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Contemporary house, private pool on edge of Petworth, South Downs National Park

Find your perfect holiday haven in this beautifully maintained property. Relax by the pool or explore historic Petworth House and Park within easy walking distance.

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Contemporary house, private pool on edge of Petworth, South Downs National Park

PRIVATE POOL FOR EXCLUSIVE USE!!!


The Pool House is a recently converted, light, contemporary house which is quietly situated on the edge of Petworth and an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is only a short walk to the centre of the historic town, with its convenience stores, delis, many antique shops, independent retailers, gastro pubs, restaurants and cafes. It is also within easy walking distance of historic Petworth House and Park and the Shimmings Valley.

The property benefits from the sole use of a large swimming pool during the summer months (the pool and garden are open only from the end of May to early September).

Inside, the house comprises a large open plan sitting room with dining area and well equipped modern kitchen with granite worktops. There is a downstairs bedroom with kingsize bed and ensuite wetroom (and direct access down stairs to the pool and garden- only in the summer months).

Upstairs there are two more ensuite bedrooms, one kingsize bed and the other a double. There is a second sitting area upstairs too with a small double sofa bed. (There is an additional fee of £50 payable on arrival for making up and supply of extra linens if sofa bed required)

The house is furnished with contemporary furniture and fittings, with light oak flooring throughout. The beds are all very comfortable and the hotel quality linen has a very high thread count and is professionally laundered.

There is ample room to park up to three cars outside (additional cars by arrangement) PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE GARAGEand for the summer months only, a large well maintained pool and pool garden laid to lawn with flower beds and rambling roses. Modern and comfortable garden furniture, including six pool loungers and a dining table and six chairs, are provided together with a bbq.




Contactless checkin and out.
Enhanced cleaning/ disinfecting programme - detailed information will be available before guests arrival.


From the beginning of June until the end of September only weekly bookings from Fridays unless otherwise agreed.

One small well behaved dog is welcome. See Pet Guide for current rules.Enclosed garden available when pool is is open but not available when the pool is closed. Plenty of walks close by. Please clear up after your dog.
No children under 14y.
No smoking.
No parties. No bridal/hen/stag groups.
No visitors without owners express consent.
No ev charging at the property- closest ev charging points in Petworth car park.


"Couldn't ever find a better or nicer place to stay. We are very comfortable here. Carole is lovely." (3rd visit)

"Our second time here, we had a lovely week, the Poolhouse is lovely and very clean. We will return again."

"Lovely relaxing holiday. Second visit for us, everything was perfect."

"Wonderful location beautiful Poolhouse lovely and helpful hosts"

"very restful stay- excellent base for seeing Sussex,Surrey and good rail link to London"

"Absolutely perfect holiday in your lovely poolhouse. Thank you also for the welcome gifts- very well received."

"We all had a lovely stay in this great house and enjoyed using the pool. We would definitely stay here again."

Property manager

Carole

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1550 sq ft (144 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Ask owner for a copy of the Pet Rules -

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
West Sussex, ENG

What's nearby

  • Petworth House - 2 min walk
  • South Downs National Park - 6 min drive
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 18 min drive
  • Arundel Castle and Gardens - 18 min drive
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Pulborough Station - 8 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halfway Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Welldiggers Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Horse Guards Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Contemporary house, private pool on edge of Petworth, South Downs National Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Contemporary house, private pool on edge of Petworth, South Downs National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Contemporary house, private pool on edge of Petworth, South Downs National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary house, private pool on edge of Petworth, South Downs National Park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary house, private pool on edge of Petworth, South Downs National Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is steps from Petworth House, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lavington Common and Stopham Vineyard. South Downs National Park and River Arun are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Contemporary house, private pool on edge of Petworth, South Downs National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mel n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miss
Lovely stay with family. Excellent host. Great communication. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui L.

Fabulous Poolhouse
We absolutely loved staying at The Poolhouse once again. Great setting, stylish furniture, beautifully clean and access to good shops and pubs make this an ideal place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming property in ideal location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The property was beautifully appointed throughout with everything needed for our stay. The location is ideal, accessible to restaurants and stores as well as Petworth House, but also perfectly peaceful. Carole was great to deal with both before and during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N., Oxford England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable get together with friends
A very convenient and comfortable property in a lovely part of the world. Lovely walks and places to visit close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! We are repeat guests!
Very nice expetience
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petworth Pool House
We have stayed here on numerous occasions. Found the hosts to be very accommodating and wonderful. Modern amenities and great location. We will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara N., Oxford England

Well equipped sand very comfortable get away
An ideal get away for three couples- well equipped and very comfortable en suite rooms. Close to Petworth House and village centre. Ideal for a short break.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
This is our first choice for stays in or near Petworth. We have stayed at this lovely little house several times and we plan to return. It has everything we need, is super clean and comfortable and it is just steps from the village and the park. The hosts Carole and Robert are very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Poolhouse
Beautiful house, perfectly positioned for visiting Petworth and surrounding countryside. wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Beautiful pool house, beautiful location, spotless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in beautiful surroundings
Thank you for a lovely stay. Absolutely perfect, very quiet and quintessential English countryside / small historic market town. Wonderful farmers market on 4th Saturday of the month, lots of lovely local walks. Warm hospitality
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool House Petworth
Wonderful location and we were fortunate to have days where we could use the pool. House has everything you need and lots of food and drink options within a short walk. Hosts very very approachable
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
Just steps away from all that Petworth has to offer. The Pool House is beautifully appointed and very comfortable in every way. The hosts are very friendly and always on hand, living in The Old Rectory next door. This was our second visit and I’m sure it won’t be the last.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G., Reigate, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petworth
Lovely house and this year due to hot weather the pool was marvellous
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect and in the best location in Petworth
Perfect little house in the ideal location for visiting Surrey/Sussex. An easy stroll to the local shops including our favorite place for morning coffee. Just opposite Petworth Park, so ideal for your morning walk. Walk or drive to several nice pubs. The hosts Carole and Robert are very accommodating. We have stayed here several times before and we hope that we will always be welcome back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half term mini break
A very comfortable house, well presented with a relaxed feel. Great location for the South Downs and walking into Petworth including Petworth House. A well equipped kitchen also the bonus of all 3 bedrooms being en suite. Carole contacted us throughout our stay to make sure all was fine and whether there was anything else we needed. Overall a very enjoyable stay, thank you Carole.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perferct For Our Needs
Lovely property in the ideal location for the town, Petworth Park & house and the surrounding countryside. No need to take a car, just do everythnig from the property. Lovely & clean property nestled in a quiet location so no issue with traffic. Owner very helpful and kept in touch during the stay to make sure all was OK. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making memories
I stayed with my dad, brother and sister the host was welcoming and gracious, very kindly left us some welcome items. The house was well equipped for home cooking, very clean and comfortable. Location is beautiful we enjoyed amberly museum and Petworth House and park before cooling off back at the pool. We enjoyed a bbq and made some fabulous memories as a start to my dads 80th birthday celebrations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in Petworth
Carole and Robert are great hosts and have done all they can to make the property a high standard and very comfortable. The bed linen, towels and mattress are extremely high quality. To find a property with a pool is just wonderful. The garden is beautiful and such a relaxing stay away from London. Everything is close by with a 5 minute walk and I would love to return and rebook. They also made my dog Lou feel extremely welcome ! Wonderful hosts and a wonderful property - thank you so much !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ilovejc1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home in a Lovely Area
We stayed at the Pool House only last week, and had a lovely time. There were 3 reasonably sized double bedrooms all with en-suite which was a real plus. The pool was large and well-used over the week! It felt like you were in the middle of nowhere, yet within a 200 yard walk, you were in the town of Petworth. The coast is within easy reach, our favourite destination being Littlehampton which we really enjoyed. There were a few gripes (the TV could be larger, you have to walk through the downstairs bedroom to reach the pool, and I thought paying for pool heating on top of the cost of the rental was a bit much) but overall we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the property. Helene and Robert were also very nice and quick to respond to one or two issues that we had, but left us to our own devices the rest of the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., Santa Barbara, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay
This is our second stay at the Poolhouse. Carole was just as helpful and gracious as before Property is modern and clean throughout. Three bedrooms and three baths which is not the usual in England. Kitchen has everything you will need. Great walking location to Petworth town, Petworth Park and local footpaths. It has all we needed and then some. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did. Already booking for next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valarie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely wonderful stay!
Many thanks to our hosts for offering our family such a warm welcome to their fantastic property. We enjoyed a much-needed break in the lovely, spacious, spotlessly clean and well-equipped poolhouse. Despite Covid-imposed restrictions, we had a very comfortable stay, with no amenities lacking (pristine bed linen incredibly good!) Our friendly hosts were always available to promptly answer any questions yet provided us space and privacy throughout our stay. An ideal location just a stone's throw from the shops and restaurants of Petworth and all that the National Trust's Petworth House has to offer. Thank you, Carole and Robert, for an absolutely wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve G., Warrington UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petworth 2020
The pool house is a perfect location as a base for the south of England. The owners are very friendly and answer all questions - we found the property really clean and maintained and wanted for nothing during our stay. The house was really well stocked with every appliance and modern utensils. The location was great for Petworth Park which was literally over the road. We would highly recommend this property to other potential renters..... Steve & Tracey
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

Excellent, clean house with great location
We were a group of 3 couples staying over the New Year, the house was the cleanest we have stayed in, quality bed linen, quality kitchen utensils, plates etc. Carole was their to meet us, but then unless we needed something just left us to enjoy our holiday, which was great as some holiday houses we have been in have been knocking every morning to make sure we are ok. This house was very relaxing. Enough parking for 3 cars, but if you had more I am sure something could be arranged. The house is just across the road from Petworth house, so easy to access and we had some great walks around. We ate out a couple of times, The Star pub which is in the town has just reopened and did a great dinner, as did The Badgers which is about a 5 minute drive. Also The Indian takeaway in the town was really good. Very modern house with plenty of light if needed for cooking etc. We would definitely stay their again if we were in the area. Thanks for a great New Year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house
What a great place! Stayed with my husband, 2 adult daughters and partners. Plenty of room for 6 adults. Great tgar
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022