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Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms

Beachfront cottage with balcony and washing machine and dryer

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Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster
Smart TV, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chichester, West Sussex
  • Place, West Wittering Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fishbourne Roman Palace
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Chichester

At this cottage you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Chichester Harbour National Landscape and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Chichester Harbour. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washer/dryer, a balcony and a hairdryer. A fridge and a microwave make in-room dining convenient. A TV and an iron/ironing board are also available.
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What's nearby

  • West Wittering Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Fishbourne Roman Palace - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Chichester Cathedral - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Chichester Festival Theatre - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 12 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Monster By The Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Quarterdeck Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms

Set in the countryside village of Birdham, Spence Cottage is in the perfect place to easily access the historic city of Chichester or West Wittering beach. On the road down to our famous golden sands you can easily skip the traffic and head over to our favourite sandy spot in no time. Close also to the sailing village Itchenor Spence Cottage is an excellent base for avid sailors or those who just want to be close to the south coast.
Spence Cottage has everything you need to effectively self-cater during your stay. The kitchen comes equipped with cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, washer and dryer and lays open plan via a breakfast bar to the dining and living area.
The cottage has been decorated to a very high standard and the modern comfy living area is a peaceful space to unwind after a long day exploring ! Why not open up the tall French doors to the garden area and make use of the table and chairs for a spot of something fizzy.
Spence Cottage has two good sized bedrooms. One double and one twin bedroom with a family bathroom set between the two with bath and shower.
The cottage comes with two car parking spaces so there is ample room for couples travelling together or a family.

Birdham has a vibrant sailing community and Chichester Marina is within walking distance. In addition, the nearby sailing village of Itchenor can be accessed via a beautiful walk and the area is perfect for cyclists. One of the best sandy beaches in the south of England is only a few minutes away in West Wittering, which is also a haven for windsurfers and sun bathers. Birdham itself is a very pretty village with a variety of properties and it is well served by a good village shop.

Just to the north of the village is the famous cathedral city of Chichester. Dominated by the cathedral, the city centre's character and heritage has been preserved extremely well and it has a wide range of interesting shops and places to visit. The internationally renowned Festival Theatre attracts actors and visitors from all over the world. The nearby Goodwood Estate has both horse racing and its famous motor sports events, including the Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival. With so much to do, it is no surprise that this is such a popular holiday destination, but equally people often visit for a quiet, relaxing break

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms?

The closest beach to Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms is West Wittering Beach (5.3 km).

Does Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Reviews

Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay! Love home with all of the amenities in a great location z
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian Swan

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in a great area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri N., New York City

Liked: Cleanliness

A terrific week in Spence Cottage

We had a great stay in Spence Cottage. The house was lovely, spotlessly clean and well appointed. Very handy to have a washer and dryer for a beach stay. We enjoyed using the patio as well. Location was very good, a quick drive to East or West Wittering and having the shop next door was a nice feature. The area is not that walkable, so you do need to drive most places. All in all, it was a great house and we would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

The open space on the main level made the kitchen, dining, and living spaces very functional. The fully enclosed terrace off the living room made the outdoor space very safe for our young grandchildren when they visited. The fully equipped house made our visit very comfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camilla T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage

Lovely stay in little village.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Birdham

Great property very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jamie P.

Convenient for local attractions

Plus points: - The property was smartly presented and spacious - There is a shop just up the road and petrol station next door - Attractive patio area - Close to Chichester for shops. Beaches and marinas nearby, also lots of local eating places Minus points: - The kitchen floor hadn't been cleaned and the recycling hadn't been emptied - It's right on a main road so quite noisy from traffic a lot of the time - Shower had no pressure - better off using the bath - The heating had not been on at all so took a day to get the place warm enough. It's normally timed to only come on in the morning and evening but that's not enough to heat the place in the winter. I think 50/50 as to whether we'd stay there again. It's probably great in the summer when you want the beach or marina, can use the garden, and are not worried about the heating, but it's not a great place for a winter stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rishi G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage

Very nice stay in Spence Cottage. A lovely place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We are enjoying our stay at Spence Cottage very much.

We have enjoyed sitting out on the patio with a glass of wine, although found the traffic noisey. The Cottage is beautiful very clean and well appointed, our agents Laura & Cleo were also very helpful. We would definitely stay here again if in this neck of the woods
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

peter m.

Great property, comfortable,clean and welcoming. Everything we needed was provided.

Great location for our short break. dedicated parking spot and nicely furnished. Clean , and pleasantly decorated throughout. Lovely patio area. Very nice property. Would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

The quintessential (modern) English cottage.......

Our expectations were high as we saw the photo's of the Cottage online but we were not disappointed. Tasteful interior design which gave the whole place a light and modern touch. Even the wonky floors seem to add character. We can definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Elaine B.

Adequate

The property was well decorated and clean. I felt that the curtains in the master bedroom should have a thick lining as it was very bright at night and did face the main road. I also felt it would benefit from a dishwasher. All other UK rental properties I have stayed in always have one. I booked it late in the session, and in hindsight should have gone with one that had 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Vanessa H.

Quaint Cottage

Very attractive and well equipped Cottage although a little closer to a busy road and petrol station than the photo suggests. Good base for exploring West Sussex and great beach close by
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Marcel M., Buch am Irchel, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness

Verlängertes Wochenende / MM- Meeting

Nettes Haus, jedoch etwas Pflegebedürftig. Für längere Ferien für uns nicht geeignet
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jantine d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summerweek holiday in Birdham

We've had a lovely stay. It's a nice, friendly cottage. De traffic around the cottage is very nearby and loud, so we didn't sat in the garden very much. De wifi was two days out, which my husband and I didn't mind but our teenage children did… When we arrived there's was one bed (the fifth) not available, but after contacting with the agency this was solved very quickly. The instructions were fine, but we received them when we booked (in january) and I didn't remember this instruction e-mail anymore, so when we arrived we forgot how to check in. Maybe it's wiser to give the instruction e-mail just a few days before the actual stay. But further on we can recommend this cottage for a nice summerweek-holiday for family with (teenage) children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Etienne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Juillet 2019

Cottage confortable, bien agencé, dans un style très cosy. Nous avons aussi apprécié une supérette à 200 mètres permettant de faire les courses quotidiennes. Quelques reproches : - le bruit de le route, toute proche, plus les rideaux clairs ne permettent pas des nuits de tout repos. - de plus la literie est loin d'être confortable.