On waterfront.Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Chichester Harbour and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. West Wittering Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve is within 9 miles (15 km).
Beautiful Grade 2 listed cottage 200 metres from the sheltered tidal Snowhill Creek at the entrance of Chichester Harbour. With the Sailing Club opposite, and a short walk to the to the famous West Wittering beach, Windsurfing Club, bird reserves and the National Trust sand dunes of East Head.
The cottage is part of a row of former Coastguard Cottages, built around 1833, with small garden to the front and a small yard to the rear. Three bedrooms comprised of double bed, two singles and smaller ground floor bedroom with bunk bed. Cottage is small and compact and perfectly formed! It is cozier than the photos indicate!
Temporary sailing club membership might be available and would require contacting the Sailing Club secretary via their web site. In addition, we have contacts with many of the local sailing instructors. Sailing is possible two to three hours either side of high tide.
Property manager
Julian Hall
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 9:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Trained dogs are welcome. See following note
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: downstairs small bunkroom
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
Note from host: Very small terrace cottage
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 deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Very small terrace cottage For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 75 reviews
10 - Excellent
69
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
8 - Good
5
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Linda E.
Mar 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage
Lovely clean cottage just seconds from the beautiful west wittering beach.
Linda E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerina B.
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful stay
The cottage was fabulous, cute cosy and perfectly located.
Kerina B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
James B.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Really nice property well located for the beach
James B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mr Stephen McLaren
Nov 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
Cottage was in ideal situation with short walk to the beach
Our new golden Labrador dog was in heaven walking and running miles on the beautiful beach
10 minute walk to Witterings pub for food or drink from 12 :00 each day
Cottage was ideal for a few days chill ot
Mr Stephen McLaren
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Simon G.
Sep 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
holiday cottage
wonderful cottage and location. all made to feel welcome
Simon G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Simon G.
Sep 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
holiday stay
just beautiful
Simon G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Julie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
nicky C.
Aug 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Magic
Comfortable, clean and well equipped plus a wonderful location
nicky C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thomas K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derek w.
Jul 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good cottage stay
A good location for walking to the harbour and to the beach
A very well equipped cottage
Derek w.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lucy J.
May 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely bolt hole
We had a wonderful stay at the Coastguards. We’re regular visitors of west wittering and the location is perfect for exploring the beach and local area. A very comfortable and functional place for the family. We would have loved a bbq! The kitchen was a little dated but we spent little time in the cottage as we were out and about enjoying crabbing, beach walks, the local pub and Chichester. Thank you!
Lucy J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gill P.
May 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful comfortable cottage
Very well appointed and in a great location
Gill P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rupert K.
May 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Excellent stay
Rupert K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth N.
Apr 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect hideaway…
We absolutely loved our little cottage … a perfect place for a time away from the hubbub. Quiet & peaceful - with breakfast, lunch & aperitivi in the sheltered little front garden. Cottage well equipped for everything… cooking, relaxing - and a fabulous location.
Elizabeth N.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy W., LONDON
Apr 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Easter
Very comfortable beds & pillows. Great location, well equipped.
Such a stunning location and well equipped coastal vottage with everything you’d need.
beth a.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Simon B.
Jan 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy New Year break
Four nights arranged around a wedding. Lovely location with great coastal walks. Dog heaven.
Great little cottage well equipped and comfortable beds.
Internet is v slow but probably inevitable being at “end of the line”. TV kept needing to buffer so take books!
Simon B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra B.
Oct 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
Very cosy and welcoming cottage in a very quiet location. A small but well equipped kitchen. We slept like logs in the comfy beds after a lovely hot shower and fluffy towels. Definitely a home from home.
Alexandra B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
Oct 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend at West Wittering
We love West Wittering beach and have been trying to find a holiday accommodation to which we can keep going back for ages and I think we finally found it! As we never leave our dog behind when we travel it needed to be a dog friendly and with good walks/beach close by. Our stay delivered on all the fronts. The cottage was beautiful and clean, bedroom had a comfortable bed, kitchen was compact but very well equipped. Perfect little front garden where we sat and soaked all the sunshine. Plenty of walks right on your doorstep, beautiful beach sunsets every evening (we were very lucky with the weather). We already booked our next stay and can't wait to be back!