Romantic seaside retreat near Arundel

Dairy Cottage is a little thatched hideaway by the sea 15 minutes' drive from Arundel. The cottage has a spacious living room with TV and sofa, the kitchen has oven, 2 ring hob, microwave and ½ size dishwasher. Please be aware that there is an ice machine but no freezer. The kitchen table seats up to 4 guests. The shower room also has a sink and toilet.

There is a pretty bedroom with 2 single beds on the ground floor and up the spiral staircase is a lovely light bedroom under the eaves. The private garden area has comfortable outside seating and BBQ.

This cottage is not suitable for young children because of the steep and winding staircase: the minimum age for guests is 6 years old. Dogs are welcome (stays of 3-7 nights additional charge £25 and for each subsequent week) but they are not allowed on furniture or to be left in the cottage on their own.

Dairy Cottage is j5 minutes from the train stations of Ford and Littlehampton but it is in a totally tranquil spot down a small country lane. You can take lovely country walks along the coast directly from the cottage and dogs are allowed on the beach year round.

Climping beach is stony at high tide with large sandy swathes at low tide. Behind the beach is a large grassed area for ball games and there is a traditional café for a cuppa. For a more formal afternoon tea, special meal out or an afternoon’s pampering at the spa, Bailiffs Court is very close by in Climping.

Nearby Arundel Castle (open April – October) is a must-see and there is an imposing cathedral, museum, shops, cafes and restaurants in the tiny but bustling town of Arundel. There are a multitude of National Trust houses and gardens in the area, Goodwood is about 20 minutes’ drive and walking in the South Downs is spectacular.