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The Annex on Westerlands Farm in The South Downs National Park. Sleeps 6

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Annex on Westerlands Farm in The South Downs National Park. Sleeps 6

This self-contained private annex is attached to our family home and is situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. At the end of a one mile drive, on a private equine estate near Graffham, this is a perfect short stay or holiday location for families and/or friends.
The annex is arranged over two floors, is surrounded by grass paddocks and woodland, with panoramic views of the South Downs. The interior is practical, tastefully decorated and is child friendly. Upstairs the master bedroom has a super king sleigh bed with Egyptian cotton linen and has an en suite bathroom. Next door, there are 2 single beds. On the ground floor and off the sitting room, there is a second double bedroom with shower room (good for those who can't get up the stairs.)

Accessed via private entrance, there is a well equipped kitchen, comprising a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle and all the equipment you need to cater for your stay, if you are not visiting the many good pubs and restaurants in the area. The property is ideal for families with young children and has a highchair, changing mat, travel cot, children's cutlery, beakers and melamine plates plus stair gates. There are essentials such as mugs, tea, coffee, sugar, oil, salt 'n' pepper.
NEW for 2024 - Wildspa with sauna and cold plunge
On site we offer the following:
Horse Riding
Wild Fit Outdoor Gym Classes
Yoga
Massage Treatments
Soundbaths
Reiki
Reflexology
Physio
Horsebox Café serving excellent coffee
Farm Tours
Guided Walks
Foraging
E-Bike Rental

We are within easy reach of the South Downs, ideal for keen walkers or cyclists and are on the outskirts of the village of Graffham.
There is an on site livery yard which can offer horse riding/pony trekking. There is a well-stocked shop nearby and two pubs in the village, both within walking distance. The historic market towns of Petworth and Midhurst are a short drive and the Cathedral city of Chichester is 25 minutes by car as is the south coast, with beaches at Climping, Brackelsham Bay and West Wittering. Bosham is about 30 minute's drive and the Isle of Wight Ferry at Portsmouth is 40 minutes from here.
The apartment is the perfect location from which to explore the area: Petworth House & Park, Arundel Castle, the private gardens at West Dean and Parham or for those attending the Polo at Cowdray, Festival of Speed and Revival as well as horseracing at Goodwood or other events in the area.

Property manager

Oliver Hancock

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 4,306 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
West Sussex, ENG

What's nearby

  • Petworth House - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • South Downs National Park - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 20 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Goodwood House - 25 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Pulborough Station - 26 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halfway Bridge Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Welldiggers Arms - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Annex on Westerlands Farm in The South Downs National Park. Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at The Annex on Westerlands Farm in The South Downs National Park. Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Annex on Westerlands Farm in The South Downs National Park. Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Annex on Westerlands Farm in The South Downs National Park. Sleeps 6 located?

This family-friendly Petworth holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lavington Common, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cowdray Park Golf Club and Petworth House. Woolbeding Gardens and Cowdray Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Annex on Westerlands Farm in The South Downs National Park. Sleeps 6 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very clean.
Stayed for three nights, easy to find even in the dark. Very clean . Excellent walks and pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JESSICA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
A lovely place to stay with a young family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Annex
Just perfect, exceptional location, quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

A U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for friends of Walden and sustainable farming
Lovely house, great for a family with 1-2 children. Embedded in the South Downs National Park, very quiet and secluded. Nice short walks to pubs and shops in the village. There is a camping site near the house that offers breakfast and dinner (organic, locally grown) prepared on the grill in an outdoor kitchen for a very good price. Dinner is on the meadow, with great views in a great atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Graffham
We had a great time staying in Graffham. Oliver and Antonia are lovely hosts who made our family feel so welcome. The accommodation is very comfortable in a beautiful, peaceful countryside setting. The highlight for our grandchildren were the pony rides we booked with Jo around the farm. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly What We Hoped For
The property was exactly what we were hoping for - an idyllic escape that was central to all the places we wanted to visit in Sussex, Hampshire, and London. Oliver and Antonia were so helpful and communicative, and the property was beautiful and clean, and large enough for 6 of us. We wouldn't change a thing!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat family accommodation in beautiful surroundings
The property was exactly what we were looking for and lived up to expectations. The surroundings were idyllic, the national trust woodland 5 mins walk away was great for the dogs and kids alike. The biggest downside was the state of the long driveway, particularly given the wet weather, there were one or two nasty hidden potholes which were difficult to avoid. All in all though, highly recommended in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely secluded property. Get the combination for the gate near he house to avoid long potholed drive. Pub can be accessed in 20 minutes via a walk through the woods
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlight of our Trip
Of the three places we stayed in England, this was our favorite. The misty early morning view from the upstairs window was just as shown online. It was a pleasure to watch the sun rise and hear the sheep bleating. Petworth was amazing, and the local pubs were charming and friendly. Oliver was a gracious and flexible host. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
Lovely property with everything you could need So very peaceful, I could have stayed much longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ian m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely welcome and very relaxing everything you needeverything you need very clean and g
Really helpful host and a lovely cottage tucked away in beautiful countryside
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lorna A., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property was in a great location/setting. Very peaceful and had everything we needed for a long weekend. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Setting, Wonderful Stay
We wanted a VRBO that offered privacy, peacefulness, comfort and beauty away from the congestion and craziness of the surrounding towns and villages. We were not disappointed. Although we made little use of many of the amenities available in the Annex, it was well equipped. Our hosts Oliver and Antonia were gracious and helpful. We have no hesitation in recommending this VRBO if you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing home-away-from-home.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Annex
Really enjoyed our stay at The Annex. It is a small 3 bedroom property attached to the main house with separate entrance. The twin room is on the landing leading onto the main bedroom. Two bathrooms, one en-suite. It was very clean with beautiful bed linen and hotel grade towels. Such a peaceful setting with woodland walks straight from the door. Dog friendly. Great pubs a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet country location
Lovely estate with beautiful scenery and walks. Local pubs not open every day due to Covid and locality of these not easily accessible for those that have limited mobility from the estate. Wifi can be sporadic in the upstairs of the house. Would recommend for those that want to get away from the rat race and just relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful country side accommodation.
Easy to rent. Great communication with the owner. Lovely and quiet. Great for dog walks and surrounded by farm animals. Spacious enough for 6 and a dog. Well equipped. A lovely break.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
The location is beautiful, and this would be a great choice for anyone wanting a quiet weekend within easy reach of London. V helpful owners, and everything works!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

J S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home base
This is the second time we’ve stayed at the Annex, and it was just as perfect as the first. We stay there as a base for visiting family: it’s clean, fully equipped and very comfortable, quiet, on a beautiful property with horses and sheep within walking distance to a pub, and the host Oliver is extremely kind and thoughtful. What more could you ask for!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely setting
This accommodation was perfect for our break. The property is well kept and well equipped. The farm in which the property is based is beautiful to walk around with sheep horses and cattle and there are plenty of local walks including the south downs way For more seasoned walkers. (It’s also accessible by car) There are some nice village pubs nearby for food and drinks within easy driving distance and some by walking through lanes and bridal ways. We came for stargazing, the area is in a dark skies reserve and the sky at night is beautiful. Other activities whilst we were there included visiting the local town of Petworth which has a National Trust property in Petworth house, and the day out to the beach at West wittering which was lovely. We came for stargazing, the area is a dark skies reserve and the sky at night is beautiful. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anne H.

Beautiful Area
The annex is comfortable, loved having an ordinance survey map provided by Oliver to explore the local foot paths. Close to Goodwood race circuit. We had a great few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The ideal place to stay with perfect hosts
The Annexe was ideal for our needs, particularly as we booked the property adjacent as well, the Hideaway! Oliver and Antonia were perfect hosts and did everything they possibly could to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable! The properties were home for our grown up family (for just over a week during which time our daughter got married and Oliver kindly allowed us to hold her 'pop up' family reception (due to the limitations of Covid curtailing the planned event) in the grounds of the two properties. The gardens were immaculate with beautiful views across the South Downs; access was straightforward with family arriving a departing at different times during the week. Even though we encountered 50 mile an hour winds and pouring rain on the big day, with the help of a few borrowed ropes from the farm, we managed to secure a large gazebo and the reception went ahead as planned. We left having had an experience but a fantastic one that made the newly weds very happy, the parents relieved and the family having had a great time together... Massive thanks to Oliver, Antonia (and Sarah) for making it a week to remember!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house itself is perfect for a family. The equestrian estate is very pretty with a number of walks and the nearby livery and stud farm was a blessing since the kids could indulge their love of horses. Oliver and his family went out of their way to make our stay memorable. We look forward to coming back later in the summer.

8/10 Good

Tanja W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kurzurlaub
Die Wohnung ist groß genug für sechs Personen, über zwei Stockwerke. Zwei Einzelbetten sind auf einer Galerie. Leider ist die Wohnung in die Jahre gekommen. Dreckiges, abgenutztes Sofa und Sessel, fleckige Teppiche, Holzjalousien in Wohnzimmer und Küche sehr schwergängig somit fast nicht zu öffnen, fast das komplette Geschirr war sehr schmutzig. Sehr schade, denn aus der Wohnung könnte man viel mehr machen mit wenig Aufwand. Waschmaschine und Trockner nicht in der Wohnung vorhanden. Lage sehr ruhig und abgeschieden.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelleke d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place on a working farm
House is comfortable and well equipped. Not brand new but well kept. There is no washer or dryer although it said there would be in the listing. Linens of excellent quality. Could do with more towels (as there’s no washing machine). Kitchen wel equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023