A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 40.1 sq m

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Chichester, West Sussex

Chichester Cathedral
‪10 min drive‬
Goodwood Motor Circuit
‪12 min drive‬
West Wittering Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Chichester (QUG-Chichester - Goodward)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom #2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Tabernacle Cottage is a charming yet modern house in the popular sailing village of Birdham, just 4 miles from historic Chichester.
The cottage is just steps from both Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool on the beautiful Chichester Harbour, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 18 miles Salterns Way runs right outside your front door providing a lovely hiking / biking trail to Chichester and the beaches at West Wittering and East Head.

Upon entering the modern property, you will be greeted by the spacious living area and a modern stair case. The living area has a comfortable seating facing the TV with a DVD player, ideal for relaxing after a long day walking and exploring the beautiful sights. Downstairs there is a fully equipped kitchen with a kettle, cafetiere, dishwasher, cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, washing machine and tumble dryer, everything you need to feel at home in this wonderful holiday home. There is also a downstairs WC.

There are 2 bedrooms upstairs, a very spacious twin bedroom and a large king-size bedroom with a shower ensuite. There is also a family bathroom with a shower over the bath.
There is a private garden with seating outside. 2 Parking spaces included and WIFI, Strictly no pets allowed.

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Laura Nix

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chichester

Located in Chichester, this cottage is on the waterfront. South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre and Fishbourne Roman Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lakeside Superbowl and Bishop's Palace Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Goodwood Racecourse.

Chichester, West Sussex

What's nearby

Chichester Cathedral - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Fishbourne Roman Palace - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
Goodwood Motor Circuit - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
Chichester Festival Theatre - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
West Wittering Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

Fishbourne Station - 10 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's Chichester - ‬9 min drive
‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
‪Nando's - ‬8 min drive
‪The Spotted Cow - ‬7 min drive
‪The Anchor - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Chichester Harbour and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Chichester Golf Club is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

12 June 2024

Our Stay

We would've liked to be able to secure the sliding wooden doors from the inside of the property. There was a power cut Friday night resulting in a temporary loss of WiFi. This meant that we had no hot water. The owner was contacted via "emergency contact". They switched the hot water back on remotely! It was wrongly suggested that we had turned it off. What happens when the owner is unavailable? There were no instructions in the house. More info on the local footpaths etc would have been useful.

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10/10 Excellent

2 June 2024

Two wonderful weeks

Excellent cottage, clean, beautiful furnished,, everything as described. We will come back next year.

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8/10 Good

20 May 2024

Return visit to our quirky harbourside marina

Wonderful walks in every direction and such variety. On our previous visit we walked along the ship canal to Chichester, this time we went on a footpath alongside the harbour and it just happened to be Chichester Market day so loads of delicious local food on offer. We also walked the Roman walls before enjoying coffee and cake in the gorgeous Cathedral gardens.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona E.

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

A lovely house well furnished, with lots of space. Location is very convenient for Goodwood events and has good restaurants in the area. The proximity to the boat yard was not an issue in terms of noise and the surrounding countryside is lovely.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

3 July 2023

Harbour Hideaway

This is the second time we have stayed at Tabernacle Cottage and will hopefully visit again. It is ideally situated in beautiful Chichester Harbour with easy walks from the doorstep and a convenient location for beaches and access to Chichester. The cottage is spotlessly clean,well equipped and comfortable.

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10/10 Excellent

26 Aug 2022

Ideal cottage ideal location

A stunning cottage in a quite area a short drive from the beach. Near marina and small lake. Wonderful interior. Quiet and peaceful. Customer service excellent.

6/10 Okay

Linda B.

11 July 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Dissappointed

Wrong key for front door left in key safe. Sorted quickly. Both single beds really uncomfortable mattresses lacking any support. Grandsons his b this room were tired and aching every day. We had to clean saucepan before using them. We had to keep doors and windows closed because of dirt and noise coming from building site opposite. We could not use the garden at all because Gray clouds of gritty, sandy dirt was blowing from site. On one day we couldn't drive away from house because of delivery of four containers were being delivered to building site blocking road in both directions with traffic queued in both directions. We were having to keep cleaning because in evening if we opened doors a nd/Windows the place filled with dust. I washed the garden table on Saturday night , it was filthy by Su day morning. Even though no work was going on the truth dust kept blowing around. The owners of this property knew about this building work and should have advised us so we could make a choice. As we're all asthmatic the last thing we needed was the mess we got. We chose Tabernacle Cottage because it ha no grass or flowers in garden which i would have been able to sit out in on the days i wasn't well enough to go out.. This was my last holiday with my grandsons. I have terminal cancer and it has been very disappointing that we could not enjoy this lovely house and garden. We think we're entitled to a refund as our holiday was ruined by the noise, dirt and restrictions caused by the building site. The cottage itself is lovely, lots of nice prints, quality kitchen appliances etc. And light and airy with a lovely open flow. It's a great pity that we couldn't enjoy it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Karina M.

5 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely, comfortable stay

We had a very enjoyable stay at Tabernacle Cottage. The cottage had all the mod-cons expected, the beds and pillows were particularly comfortable. The location was quiet but surrounded by the lovely marina and wonderful walks in the countryside. If I had a few comments I would suggest that a little welcome pack would be much appreciated by the weary travellers (milk, a few biscuits) and perhaps some ideas on what to do in the area would be very helpful. We would come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

22 Apr 2022

Need instructions

Lovely cottage in super location. Unfortunately we were not give full instructions to put on the immersion heater, so cold showers!! (actually the instructions were confusing even when we got them) Can’t fault the cottage though, fab place. Could only be bettered by adding a bbq.

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

20 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Sehr schön es fehlte an nichts

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Alison Stubbs

26 Apr 2021

Excellent Location

The location was excellent, wonderful views of Birdham Pool and the Marina just outside the door. Easy to walk through to the amenities of Chichester Marina and fabulous coastal walks. The house was very comfortable, modern and well furnished. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely outdoor space to the rear. We'll certainly be back.

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10/10 Excellent

George F.

3 Jan 2021

Very clean, modern and spacious property

We stayed at Tabernacle Cottage between house moves just before Christmas, and it was perfect for us as a family of four with two young children. The property is spacious, especially the downstairs open plan living area which is perfect when keeping an eye on two kids from the kitchen area. The modern high-spec kitchen was also great and we had pretty much everything we needed. The agent advised that the property did not have a high-chair or travel cot, so we brought our own - that's the only suggestion we would have in terms of something to add if staying with young children. Upstairs the bedrooms are both a great size, bathrooms really nice and very comfortable beds. We know the area well so took advantage of the nearby marina for walks and breakfast/coffee from the Boat House Cafe. Overall a really lovely property which offers great value for money.

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10/10 Excellent

28 Nov 2020

A brilliant property in a brilliant location

We stayed here during lockdown when we were in between moving house. It was fantastic. The house was really comfortable, everything you could possibly want. Very modern, stylish and the location was as good as you could get.

10/10 Excellent

Desmond K.

29 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super location

An absolute delight

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

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10/10 Excellent

25 Sept 2020

Highly recommended

We spent 5 nights at the cottage in September 2020. It’s a relatively new conversion of a boat yard building and finished to a high standard and v much to our taste. Bright, open plan, warm, airy. Showers are v powerful and, although not strong, WiFi was good enough for videoconferencing. Easy parking. The location is excellent for access to Chichester and the Witterings. Loads of walking on the doorstep (including a 10 mile circular route via the Itchenor ferry and Bosham. The excellent pubs in Itchenor and Dell Quay are en that route and well worth a visit! Book the Crown and Anchor in advance). Some easy cycling too on the Salterns Way. The Beat House cafe at Chichester Harbour is near and serves food all day. I struggle to think of anything that wasn’t perfect other than not having a view out over the waterfront (which would probably have doubled cost!). The boatyard at the rear was v quiet when we were there but it is close.

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8/10 Good

Lesley P.

24 Sept 2020

Comfortable cottage

Comfortable cottage in an area with many lovely walks around the estuary. Walk across the lock to the Boathouse for food and admire the many boats moored and sailing.

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

7 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and property

This house is even better in the flesh. Great location, well furnished and decorated, equipped with everything you need and morel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

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8/10 Good

26 Sept 2019

Tabernacle Cottage - August 2019

The cottage was not easy to find (we drove past it twice) but Henry Adams staff helpful over the phone. Tabernacle Cottage was comfortable and well put together with good quality fixtures and fittings. Main issue was the bad drain smell in the upstairs double bedroom which was particularly noticeable over night when using the bedroom. This needs investigating and sorting out because it detracted from an otherwise good stay. Neighbours had a rather loud party on one evening which included loud music played until after 1am. Cottage is adjacent to a working boat yard and they start work early so be aware of associated noise. A lovely location close to the sea with lots of good public footpaths easily accessible. Overall a good stay and would recommend to others.

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8/10 Good

5 Aug 2019

Great accommodation

Very good accommodation, we enjoyed our stay in tabernacle cottage. Approximately 10-15minutes from west wittering Beach

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica J., Surrey, England

22 July 2019

Another great stay

We love Birdham as it’s so close to Chichester Harbour, the yacht club and it’s near our boat that’s moored in the harbour. The cottage offers a great base to cook and sleep (as we can’t all fit on the boat) and the house has real character as well as being very modern inside. A couple of fans in the bedroom would be good as it does get hot this time of year. Cycling is wonderful as is East Head beach and we managed a trip to the cinema which was really close by that also has bowling and lots of restaurants.

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica J., Surrey, England

26 Feb 2019

Great stay at Birdham

My family own a powerboat in Birdham but keen to sleep in a proper bed with some space to cook and relax I opted for a cottage. Tabernacle was a fantastic option, centred in the marina it had everything we needed. It was in pristine condition with some home comforts such as soft blankets for cold evenings, books and dominos. The kitchen was well equipped and it felt brand new. The beds were comfortable and heating easy to control. I’d definitely rebook again. It’s on the Salterns path and very close to the Yacht Club, I loved being so close to the water and lake with swans and wildlife. A third bedroom would be ideal but a sofa bed (in case needed) might be a good edition for an occasional extra visitor.

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