This comfortable and tastefully furnished town house is situated on the tidal waterfront in the quaint picturesque sailing village of Bosham, just 250 yards from the harbourside tea rooms, medieval church, pub/restaurant and craft centre. The living room, located on the first floor, and master bedroom on the top floor, enjoy extensive views of Chichester harbour, an AONB and haven for bird life. Sandy beaches at Hayling Island and The Witterings are about a 20 minute drive. Many activities can be discovered locally, including golf, riding, boat trips and scenic walks along the waters edge or in the nearby South Downs, also ideal for cycling. Nearby, the elegant cathedral town of Chichester, 10 minutes drive, has a Roman villa, popular theatre, cinema complex, leisure centre with indoor pool, and a host of restaurants, inns and shops. Goodwood, with its historic house, famous race course and motor racing events is also nearby, as is the open air Weald and Downland Museum. Historic Arundel is within easy reach, with a castle and Wildfowl and Wetlands Park. Alternatively, Portsmouth is a 25 minute drive, with shopping centre, a Naval dockyard and regular ferry service to the Isle of Wight. Further afield, Southampton, the New Forest and Brighton are all within an hour’s drive. A fantastic holiday destination. Shops 1 mile, two pubs and restaurant within 10 minutes walk

Built around the late 19th century adjoining another cottage, in an AONB, surrounded by farmland, an ideal holiday spot for rambling or cycling on The Cuckoo Trail. Explore Abbotts Wood at Hailsham, Seven Sisters Country Park, Herstmonceaux Castle and the dungeons at Pevensey Castle. Eastbourne, 12 miles and Brighton, 14 miles. Shops 11/2 miles, pub 1/2 mile.

In the heart of Kipling country, this beautifully presented detached oast house enjoys a delightful rural setting, off a quiet country lane, with stunning distant views over the rolling countryside; from all of its rooms, visitors can admire the Rother Valley, High Weald and the Ashdown Forest beyond. Adjacent to the owners’ home, Little Park Hill Farm boasts its own large sweeping garden with a natural spring-fed pond overlooked by a raised, wisteria clad deck. Meadows lead to bluebell wood with picnic area. Peaceful country walks, cycling and riding also abound in this scenic area, whilst trout fishing can be found at Lakedown Fishery about 5 minutes’ drive away. Batemans, the home of Rudyard Kipling, is about 3 miles distant, along with other National Trust properties and gardens, including Scotney Castle, Great Dixter and Groombridge Place. Glyndebourne, as well as Herstmonceux and Bodiam Castles, Bentley Motor Museum, the Bluebell and Lavender Line steam railways and Battle Abbey are further places of interest to visit. There is golf at East Sussex National about 20 minutes’ drive, numerous smaller courses are close at hand. Little Park Hill Farm is midway between the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells and the coast of Eastbourne and Brighton. For horse racing enthusiasts, there are courses at Lingfield, Brighton and Plumpton, all within easy reach.

In an enviable location in front of the tidal waterfront with superb, extensive harbour views, this comfortable, spacious holiday home forms half of this converted school, with the owners occupying the other half. The picturesque village is a popular tourist attraction, with a Saxon church, craft centre, waterside tea rooms and pub. Ideal for scenic walking, sailing, birdwatching and cycling. Within easy reach are Chichester, with ornate cathedral, theatre and golf, Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses, beaches at the Witterings or Hayling Island, historic Arundel castle and Portsmouth.

In a lovely coastal location only 100 yards from the beach and the green, this spacious detached bungalow, set in a residential area, makes an ideal holiday property. The village has all amenities and facilities, a short drive to the seaside resorts of Littlehampton, Worthing or Brighton with seaside entertainment. The historic cathedral city of Chichester, with Goodwood, Fontwell races and festival theatre, plus Arundel Castle, Wildfowl and Wetlands Bird Centre, and Portsmouth with Spinnaker Tower and day trips by ferry to the Isle of Wight, are all within easy reach. Also discover walks, golf, riding, cycling, kiting and watersports. Shop and pub 1/2 mile.

Sympathetically converted to form characterful properties, the heavily beamed cottages at Thornden Farm date back to the 16th century and occupy a truly peaceful and secluded setting amidst 1066 countryside. Standing within the grounds of Thornden Farm, with its small flock of sheep, friendly goats, free range chickens and grand peacocks, the cottages enjoys far-reaching views to Beachy Head, the South Downs and the sea. Each cottage boasts an individual seating area in landscaped gardens.
There is a wealth of diverse attractions and activities within the surrounding area. Visit historic Battle, where one may pause for a cream tea and visit the ancient abbey or the fascinating world of Yesteryear, a fun museum of everyday items from days gone by. Hastings is a short drive away offering freshly caught fish from the beaches in the old town, the smugglers cave and many more tourist attractions. Rye, with its cobbled streets, variety of shops and inns such as the famous Mermaid Inn which is known in history as the meeting place for the notorious Hawkhurst smuggling gang, makes a truly wonderful day out. Just a short trip from Ashburnham, one can find expanses of white sand dunes and beaches at Camber, with many other beaches and cliff top walks to be discovered along the entire coast. The Victorian seaside resort of Eastbourne (15 miles), with an indoor swimming-pool, adventure park and new Sovereign Harbour complex, still retains a sense of its opulent past. Royal Tunbridge Wells and the famous Pantiles are 18 miles away. Batemans, the home of Rudyard Kipling, is 5 miles away at Burwash. There are also numerous National Trust and English Heritage sites in the locality.
Activities offered locally include trout fishing (fly only) in Ashburnham, Bewl and Darwell reservoirs. Horse riding, four golf courses plus fantastic cycling and walking. There are many festivals and shows throughout the year, including orchestral nights at Battle Abbey and the castles of Bodium and Hertsmonceaux. Guy Fawkes celebrations in East Sussex are a local tradition, with each area boasting its own Bonfire Society. Within 1½ miles there are two pubs, the ‘Ash Tree Inn’ at Brownbread Street and ‘The Swan Inn’ at Dallington each serve real ales and fine food. Whether it’s a romantic short break or a family holiday that is required, Thornden Cottages offer the perfect setting, as many people testify by returning again, and again, and again.