Title: Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110830000/110824300/110824292/04f930d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110830000/110824300/110824292/e820fe30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110830000/110824300/110824292/85f59ea2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110830000/110824300/110824292/9885e271.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110830000/110824300/110824292/23b9f57e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs provides amenities, such as a garden and babysitting service. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom1292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Breakfast available - Kitchen - Outdoor space £153 includes taxes & fees 25 Sept - 26 Sept ## 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. ### Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs The Old Bakery is a luxurious self-contained cottage set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park. It has been voted one of the best Air B&Bs in the UK in 2021! Guests can enjoy beautiful walks directly from the cottage or visit local villages such as Haslemere, Midhurst, Petworth, Arundel, the South Coast (West Wittering) and Goodwood. You will be spoilt for choices with some excellent pubs and restaurants in the area with the fabulous Duke of Cumberland pub a short walk away. The space The Old Bakery is a self contained one bedroom detached cottage . It is finished to a high standard. It has been designed to be cosy and luxurious in every way helping you to feel it’s a home away from home. In 2024 we have installed a sustainable ground source heat pump which keeps the place warm at all time . You'll enjoy 120m2 of space across two generous floors One the ground floor Bedroom The main room has a kingsize bed and a sofa bed. Guests always comment how comfy the bed is ! A table and chairs for two can also be used as a desk in the main room. A smart TV can be watched from the sofa or the bed. Bathroom The bathroom has a modern shower, separate toilet and dressing room. We provide the linen, towels, shower gel, shampoo and conditionner. On the first floor Kitchen The kitchen is fully equipped to create an intimate dinner. The kitchen has an oven , 4 Induction stoves , a fridge, kettle, toaster and coffee machine. We provide all the essentials. Dining room The dining room has a table and chairs for 4 people. Terrace Directly outside the entrance is a private terrace with table and chairs overlooking the woods perfect for alfresco dining. Guest access The parking is secure and you can park up to two cars, the property is fenced so very secured if you decide to bring your bikes too. We also have an EV charger , possibility to charge at extra cost. We live next door, so I can help at most times of the day if required and I can advice on where to eat locally /things to do / local walks/cycle trips. Other things to note I am a keen baker and actually love anything to do with food. I am very happy to help you during your stay with breakfast, Cakes and meat/cheese platter. Just send me a message and I will give you all the details. PS: I made some of my guests wedding cake as a last minute request and they were thrilled . Children are welcome to stay with us but just for you to know we don't have specific equipments for them, ( cot, high chair,...) My daughter Claudia has babysit few times for our guests, if it is something you would like to do please do ask me and I will put you in touch with her. She is 15 years old and brilliant with little ones. Natacha ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Gravel flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit ### General - Double-glazed windows - Electric car charging station - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Gather used towels Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights For the check out we only ask if you can leave the kitchen clean and tidy ( wash dishes , dry and put them back ) I will deal with the bins . Thank you very much . Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Quiet hours from 10 pm till 6 am Please remove shoes when inside No candles When out switch the lights off No commercial photography, filming allowed ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 first aid kit 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Haslemere, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and West Dean Estate Country Park, while Haslemere Educational Museum and Halsemere Hall are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Goodwood Racecourse or Goodwood Motor Circuit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Haslemere travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haslemere.dx55320) [View more Cottages in Haslemere](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haslemere-Cottages.d55320-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%7C51.02728%2C-0.73387&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lcz-VqMXSRa_vgsxnFEjNVBahOw=) Haslemere, Surrey ### What's nearby - Cowdray Park Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles - Cowdray Castle - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Woolbeding Gardens - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles - South Downs National Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 miles - Goodwood Racecourse - 21 min drive - 13.7 miles ### Getting around - Haslemere Station - 13 min drive - Farnborough (FAB) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Noah's Ark Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪Halfway Bridge Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Mill - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Hollist Arms - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Lickfold Inn - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs? > As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs on 25 Sept 2025 start from £152.8, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haslemere-Hotels-Idyllic-Cottage-In-The-Heart-Of-The-South-Downs.h110824292.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Woolbeding Gardens and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cowdray Park Golf Club and Cowdray Castle. Cowdray Heritage Trust and Haslemere Educational Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lewis W. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely getaway Lovely place, great location, great hoast. ##### Lewis W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul collyer C. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quirky and well finished property in lovely surroundings. Natacha was an extremely helpful and efficient host. Good base for exploring beautiful surrounding towns and nature sites. ##### paul collyer C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hamish K. 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, cosy, well situated for a wedding We stayed at The Old Bakery for a couple of nights to attend a wedding 20 mins away. I originally considered a hotel until I found this gem. Checkin was easy and didn't require interaction with he owner, secure quiet perfectly spacious with various options nearby if you wish to get a takeaway or dine out. The WiFi is good and no issues encountered. Interacting with the owner Natacha was seamless either over phone or via wassap for the odd item here or there. Would definitely recommend and we would stay again . Sitting outside on private decking in the sun was relaxing and the sounds of nature abundant but not overwhelming .. Enjoy your stay if you choose to stay here ... I don't think anyone would regret it at all ... ##### Hamish K. 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