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Old Lock Cottage, Birdham

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Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chichester, West Sussex
  • Chichester Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • West Wittering Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Old Lock Cottage, Birdham

Old Lock Cottage is a charming yachtsman cottage 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 the garden gates providing a lovely hiking / biking trail to Chichester and the beaches at West Wittering and East Head.

The cottage is on a private dead-end road and is very peaceful, perfect for short breaks or longer vacations. There is a small fully enclosed patio garden with seating.

Inside, the cottage has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and can accommodate 6 people in comfort. It is well decorated with comfortable, contemporary furniture and has been recently renovated. Downstairs there is a large open plan living / dining room with a wood burning stove, French doors onto the garden, and plenty of books. There is fast speed WiFi and a large TV with EE channels.

The separate kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes an induction hob, oven, combi oven/microwave, warming drawer, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and Nespresso coffee machine. The utility area in the garage (accessible through the downstairs bedroom) includes a washer and separate dryer. If you don't feel like cooking it's only a short walk to The Boathouse restaurant in Chichester Marina, or you could take a walk or short drive to one of the many restaurants and pubs nearby.

There is a small double bedroom on the ground floor with an adjacent shower room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and in-built wardrobes. The main bedroom has a king size bed with an en suite shower room. The twin bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a tub and walk in shower. Good quality linens and towels are provided, as well as hand soap and shower gel.

There is parking for 2 cars opposite the gates, and room for one car on the drive.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Chichester Harbour. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The apartment offers 3 bathrooms and a fireplace.
  • The apartment offers a washing machine, 3 bathrooms and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Chichester Harbour and a 3-minute drive from Chichester Harbour National Landscape
As a guest of Old Lock Cottage, Birdham, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Chichester apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Laura Nix

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Old Lock Cottage Birdham
Old Lock Cottage, Birdham Apartment
Old Lock Cottage, Birdham Chichester
397455
Old Lock Cottage, Birdham Apartment Chichester

Old Lock Cottage, Birdham Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful secluded cottage

Gorgeous cottage only metres away from the start of the Chichester canal, with a lovely coffee shop and restaurant a few minutes walk away. The cottage was tastefully decorated and perfectly equipped. We loved the coastal theme throughout. The lovely courtyard garden was the perfect spot to enjoy a good book. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Three Nights in Birdham

Such a lovely place and quiet secluded location. So enjoyed the ability to easily walk into Chichester Harbour from Old Lock Cottage. The house was comfy and well appointed. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

attention to detail

we had not rented a property before so were unsure what to expect. The cottage came with everything you could think of. Attention to detail with the small things was superb. Was there anything we didn't like, There were 3 of us all in our seventies, we found the very modern sofas and chair uncomfortable otherwise it is tens all the way
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liza T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, comfortable house.

Great house, such comfirtable beds, super bathrooms, very well equiped kitchen. Great books and games. A really lovely house to stay in. Great location near the water, and only 5-10 mins from the beach. We all swam in the evenings after work at Bracklesham. Which was great, had take away wood fired pizza from the van there. It made our working holiday lovely!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

lindsey g.

Liked: Cleanliness

holiday review

great location. the property itself was really lovely but the bathrooms all need replacing. that said we had a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Elaine L.

Lovely location

The positives......Property is tucked away down a private road with access to Chichester Marina 10 mins walk. Ideal for 3 adult couples as bedrooms are en suite or one next door. Plenty of living space indoors. The negatives... property had a few maintenance issues which we highlighted to Agent , dealt with promptly. The house and garden could do with a touch of TLC as a little dated , especially showers. Outside space is limited as no back garden .Kitchen was dark as high wall outside of window. Would suggest having a house instruction book as never used a range before , bit daunting. In saying this we have booked for next year so not so bad then.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Lovely cottage

The cottage was spacious and in a lovely area. There was everything you needed in the cottage.The boat house cafe was only a 5 minute walk away. We would definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beilliant

Great place to stay. Location fab. Cottage spotlessly clean and everything you could want provided. Will return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

maureen b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday get together

We loved the position of property near canal and marina and was close to the places we wanted to visit
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness

peaceful retreat.

Loved the property and location.The house was very clean and spacious enough for at least six people.The front garden was a sun trap.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcome Break

Lovely cottage - lived up to expectations!! The weather wasn't great for us which meant a lot of time in the cottage, really home from home. We'd recommend the café at the marina, a very short walk along the footpath just opposite the cottage, the Lamb, a short drive, and the Cider House Italian restaurant which is also a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iain C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Christmas Stay

Fabulous well appointed and spacious property - ideally located for coastal walks and visits to Chichester. Home away from home :)
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable house in great location

We found the house to be very comfortable and well equipped. The location was perfect for us with interesting walks straight from the house, the coast and Chichester within a short drive and some good pubs nearby. Can recommend The Boat House Cafe at Chichester Marina, The Lamb Inn on the road to West Wittering and the Crown & Anchor at Dell Quay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mieke M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Birdham

Very comfortable clean property with everything provided for a home from home stay. Beautiful location , very private and quiet with lots of walks on your doorstep. Short drive to West wittering beach and also to Chichester . Good base for explring the surrounding area.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cottage

Excellent location and very comfortable cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shirley janeway

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!!!

Beautiful house. Lovely quiet location. We had three nights there wish we could have stayed longer. Would definitely keep the place in mind for the future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carole J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location - lovely property

This property is perfectly located for exploring the Sussex coast and an ideal base for anyone attending events at Goodwood. Very good value for money too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Nice holiday home

Relaxing break in a comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

A great place for NewYear

Very comfortable with lots of public space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018