Swallows Bottom

West Sussex countryside surrounds this extended cottage, where woodland and rolling fields create a secluded setting away from the village bustle. Swallows Bottom sits on enclosed grounds with mature trees, a children's play area, and gardens you can use freely. The private heated outdoor pool measures 9 metres by 4 metres with a shallow end sloping to deeper water, plus a hot tub for four and shower facilities nearby.

Five bedrooms and three bathrooms accommodate up to nine people. Downstairs holds a double bedroom with its own shower room and a cinema room for quiet evenings. Upstairs, a galleried living area overlooks the ground floor, with three further bedrooms—two with king beds, one with twins and a single—and a family bathroom. The kitchen comes fully equipped for cooking; a wood burner warms the living and dining spaces. Electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are all included, along with logs for the burners. A welcome pack arrives to get you started.

Families will find cots, a high chair and safety gate already here. No smoking is permitted throughout. The property suits large groups and extended families looking for a base to spread out; it works equally well for friends gathering away from town. Six miles or so from Chichester itself, you're within reach of the South Downs and the coastal towns of West Sussex.