove.

The downstairs sitting room has a table tennis table, DVDs, board games and a pool table. There is smart 52” TV, great for cosy nights in watching films, Netflix and Amazon prime video are available and there is a library of DVD's in the bookcase . In the sitting area there is a woodburning stove and a double sofa bed.

Upstairs there is a shower room with power shower with w/c , an ensuite bath to the master bedroom and a w/c downstairs. The second bedroom has a double bed and a sleigh day bed that can also be used as a cot bed for children up the age of 9yrs. There is room in both bedrooms for a truckle mattress.

Guest access :

The entire cottage is available to guests and there is a separate entrance to the cottage. Parking is available for up to three cars.

Outdoor and indoor toys/boardgames are available as well as a football net, fire pit and tree swing in the garden. Other games include croquet, Badminton, cricket and swingball.



Extra info:
If 2 guests are using both bedrooms, there is an added one off cleaning charge of £25.
If 3 guests are using both bedrooms and the sofa bed or truckle mattress there is an added one off cleaning charge of £25.
Please let us know prior to your arrival If you would like to use our housekeeping service. Your clothes will be washed and pressed for £13 per hour, otherwise there is a laundry pick up service and laundromat in Liphook, a 4 min drive away.
If guests are staying for longer than a week there is a £39 cleaning fee per week paid directly to housekeeping to clean the cottage and change linens and towels.

House rules:
The cottage is a shoe free zone, thank you!
Due to family life, the cottage is not appropriate for guests wanting to invite friends and guests over to the cottage.
Please do not move the furniture/ pool/tabel tennis table as this can scratch the flooring. Thank you!

Property manager

Sue Carr

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to family life, the cottage is not recommended to guests who would like to invite visitors to the cottage, thank you!
Please leave the cottage as you found it and please do not move furniture around or remove throws from the furniture. Many thanks!
Please remove your shoes on entering the cottage, the cottage is a shoe-free zone. Thank you!

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Liphook

Located in Liphook, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Liphook Golf Club and Old Thorns Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hollycombe Steam Collection and Haslemere Educational Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Birdworld, or check out an event or a game at Anstey Park. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Liphook Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • South Downs National Park - 7 min drive
  • Old Thorns Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 24 min drive
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Liphook Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mill Tavern - 9 min drive
  • Liphook Services - 7 min drive
  • Starbucks - 8 min drive
  • The Jolly Drover - 5 min drive
  • The Prince of Wales - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs. located?

This family-friendly Liphook cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Liphook Golf Club, Hollycombe Steam Collection and Old Thorns Golf Course. South Downs National Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage and lovely location
A lovely home away form home. Our two young boys absolutely loved the table tennis and pool table and especially the beautiful grounds. The cottage and property is well looked after and Susan was a splendid host. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

5/5 Excellent

Pete C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
A fantastic property in great surroundings with exceptionally friendly hosts. We have just returned from a 4-night stay (as a family of 4) and we were blown away by the warm and friendly welcome from Susie and the whole family. All aspects of this property and the facilities were 'spot on' (exactly as described, if not better than described!) and it is well located with the coast within a short drive, countryside walks right outside the door and some good local pubs. Tip: follow Susie's tips and you will have an amazing time, she has great local knowledge!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

5/5 Excellent

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect!
Can’t fault our wonderful stay in this lovely cottage on stunning grounds. Sue was brilliant at communicating throughout and so thoughtful with her suggestions and little touches like age appropriate toys left at the house. We are a family ranging in age from 20months to 70+ and all enjoyed every minute! Thank you Sue and family for having us! We will be back x
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

lina m., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in fabulous location with lovely host.
We had a lovely family stay in this sweet cottage, on beautiful grounds. We were lucky to have exclusive use of the amazing gardens and pool. The host Susie was wonderful and could not have been more helpful and kind. She stocked the cottage with toys for our kids, and gave us so many helpful tips about places to go. She was such a pleasure to deal with which made our stay even better. Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

5/5 Excellent

Dirk V.

Excellent and perfect, we had a great time,. Thank you.
Very nice cottage in a great surrounding, spent there one Week with my wife and my daughter, we all enjoyed our time and Susie and her family really took good care of us with good tipps and infos. Thank you so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sue Carr

Host profile image
Hi, I'm a TV Producer and director. We moved out of London 10 years ago and love being in the country but not too far away from London. We've spent some time renovating the main house and cottage back to their former selves - lots of decorator's dust and hard work, and finally we can sit back and say, it's done!

Why they chose this property

You are in the heart of the English countryside - designated an Area of Outstanding Beauty - with some great pubs and walks close by and yet you're one hour from London and the coast and there's a huge variety of activities close by. The cottage has a private gate that leads directly onto the South Downs which makes cycling and walking days out in the South Downs easy and peaceful. There are great selection of games and activities to keep the family entertained.

What makes this property unique

Direct access to the South Downs but only one hour away from London Waterloo Station ( 50 mins from Clapham Junction). Easy to get to and well located for a variety of sports, annual events and activities. This summer the pool and courts are available for some weeks/weekends please contact us if you would like further details.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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