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Converted Barn

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orchard barn
Back garden
Kitchen
Living room
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Chichester, West Sussex
  • West Sussex Falconry
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Goodwood Racecourse
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Chichester (QUG-Chichester - Goodward)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Converted Barn

Orchard Barn is luxurious self catering accommodation, situated just off the South Downs in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Orchard Barn is just a few miles from the historic city of Chichester and many attractions including the Goodwood Estate with its Horse Racing, Festival of Speed and the Revival, the historic Dock yard at Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight to name a few. Orchard Barn is a beautiful converted Sussex flint barn with unique views of the downs and the surrounding area. There are many walks right on your doorstep and some challenging cycle rides for the more adventurous. Outside the barn are two patios with garden tables and chairs and a gas BBQ. There is under-floor heating throughout the ground floor of the barn. The hot water is heated by solar panels and we have also installed a rainwater harvester which is used to flush the toilets. The garden is fenced so it is safe for small children and dogs to roam.

Property manager

Sally Ablewhite
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
2
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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
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 first aid kit

About the area

Chichester

Chichester is home to this holiday home. Uppark and Butser Ancient Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ashling Park Estate and South Petersfield Golf Club. West Sussex Falconry and Bishop's Palace Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Chichester, West Sussex

What's nearby

  • West Sussex Falconry - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Chichester Festival Theatre - 20 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Goodwood House - 23 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Chichester Nutbourne Station - 15 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fox and Hounds - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stags Head - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Horse & Groom - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Converted Barn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Converted Barn?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Converted Barn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Converted Barn located?

Situated in Chichester, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from West Sussex Falconry and within 6 miles (10 km) of Uppark and Ashling Park Estate. Stansted Park and Kingley Vale are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Q.

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

Fabulous South Downs Holiday Home

We had a really great week here. We thought the house was bigger than it appears in the photos and was very comfortable and well equipped. Check in was straight forward - we found the property easily and the owners (who live next door) popped in to check we were ok. There are plenty of beautiful South Downs walks and cycle rides directly from the property or within a 30 minute car journey.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane M.

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

Great property

Great property, cannot fault it. Will definitely be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Up Marsdon

Roomy, beautifully adapted from the original barn. Very well eqipped, in a lovely downland area. We all loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne P.

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

wedding party

Lovely property, clean, comfortable and spacious. Not in easy walking distance of a pub or shop but that was exactly what we wanted so 5 stars. Host was very helpful and on hand but not in any way intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prue H.

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

Perfect in every way.

Large roomy house with everything you could need for a family holiday. A quiet bedroom for the baby. Loads of dining space and a huge kitchen with everything you could want. Had a lunch party for 14 in the garden with matching chairs. Sally, the host lives next door and was on hand for any problems. Could not recommend it more for a holiday at any time of the year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

fantastic rental property

This property is great ,very big and impressive . four ensuite bedrooms and an extra toilet . This is the best we have rented in 20 years of holidays .lovely host living next door . It is out of the way in the middle of the countryside but worth it . highly reccomended
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike w.

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

Fabulous.

Super barn for a family of eight, lots of room, the whole set up is just perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Ashtead, Surrey, UK

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

Delightful property!

Orchard Barn is a gem of a property. With a family group of 6 adults and 2 children we had great space to roam, a beautiful garden and everything we could possibly want in terms of amenities and equipment. Beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. Sally is a helpful and friendly host and we felt well informed and nicely cosseted.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain R.

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

Excellent accommodation in peaceful rural setting

Our group of friends really enjoyed staying in this property. As a group we like walking and visiting historical sites. The ability to have walks right from our doorstep and easy access to National Trust and other places of interest ticked all our boxes. We appreciate the effort the hosts have put into making this such a good place to stay on holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane Webb

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

Mrs

A very comfortable, spacious and well equipped property close to the South Downs Way. The owners are helpful and informative. The website booking process was tortuous and they patiently guided us through.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verena W.

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

Amazing accommodation

This place is just perfect for a family get together. It is well equipped and spacious. It is in a very rural setting, good for walks and not too far to the coast. We would like to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

New Year's Stay

This is a great barn with a huge amount of living space as well as an enormous kitchen. We were a group of 6 but even with another 2 people, the barn is very spacious. It was immaculate when we arrived, the kitchen is well equipped and we had a fabulous stay. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great during our stay but we managed a couple of local walks and a pub lunch. I would highly recommend this and would be more than happy to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Amazing house and hosts

We had the best stay, the house beautiful and is stocked with all you’d need and more. The host is very helpful, accommodating and very easy to contact. There are lovely local walks and pubs and there was nothing we wanted for. We’d love to stay here again, thank you so much. Would highly reccommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

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

a place to relax in peace and quiet

A lovely bolt hole, with country walks and trails. But close to Portsmouth Royal Naval Dockyard, Chichester. There are some lovely sights to see and days out to enjoy. Location is perfect. The property has everything you need, ensuite bathrooms and Wi-Fi. Home from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

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

A fantastic place to stay.

The barn is beautiful and full of character. It was a great place to stay and very spacious for our group of 8. It was very well equipped. The bedrooms are very comfortable with beautiful bed linen and ensuite bathrooms. The only suggestion that I have is that it would be a good idea if the two bedrooms with baths only, to have shower attachments.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., hampshire

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

Lovely Cottage - Everything you need

Our party was 3 generations - 7 adults 1 babe and a hound we had a chilled long weekend at Orchard Barn, plenty of room for all to have together time and quiet away from it all time. Garden safe for both the toddler and the dog - the more amongst us enjoyed running the local roads/trails and boot camps in the garden. The cottage facilities are brilliant the kitchen very well equipped. Bedrooms spacious and comfortable - all ensuite 2 upstairs with baths and the 2 downstairs with showers - one a full wetroom. Definitely one of our best cottage bookings we have had over our many years of holidays in the UK.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Excellent property - very spacious and well-equipped.

The host popped round to ensure everything was satisfactory. The property was very roomy and comfortable. The two downstairs en-suite bedrooms make this an ideal let for a family with older or disabled members. The gardens are secure and sunny with plenty of outdoor furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Family weekend

A lovely family jubilee weekend away at this super accomodation. Orchard Barn is spacious, comfortable, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. We had ample space for 7 adults and a dog and thoroughly enjoyed the tranquil setting whilst being within a range of places to visit. The approach roads are narrow but we managed fine and there are numerous footpaths all about for exploring the Sussex countryside. We would most definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Gorgeous property, beautifully clean & super well equipped.

Lovely, spacious converted barn which had plenty of room for our family group of 8 adults & 1 baby. 4 double en-suite bedrooms & great communal spaces to be together or in smaller groups. So well equipped for a rental property too. Host was super helpful with local information prior to our stay & an added touch of flowers, biscuits a bottle of bubbles. Highly recommend & would happily stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

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

Excellent property. Perfect for our New Year celebrations

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M., Southampton

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

Great stay at Orchard Barn

We had a lovely weekend stay with our wider family at Orchard Barn. It is a beautiful, spacious property with a very well-equipped kitchen. For those who like walking, there are some great walks straight from the house or a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina F., Hitchin, England

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

Perfect Family/Friends Holiday House

Impressing property from the very arrival. Very high standard; even down to the baking trays and the knives in the kitchen. Big full upright fridge and freezer in the utility room, which I don’t think was mentioned on the Vrbo website. Enough space for a bit of me-time for everyone around the barn, useful when you are a group. Plenty of room for Little People to run around. Beautiful bed linen. Can’t put my finger on one single thing that could have been better; well apart from the odd serious downpour we had 😉
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe P.

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

Another Wonderful Stay....

This is our third stay here and we are never disappointed. The barn is gorgeous in wonderful surroundings and has everything you need. Look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C., London

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

A lovely barn for a wonderful stay

My family and I, plus dog were very happy at Orchard Barn. Everything is 5 stars, from booking in (Sally is ever helpful), to the stay and checking out. I highly recommend this place. It is however not near the village so you'll need to be organise with food (easy all supermarkets deliver). The kitchen has everything you need and is probably one of the best self catering places I've stayed in. Everything was very clean which was very reassuring during Covid. Sally lives next door and is on hand if you need anything. Wonderful walks at the door step or a short drive away. Beach in 30 mins. And, underfloor heating, solar powered and loos flushed by rain water but with all the modern convenience that you'll need. I brought my own knives but did not need them as the knives in the knife block were all super sharp. We'll be back! Thanks Sally!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Country hideaway

This spacious, well-equipped property has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The house is ready for large groups, with plenty of large tables, a generous kitchen and choice of outdoor seating. The surroundings are quiet and there is easy access to many parts of the South Downs Way for a variety of walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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