Hotels in Sidlesham

Sidlesham has no hotels of its own, but its position on the Manhood Peninsula makes it an easy base for exploring on a short break, with a wider choice of places to stay just minutes away in Chichester and Selsey. The Crab & Lobster on Mill Lane is the closest thing the village has to a destination stay, letting a small number of rooms above its harbourside restaurant along with a two-bedroom self-catering cottage next door, both booked well in advance given the pub's reputation. For a broader range of hotels, Chichester offers everything from budget and mid-range chains near the A27 to historic coaching inns in the cathedral quarter, all within a ten-minute drive of Sidlesham. Selsey, on the other side of the village, has a mix of seaside guesthouses, B&Bs and holiday parks geared towards families visiting the beach. Self-catering cottages and farmhouse stays are dotted around the surrounding countryside, appealing to visitors who want the quiet of the harbour and easy access to Pagham's birdwatching trails without needing a car for every trip. Whichever base you choose, Sidlesham's appeal is best combined with at least one night close to the harbour itself, since the reserve is at its most atmospheric early morning and at dusk, well outside typical day-trip hours from further afield.