The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
This charming cottage in the centre of Emsworth couldn't be a better spot to holiday close to the water. The hosts have gone to every trouble to finish the property to an incredibly high standard from the wonderfully equipped kitchen to the hotel quality bedding.
Entering the house through the front door straight into the kitchen area where you will find everything you would need to comfortably self cater for your stay including kettle, Hotel Chocolate coffee machine, dishwasher, electric cooker and gas hob, large fridge and freezer, wine fridge, microwave and toaster. The hosts have also provided a washing machine, clothes airer an iron and ironing board. There is a large kitchen island with seating for four where you can sit and enjoy whatever delights you have whipped up in the kitchen or enjoy a takeout from on of the local restaurants or takeaways.
The sitting room is open to the kitchen with plenty of comfortable seating and a large smart TV, the bi-fold doors are the width of the house and open onto the lovely sunny and private south facing garden.
Up to the first floor there is a super king to the rear which can be split into twin beds upon request at the time of booking. To the front there is a king room with an en suite shower room. The family bathroom is also on the first floor with a beautiful free standing bath with shower attachment.
There is one parking space available for guests to use, off road to the rear of the house.
The hosts at Nile Street will accept one well behaved dog.
This really is an exceptional property where any quest would be delighted to stay.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Fenced yard
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
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)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. 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.
About the area
Located in Emsworth, this cottage is on the beach. Fishbourne Roman Palace and Butser Ancient Farm are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Goodwood. Funland Hayling Island and Hayling Seaside Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Emsworth travel guide
Is The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Chichester Harbour and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Prinsted Beach is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away. Emsworth Station is 10 minutes by foot and Emsworth Southbourne Station is 30 minutes.
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The Hive - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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.
Great place for colleague to stay whilst working with us on a 3 week project
Our colleague very much enjoyed his stay at The Hive - superb accommodation in great location in central Emsworth and with parking too
Hope to be able to rebook in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Nov 2025
The Hive Oct '25
We have had a very pleasant, comfortable stay in the Hive (for our second visit this year). The living space and kitchen are a good size and well equipped; the beds are very comfortable.
Parking behind the property can be a little challenging with a big vehicle. It's also in a good location in the centre of Emsworth whilst still being pretty quiet.
Lovely few days staying at the hive. Beautiful house, all decked out beautifully and to a high quality. Location great! Wonderful service from the agents who quickly rectified an issue with the beds. We’ll definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 Mar 2025
Overall very good
This property could not be better placed in Emsworth, very close to the village centre with some nice shops, pubs and a couple of higher end restaurants if pub food is not to your choosing. Despite being so close to the village centre it was very quiet at night and we slept very well in the enormous beds. Our dog loved staying in this property and there is a good dog walk within a few steps of the cottage. The only minor quibbles are that there was no can opener and there was no toilet paper to be found on arrival (surely an oversight!) but as I say plenty of shops so not beyond the wit of man to solve that problem.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
22 Feb 2025
Lovely Property in central Emsworth
Had a wonderful stay at the Hive which is located in central Emsworth. The location is 30 seconds from the town centre and access to the property was a breeze.
Property is clearly recently refurbished and bathrooms are very nice and modern, as is the kitchen. Plenty of linen and beds were very comfortable.
There were no major issues but the house wasn’t super clean and there were a couple of issues which would be good to know for future guests - no toilet roll was provided on arrival, just empty cardboard rolls, would be good if this was supplied as we arrived at 10pm at night and then had to go hunting for a supermarket.
Secondly, a number of the items in the kitchen were dirty so had to wash up a number of items before use, this I can live with but a little frustrating when you arrive and lastly there is a lot of out of date items in the fridge and cupboards e.g olive oil was out of date by 6 months. All these elements together give me an impression the cleaners aren’t focusing on the details.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
1 May 2026
Enjoyable
Very nice location and perfect for a short stay. Minor criticism the settee is very uncomfortable and one of the beds, the one without en-suite needs sorting as you roll into middle. Luckily I was not sleeping in it
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
susan s.
13 Jun 2025
Great holiday
A lovely place to stay and so near the sea. Our only disappointment was the lack of a microwave but otherwise it was just as advertised .
Light warm home, full of sunshine.Comfortable and pleasant environment.Great location to walk and for birdwatching
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deborah L.
22 Jan 2025
Long weekend
Lovely cottage in the centre of Emsworth with off road parking.
Well equipped throughout but missing a hair dryer and an information pack.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
13 Jun 2025
Perfect location
A perfect location. Spacious accommodation. Unusual for a holiday let to have no information pack or any manuals for using appliances. A small niggle: the kettle either needs descaling or replacing. Water just dribbles out!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
23 Nov 2025
Location was everything.
We stayed here in the summer. Such a great location we came back in winter. While upstairs was warm the underfloor heating downstairs did not work effectively despite the best efforts of the agent. It was very cold outside during our stay and it only warmed up inside when the sun shone through the windows.
Two criticisms: the seating in the living area is not comfortable and no effort has been made to make the area feel cosy. Few ornaments and no pictures make the large room feel rather stark.
The folding doors do not fit properly and added to the problem of keeping the large living room warm.
We also found the back door impossible to open at times and ended up using only the front door.
We hope the owners find a buyer soon. Despite our criticisms we enjoyed our stay because of the wonderful location.