5* Luxury.Contractor.leisure.Insurance.relocation Garden•sea•Pets.Fab transport
Also welcome, Contractors, 4 large separate bedrooms and workspaces. ’Harbourways' is a unique, modern, architect-designed high spec home. Perfect for Victorious Festival Bright, self-contained, spacious, cozy and comfortable, this space has proven to provide a relaxing environment to suit all needs 0-100 years old. Enhanced cleaning standards adhered to at all times. Available monthly, Weekly or for a few days, amazingly spacious accommodation. Set in the heart of the sort after village of Emsworth and adjacent to the beautiful millpond. Excellent transport networks: bus and trains 2 and 5 minutes walk respectively. 0.5 km from the beach and an exceptionally well-equipped village containing: restaurants (from good value eateries, kebab, pizza, Italian, Indian, Chinese, fish and chips, through to Michelin Star), cafes, butchers, 8 pubs, banks, hairdressers, charity shops, gift shops, delicatessen, large co-op with post office, Tesco, cobblers, chemists, antique shops, book shops, dry cleaners, ironmonger, museum, bicycle shop, doctor's surgery, book swap or borrow in centre and more.
48 ft long lounge opens via v-fold doors onto a large south-facing garden, BBQ, climbing frame, covered play area and more. Spacious bespoke ash quartz kitchen open out to a large garden via 15ft oak french doors. American style fridge freezer with drink/ ice maker, all mod cons including built-in convection, microwave, steam ovens lots of spare cooking utensils, cutlery, glasses and tableware. Additional items include: pasta machine, toaster, fondue, chocolate fondue, slow cooker, food warmers and ice buckets
Fresh ground coffee available.
A wonderful mix of the new and antique. The open plan nature of the house and excellent access throughout the entire ground floor lends itself to family gatherings who can sit, talk and relax together whilst also providing lots of space and accessibility for young children.
Music area containing piano, guitar and more.
Log fire. Newly installed gas central heating throughout, powerful Bosch boiler to ensure constant hot water! Plenty of new spare duvets and blankets. New double glazing throughout. Bathrooms can also be en-suite.
Safe garden, peaceful idyllic location. Extremely popular for dog walking and children with the foreshore at the bottom of the no-through road! Great area for running.
We are keen to make the house accessible, please let us know if you have additional requirements. Ramps and other assistance are available. A complete guide to the house is provided at any stage of the booking process - please feel free to contact the owner for further information or clarification.
Easy access to the motorways for a very short trip to Goodwood, Chichester, Portsmouth, Petersfield.
Please note Christmas and New Year minimum of three nights and unless last minute, do contact us for further information.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Emsworth
Located in Emsworth, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Fishbourne Roman Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chichester Harbour National Landscape and Farlington Marshes. Travelling with kids? Consider Funland Hayling Island, or check out an event or a game at Goodwood Motor Circuit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Chichester Harbour National Landscape - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Portsmouth International Port - 13 min drive - 17.6 km
Gunwharf Quays - 17 min drive - 19.9 km
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive - 43.0 km
Getting around
Emsworth Station - 12 min walk
Southampton (SOU) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
The Coal Exchange - 10 min walk
White Horse - 4 min drive
The Blue Bell Inn - 10 min walk
Mother Kelly's Fish & Chips - 10 min walk
The King's Arms - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 5* Luxury.Contractor.leisure.Insurance.relocation Garden•sea•Pets.Fab transport pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at 5* Luxury.Contractor.leisure.Insurance.relocation Garden•sea•Pets.Fab transport?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5* Luxury.Contractor.leisure.Insurance.relocation Garden•sea•Pets.Fab transport on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$622, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 5* Luxury.Contractor.leisure.Insurance.relocation Garden•sea•Pets.Fab transport?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 5* Luxury.Contractor.leisure.Insurance.relocation Garden•sea•Pets.Fab transport?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 5* Luxury.Contractor.leisure.Insurance.relocation Garden•sea•Pets.Fab transport?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 5* Luxury.Contractor.leisure.Insurance.relocation Garden•sea•Pets.Fab transport located?
This family-friendly Emsworth holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Chichester Harbour and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Prinsted Beach and Northney Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km). Emsworth Station is 12 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house accommodated 11 family members with lots of space. Large living and dining area with TV, books, piano and guitar. Kitchen was well equipped. Very good communication from the owners and they were very quick to reply. Lovely village easy to walk around. Flintstones cafe was excellent. A five star experience.
Check in was straight forward, key in a keysafe by door.
Dirty house, beds, cutlury, plates, greasy oven trays and pots.
Very run down, badly maitained throughout.
We were six people, the house could not realisticly accomodate more than 9.
Spare beds kept in garden shed next to compost bags.
Sadly I can not upload pictures.
Left a lot to be desired.
Maybe ten years ago it was almost 5* if it was ever cleaned properly.
Emsorth andthe surrounding areas are very picturesque. It was waliking distance to the town, thankfully.
Fantastic property and manager, poor app and hard to contact
I cannot fault the accommmodation or the property manager, they were exceptional so please do not hesitate to book with the accommoodation. Vrbo however is not the easiest of apps to book with.
Nick B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for being marvellous guests on all levels, we very much look forward to hosting you again.
We booked this property for a mini getaway for a group of friends. Great place, great location, great host and the walks to the seafront are so close whilst being able to pop into nearby towns for other things to do.
We had a wonderful couple of nights, so much space and a perfect location.
Short easy walk to the shore or into Emsworth.
Perfect host with great communication.
We had a lovely family holiday in a great location. As a three generational family, the open plan layout of the property was perfect for spending quality time together. The location is excellent being only a short walk to both the beach and Emsworth. We were lucky with the weather so made the most of the beach each day. The garden was great for the children and our family dog as it was securely enclosed. Martine was a good host checking in with us whilst we stayed. A great time was had by all.
The property is spacious with a great kitchen and living area for an extended family. Lots of toys and books for young children to enjoy. The enclosed garden has a slide, climbing frame, outdoor toys and small chairs & tables for children. An outdoor dinning area is also available for adults with a barbecue. The property is in an excellent location for short coastal walks, which can incorporate the harbour at Emsworth. Emsworth is a pretty village by the sea (10 minute leisurely and pleasant walk from the house) with an arrange of facilities, shops, restaurants, pubs etc. I would recommend a reservation at Nicolino's Italian Restaurant for fabulous fish dishes. There is a large Tesco in Havant (10 minutes by car). Hayling Island provides a traditional seaside environment with pebble beaches whereas West Wittering provides a wide sandy beach with shallows (great for young children) but its popular so book your car space beforehand online or alternatively, turn up early!
Had a lovely week in this substantial property which is perfectly located.
The house has ample room and facilities and sits just a few minutes walk from the sea and woods.
The location is perfect. Emsworth is a pretty and thriving town that has a number of very nice pubs and restaurants as well as a butcher and greengrocer and supermarket. The beach side walk from the property into the town I take about 20 minutes and is lovely.
All in all a great stay.
Great house with everything you could need. Perfect for all ages (we had 6 adults, a 2, 5 and 6 year old) everything there for toddlers and young children - baby gates, high chairs, toys etc. Great location and nice little village and beaches a short drive away. Sun loungers would be a good addition. Overall a fab place to stay.
Jane G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you had a great time and we met all your needs. Your feedback is greatly appreciated - sun loungers now installed! Welcome back anytime. Best wishes from team.
Had a really good time during our recent stay. Great house and wonderful location.
Had a really good time during our recent stay. The house was perfect for our needs and the area is great.
Jonathan N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
1 Apr 2019
Incredible property in a perfect location
We have just spent a long weekend at this fantastic property and enjoyed every minute of it. Emsworth is a wonderful village with plenty of amenities whilst the local transport services (we used the train) into Portsmouth or Chichester are easily accessed and run at regular intervals.
The property itself was an absolute pleasure to stay in with all the necessary resources available. The property was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable to stay in.
A real home from home. Would love to come back one day.
Gary B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katherine C.
22 Mar 2019
Sunny, spacious and family-friendly.
We had a lovely stay at Harbourways. The house is spacious, comfortable, bright and cheery. The kitchen is lovely and the garden has lots of fun games and toys for children. We loved being right down the road from the shore and an easy walk into the village. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Katherine C.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
pauline m.
22 Jan 2019
Large comfortable house in a lovely location
We had an amazing Christmas with family. The house has everything you need - comfortable beds, spotlessly clean, open fire as well as central heating, and within walking distance to beautiful Emsworth
pauline m.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pauline M.
10 Jan 2019
Spacious, clean, homely
A lovely large house with amazing kitchen and log fire. Beds were comfortable and lots of hot water, all wrapped up in a wonderful location. Great place to take chlldren and dogs. Nice walks along the Quay into Emsfield where you will find some good 'foodie' pubs, gift shops and supermarkets.
Pauline M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Annette G.
22 Nov 2018
Great Stay lovely village
Dear Martine, thank you for a great stay. We absolutely loved 'Harbourways', set in an idyllic position in the heart of Emsworth in a no-through road (except by foot to the beach). The house itself was exceptionally cosy and comfortable, very well equipped and easy to live in, we all loved the space. If you are looking for a unique and beautiful space to hold a family gathering, look no further. The outdoor space is also beautiful and great for the children or a chilled drink. I Googled the road before our visit - it's the most sought after road in Emsworth - when you arrive you will see why. Looking forward to our next visit in the New Year. Thank you again.
Annette G.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Dear Annette and family,
I'm so glad you had such a great stay and that the house and area ticked all the boxes for you.
Thank you for being great house guests and leaving the house so well.
Welcome back anytime.
Thank you,
Martine
Verified
8/10 Good
John T.
8 Sept 2018
Clean, spacious and great location
Whilst it was a lovely break people should be aware of rules/restrictions around garden and noise after 9pm and 10pm - it’s a quiet idealic area which needs to be respected. Very attentive owner which added to a pleasurable break
John T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for being great house guests and taking the time to let us know you had a terrific stay! I'm really glad the high service we always aim to provide was appreciated!
It is an idyllic area, as you say, and we try and keep this idyll with thoughtfulness to all to enjoy our beautiful, luxurious space. On the flip side we have great neighbours who make every effort not to cause our guests disturbance and as a result families report they sleep like babies! Harbourways is a great, private space and we’ll welcome you back anytime with open arms. Thank you for choosing us - Martine
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
11 July 2018
Everything you could ever need!
We had a fab time at Harbourways this weekend. We were very lucky with the weather and the house lended itself perfectly with the bi-fold doors and sun trap garden.
The house had everything you could think of from fully equipped kitchen to games and kids toys, it really has been well thought through.
Martine’s communication throughout was brilliant as well.
Would highly recommend.
Laura C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sally R.
22 June 2018
Great holiday
Great place for a family holiday. Really enjoyed ourselves
Sally R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Dear Sally,
thank you so much for taking the time to write this. I'm so glad you had a great stay.
We look forward to seeing you again - have a great summer.
Thank you for choosing us,
Martine and team.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hayley B.
3 June 2018
Really spacious, beautiful house. Like home from home
Perfect location for walks along the water and lunch in town. Really well equipped kitchen and house is beautiful and spacious. We had a perfect weekend with the boys playing golf whilst we visited gunwharf for some retail therapy.
Hayley B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Zoe E.
4 May 2018
Home from home
Great venue for extended family gathering. House was lovely and cosy, and had everything you might possibly need. The location was ideal with so much to see and do locally, and a little further afield. All in all a great family home.
Zoe E.
About the host
Hosted by 1st 4 Guests
Harbourways is a unique and spacious architect designed home. Bright and spacious with flexible accommodation it is the perfect venue for a family holiday. New for March 2018, additional large cooker! Enjoy a brisk walk along the foreshore or saunter into the village and immerse yourself in village life, popping into the local deli or butchers. An ideal place to chill out and relax with your family. We're dog-friendly too!
Why they chose this property
'Harbourways' is a unique, modern, architect-designed luxury high spec home. Bright, spacious, cozy and comfortable, this space has proven to provide an environment to suit all needs. Set in the heart of the sought after village of Emsworth and adjacent to the beautiful Mill Pond it also boasts excellent transport networks: bus and trains 2 and 6 minutes walk respectively. 2 minutes walk to the shore and an exceptionally well equipped fishing village containing: restaurants (from good value eateries, kebab,pizza, Italian, Indian, Chinese, fish and chip shop, through to Michelin Star), cafes, 8 pubs, butchers, banks, hairdressers, charity shops, gift shops, delicatessen, large Co-op with post office, Tesco, cobblers, chemists, great antique shops, book shops, dry cleaners, ironmonger, museum, bicycle shop, doctor's surgery, sailing clubs, garages, petrol station and more.48 ft long lounge opens via V-fold doors onto a large south facing garden and lawn.Spacious bespoke Ash and quartz kitchen open out to the garden via 15ft oak French doors. American style fridge freezer with drink/ ice maker, all mod cons including built-in convection, microwave, steam ovens lots of spare cooking utensils, cutlery, glasses, and tableware. Additional items include ice cream maker, slow cooker, toaster, fondue, chocolate fondue, popcorn machine and food warmers. Fresh ground coffee always available. Separate quartz breakfast bar with new black leather bar stools is a great addition.
One of the beauties of this house is the flexible sleeping accommodation comprising 4 large bedrooms. Upstairs a 30ft long family bedroom, a 20ft triple children's room and the 3rd bedroom with Queen Size or Zip and link bed all with new carpets. Downstairs there is a double bedroom with walk-in closet and easy access to an en-suite bathroom. Bed 1 - Family room, Super king, sleeps 2,Sofa bed, sleeps 2 Travel cot. Bed 2 - superking or 2 large singles Bedroom 3,Single, sleeps 1,Bunk bed, Bed 4 double
What makes this property unique
The house is in an enviable position, equidistant between the shore and village giving the best of relaxation and convenience on every level. Reviews reflect that 'Harbourway's' is unique in its ability to cater for families 0-100 years old!