Situated in Birdham and only 6.3 km from Chichester Harbour, The Harbour Retreat features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 2020, this 4-star apartment is within 6.8 km of Chichester Train Station and 7.3 km of Chichester Cathedral. Bognor Regis Train Station is 17 km away and Goodwood Racecourse is 18 km from the apartment. The spacious apartment features a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette has a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Goodwood Motor Circuit is 12 km from the apartment, while Goodwood House is 15 km from the property. Southampton Airport is 60 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Birdham

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Justine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Enjoyed a cosy stay in this fresh, well equipped place. Ideal location and privately situated. Perfect for a short stay to explore this beautiful part of England. Great hosts who obviously work hard to ensure the highest standards.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully furnished and decorated apartment. Close to lots of places to visit and nice restaurants.
  • Malgorzata
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Coming from the city to stay here was perfect. So quiet and central to all the local sights. .
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy clean, warm welcome. Delicious continental breakfast with fresh fruit, yoghurt and croissants. Fabulous shower, high quality crockery, bed linen and towels. Just wonderful.
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Delightful property all well thought out with en-suite and mini kitchen. Tastefully decorated …a relaxing retreat. Handy for Chichester and Pallant House Gallery which we were keen to revisit.welcoming hosts ..thank you
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent facilities and very clean and comfortable.
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoyed our short stay very much. For us, the location was perfect. Peaceful, quiet, close to Chichester and the Witterings. The apartment is immaculate and had everything we needed. The hosts were friendly and very helpful. Lots of good walks...
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect stay, beautiful apartment and very comfy bed. The facilities were lovely, very good communication with the hosts. Even though we live locally, we will be staying again!
  • Delyth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    it’s in the prettiest location, plenty of room to park and the accommodation is beautiful with lots of little touches to make it extra special.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Immaculately presented open plan apartment with very tasteful decor.

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The Harbour Retreat
The Harbour Retreat is a newly built coastal holiday hideaway in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With private parking The Harbour Retreat is attached to the main house, with it's own private access and stairs leading up to an open plan kitchenette, dining area, lounge and bedroom, en-suite shower room with underfloor heating throughout. The bed is king sized, with crisp Egyptian cotton bedding, 'feels like down' duvet and a variety of support pillows. The en-suite shower room has a large rain shower, heated towel rail, fluffy towels, waffle dressing gowns and complimentary luxury toiletries by Cole & Lewis of London. The Kitchenette equipped with: a sink, fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, glasses, mugs, Nespresso coffee machine & milk frother. On arrival there is a complimentary selection of Nespresso coffee capsules, Clipper Hot Chocolate, Twinings Breakfast & Earl Grey Tea, Pukka herbal teas and fresh milk in the fridge. There is a sofa bed, 42" Smart TV and free wifi.
In an area of outstanding natural beauty, The Harbour Retreat is a 5 minute walk to the water's edge of Chichester Harbour and a 5 minute drive to West Wittering, one of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in the UK. A fantastic location from which to explore the South Coast, Goodwood and the South Downs Way.
Visit the charming and historic cathedral city of nearby Chichester, with the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, Novium Museum, Pallant House gallery, shops, cafes and restaurants. A little further north lie West Dean Gardens and The Weald and Downland Museum. Our local pub offers delicious food, a roaring fire in the colder months, an impressive gin menu and has a breathtaking view looking out over the Harbour. For outdoor activities you can hike or bike along the Salterns Way or for the more adventurous there's the South Downs Way, head to the beach to blow away the cobwebs or take to the water for the many watersports on offer. Goodwood is only a 15 minute drive and hosts world class events such as The Festival of Speed, Glorious Goodwood and The Revival. Please do contact us in advance of your stay if you have any questions or would like help with booking restaurants or activities during your stay.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Harbour Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Fast free WiFi 70 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Private entrance

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Wellness

    • Personal trainer

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view

    Building characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Harbour Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 19:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Harbour Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Harbour Retreat

    • The Harbour Retreat is 350 yards from the centre of Birdham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Harbour Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Harbour Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Personal trainer
    • Check-in at The Harbour Retreat is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.