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Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village.

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Our beautiful south facing garden, patio dining set  and BBQ.
Private kitchen
Dining
Kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Chichester, ENG
  • Chichester Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • West Wittering Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Chichester (QUG-Chichester - Goodward)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village.

The first thing to do when you arrive at Cornerstones is to walk or cycle to Birdham Pool and then over the canal into the marina. Here you can grab a coffee at the coffee shop or a breakfast, lunch or dinner at the boathouse. Family gatherings, groups of friends, business travel and romantic breaks. Wittering beaches, Goodwood, Roman City, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boat trips, Birdwatching, Walking, Swimming, Horse and Goodwood Motor Racing, Horse Riding, Cycling, Restaurants, Bars and Cafes. Chichester and surrounding has so much to offer.

We try and offer families a place where they can relax and enjoy without bringing too much stuff. Ask us for more details but we provide on request high chairs, travel cots, toys and games, a cool box for the beach, buckets and spades and a paddling pool in the garden.

Cornerstones is located in the heart of the village of Birdham. A peaceful location 10 minutes walk from Birdham Pool, 1 minute from the village cricket ground and Church.

Birdham is the perfect location to enjoy the beautiful Chichester harbour, Birdham Pool, West Wittering Beach, East Wittering and Bracklesham Beaches and Chichester Marina. The marina is popular not just with the 'boaties' and 'yachties' but with walkers and cyclists who call into the Boathouse Cafe which opens at 8am for breakfast through to dinner in the evening.

Take a lovely walk across the fields following the harbour to Itchenor and The Ship Inn which has an extensive menu, and during the colder months 2 cosy open fires, quiz nights and mulled wine. From mid May until the end of September daily, and April to October weekends and bank holidays, Andy the ferryman takes people, bikes and dogs over to Bosham on the ferry.

The beautiful sandy beaches of West Wittering are about a 10 minute drive or a 30 minute cycle ride away along the Salterns Way. The Salterns Way is a cycle route that stretches from the centre of Chichester to the sand dunes at East Head. We are very lucky that this cycle route passes right through the village which makes family cycle days easy and so much fun. We would highly recommend that you take advantage of the cycle routes to really make the most of your stay so either bring your bikes or hire them from our local cycle hire shop just around the corner.

Goodwood and all it has to offer is a 20 minute drive away at the foot of the Southdowns.
About the property, Cornerstones is a 5 bedroom home with 2 large double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and 3 smaller double bedrooms, a bathroom and a 3rd toilet on the ground floor.

The light, bright open plan kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area has a full sized fridge and freezer, dishwasher, microwave and AEG oven and hob as well as a tumble dryer and washing machine. The dining area has a large farmhouse style kitchen table which can seat 10 people, there are also 2 high chairs available on request.

The kitchen overlooks the garden which has a large Webber BBQ and outdoor furniture and is perfect for relaxing in on hot summer days.
There is a chiminea for those chillier evenings and we provide bankets for cuddling up under maybe with a hot chocolate and some toasted marshmallows.

The house is gas centrally heated with a new boiler and a central thermostat. The lounge has a wood burner and we provide logs for guests during the winter. If you have wet clothes, life jackets etc, there is a large airing cupboard with a hanging rail perfect for drying. There is plenty of hot water.

The largest of our bedrooms has a kingsize bed and is big enough to fit in a day bed a put you up bed and travel cot. Bedroom 2 has a double bed and large enough to fit in a put u up bed or a travel cot. The other 3 bedroom are double in size and one has a double bed and the other two have 2 singles in each. All of the rooms have hanging space and hangers.
Both bathrooms have over the bath showers.
We are keen on making sure your stay is as comfortable and stress free as possible. For that reason we provide children's cutlery and plates, stair gates and 2 travel cots.

The two first floor bedrooms are large and able to accommodate the travel cots or trundle beds if you require them for extra guests.

Property manager

Andrea and Arnie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings that include a Friday or Saturday have to include both Friday and Saturday.
Business traveller midweek rates available.
For longer stays please contact us for special rates

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Chichester

Located in Chichester, this holiday home is by the sea. Chichester Golf Club and Lakeside Superbowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Travelling with kids? Consider South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, or check out an event or a game at Goodwood Motor Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Chichester, ENG

What's nearby

  • Chichester Cathedral - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Fishbourne Roman Palace - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • West Wittering Beach - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Chichester Festival Theatre - 12 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Billy's on the Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Spotted Cow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Boulevard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Boat House Cafe - Chichester Marina - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village. located?

This family-friendly Chichester holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chichester Harbour National Landscape and Chichester Harbour. South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre and Lakeside Superbowl are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lewis H.

Loved our time here. Great house and great hosts.
Spent a week here over New Years with a group of 12 including 3 children. The house was perfect. Plenty of space for everyone with a huge kitchen and dining room, cosy lounge and very spacious bedrooms. The house has everything you could ask for. We have stayed in a lot of holiday homes and this would be the one that ticks all of the boxes. Would love to come back in summer to make the most of the garden. Andrea and Arnie were great hosts, responding quickly to any enquiries and leaving a very generous welcome hamper. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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Wonderful New Year break
Beautiful property in a beautiful location. The hosts were very quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely recommend the property and area. Great pubs The Lamb Inn, The Ship Inn and the Crown and anchor.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for family break!
We spent Christmas at Cornerstones and it was absolutely perfect! We had 10 adults and were so impressed with the living space, the photos do not do it justice, plenty of space! The kitchen was well equipped with everything for Christmas. Lovely clean bedrooms and bathrooms. The tv/playroom outside was also a great addition. Location also great - we walked to Chichester Marina and Dell Quay, and had lovely beach walks along bracklesham and the Witterings. I can imagine it would also be a fab summer holiday house! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin G.

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Great.
No wood supplied for stove as quoted in listing. House otherwise lovely. For the price would not expect to have to strip beds etc. very clean and warm. Could not open cupboard properly to use chest of drawers in down stairs right twin as tv on wall impeded this. Clock not working. All minor things that did not stop enjoyment of house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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Wonderful weekend family break
Superbly well equipped, especially in the kitchen. Very clean and spacious. Cosy lounge and log burner. Great location for walks to Marina, bird watching boat trip, West Wittering beach, Golf Club with kids activities, and Chichester. Lovely pubs and restaurants nearby. Couldn’t ask for more! Thank you Andrea and Arnie.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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Family Birthday Celebration
Ages ranged from 0 - 82! Was a lovely, relaxed and comfortable stay. Thank you to Andrea and Arnie for the fab welcome pack! Well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Weekend enjoyed by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Björn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Haus für Goodwood Revival
sehr schöner Aufenthalt, alles so wie beschrieben
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

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Beautiful spacious house
The house is large, comfortable, and very clean. Although we were a large group, there was plenty of space so we didn't feel on top of each other. Andrea and Arnie put a lot of effort into helping us feel at home, and were quick to reply to any questions we had. We had a really great time and would happily book again in future. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birdham House
This is a lovely house Accommodating all of us in a quiet and pretty place and lovely neighbourhood Near to all sorts of amenities- sea/ beach/ estuary Well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

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Relaxing stay
Relaxing stay with family and friends, plenty of space. Appreciated the welcome gifts. Enjoyed croquet and badminton in the garden. Lovely walk to the marina where we had a drink at the boathouse. Also walked to the pub in Itchenor, lovely walk on a summer day. Thanks for having us stay in your house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday at Cornerstones
A great holiday home for all the family. It was exactly as described and communicating with the owners ensured our stay went smoothly. We couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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Great family week away
Very impressed with the house and facilities. Range of bedroom sizes and layouts. Lovely bright and well stocked kitchen/diner. Lots of nice ‘extra’ touches, welcome pack, toys for children, paddling pool etc. Would highly recommend. (Please note there’s no hot tub at the property - it shows on vrbo as having one-wasn’t an issue for us but mentioning just in case).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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Birthday celebration stay
A lovely place to stay for a family celebration weekend. The house was very comfortable and everyone felt at home. The accommodation was perfect for a group of 9 including children who loved the garden and the hut. They all enjoyed the air hockey, croquet and paddling pool. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. The cheery message on the kitchen blackboard was very thoughtful and made us feel very welcome. A lovely quiet location not far from the beaches and harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

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Beautiful property for a family gathering
Great property with plenty of communal space and a lovely sunny garden for all to enjoy. Great location for walking to harbour and short drive to West Wittering Beach and into Chichester.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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Absolutely perfect
We had the most wonderful long weekend at Cornerstones. The house and garden were perfect. The location is great. Hosts were readily contactable. We can’t wait to come back. Thank you Andrea and Arnie.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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Perfect for a large group
This was perfect for 9 female friends for our annual weekend away. The kitchen/diner/lounge areas were all plenty big enough to accommodate us all at the same time (sometimes it can be a squeeze) and the drive is big enough for 4 cars - another thing that can sometimes be an issue. Lots to do locally either on foot or by car. We appreciated the welcoming touches too. No hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Didee C.

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A weekend celebration stay
I was celebrating a special birthday and we very much enjoyed our family weekend away at this lovely house. Everything was as we'd hoped it would be, beautifully appointed and spotlessly clean. The accommodation for eight adults and two children worked extremely well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

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The perfect place
Cornerstones was absolutely perfect for our group of ten. It’s so comfortable and spacious and immaculately clean. The hosts were extremely helpful and their lovely cottage is thoroughly recommended by all our party.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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Fantastic place and welcoming hosts
The house is really nice and well equiped, in our partt we had 2 children under 5 and they were well catered for from cot to plates to a few toys. The hosts are really welcoming and accommodating. The beds are comfortable. All in all a fantastic stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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Excellent Christmas stay
Property was clean and tidy in a quiet location. Ideal for our first holiday away with young grandchildren. Eight adults, two toddlers and two large dogs in our party. Kitchen had capacity for us all at meal times. Warm and cosy against the storm raging outside. Beds comfortable but struggled to find chairs or sofas that gave good back support. Lots of thoughtful touches from the welcome pack to tree and decorations. Hosts responsive and provided helpful information. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherreen B.

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Excellent - This house does not disappoint
We booked this house for a two night stay for a 50th Wedding Anniversary, 10 of us, plus dogs. Three generations, aged from 10 years old to 86 years old and it was perfect for all of us. The house was well appointed, the kitchen was superbly stocked, and the house was spotless. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch and impressed everyone. Location was great, a short walk to the harbour... Would book again, everything we wanted, thank you Andrea & Arnie.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

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Excellent property
This is a beautiful property & location near to a bus route too. Basket of goodies was a nice touch. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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Superb property, great location
Spacious house, with a table large enough to seat 10 people! Immaculate condition. Conveniently situated on a quiet road, walking distance to marina. Short drive to the beach. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Family gathering
Property was ideal for a family gathering. The hosts were very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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Beautiful
Such a fabulous few days in the house, the house is just beautiful and has everything you could want and more. Location is great, you will need your car to get to places including the beach but that wasn’t a problem. Had a bbq, played games, watched the village cricket team so a fab time had by all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrea and Arnie

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We just love being by the water. Arnie loves his boats and couldn't be more than a few minutes walk away from one of them. We love to drag our kayaks onto the harbour and go for an early morning paddle. We take our little dog Buddy with us and occasionally get to see a seal! We love cycling and where we live is perfect as we live on the Salterns Way. We have 7 children and 4 grandchildren between us and they have all been brought up in and around the water. We are real foodies! If you want to know where to eat or where to get a great coffee we are the people to ask. Walking is something we do a lot of. We love the coastal and harbour walks locally and when we get a chance we head to Cornwall or the Lake District, two of our favourite places.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. We wanted to live in the heart of this beautiful village and over the years have owned 5 properties here between us. We chose this particular property as it is light and bright and light is so important to us. All of the rooms are filled with sunshine on sunny days. There is lots of sky, trees, and peace.

What makes this property unique

Situated in the Harbourside village of Birdham that is within the Chichester Harbour AONB.
The village is on the harbour and the house is a 10 minute walk along Court Barn Lane to Birdham Pool marina and another few minutes into the larger Chichester marina.
The benefit of the location is it is quiet, has beautiful walks from the house to other harbour villages or the beach if you like to walk for a couple of hours which we do.
Our house has space for 10 people, light bright kitchen diner and spacious yet cosy lounge with a wood burner.
The garden is well maintained and is a good size for families and secure for children.

Languages:

English