The Dingle, Aldingbourne (Sleeps 4)

Unique, Cosy Cottage, Semi Rural Retreat

Property Description

Escape to this charming two-bedroom cottage nestled near the South Downs Countryside. With its own sunken wood valley, orchard, tennis court, and expansive gardens creating an ideal setting for children to play and explore, it’s perfect for families. This unique house offers privacy, surrounded by a large garden where you can truly relax and unwind. The entire property has received a fresh coat of paint and is adorned with captivating artwork on the walls.

Welcome to the inviting downstairs area, featuring a cosy living room with a charming cottage ambiance, complete with a generous open fire and complimentary firewood for your enjoyment. The dining area boasts a spacious wooden table and chairs, perfect for delightful family meals or engaging board game evenings. With three large windows offering picturesque views of the surrounding gardens, this room provides a bright and comfortable space. You’ll have access to a diverse collection of books for your reading pleasure, along with a small smart TV for keeping up with your favourite shows and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The fully equipped galley kitchen is perfect for families who enjoy cooking their own meals, featuring an electric hob, oven, and dishwasher. Additionally, the cottage boasts a newly installed large bathroom with a spacious stand-in shower, sink, and toilet.

Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms, each boasting its own decorative fireplace and secondary glazing. The master bedroom offers a double bed and abundant natural light, along with a newly installed toilet room and sink. Meanwhile, the twin bedroom features two single beds and picturesque views of the surrounding fields and tennis court, flooding the room with ample natural light.

Recently installed central heating in the cottage ensures a cosy ambiance during the winter months.

The property boasts an inviting outbuilding in the garden, complete with a table tennis table, along with balls and rackets available for your enjoyment. While the tennis court may require resurfacing, it’s perfect for a casual game, and we provide old rackets and balls for your use. If you’re a serious player, feel free to bring your own equipment!

The real gem of the property is the expansive, open garden surrounding the cottage, featuring its own orchard. Guests are encouraged to help themselves to the fruit from the apple trees, while being mindful of others. In the garage, you’ll find tables and chairs, as well as numerous seating areas throughout the property to savor those summer evenings and soak up the last few rays of sunshine. Additionally, the grounds of our rural cottage with large garden include a captivating sunken wood area for exploration, but we kindly request that children be supervised due to a steep drop.

Please be aware that the property is situated near the A27 dual carriageway. While you may hear some noise from passing cars in the garden, rest assured that the noise is minimal when inside the cottage.

We absolutely love dogs and they are more than welcome to stay with us for free! We kindly ask that they refrain from getting on the furniture. Please note that although the garden is very large, it is not secure. To make their stay even more enjoyable, we provide complimentary dog treats, a water and food bowl, and fluffy towels to dry them off after a fun walk!

Long stays of up to 30 nights are very welcome – please contact us directly for details and prices.

Upon arrival, we provide a welcome hamper for our guests. The hamper includes milk, tea, coffee, sugar, cloths, hand wash, cooking spray, dishwasher tablets, rinse aid, washing up liquid, matches, kitchen roll, tissues, bin bags, pen, salt, pepper, fire lighters, and tinfoil. Additionally, the hamper contains some goodies such as wine, cookies, chocolates, and sweets. In the bathrooms, we provide shampoo and conditioner, and hand wash is available at each sink.

Experience ultimate convenience during your stay with our range of amenities for families. We offer a travel cot (please bring your own bedding) and a high chair, along with specially curated baby packs for 0-2 year olds and toddler packs for 2-4 year olds. To ensure availability, please request these items in advance for short stays. Rest assured that all items will be thoroughly cleaned and sterilised between each use, providing a safe and comfortable experience for you and your little ones. All items are to be left in the property at the end of your stay.

Baby Pack (0-2 Years) Include –
• Bib overall cover
• Baby teether
• Sippy cup
• Spoon & Fork
• Weaning bowl
• Plastic plate & bowl
• 2 baby story books
• Sun cream factor 50
• Plasters

Kids Packs (2-4 Years) Include –
• Overall cover
• Plastic plate
• Plastic bowl
• Plastic cup
• Children’s cutlery set
• Plasters
• Sun cream factor 50
• 2 story books
• Colouring book
• Crayons

Location:

Discover the convenience of The Dingle – our Rural Cottage with large garden, with its easy access to the picturesque South Downs Countryside, exciting events at Goodwood, and the stunning South Coast. Imagine being just a short drive away from the beautiful Pagham and Selsey Beaches, and a mere 25-minute drive from the renowned sand dunes of West Wittering.

Tucked away in a peaceful lane, this property offers a wealth of local attractions and when it’s time to dine, you’ll find charming country pubs just a short drive away. The George at Eartham, a traditional country pub, is a mere 30-minute walk or 4-minute drive from the property. For another delightful option, The Old Stables in Fontwell is just a 2-minute drive and boasts a fantastic menu.

If you’re attending Fontwell Park for a Horse Racing event or even a wedding, it’s the perfect choice. Despite its secluded location, the property is conveniently close to amenities. The nearest village shop is in Westergate, only a 5-minute drive away. In addition, Westergate offers a delectable Indian restaurant, Prachee which is great for dine-in or take-out. Lastly, the nearest petrol station is just a quick 2-minute drive in Fontwell.

Discover the perfect family outing at Aldingbourne Country Centre, just a 7-minute walk away. Your entry grants you access to the farm, soft play, mini golf, maze, play park, and tractors. Don’t miss the chance to relax at the cafe, whether you visit the farm or not. Plus, be impressed by the state-of-the-art new building, perfect for hosting conferences.

The cottage provides convenient access to a myriad of shops, bars, restaurants, and cafes right in the heart of both Chichester and Arundel. Immerse yourself in the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, contemporary art, and rich historical sites, all at your fingertips. Take a tour around Arundel Castle & Gardens or a boat trip along the River Arun. Chichester’s City Gate is an area near the train station which has restaurants, cinema, bowling, arcade games and laser quest.

If you enjoy walking, hiking and cycling you’ll love the picturesque coastal routes that offer breathtaking views of Chichester Harbour. Additionally, there are numerous country routes nearby that provide an opportunity to explore the stunning South Downs National Park.

The Goodwood Estate is just a 15 minutes drive, which offers a myriad of events throughout the season including motor-racing (Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival & Members Meetings) and horse-racing. There are buses and many taxi companies operating in the area, please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any help in organising this.

Guest Access

The property is secluded up it’s own private lane with ample parking outside on the driveway. Please be aware it does lie quite near to the dual carriageway but the house does have secondary glazing which is brilliant.

Rooms and spaces

• Bedrooms: 2
• Bed: 4
• Bathrooms: 1.5

Property and guests

• Accommodates: 4
• Property type: Cottage

IMPORTANT: If you are booking for arrival today please note we do not accept same day arrivals after 6pm.

Damage Deposit Policy

We are committed to protecting our properties and complying with all short-term rental regulations. A refundable damage deposit is required in advance of your stay of £300, in accordance with our terms and conditions. This deposit helps ensure that our properties are maintained to the highest standard for all guests. The damage deposit will be refunded promptly after departure, subject to a satisfactory property inspection.

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Essentials

• Cleaning products
• Cooking basics
• Dogs welcome
• Dishes and silverware
• Hair dryer
• Heating
• Kitchen
• TV
• Wifi
• Conditioner
• Shampoo
• Hangers
• Iron
• Books and reading material
• Ping pong table
• Indoor fireplace
• Smoke alarm
• Dining table
• Dishwasher
• Kettle
• Oven
• Refrigerator
• Stove
• Toaster
• Beach access
• Private entrance
• Garden
• Outdoor furniture
• Patio or balcony
• Free parking on premises
• Long stays welcome (up to 30 days)

Reviews

Steven – March 2026
“Lovely holiday cottage, we are a family of 4 and usually book a caravan holiday but this was a lovely relaxing change! Loads to do in the local area and spoilt for choice for eating out.””

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Feb 2025
“Beautiful tranquil home. Very well looked after, beautiful Rural Cottage with Large Garden. A very loved home for space and able to play tennis and table tennis. Open fireplace extremely satisfying on a winters night. Home is central heated, great kitchen, great shower. Staff are great. 10/10.”

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Amanda – Jan 2025
“Another absolute pleasure to stay here. There is not a thing I can fault. Was warm and cosy and very comfortable, The wood in the garden is beautiful, Open fire was amazing. Kitchen has everything you need. Beds comfortable, shower hot, 100% wifi connection. Excellent welcome pack. Owners and host go above and beyond to help if a problem arises. We hope to be allowed to return again. Travelled with my daughter and our Dog, was a win win stay. Thank you.”

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Sep 2024
“Excellent cottage with huge surrounding garden. Tennis court and table tennis. Superb stay. Comfortable beds and seating. Many wildlife to watch out for. Secluded. A great vibe to the home, I absolutely loved the art work in the home. Stayed a few times now and would 100% recommend this beautiful home.”

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Raam – March 2024
“The property was set in lovely grounds. My children loved the open space and hunting for Easter eggs in the garden grounds. The beds were comfy and the house had a lovely cosy feel to it. would definitely recommend for a long weekend getaway!”

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Sarah – July 2023
“Lovely 3 night stay with my children 9 & 11, their Nana & our 2 little dogs. Great outdoor space – Rural Cottage with Large Garden. Kids & I loved the tennis court & dogs loved running round the grassed area & little bit of woodland. Though you have to keep an eye on dogs due to the steep drop area on one spot (info in listing) & this would be most important if you had younger children with you. We spotted 2 Deer grazing on our final day! Which was a beautiful moment. As others have said in their reviews you can clearly hear the A27 behind the house from outside (which is a busy road), however, we live near Heathrow & M25, so this was not an issue for us. This was a cosy, old fashioned house, with open fire or central heating (if needed) crisp white linen & towels & all that you could need in the kitchen for home cooking. The bonus was a dishwasher & the welcome basket was a lovely touch. We would love to come back & stay again for longer. This house was perfectly located for family trips!”

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Michael – April 2023
“We felt immediately at home, and slept amazingly well in the comfortable beds. The house is clearly loved by the owners, and being able to play tennis and table tennis is a luxury you don’t often get. The natural parkland on the property was really lovely in spring and we even had visitors from the local deer community. We intend to stay again next time we are here for sure.”

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Nadine – July 2022
“This was such a lovely place to stay. So much outdoor space and an lots of nature from rabbits to deer! Everything was clean, beds were very comfy and there were lots of great amenities. Location is ideal too despite a little noise from the highway you’re still a bit remote but also not too far from Chichester for shops.”

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August 2022
“Rural Cottage with large garden, fruit trees, table tennis and tennis court. Everything we needed was provided. From milk and a bottle of wine, to rackets, bats and balls. Deer visit the garden to eat the fruit. If you’re lucky you can see them from the living room window. The house is beautiful. Shower room downstairs but a small very sweet toilet off the main bedroom. The living room has an open fire and has a very homely feel. The area is full of things to see. Seaside, very close to Chichester and Arundel both worth a visit. Lots of parks and vistas to explore. The property is very close to the A27, convenient for quick trips. Had three wonderful days. Would recommend this property.”