Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12 | House in West Sussex

9.2 (10 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests  Stay&Play
Birdham House | Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12

6 Bedroom House in Birdham, West Sussex

Summary:
Set in just under one acre of mature gardens, Apple Trees is a spacious six-bedroom rural retreat, just a short drive to both the coast and the city of Chichester. Ideal for two or three families, it offers ample space while remaining close to local villages, beaches, and amenities.
✔ 6 beautiful BRs to sleep 12 guests
✔ Spacious open plan living
✔ Just under one acre of private gardens
✔ Fully equipped kitchen
✔ 5 miles to West Wittering’s blue flag beach
✔ Perfect for families
✔ High-speed Wi-Fi
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The Space:
Immerse yourself in the rural charm of West Sussex at Apple Trees. Set in the quiet hamlet of Batchmere, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside while being close to Chichester city, country pubs and local beaches.
The home is the perfect set up for three families of 4, or two larger families. The open plan design of the kitchen, living and dining area creates a fantastic space to spend time with loved ones - relaxing, playing games or eating together. And with a huge separate lounge, library and six spacious bedrooms, there’s plenty of room for the whole family.
★ KITCHEN AND UTILITY ★
The stylish kitchen is light & airy and has wonderful views out to the garden. It has everything you need to prepare meals and drinks, with two ovens, American style fridge freezer and spacious worktops. The large central island features a breakfast bar, perfect for a morning coffee or evening drinks.
✔ American style fridge freezer
✔ Double oven
✔ Gas hob
✔ Microwave
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Kettle
✔ Coffee machine (Nespresso Vertuo)
✔ Toaster
✔ Glasses
✔ Cutlery and crockery
✔ Pots and pans
The separate, large utility room has everything you need to keep on top of washing, ironing and organising beach bags!
✔ Washing machine
✔ Large butler sink
✔ Dryer and clothes horse
✔ Ample cupboard & worktop space
✔ Bread maker
★ DINING AND LIVING ★
The open plan kitchen flows into a beautiful dining space with window seating, and a living area with a huge corner sofa to sink into. Choose your spot to sit and unwind with a coffee, good book or glass of wine.
✔ Dining table to comfortably seat 8
✔ Large corner sofa
✔ Stereo
★ LIBRARY & LOUNGE ★
From the kitchen/diner, the house flows into a library room, where you’ll find games and books galore. Further on, you’ll find a spacious but cosy lounge area, with huge sofas to sink into. The perfect place to unwind in the evenings with a family film or favourite show (log burners not for use).
✔ Three large comfy sofas
✔ Smart TV with DVD player
★ BEDROOMS ★
A total of six light and bright bedrooms spread across the ground and first floor.
♛ Bedroom 1 – KING (ground floor)
♛ Bedroom 2 – BUNK BEDS (ground floor)
♛ Bedroom 3 – MASTER KING with ensuite (first floor)
♛ Bedroom 4 – DOUBLE (first floor)
♛ Bedroom 5 – TWIN (first floor)
♛ Bedroom 6 – DOUBLE (first floor)
All bedrooms offer:
✔ Comfy pillows and high-quality linen
✔ Wardrobe space with hangers
✔ Cabinets with spacious drawers
✔ Nightstands with reading lamps
★ BATHROOMS ★
Both bathrooms are stocked with essential toiletries and soft towels. Expect stylish vanity units, large mirrors and spacious walk-in showers.
✔ Main family bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and sink.
✔ Ensuite bathroom serves master bedroom with double sink, double shower, bath, WC and window seat.
✔ Downstairs cloakroom with WC and sink.
★ GARDEN & GROUNDS★
The large garden is perfect for children to play and adults to relax. You’ll find sunny patios for those after some vitamin D, as well as shady areas under draping willows.
✔ Charcoal BBQ
✔ Two patio areas
✔ Garden furniture
✔ Large lawns ideal for ball games
✔ Bench seating and shady spaces
★ ADDITIONAL AMENITIES ★
Other than the already mentioned amenities, the home is also equipped with:
✔ High-speed Wi-Fi
✔ Central heating
✔ Ample driveway space for parking
Guest Access:
The house is exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay...so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home.
The Neighborhood:
Apple Trees is nestled in the Sussex countryside in the hamlet of Batchmere. Its fantastic location allows you to enjoy peace & quiet but also easily reach local beaches, villages, pubs and the city of Chichester.
✔ Chichester Golf Club (7 min away)
✔ Chichester Marina (7 min away)
✔ Chichester (11 min away)
✔ West Wittering Beach (11 min away)
✔ Goodwood Estate (18 min away)
✔ Weald & Downland Living Museum (20 min away)
✔ Arundel Castle (25 min away)
✔ Petworth House and Park (35 min away)
Getting Around:
We strongly recommend that you arrive in a car as it will give you much freedom to explore and enjoy the beautiful West Sussex area. With electric entry gates vehicle are secure, and the ample driveway offers plenty of room for parking.
Other Things to Note:
★ COVID-19 SANITISATION ★
Heath, safety, and well-being of our guests are of utmost importance to us. For this reason, we use a thorough process of cleaning after each check-out.
★ MINUT ★
Please be mindful of our neighbours during your stay. Our property’s quiet hours are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. We care a lot about maintaining good relationships with our community, so we appreciate you following our “house rules” during your stay.
We are committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us. We use smart home technology to improve your experience. Minut is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property and allows us to respond to noise nuisances without disrupting your stay. Minut is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property. If you have any questions, please ask. We are committed to your comfort so please let us know if we can do anything during your stay to make it more enjoyable.
★ ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION ★
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Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12 is located in Birdham. Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12 provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Sports/Activities, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Sports/Activities, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12 has 6 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Birdham has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Birdham, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Parking
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Guest Services
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
 
West Sussex, PO20 7LD, United Kingdom

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Feb 22, 2025 11:24:03 PM
Summary: Great property with lots of room for 3 families and good location for exploring the surrounding area.
Jonathan D. Jonathan D.
Nov 20, 2024 02:32:23 AM
Summary: Lovely, spacious, homely house, great layout, lots of parking space and all that you need for a relaxing stay. Short drive to West Wittering and lovely pubs. Great communication from homeowner too. Perfect for a group of friends or a family get together. We had a fab weekend in a great holiday home, thank you.
Nancy B. Nancy B.
May 20, 2024 04:20:50 AM
Summary: Plenty of space for us all to relax inside and out. Helpful staff when we needed it. Would stay again!
Rosanna C. Rosanna C.
Mar 14, 2024 05:18:46 PM
Summary: Furst impressions: gorgeous! Lovely drive way , with beaytuful flowers and a gorgeous garden , plenty of space to park Lovely big house , nice kitchen family room and large bedroom's , 3 bathrooms lovely for a group of 9 However , 2 room's where heating/rads did not work owners must be aware as one small heater in one room. No rads in kitchen underfloor heating did bot work , tried to contact owners, no reply. While the kitchen us lovely and spacious it needs repair, kitchen doors damaged. Sofa needs cleaning. We had to wash all glasses etc before use. Considering the ckeaning fee we had to pay via vrbo was a little disappointed in the cleanliness overall, all the ornaments were very dusty in need of a good clean, same with living room while lovely and large very bare , no coffee table or end table's so wasnt very usable. All in all a comfortable stay, would return but this house could be amazing if the upkeep was there
Kate P. Kate P.
Aug 17, 2023 09:20:32 PM
Summary: This is a large spacious property, and accommodated our 2 families of 3 generations well. Plenty of space and room and garden space. We didn’t want to leave!
Nimisha P. Nimisha P.
May 17, 2023 06:24:18 PM
Summary: Apple Trees cottage was clean, spacious, with an incredibly well equipped kitchen. The garden was beautiful, would definitely go back
Wendy D. Wendy D.
Mar 22, 2023 06:44:35 PM
Summary: The venue was even better than the images. Plenty of space and well maintained, with everything we could need in the kitchen. The location is tranquil and very pretty. Only downside was a 10am check out time felt pretty early and charging additional fees for even a 30 minute later checkout feels unreasonable. Other than that, it was a great stay.
Isabel S. Isabel S.
Oct 28, 2022 05:22:14 PM
Summary: What a weekend! We had a such a great time celebrating my husbands birthday with friends. The house is beautiful and met all our needs. So spacious. The piano was a great addition and a friend played for us which was so special. The only thing was the upstairs toilets did not have locks but apart from that a great getaway and a fabulous house. Thank you for allowing us to book.
natasha w. natasha w.
Oct 24, 2022 06:00:03 AM
Summary: Lovely secluded house with beautiful gardens. Very spacious, clean, and well equipped. 5 mins from the beach and 10 from town so great location too.
Tom W. Tom W.

FAQ's

Is this Birdham house pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Birdham house have a swimming pool?

No, this Birdham house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Birdham house?

Best-rates for the Birdham house starts from $637 per night with includes Fireplace/Heating, Kitchen, Sports/Activities, Security/Safety, Entertainment, Laundry, Parking, TV, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Internet, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Birdham house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Birdham house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Birdham house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Birdham house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Birdham house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Birdham house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Birdham house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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