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Flint Cottage - a charming seaside escape

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5538.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Littlehampton
  • Littlehampton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Arundel Castle and Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Littlehampton West Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Chichester (QUG-Chichester - Goodward)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Flint Cottage - a charming seaside escape

Escape to this charming two-bedroom Victorian Cottage, only three minutes from the award-winning Littlehampton seafront.

You'll have a private entrance onto a plant-filled courtyard dining area. There is a spacious, fully equipped kitchen with room for meals together. The lounge is perfect for cosy nights, with comfortable double bedrooms for a good night's sleep.

Enjoy local water sports and great restaurants, or stroll to the train to explore Sussex, with direct links to Brighton and Chichester.
The space
Flint Cottage was originally built in 1885. Since moving to Littlehampton, we've tried to make it a lovely space for our friends, family, and Airbnb guests. We hope you have a great stay!

There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with a double bed and a single bed. Both bedrooms have blackout curtains and storage for your clothes. The Master bedroom has an ensuite shower and work desk. In the living room, you'll find board games, a TV with chrome-cast and a PlayStation. For larger groups, a ClicClac sofa in the living room folds out to become a bed.

We've stocked the generous kitchen with all the cookware you need to make a feast, and there is a fold-out table if you want to eat together. We like to keep our guests stocked with the basics of tea, coffee, cereal and milk.

You'll be completely separate from our cats and us, but we will be available to contact for anything you may need.

We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Guest access
The Cottage is self-contained with a private entrance and courtyard.
Other things to note
The stairs are steeper than modern staircases, built with the Cottage in the 1800s. Those with mobility issues may want to bear this in mind before booking.

The Cottage accommodates five people with two double beds, one single and one double sofa bed.

Only the master bedroom has an ensuite with a shower. There is a small lavatory downstairs off the lounge.

Both of us drive to work and always find parking outside the house. When it is a beautiful sunny bank holiday, parking can be tighter, but most roads surrounding us are free to use.

Property manager

Edward Des Clayes
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind, solar and geothermal energy
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Littlehampton

Littlehampton is home to this cottage. Arundel Castle and Gardens and Arundel Jailhouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Littlehampton Harbour and Rustington Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Harbour Park and Arundel Lido. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like birdwatching.
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Littlehampton

What's nearby

  • Littlehampton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harbour Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Littlehampton Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Arundel Castle and Gardens - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Littlehampton West Beach - 13 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Littlehampton Station - 13 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mewsbrook Park Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mewsbrook Park Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Flint Cottage - a charming seaside escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Flint Cottage - a charming seaside escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Flint Cottage - a charming seaside escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Flint Cottage - a charming seaside escape located?

This family-friendly Littlehampton cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Norfolk Gardens, Harbour Park and Littlehampton Beach. Littlehampton Museum and Littlehampton Harbour are also within 10 minutes. Littlehampton Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Lovely stay

This is a lovely little cottage with all kinds of little touches that make the welcome warm. We have family nearby and look forward to going back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel L.

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

Just the job!

One of the best we've stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind J.

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

Lovely property in Littlehampton

The cottage did not disappoint. As well as friendly communications from the owners there was a generous amount of basics and goodies in the kitchen which were much appreciated. Everything had been clearly explained including the steep stair case so there were no difficult surprises. We were very comfortable and it was ideal for our early Christmas together. Having a fully equipped kitchen made all the cooking easy . We also enjoyed a lovely walk on the nearby beach. Lovely location.The only thing I missed was a personal contact with the owners which would have been nice, but as doctors I expect they are very busy and may work some distance away so understand not very practical for them. Thank you both for welcoming card and a very enjoyable stay in your lovely and thoughtfully decorated and well equipped cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Super Cottage

Small but perfectly formed! A lovely cottage perfect for our stay and visit to Goodwood. Close to the beach and other great places to visit. Probably the best equipped kitchen I have ever come across - super sharp knives were a revelation!! The little touches were much appreciated from the welcome card and chocolate to the milk, bread and other bits left for us to enjoy. Communication with the hosts was great and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele B.

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

Littlehampton half term

Fabulous property, amazing hosts and well stocked for home cooking away from home. We had a wonderful time with the children walking to the beach and playground everyday. Great food in Littlehampton and plenty to keep us busy. Thank you for such a cosy cottage with an excellent hot shower and comfortable beds. More than happy to return here again .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eloise U.

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

Lovely and homely

Absolutely beautiful cottage with everything we needed for a lovely stay. Very generous hosts, we were made to feel so welcome. We were given an online copy of the guest book which really helped to plan ahead. Great recommendations provided to explore Littlehampton and surrounding areas. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Lovely cottage

Super stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice E.

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

Lovely place to stay

Really enjoyed the cottage, matched the description, great decor and very homely. Quiet place to stay and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Lovely place to stay for Goodwood races

It had virturally everything we needed for making meals in the evening, including a full size refrigerator/freezer, gas stove, oven etc. It also had a combination washer/dryer which was much appreciated by us. There was enough room for all 5 of us to eat with a little rearranging of the kitchen area. The beds were very comfy. The bathroom upstairs is in the master bedroom area, not between the two bedrooms but we manage that as there is another bathroom downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kilian M.

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

Lovely

We had a wonderful time in Littlehampton, the cottage is near by the beach, where we spend the most of the time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torbjörn O.

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

Super

Best ever host, no issues, everything was Above expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Edward Des Clayes

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We're a pair of junior doctors enjoying the south coast of England!
We've been hosting for over two years and are keen to keep improving our Cottage, so we appreciate your ideas and feedback!

We love to travel ourselves and learn from other hosts.

Because we do shift work, we won't always be available to help you in person, but we always endeavour to answer questions via the app quickly.

Why they chose this property

Littlehampton (LA) is a lovely seaside town and one of the sunniest places in the UK. It’s quieter than many of its neighbouring seaside escapes. The sandy beach stretches out for about 0.5km when the tide is out. Our road is generally tranquil with no traffic. We love our location as the beach is a few minutes away, and the town for shops and restaurants is about a five-minute walk. LA has lots to do with water sports, mini-golf, tennis courts, amusement parks, cinema, and many cafes and restaurants. If you like the countryside, there are some great walks about a 10-minute drive from the house, which we have recommended in our welcome pack.

What makes this property unique

Built-in 1885 in local Flint and at one point a Florist shop, we have tried to make it as cosy as possible with our favourite house plants.

Languages:

English

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