The Courtyard

Chichester, Sussex
Self-catering
+44 (0)7738 852612
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Per night
£390 - £410
Per week
£2485 - £2765

2 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

Per night
£390 - £410
Per week
£2485 - £2765

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£390 - £410 per night

£2485 - £2765 per week

The Experience

Make yourselves comfortable in the living room surrounded by clever lighting and lush plants – the wood-burner will be all ready for you to light (plus plenty of extra logs), pretty sash windows let the light flood in, the sound system is excellent and the sofas just made for loafing. In the kitchen you’ll find milk, juice, bread, pastries and muffins, along with a hand written card from Rachel – she’s an open-handed soul.

On sunny days you’ll be through the cast-iron gates and sitting in the cobbled, walled garden surrounded by jasmine, clematis and big pots of agapanthus, perhaps sipping on something delicious from one of the nearby vineyards you can visit. Bedrooms and bathrooms have mountains of towels, White Company linen, good reading lights and Liberty fabric blinds.

Wander out to great shops and cafés in this vibrant little city with a growing foodie reputation and a thriving farmers’ market twice a month. Rachel’s other lovely little bolthole, The Clock House, is just next door – handy if you’re coming as a six.

The Courtyard - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Having a sundowner in the courtyard garden on balmy evenings - it's very quiet for a city garden and filled with birds!
  • Exploring Chichester and the south coast with its fascinating maritime history
  • Walking on the South Downs Way and coming back to such a comfortable, thoughtful space
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You should know

  • There's just one car parking space and it's a squeeze through a narrow archway
  • No children
  • No dogs

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £390
Weekly price
from £2485
Damage deposit
£250
1 House for 4
From £3902 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. Short breaks available.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

A lovely, warm, generous house, just right for a couple, or friends who want to walk, explore, sail, shop and return to somewhere really pretty and stylish. Rachel has filled the whole house with thoughtful, generous touches.
Inspected Nicola Sawday's Inspector

Marilyn, Lincoln

No 1 The Courtyard is the most beautiful, warm and welcoming place we have stayed away from home. Rachel has thought of everything you could want or need in this stunning location within walking distance of everything Chichester has to offer.


Nichola, London

We have stayed at the Courtyard several times & will definitely be returning. Rachel’s attention to detail is fantastic, from excellent interior design touches, food essentials to local tips. The house & garden is gorgeous & the location can’t be beaten.


Jana, Austin, TX

Rented The Courtyard House for a long weekend with family. The house is beautiful and the courtyard garden was the perfect place to relax at the end of the long day. Rachel was an excellent host, communicating regularly to check on our stay. The house is in the perfect location near all the shops and restaurants. Highly recommended.


Kevin, Betsham

Spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and ideally placed. Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations and Rachel was a very good host.


Location

The neighbourhood

You can walk to the Festival Theatre, the cathedral with the stunning Bishop's Palace Gardens behind, the Pallant House Gallery for excellent exhibitions or walk the Roman city walls. The Barn Little London sells farm shop produce, you can eat there or take home amazing food. West Wittering beach is a 20-minute drive for white sand and proper dunes, walking on the South Downs Way is bracing.

Local points of interest from Rachel King

  • The Courtyard is in the heart of the city of Chichester, with an abundance of shops, cafes and bars on its doorstep. Not to mention the beautiful Norman Cathedral, Roman Walls, historic architecture, weekly farmers market and bustling atmosphere.
  • Chichester Festival Theatre is just a few minutes walk from The Courtyard, making it the perfect base for theatre lovers.
  • The Courtyard is a perfect base from which to visit events at Goodwood. The Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival are truly spectacular events, not to be missed! Goodwood also offers horse racing, golf and plenty of motor and aviation experiences.
  • Stunning sandy beaches line the coast at West Wittering, just a few miles south of The Courtyard. Perfect all year, whether you like wrapping up for a brisk winter's walk or soaking up the sunshine in the glorious sand dunes. Let us organise your picnic!
  • The South Downs National Park is a paradise for walkers and cyclists and just a few miles north of The Courtyard. Head here for breathtaking views of rolling countryside and the glistening Solent beyond. We can arrange some tasty treats to take with you.
  • Art enthusiasts can visit the internationally acclaimed Pallant House Gallery which is just a short stroll from The Courtyard. Head just a few miles north to find West Dean for art courses and beautiful gardens.

Introducing

Rachel King

The owners live elsewhere and their daughter-in-law Rachel manages this house and two others. She is just 15 minutes away if you need any help but leaves you two beautifully-prepared booklets - one about the house and another about the area.