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A family house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Escape to a charming village with historic character. Stroll by riverside paths, explore local pubs and bakeries or venture further to Chichester's grand cathedral.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A family house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Sparrow Cottage is a delightful cottage tucked in a little hideaway in the centre of Westbourne village. The property has four bedrooms but can be made available for 8, please contact us for more details. The property has been lovingly restored with period features and modern comfortable furniture reflecting the areas motor sport history at Goodwood. Westbourne is a pretty village with many rural walks, good local pubs in walking distance and a fantastic independent village bakery...not forgetting Whistler's chip shop! The property is a short drive from local beaches at Hayling Island and West Wittering.

Follow the path along the River Ems to the next village and enjoy a picturesque stroll along the shore and around the Mill Pond to the village. For adventures further afield, Westbourne is situated equal distance of the Cathedral city of Chichester and Historic Portsmouth and the famous dockyard with easy rail and bus links to both.

Walking through the front door into the hallway there is a lovely comfortable sitting room leading to the kitchen where every attention has been taken to make sure you have everything you need to self cater for your stay. There is a breakfast bar for enjoying a coffee in the morning or sitting together for a home cooked meal in the evening.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Further on the ground floor there is one double bedroom, further shower room and sitting room with well equipped kitchen area.

To the rear of the house there is a lovely paved area to sit out and enjoy the summer evenings.

Westbourne is a charming village standing on the River Ems set between Emsworth and the beautiful countryside of The Downs. Although fairly small in size Westbourne boasts 66 listed buildings dating back to the 16th Century and an old medieval Church of St John the Baptist. The church is well worth a look around with its fine yew avenue which has even been said to be the oldest in England. A car is recommended, although you can easily walk into the village to get to the shops, pubs, and various restaurants, including a superb fish and chip takeaway.

By road you are perfectly located to get to the nearby historic city of Chichester, famous for its grand cathedral and famous Chichester Festival Theatre. Goodwood is a short trip away with easy access along the country lanes, perfect to skip the traffic on your way to events such as The Goodwood Revival. To the west of Westbourne lies the city of Portsmouth which offers wonderful attractions including the Historic Naval Dockyards and the impressive Spinnaker Tower, you can even hop on the catamaran or ferry to the Isle of White.

Property manager

Laura Nix

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Cottage
A Family House That Sleeps 8 Guests in 4 Bedrooms
A family house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Cottage
A family house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Emsworth
583655

About the neighborhood

Map
Emsworth, West Sussex

What's nearby

  • Chichester Harbour - 4 min drive
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 13 min drive
  • Portsmouth International Port - 14 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 19 min drive
  • West Wittering Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Emsworth Station - 20 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stags Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spice Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mother Kelly's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heron - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A family house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A family house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A family house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A family house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Chichester Harbour, Chichester Harbour National Landscape, and Stansted Park. Prinsted Beach and Stanstead House Sussex are also within 3 mi (5 km). Emsworth Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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A family house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, clean, a home from home
Sparrow Cottage offers delightful, comfortable and well-provided accommodation. Thanks so much for such a lovely stay. Facilities are great. Comfy beds and the comfiest sofa imaginable. Lovely little extras provided for us in the fridge and kitchen goodies. A pretty garden and easy parking. Village offers great options for eating. All in all a great stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Lars-Goran N.

Cosy cottage
Cosy cottage with everything you need. Great to be able to park the car close to the house. In the village but silent.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Perfect Christmas Experience
A beautiful cottage in a perfect location set the scene for an amazing Christmas that ticked all the boxes for three generations to come together and celebrate family. Thank you for the Christmas hamper which was an added delight for all of us who enjoyed its treats.
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8/10 Good

Family get together.
We stayed in this lovely quirky cottage for a family get together when some of the family attended the Victorious festival in Southsea. We expected to be 8 but in the event we were only 7. All the bedrooms were double beds which was a slight inconvenience. However we found the rest of the house adequate for our needs and we were all able to squeeze round the kitchen bar for our meals. There was plenty of equipment in the kitchen to cover our needs and a very generous welcome pack. We were able to use the garden which had plenty of seating for us all. We all enjoyed our stay very much.
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8/10 Good

Walking holiday on the South Downs
The cottage is in a great location, but parking is a problem as only one car can park at the property. The owners have a considerable amount of memorabilia and it felt as though there wasn't anywhere to put our "stuff". With only two bathrooms it would be a significant difficulty with 8 people. We had three people and that worked well, had we had five as planned (two could not come) it would have been crowded in the house and difficult with the bathrooms. I would recommend the property for three, but not the eight as advertised.
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10/10 Excellent

Yasmin S.

Highly recommend
After our previous stay we booked this property straight away for the next time we were in the area, Great communication with the host, Perfect location and beautiful house.
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10/10 Excellent

Yasmin S.

Great Stay Definitely Booking Again
We had crew staying in this property for work. They very much liked this property and requested it was booked again for future jobs. (which we have already done!) The location was perfect and so was the property! We definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week in Westbourne
We had a fabulous week in this lovely cottage. Booking and check in went smoothly and queries answered quickly. Cottage location excellent (parking for 2 cars only on forecourt as narrow lane). Accommodation stylish and quirky. Some rooms a little on the small side but beautifully furnished and a lot of thought has gone into this home. We had 6 adults and 2 young children and everyone had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022