The Harbour Retreat

5 Saint James's Close, Birdham, PO20 7HE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>84</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
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Rated exceptional
84 reviews

Immaculately presented open plan apartment with very tasteful decor.

Karen United Kingdom
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The Harbour Retreat

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  • Entire apartment
  • 646 ft² size
  • Free WiFi
    70 Mbps
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Situated in Birdham and only 6.3 km from Chichester Harbour, The Harbour Retreat features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 2020, this 4-star apartment is within 6.8 km of Chichester Train Station and 7.3 km of Chichester Cathedral. Bognor Regis Train Station is 17 km from the apartment and Goodwood Racecourse is 18 km away. The spacious apartment features a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette has a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Goodwood Motor Circuit is 12 km from the apartment, while Goodwood House is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 60 km from The Harbour Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
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  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Immaculately presented open plan apartment with very tasteful decor.”
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I thought that the hosts had done a fantastic job on the property. Everything is brand new and premium quality. There are luxury touches throughout and lovely details (such as candles and a wide range of tea and coffee.) The bed and sofa were...”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owners have obviously put a lot of thought into making The Harbour Retreat the perfect place for a get away. It's bright, super clean, nicely decorated and equipped. The little extras such as decent coffee, tea and lovely cookies make it feel...”

Hosted by The Harbour Retreat

9.7
9.7
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The Harbour Retreat
The Harbour Retreat is a newly built coastal holiday hideaway in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With private parking The Harbour Retreat is attached to the main house, with it's own private access and stairs leading up to an open plan kitchenette, dining area, lounge and bedroom, en-suite shower room with underfloor heating throughout. The bed is king sized, with crisp Egyptian cotton bedding, 'feels like down' duvet and a variety of support pillows. The en-suite shower room has a large rain shower, heated towel rail, fluffy towels, waffle dressing gowns and complimentary luxury toiletries by Cole & Lewis of London. The Kitchenette equipped with: a sink, fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, glasses, mugs, Nespresso coffee machine & milk frother. On arrival there is a complimentary selection of Nespresso coffee capsules, Clipper Hot Chocolate, Twinings Breakfast & Earl Grey Tea, Pukka herbal teas and fresh milk in the fridge. There is a sofa bed, 42" Smart TV and free wifi.
In an area of outstanding natural beauty, The Harbour Retreat is a 5 minute walk to the water's edge of Chichester Harbour and a 5 minute drive to West Wittering, one of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in the UK. A fantastic location from which to explore the South Coast, Goodwood and the South Downs Way.
Visit the charming and historic cathedral city of nearby Chichester, with the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, Novium Museum, Pallant House gallery, shops, cafes and restaurants. A little further north lie West Dean Gardens and The Weald and Downland Museum. Our local pub offers delicious food, a roaring fire in the colder months, an impressive gin menu and has a breathtaking view looking out over the Harbour. For outdoor activities you can hike or bike along the Salterns Way or for the more adventurous there's the South Downs Way, head to the beach to blow away the cobwebs or take to the water for the many watersports on offer. Goodwood is only a 15 minute drive and hosts world class events such as The Festival of Speed, Glorious Goodwood and The Revival. Please do contact us in advance of your stay if you have any questions or would like help with booking restaurants or activities during your stay.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Harbour Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free WiFi 70 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Private entrance
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Personal trainer
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Harbour Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 19:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Harbour Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Harbour Retreat

    • The Harbour Retreat is 350 yards from the centre of Birdham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Harbour Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Personal trainer

    • Check-in at The Harbour Retreat is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at The Harbour Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.