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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Chichester, West Sussex
  • Place, Chichester Harbour National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chichester Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Chichester Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Chichester

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.
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What's nearby

  • Chichester Harbour National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Chichester Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Chichester Marina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Wittering Beach - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 18 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Monster By The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬9 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • 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.

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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 A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, there isn't parking at this 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.

What do couples enjoy most about A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

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, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

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 A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have connecting rooms available?

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 cottage at A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms comes with a patio.

A family house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

C R.

Lovely base nr sea

We had another lovely stay at Tabernacle Cottage. We love the location as can go for lots of lovely coastal walks from here. Walking distance to a coffee shop (across the road) and restaurant at Chichester Marina! A great spot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location and very comfortable

The perfect place to walk out from. Comfortable and nice to relax at. Does not need all the fake flowers but otherwise just the place to enjoy Chichester harbour from.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona E.

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property in a beautiful location

Open staircase should have been mentioned in details. Not that safe for some people particularly children and older people.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Two wonderful weeks

Excellent cottage, clean, beautiful furnished,, everything as described. We will come back next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Harbour Hideaway

This is the second time we have stayed at Tabernacle Cottage and will hopefully visit again. It is ideally situated in beautiful Chichester Harbour with easy walks from the doorstep and a convenient location for beaches and access to Chichester. The cottage is spotlessly clean,well equipped and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Return visit 3

Great location, lovely cottage, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Two minutes walk to Birdham Pool and five minutes walk to Chichester Yacht basin, with great walks/bike rides locally. Coffee bar 20 yards away, in season , and cafes and restaurants in the yacht basin. Convenient for Chichester or beaches. Just check the prices at West Wittering parking!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Return visit to our quirky harbourside marina

Wonderful walks in every direction and such variety. On our previous visit we walked along the ship canal to Chichester, this time we went on a footpath alongside the harbour and it just happened to be Chichester Market day so loads of delicious local food on offer. We also walked the Roman walls before enjoying coffee and cake in the gorgeous Cathedral gardens.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Our Stay

We would've liked to be able to secure the sliding wooden doors from the inside of the property. There was a power cut Friday night resulting in a temporary loss of WiFi. This meant that we had no hot water. The owner was contacted via "emergency contact". They switched the hot water back on remotely! It was wrongly suggested that we had turned it off. What happens when the owner is unavailable? There were no instructions in the house. More info on the local footpaths etc would have been useful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal cottage ideal location

A stunning cottage in a quite area a short drive from the beach. Near marina and small lake. Wonderful interior. Quiet and peaceful. Customer service excellent.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Linda B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karina M.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Need instructions

Lovely cottage in super location. Unfortunately we were not give full instructions to put on the immersion heater, so cold showers!! (actually the instructions were confusing even when we got them) Can’t fault the cottage though, fab place. Could only be bettered by adding a bbq.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr schön es fehlte an nichts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison Stubbs

Excellent Location

The location was excellent, wonderful views of Birdham Pool and the Marina just outside the door. Easy to walk through to the amenities of Chichester Marina and fabulous coastal walks. The house was very comfortable, modern and well furnished. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely outdoor space to the rear. We'll certainly be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Very clean, modern and spacious property

We stayed at Tabernacle Cottage between house moves just before Christmas, and it was perfect for us as a family of four with two young children. The property is spacious, especially the downstairs open plan living area which is perfect when keeping an eye on two kids from the kitchen area. The modern high-spec kitchen was also great and we had pretty much everything we needed. The agent advised that the property did not have a high-chair or travel cot, so we brought our own - that's the only suggestion we would have in terms of something to add if staying with young children. Upstairs the bedrooms are both a great size, bathrooms really nice and very comfortable beds. We know the area well so took advantage of the nearby marina for walks and breakfast/coffee from the Boat House Cafe. Overall a really lovely property which offers great value for money.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A brilliant property in a brilliant location

We stayed here during lockdown when we were in between moving house. It was fantastic. The house was really comfortable, everything you could possibly want. Very modern, stylish and the location was as good as you could get.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Desmond K.

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

Super location

An absolute delight
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended

We spent 5 nights at the cottage in September 2020. It’s a relatively new conversion of a boat yard building and finished to a high standard and v much to our taste. Bright, open plan, warm, airy. Showers are v powerful and, although not strong, WiFi was good enough for videoconferencing. Easy parking. The location is excellent for access to Chichester and the Witterings. Loads of walking on the doorstep (including a 10 mile circular route via the Itchenor ferry and Bosham. The excellent pubs in Itchenor and Dell Quay are en that route and well worth a visit! Book the Crown and Anchor in advance). Some easy cycling too on the Salterns Way. The Beat House cafe at Chichester Harbour is near and serves food all day. I struggle to think of anything that wasn’t perfect other than not having a view out over the waterfront (which would probably have doubled cost!). The boatyard at the rear was v quiet when we were there but it is close.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lesley P.

Comfortable cottage

Comfortable cottage in an area with many lovely walks around the estuary. Walk across the lock to the Boathouse for food and admire the many boats moored and sailing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tabernacle Cottage - August 2019

The cottage was not easy to find (we drove past it twice) but Henry Adams staff helpful over the phone. Tabernacle Cottage was comfortable and well put together with good quality fixtures and fittings. Main issue was the bad drain smell in the upstairs double bedroom which was particularly noticeable over night when using the bedroom. This needs investigating and sorting out because it detracted from an otherwise good stay. Neighbours had a rather loud party on one evening which included loud music played until after 1am. Cottage is adjacent to a working boat yard and they start work early so be aware of associated noise. A lovely location close to the sea with lots of good public footpaths easily accessible. Overall a good stay and would recommend to others.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great accommodation

Very good accommodation, we enjoyed our stay in tabernacle cottage. Approximately 10-15minutes from west wittering Beach
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Another great stay

We love Birdham as it’s so close to Chichester Harbour, the yacht club and it’s near our boat that’s moored in the harbour. The cottage offers a great base to cook and sleep (as we can’t all fit on the boat) and the house has real character as well as being very modern inside. A couple of fans in the bedroom would be good as it does get hot this time of year. Cycling is wonderful as is East Head beach and we managed a trip to the cinema which was really close by that also has bowling and lots of restaurants.