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Light airy studio conversion

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Hayloft steps to the front door.
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Room
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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroomSleeps 24 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Thakeham, ENG
  • West Sussex Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sumners Ponds
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Arundel Castle and Gardens
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Shoreham-By-Sea (ESH-Shoreham)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Light airy studio conversion

Situated on 10 acres of private farm, this first floor loft is the perfect rural hideaway. The building is a 500 year old stone barn, newly converted to a bright airy modern interior studio. Just next door is the farmhouse where the owner lives and is on hand with directions and information.
There are steps up to the front door, this is a bright open plan space for up to two people. This new quality conversion provides a king sized double bed, TV and DVD player, sofa, dining area and a full kitchen with hob, oven, fridge and microwave. The shower room is enclosed with heated towel rail, corner shower, loo and basin. The Hayloft is fully heated in winter and ventilated with two double windows in summer.
Outside there is a beautiful garden of 3 acres with a table, chairs and barbecue.
All linen and towels are provided as well as tea and coffee.
Please note that the steps up to the Hayloft are steep and in the winter can be slippery even though there are double handrails to help with safety.
The local pub is a 35 minute walk on the footpath and welcomes dogs in the garden. The South Downs are close by and provide the walker with miles of uninterrupted views right to the sea. Petworth House, a National Trust property with many beautiful works of art, is 30 minutes to the west. Parham House, an Elizabethan house near the South Downs is 15 minutes to the south. The nearest beach is just 10 miles away. London can be accessed by Billingshurst station just 5 miles away. The journey is just 1 hour into Victoria Station.
We welcome one well behaved dog to share your visit.

Property manager

Alison Hall
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Please refer to Rental Agreement
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Events

No events allowed
This is a quiet rural site.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please refer to Rental Agreement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets cannot be left in the property alone unless with express permission from the owner.
Please put your rubbish and recycling waste in the outside council bins before you leave.
Please leave the property as clean and tidy as when you arrived.

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
Note from host: This is a quiet rural site.
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pulborough

Located in Pulborough, this holiday home is in a rural area. Shipley Windmill and Parham House and Garden are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Pulborough Brooks. Sumners Ponds and Fishers Farm Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Thakeham, ENG

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • West Sussex Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Sumners Ponds - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Parham House and Garden - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Arundel Castle and Gardens - 22 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Billingshurst Station - 8 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Railway Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toat Cafe & Hand Car Wash - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Stores - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Light airy studio conversion pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Light airy studio conversion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light airy studio conversion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light airy studio conversion located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of South Downs National Park, Shipley Windmill and River Arun. West Sussex Golf Club and Sumners Ponds are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small and pleasant
It was a nice place to stay for 1 person and a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect short stay base to explore the area.
Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay
A clean well laid ojt lovely living space.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute stay
Cute little loft fully self contained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent apartment!
The property was exactly as advertised and very nice. We enjoyed our time there immensely.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Heather R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting family
The Hayloft was very convenient and comfortable for a short stay to visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Perfect for me for a 3 day stay Can’t fault anything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joerg U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fine lodge in a quiet location
A small, fine lodge, clean and cozy and adequately equipped. Very good and big enough for one person. There is not enough storage space for two people and the table would be too small. The quiet location is particularly good, you can sleep with the window open. Parking in front of the door is also very convenient. This lodge is highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Renate Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely friendly and hospitable landlady.
Flat is very cosy and all important equipment is available. Conveniently located between Arundel and Brighton. Parham House and Garden, for example, is well recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
It was used as a base whilst visiting family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely converted hayloft, with lots of beautiful public footpaths to explore nearby. Friendly and welcoming host.

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite retreat.
Allison our host was more than helpful. Plenty of outside space and local walks. Facilities for the size of room was adequate. Easy parking.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
quiet and peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Hayloft
The hayloft was perfect for two. Clean and comfortable. Lovely peaceful surroundings yet close to places we wanted to visit. Alison was very welcoming. We would recommend it and will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place for R&R
This studio apartment was a lovely place to stay. We received a very warm welcome from the host and a prompt solution to the one small issue that occurred during our stay. The description of the property we felt was accurate, we had noted the fairly steep outside steps to the front door. Also to note, due to the rural location of the apartment we didn’t have mobile reception via our networks but could use the WiFi network (with WhatsApp) to communicate. The small kitchen area is well designed and had all the appliances and apparatus we needed. The owner provided us with access to a freezer if needed. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Disappointing:
Property was not ready on arrival, bed not made, heating not turned on, no clean towels, bins not emptied, the electric gate entrance was hard to read in the dark as keypad was very worn, there's no lights at the entrance gates to help you see, the property is a little tired and in need of updating, the owners contact number is not correct so overall a disappointing stay, will we return for a third, no. Sorry Alison but we can't give you a good feedback.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James E.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant
Nice property and friendly owner but perhaps a little attention to decor and kitchen utensils would be a good idea. (ie picture hook with no picture, masking tape on beam etc)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great base to explore Knepp and the South Downs
The property (studio Apartment) felt larger and more comfortable than I had expected. We had everything we needed, and felt welcome and relaxed. Alison was a great host, accommodating my folk music playing spouse's practicing, and giving us information about visiting Knepp at dawn. When the unseasonably warm weather got hotter she brought us a fan and when we were going to an outdoor theatre production, generously loaned us banana lounges. The main purpose of our travelling to this area was to visit Knepp, but the whole week was really enjoyable, in large part because we were staying at Laybrook Farm. A highly recommended base for exploring this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

carine t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aangenaam verblijf
Gelegen in een prachtige streek, we hebben genoten van het korte verblijf
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Stables, Laybrook Farmhouse, Pulborough
Upstairs flat, comfortable with everything I needed as a single person. The owner Alison was friendly and accessible and my guinea pig was made welcome. Ample and convenient parking but the property wouldn't suit anyone with mobility issues. Information about the local area, facilities, WiFi, etc. was readily available. Close to lovely countryside, RSPB, National Trust, Kew, etc., also local footpaths for an evening walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Great for short break
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice short break
Me & my dog had a nice short break. The place was clean with everything you need to be comfortable. Alison made us very welcome. The only downside was the weather but it was October!

4/10 Poor

Suzanne R.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Dissapointing
I am very sorry to have to leave this review but I have to be truthful for future guests. There were cobwebs in the window and after dropping my glasses down the back of the bedside table I found dead wasps which had obviously been there a while as they were covered in fluff and cobwebs! There was a dreadful smell in the room at night (only) which seemed to be coming from behind the bed. There was a dirty brown mark on the door frame of the bathroom which wasn't pleasant. The worktops in the kitchen were sticky. Tea and coffee provided, in the pot there were 3 teabags, 1 for each day we were there maybe? The jar of coffee when tipped up to get some out stayed where it was! In these uncertain times when I read that the room was cleaned after every guest and sealed I was reassured. In truth there wasn't even a hand sanitiser in the room. I didn't report my findings to the host as to my mind the place should of been cleaned before we got there, not half way through our stay. On the plus side the bed sheets were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage.
Lovely cottage, sparkling clean. Everything we needed for a relaxing few days away. Great location, owner extremely helpful .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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Hosted by Alison Hall

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