Located within a 5-minute walk of Chichester Harbour, this cottage is within a 15-minute stroll of Chichester Harbour National Landscape. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
Chichester Harbour National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Chichester Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
West Wittering Beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
Goodwood Motor Circuit - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
Goodwood Racecourse - 17 min drive - 11.6 miles
Getting around
Fishbourne Station - 10 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Cafe Ravenna - 10 min drive
Nando's - 8 min drive
KFC - 10 min drive
Crown & Anchor - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an ironing board, and a dining table.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1 square foot
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector.
Property is also known as
A Family House That Sleeps 4 Guests in 2 Bedrooms
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this cottage?
This cottage is located in Chichester, a short 4-minute walk from Chichester Harbour and also 13 minutes on foot from Chichester Harbour National Landscape. You'll also find West Wittering Beach and Chichester Cathedral within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this cottage?
No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.
Is this cottage associated with a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
Is A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.
Does A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.
Does this cottage include breakfast service?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.
Does this cottage have connecting rooms?
No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Southampton (SOU), which is about 25.2 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Yes, every accommodation at A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms comes with a deck.
A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary T.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful property with everything needed provided.A great location for walks and near to the beaches and Chichester.We enjoyed our stay very much.
Rosemary T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fiona E.
Sep 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Fiona E.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Linda B.
Jul 11, 2022
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.
Linda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Karina M.
Jun 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Karina M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Desmond K.
Oct 29, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Super location
An absolute delight
Desmond K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Janet A.
Sep 7, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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