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The Cart Barn

Chichester (4mls E), Sussex

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 1
grade 4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Swimming pool
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Set in a peaceful rural location within the South Downs National Park, perfect for walkers
  • relax in the garden or take a dip in the pool
  • The ideal base for a trip to Goodwood, or a day at the fabulous beaches at East and West Wittering
Overview
Property code: 77402

Tucked away in a peaceful spot adjacent to the owners’ home, yet with privacy assured, this former barn offers stylish accommodation and easy access to the many attractions West Sussex has to offer. If lazy days spent at the beach are your style, the beautiful shores at East and West Wittering are accessible from here or take the short trip into Bognor Regis. Head to the nearby village of Oving, where you will find a traditional inn complete with its own Brewery or explore the many other pretty towns and villages nearby including Chichester and Bosham. Ideally situated for visit to the Goodwood Estate, the property offers excellent road links as well as wonderful walks through the South Downs.

On entering the detached property you are met by a beautiful open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with doors leading into the garden and a wood burner for those cosy evenings in. This stunning space has a high vaulted ceiling and contemporary styling, complete with hand crafted wooden details. This is the perfect spot to relax after a day spent exploring the delights of West Sussex, curl up and watch your favourite film on the Smart TV. The seating in the lounge is a king-size sofa bed which is suitable for 2 additional guests, on request at the point of booking. The stylish kitchen area is well-equipped with an electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice compartment, capsule coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. You are also invited to take a complimentary introduction to Barista coffee so you can make the most of the high end coffee machine to enjoy your own flat whites or expresso's. A  spacious dining area is adjacent for enjoying leisurely  meals. A stylish king size bedroom and bathroom, with shower over bath and WC complete the accommodation.

Heading outside from the lounge area you will find a patio with garden furniture and BBQ. This fully enclosed space is a private spot for settling down with a good book or wander past the grapevines

There is use of the owners on site swimming pool between 1st July and 31st August with daily opening times of 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm
 

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  • 1 bedroom - king size
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath
  • Rangemaster electric double oven and gas hob, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, capsule coffee machine, washing machine and microwave
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Beach 5 miles, shops 3 miles and pub 1.5 miles
  • Smart TV available in the lounge
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Sleep 2+2 with a king-size sofa bed in the lounge area suitable for 2 adults (there is an additional charge of £50.00 per week/part week for the use of the sofa bed, please advise when booking)
  • Increased accessibility - please ensure you refer to our FAQs
  • There is use of the owners on site swimming pool between 1st July and 31st August with daily opening times of 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm
  • Use of EV Charger for an additional cost paid directly to the owner
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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Carol Thompson

This property is personally managed by Carol.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 49 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Bryan 22nd November 2024

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The Cart Barn is stylish, comfortable and well equipped with a welcoming and helpful host. Can't really fault it, we really enjoyed our week staying in West Sussex. B&C, Kent.

Reviewed by Michelle 4th October 2024

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The barn was just beautiful and the hosts very welcoming. We just loved the design and attention to detail.

Reviewed by Rachel 27th September 2024

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Gorgeous converted Cart Barn, all very well equipped and dog friendly. Really convenient location for all we wanted to visit and very helpful hosts. We even got a personal lesson in how to use the barister coffee machine! Great holiday.

Reviewed by Robert 6th September 2024

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The Cart Barn was in a great location for visiting the area with lots of places within reach. It was was very comfortable with everything we needed for a stay. The decor was really nice. Wrong time of year to use the garden but that looked like it would be nice in the summer. We had friends stop for a few days and use the sofa bed which they found Read morevery comfortable too. We would come back and stay here again. A great find. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 9th August 2024

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We really enjoyed our two week stay in this very comfortable, spacious and well-appointed barn conversion. We enjoyed spending time relaxing in the private garden and using the swimming pool. We much appreciated that there was an EV charging point (which was very cheap to use). The location provides a great base for visiting Chichester and the manyRead more south coast beaches and other local attractions such as Fishbourne Roman Palace and Petworth House. Hide

Reviewed by Nancy 26th July 2024

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This is our second visit to the property, and we enjoyed it every bit as much as our first. The property is no more than a 10 minute drive from stunning walks in woodland or along canals, all of which our dog loved. We were blessed with fantastic weather during our week there, so made the most of the swimming pool. The owners are very helpful and aRead moreny query we had was solved within a few minutes. Well be back for a third visit for sure! Hide

Reviewed by Shahazhan 5th July 2024

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Very clean and welcoming lovely homemade cakes and plenty of tv entertainment, lovely garden. The owners provided everything we asked for and repaired one or two items as well. The owners were friendly and we enjoyed our stay and so did the dogs.

Reviewed by Peter 21st June 2024

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Lovely location, ideal accomodation with a personal welcome soon after arrival. Couldn't fault it.

Reviewed by Simon 14th June 2024

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A beautiful property to stay with our 2 small dogs that enjoyed ever minute running around the safe garden. Plenty to do within a 10 / 15 minute drive

Reviewed by Paul 7th June 2024

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A lot of thought has gone into planning this holiday cottage, the owners clearly take a great deal of pride in providing a comfortable and well thought out space to relax and unwind. Booked for my wife's birthday and she was very happy (as was our small dog!). There was lots of good communication during our stay with the owner's daughter who was veRead morery helpful and provided lots of support. This is definitely one to consider for coffee afficionados too! Hide

Reviewed by Christian 24th May 2024

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A very cosy, well equipped and pretty barn with lovely touches and Japanese influences throughout. Fabulous Barista coffee machine , for those passionate coffee drinkers. Beautiful outside garden space and decking area to enjoy.

Reviewed by Adrian 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Christine 30th April 2024

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Perfect cottage: comfortable, cosy, spacy and wonderfyl design (Japanese style). The (very nice) owners really thought of everything. Our dog also felt most welcome (we loved the grooming basket). Thnak you!

Reviewed by Margot 19th April 2024

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We had a very enjoyable stay. The Cartbarn was lovely and cosy, i loved the Japanese influences creating a relaxing space. especially with the logburner. Very well equipped to a high standard. Pity the weather was so cold, so we couldn't make use of the garden.

Reviewed by Peter 12th April 2024

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Loved the Japanese touches at the Cart Barn. Lovely to arrive to fresh flowers and the personal welcome by the door! The bed was super comfy, and the impressive coffee machine made delicious coffee! Although the weather was not conducive to sitting outside during our stay, the garden was beautiful to look at, with spring blossom and bluebells. ThanRead morek you both! Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 22nd March 2024

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Cottage is located in a lovely village very close to local seaside resorts and shops.

Reviewed by Gill 8th March 2024

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We had an excellent week's stay at this beautifully furnished and equipped cottage. Kuniko and Andrew were the perfect hosts - when we had an issue with our car they arranged for a mechanic to come out and repair for us, for which we're very grateful! We'll return (hopefully in the summer when the pool is available).

Reviewed by Stephen 1st March 2024

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Good quality throughout. Great location for coast and countryside.

Reviewed by Vanessa 23rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Jill 16th February 2024

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Kuniko and Andy gave us and our dog a very warm welcome on arrival. We were amazed and delighted by the beauty of the Japanese furniture and influences made by Andy, a talented craftsman. It is beautifully appointed, nothing left out or skimped on. All to a very high standard. Andy is also a coffee aficionado and has put in a fantastic coffee machiRead morene for guests which he demonstrated for us. My husband wants one now. All in all a beautiful holiday let and well deserving of 5 stars plus some. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 3rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Anita 15th January 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 23rd December 2023

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Cart Barn is located in a lovely village and close to beaches and towns and great for dog walking and exploring. The barn is wonderfull, clean, well presented and has all the amenties required with some special touches included. The Coffee Machine and grinder, log burner and Range cooker made all the difference for our Christmas stay and we enjoyedRead more a lovely Christmas Day meal at the Barn. The Dog really liked the treat provided too - thanks, You have a great place and it was the perfect choice. Hide

Reviewed by Bernard 1st December 2023

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Everything was fantastic. Top marks all round. Will likely visit again. The whole place is well designed and feels great quality. Also, the owner's passion for coffee really shines, with the inclusion of a Londinium coffee machine. with full instructions. The bed was very comfortable, which is rarely the case when staying away. Prefer a more traditRead moreional couch over a sofabed, but other than that... perfect! And it's dog friendly! Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 26th November 2023

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The cart barn was excellent in every way. The log fire was burning and freshly cooked muffins awaited our arrival. There is all the equipment you could possibly need including an area set up for dogs including dog biscuits. The barn was very warm and great to return to after a cold day walking on the beach. We tried four pubs and they were all veryRead more good and dog friendly. Our favourite was The George for atmosphere and food. Very tastefully decorated for Christmas. We would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 13th November 2023

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The cart barn is beautifully designed with lots of bespoke touches & attention to detail inside. We found it really relaxing & a great place to come back to after a day out. It was immaculately clean! And such a nice touch with the home made cakes on arrival. The owners were very welcoming but not intrusive which is a good balance.

Reviewed by Roy 15th October 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 13th October 2023

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We had a wonderful time at the Cart Barn. It was so clean and beautifully decorated we couldn't have asked for more.

Reviewed by Alan 8th October 2023

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Excellent location for exploring the Chichester area .

Reviewed by Peter 4th October 2023

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Reviewed by Suzanne 15th September 2023

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We had a very enjoyable stay at The Cart Barn, thoroughly recommend the property, lovely quiet rural location with lots of places to visit nearby.

Reviewed by Emma 11th August 2023

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We had a great week in this cottage which has been fitted out so beautifully. The garden is lovely too, a real suntrap. It was great to have use of the owners pool too.

Reviewed by Matthew 4th August 2023

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Brilliant stay - would highly recommend

Reviewed by Sue 29th July 2023

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Lovely, quiet, clean, stylish and dog friendly cottage. The area is amazing, lots to do and visit, all very close by. If you love walking, there are loads of shoreline walks with traditional pubs along the way. In particular, we enjoyed our visit to West Dean Gardens, Chidham, Bosham and the Weald and Downland living museum.

Reviewed by Ian 21st July 2023

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Excellent

Reviewed by Patricia 13th July 2023

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Very well appointed unit, excellent location and very quiet. Would definitely recommend to friends.

Reviewed by Liz 23rd June 2023

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We had a brilliant week in a lovely cottage where everything had been thought of! Loved the space and the layout of the open plan area. The garden was very well cared for with beautiful flowers. We sat in the garden every day and we were lucky enough to have use of the owners pool, which was very welcome. The location was perfect for the places we Read morewanted to visit, Arundel, Petworth House, Weald and Downland Museum, West Wittering, etc. A big thank you to the owners. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 2nd June 2023

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Our host was most helpful but unobtrusive. The barn is furnished in Japanese style and we really appreciated the craftsmanship of the wooden furniture and the calm atmosphere. Kitchen equipment was excellent. A great base for exploring the South Downs and coast - we stayed for 2 weeks and still didn't get to see everything on our list. Private use Read moreof the owners outdoor pool was an unexpected but very welcome bonus in 2 weeks of scorching heat! Hide

Reviewed by Tina 19th May 2023

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Absolutely lovely cottage with everything you need. Good location with beaches not far in the car and lovely walks on your doorstep. Owners lovely and the dog loved the garden. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Diane 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne 5th May 2023

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Lovely cottage with lots of nice touches. Very comfortable lounge area and well-equipped kitchen. Super-comfortable bed with really nice quality linen. Great to have an enclosed garden although the garden gate is a bit low for a bigger dog. Our dog could have jumped it so we couldnt let him in the garden unless we were out there as well but to be fRead moreair it wasnt much of a problem as the garden is a real sun trap with lovely garden furniture. Nice pub 3m away but not easiest walk with a dog Hide

Reviewed by Leona 21st April 2023

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Fantastic location to explore the multiple attractions around the south coast and nicely appointed accommodation. Will be back

Reviewed by Jane 14th April 2023

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Wonderful stay.Beautiful accommodation and comfortable.

Reviewed by Pat 24th March 2023

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Absulutly spotless.Bespoke furniture,comfy bed,hi spec kitchen equipment.great wood burning fire.Hosts were available if required ,not intrusive.

Reviewed by Jo 17th March 2023

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I can't fault this cottage in any way. It is very warm and comfortable. Extremely well equipped and beautifully furnished. And the coffee machine is amazing!

Reviewed by Bartolome 13th March 2023

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The owners were very welcoming The property was to a very high standard in comfort cleanliness and amenities would not hesitate in recommending this property

Reviewed by Karen 4th March 2023

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Enjoyed our stay very comfortable with everything you need and the coffee was great! Weather awful but nice to return to the property and log burner. Had a decent take out curry from Basmati and Sunday lunch at Gribble Inn.

Reviewed by lennie 24th February 2023

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Really nice cottage pictures dont do it justice how nice it is inside really recommend will be returning for sure

Reviewed by Sarah 24th December 2022

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A wonderful place to stay. We arrived on Christmas Eve and were made to feel very welcome. The property exceeded all expectations. Stylish and well equipped, with some beautifully inviting features, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!

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