Set in Thakeham and only 28 km from Goodwood Racecourse, Library Cottage offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 32 km from Goodwood Motor Circuit, 33 km from i360 Observation Tower and 34 km from Churchill Square Shopping Centre. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Bognor Regis Train Station. Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Goodwood House is 34 km from the holiday home, while Chichester Train Station is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 40 km from Library Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
10
High score for Thakeham

See what guests loved the most:

  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful garden, wide selection of books to dip in and out of. The cake left in the fridge to welcome us was delicious. The hosts are really lovely. The cottage is very well located for exploring the area.
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    Friendly hosts welcomed us on arrival and were always available. Beautiful location - a cottage in a garden, with walks on the doorstep and lots to see in the vicinity. A cottage full of books, so lots to read.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Inspire Stays

Company review score: 9.9Based on 38 reviews from 26 properties
26 managed properties

Company information

A Sussex-based holiday home specialist, offering a wide selection of quality, hand-picked cottages and homes in Sussex, the South Downs and beyond. We are always adding more self-catering homes to our fantastic collection and we offer a range of options for short breaks, week holidays and longer stays (short lets). Contact our local, experienced team for more information.

Property information

THE PROPERTY: A pretty holiday home with walled flower garden, set in a rural Sussex location near to Pulborough, Petworth and the South Downs. French doors open into the sitting room, with a sofa facing out to the garden and a large skylight for stargazing. To one side is the bedroom with king size (5ft) bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bookshelves, and to the other side a bathroom with shower over bath. Next to the sitting room is the dining space, and a well-equipped kitchen. Library Cottage is listed here by Inspire Stays dot com, the leading independent Sussex holiday specialists. Visit us direct for full info about this home. Books adorn this cottage with a wide selection of literature, ready for some R&R amongst the flowers. Beyond your private garden you are also welcome to access over an acre of the owners’ own beautiful grounds, including a carefully and naturally nurtured pond. LOCAL AREA: Gay Street is a tiny hamlet, yet home to three acclaimed vineyards and Wine Estates. Nutbourne, Nyetimber and Ambriel Sparkling are all within walking distance (ticketed open days only at Nyetimber), and there are no less than 10 quality vineyards within 10 miles. Beer and ale enthusiasts can enjoy Hepworth and Greyhound Breweries both within 3 miles. Stock up on local produce at Dyke Farm Shop a mile away, and there is also a large Sainsbury’s and Tesco at Pulborough. Further afield there is an abundance of places to visit including Petworth, Arundel and the picturesque South Downs.

Neighbourhood information

USEFUL INFORMATION AND HOUSE RULES: - Library Cottage is listed here by Inspire Stays dot com, the leading Sussex holiday specialists. Visit us direct for full info about this home. - Once you have placed your booking request, before we can process your booking we will require some simple additional details such as postal address, guest names and direct email. Please do not book if you are unable to provide this information, as we cannot offer a refund on this basis. - Arrival and departure times are clearly stated. As our properties can be booked right up until the last minute, we are unable to confirm early check-in or late check-out requests until 24-72 hours prior to your arrival/departure. Should you prefer to guarantee any such request now, please add an additional night to the start and/or end of your booking. ​- Please contact us if you are interested in a stay of over 21 nights. - Pets: not allowed. - Accessibility: this property has four steps leading up to the cottage from both the side/kitchen entrance (with bannister), and the French doors from the sitting room to the garden (no bannister). Inside the floors are level and even, with no internal steps or staircase. This is intended as a guide only and accuracy is not guaranteed, please contact us if you need more info. Measurements are approx. - Kitchen facilities: electric cooker with 4 hobs and single oven, under counter fridge with ice compartment, microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetière. - Iron, ironing board, 1 hairdryer provided. - For longer stays, the owners may be able to offer laundry services (washing, drying and ironing of clothes) – please contact us to discuss. - Garden: private walled garden with extensive flower borders, table, cushioned bench and easy chairs. Additional access to an acre of the owners’ grounds including large pond (no swimming!). - There is one designated parking space available on the driveway a few metres from the cottage. - Electric Heating. - Wi-Fi.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Library Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Library Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

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

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 150 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Library Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

    A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Library Cottage

    • Check-in at Library Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Library Cottage is 1.6 miles from the centre of Thakeham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Yes, Library Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Library Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Library Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Library Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):