Title: Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4600&destination=Chichester%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=21981422&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms ## Photo gallery for Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms ![Smart TV, DVD player - Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms (Chichester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21990000/21981500/21981422/143aa2f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms (Chichester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21990000/21981500/21981422/4ade175b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms (Chichester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21990000/21981500/21981422/4dbf4367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms (Chichester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21990000/21981500/21981422/8b8297d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms (Chichester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21990000/21981500/21981422/7480953e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Set in the picturesque village of Birdham, Spence Cottage offers a serene retreat with easy access to Chichester city and West Wittering beach. Unwind in the modern living area, open up the French doors to enjoy al fresco dining or relax in your own private garden space. The cottage features two spacious bedrooms, a family bathroom and ample parking for couples or families. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 511 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 ## 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) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Quintessential British Country Cottage Birdham Quintessential British Country Birdham Quintessential British Country Quintessential British Country Quintessential British Country Cottage Chichester Quintessential British Country Cottage Cottage Chichester Quintessential British Country Cottage Cottage Quintessential British Country Quintessential British Country Cottage Quintessential British country cottage. Cottage Quintessential British country cottage. Chichester Quintessential British country cottage. Cottage Chichester 355904 ## About the area Located in Chichester, this cottage is on the beach. Lakeside Superbowl and Ashling Park Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre and Bishop's Palace Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Fratton Park. [Visit our Chichester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chichester.dx4600) [View more Cottages in Chichester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Cottages.d4600-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.78982%2C-0.83839&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sHpY2EC1_TMIBDmG6zJPH81_23Y=) Chichester, West Sussex ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful views in Emsworth, Hampshire #seaviews #coast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601586/f34fcc2f-d8b2-469e-a3ae-d7956ff79812.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chichester Harbour National Landscape 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Summer sunset over Bosham Harbour and village with the church spire of Holy Trinity Church, West Sussex, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/59eb0f76-f4cc-4b74-8600-6975fca09a1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chichester Harbour 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Beautiful sand beach with the Isle of Wight just visible on the horizon. Huge car park with lots of facilities, and great for photographing sunsets! Dog friendly all year round on the East Head stretch. #perspective ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855452286/ad2b4af0-69da-4e7a-916e-7b24bf155da0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) West Wittering Beach 8 min drive \- 4.1 miles - ![The best place for a Motor head. Have to go if you ever get the chance. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6260180/0c38cf1c-f163-435f-ae60-368dd34c3a11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Goodwood Motor Circuit 12 min drive \- 8.7 miles - ![A view of Goodwood Racecourse from The Trundle, West Sussex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6250912/7bb09123-5542-4094-abe8-2cb5002dd7fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Goodwood Racecourse 16 min drive \- 11.6 miles ### Getting around - Fishbourne Station 9 min drive - Southampton (SOU) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Crown & Anchor 6 min drive - Little Monster By The Bay 4 min drive - The Lamb Inn 20 min walk - The Beach 5 min drive - Chk Ristorante 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms? ### What time is check-in at Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms? ### What time is check-out at Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms? ### Where is Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spence Cottage, Birdham - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 23 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent 23 Sept 2025 #### Fabulous Cottage My husband and I stayed for a long weekend at Spence Cottage with our dog and had a lovely time. The cottage is spacious, comfortable and has everything you need for a wonderful stay. Birdham Pool and Chichester Marina are a 30 minute walk down the road and the witterings only a short drive. We would definitely stay again! From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent 22 May 2024 #### Excellent property Really enjoyable stay in an ideally situated property with excellent facilities. Would be even better with a woodburner in the fireplace for extra enjoyment. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. 6 May 2025 #### Couldn't fault this lovely house.... Beautiful character property, perfectly placed for countryside walks and seaside visits. Waitrose and a Co-op are really close by, and we found a few quality restaurants within easy driving distance. Parking adjacent for loading/unloading. Excellent all round. Will book again! ##### Susan M. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent 22 Nov 2023 #### Nice cottage even during the winter months. Great property, well furnished, clean, comfortable and in a good location for the area. Only problem was the mobile signal on both Vodaphone and Tesco Mobile was almost zero the entire stay, not that important as WiFi was good but worth knowing. Would definitely stay again. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent 15 Sept 2023 #### Lovely Cottage Beautifully decorated cottage in a great location to give you access to West Wittering, Bracklesham Bay, Itchenor and many other lovely places on the peninsula. We had such a great time staying here, thank you! Well equipped kitchen and utility room. The customer service was excellent - would highly recommend staying here. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teri N. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Teri N. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Chris M. 25 Jun 2024 #### Good value house in good location Liked the location of the house, convenient for west Wittering beach and with great walking from base. Salterns way is good cycle way and close. Layout of house is good, pleasant outdoor area also. Negatives: didn’t like the beds, too soft and a little noisy. Wouldn’t have booked a house without a dishwasher, sadly missed that point in advance. ##### Chris M. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine B. 2 Oct 2023 #### A wonderful week We had a lovely, relaxing week in Spence Cottage. It was spacious and very well equipped with everything you could need in the kitchen. The heating was easy to operate too! Being on a junction was not noisy, just unusual, and parking on site was so convenient. Spence Cottage gave us a great base for exploring the area and we loved the walks around Pagham Harbour to see the scenery and birds. Plenty of other places to visit on the peninsula and Chichester is only a short drive away. Arundel was easy to get to as well. A well-stocked village shop/Post Office 100 yards away and Little Waitrose in the Shell garage on the corner made for an easy life! ##### Elaine B. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### ROBERT W. 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A wonderful stay! Love home with all of the amenities in a great location z ##### ROBERT W. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian Swan 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely house in a great area. ##### Ian Swan Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 From a partner site ### 8/10 Good 7 Jul 2025 #### Spence Cottage, Birdham Nice cottage to use as base for your exploring with friendly neighbours. Local supermarket is well stocked. We used local pubs, takeaways and café and all severed good food. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa G. 11 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Birdham Great property very comfortable ##### Vanessa G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 10 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### John H. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabine Z. 11 Jul 2019 #### Lovely cottage! We had a very nice week staying at Spence Cottage. Very clean, everything you , lovely tiny garden. Only downside was the traffic noise, but that can‘t be avoided. Short drive to the beach, lovely walks in the area and only 20 minutes drive to Goodwood (we came for the Festival of Speed). ##### Sabine Z. From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Observing L. 9 Mar 2022 #### A very nice cottage, used as a base. Spence Cottage is a lovely property. Warm, cosy and rustic. A lovely garden area. Very well laid out. A great location for a base, a local shop only a 100 yards away. Petrol station very close by too. Well thought out interior, plenty of room in the spacious bathrooms. Great to have a washer AND dryer too. A very comfortable little cottage. The down sides, the cooker was not clean. We ate mostly takeaways and cold food anyway, so it didn't really affect us too much. But, the one use it did get made me reluctant to use it again. Parking, for the 15 days that we were there, it wasn't too much of a problem. For a couple of days, the space opposite also belonging to Spence cottage was unusable as the neighbours had parked so far over, we would have been hard pressed to have gotten a bicycle parked in there. Again, it didn't affect us as we only had one visitor and I'm sure that if we'd said anything to the neighbours, I'm sure it would have been rectified. ##### Observing L. Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Marcel M. 21 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Verlängertes Wochenende / MM- Meeting Nettes Haus, jedoch etwas Pflegebedürftig. Für längere Ferien für uns nicht geeignet ##### Marcel M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C. 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Mary C. Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Camilla T. 25 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage Lovely stay in little village. ##### Camilla T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen G. 22 Jul 2021 #### Nice cottage/ uncomfortable bed. We were asked to arrive an hour later for extra cleaning but found a very dirty microwave, a hair band hanging on bed knob, tooth glasses that needed a soak to rid them of dirt. The bed was so uncomfortable with old and scratchy sheets. A shame as this really let it down. Guests should have a comfy bed with hotel grade white bed linen and towels for this level of rental. ##### Stephen G. From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Susan T. 6 Jul 2021 #### Excellent position for Chichester Harbour Excellent position for exploring Chichester Harbour. Lovely house, on busy road but noise didn’t bother us. Only negative points were; new double bed needed (pointed out over several years!) and only a shower over bath, though plenty of hot water. More tourist information in folder would have been useful. ##### Susan T. From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Alan H. 8 Oct 2020 #### Lovely comfortable cottage This is our second visit to Spence Cottage and, as we found on our first stay, we found it an ideal location for walks & exploring the area e.g Itchenor, Witterings, marina, Dell Quay. etc as well as Chichestor itself. Our stays have been ‘out of season’ but, knowing the area quite well, we are aware the main road does get very busy during the summer period and might get a bit noisy for some visitors. The cottage itself is very clean and comfortable with a pleasing mixture of contemporary & original features. Facilities are excellent providing everything you might need for a break. ##### Alan H. Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jamie P. 6 Apr 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Jamie P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rishi G. 20 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cottage Very nice stay in Spence Cottage. A lovely place to stay ##### Rishi G. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan H. 30 Sept 2019 #### A lovely comfortable and spacious cottage The cottage was very comfortable and contained everything we needed for a week’s stay with a small supermarket a few minutes walk away. The courtyard garden would seem to have been professionally landscaped and provided plenty of seating with a large table. The road outside can get busy sometimes at certain times of the day but we didn’t find any traffic noise a problem. Internally, the cottage has been designed & decorated to a high standard, providing a pleasing mix of the new with the old (e.g original wooden doors). It was light and felt quite spacious, and if anything, the photos didn’t do the cottage full justice. ##### Alan H. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jantine d. 13 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Jantine d. 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