Old Lock Cottage, Birdham
Apartment in Bosham
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
Old Lock Cottage is a charming yachtsman cottage in the popular sailing village of Birdham, just 4 miles from historic Chichester.
The cottage is just steps from both Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool on the beautiful Chichester Harbour, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 18 miles Salterns Way runs right outside the
garden gates providing a lovely hiking / biking trail to Chichester and the beaches at West Wittering and East Head.
The cottage is on a private dead-end road and is very peaceful, perfect for short breaks or longer vacations. There is a small fully enclosed patio garden with seating.
Inside, the cottage has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and can accommodate 6 people in comfort. It is well decorated with comfortable, contemporary furniture, and all the bathrooms have been recently renovated. Downstairs there is a large open plan living / dining room with a wood burning stove, French doors onto the garden, and plenty of books. There is fast speed WiFi, a large TV with BT/Sky channels, and a Blu-ray player.
The separate kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes a range with a gas hob and electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer and Nespresso coffee machine. If you don't feel like cooking it's only a short walk to The Boathouse restaurant in Chichester Marina, or you could take a walk or short drive to one of the many restaurants and pubs nearby.
There is a small double bedroom on the ground floor with an adjacent shower room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and in-built wardrobes. The main bedroom has a king size bed with an en suite shower room. The twin bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a tub and walk in shower. Good quality linens and towels are provided, as well as hand soap and shower gel.
There is a parking for 2 cars opposite the gates, and room for one car on the drive. Additional parking is available at Chichester Marina.
The cottage is just steps from both Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool on the beautiful Chichester Harbour, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 18 miles Salterns Way runs right outside the
garden gates providing a lovely hiking / biking trail to Chichester and the beaches at West Wittering and East Head.
The cottage is on a private dead-end road and is very peaceful, perfect for short breaks or longer vacations. There is a small fully enclosed patio garden with seating.
Inside, the cottage has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and can accommodate 6 people in comfort. It is well decorated with comfortable, contemporary furniture, and all the bathrooms have been recently renovated. Downstairs there is a large open plan living / dining room with a wood burning stove, French doors onto the garden, and plenty of books. There is fast speed WiFi, a large TV with BT/Sky channels, and a Blu-ray player.
The separate kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes a range with a gas hob and electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer and Nespresso coffee machine. If you don't feel like cooking it's only a short walk to The Boathouse restaurant in Chichester Marina, or you could take a walk or short drive to one of the many restaurants and pubs nearby.
There is a small double bedroom on the ground floor with an adjacent shower room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and in-built wardrobes. The main bedroom has a king size bed with an en suite shower room. The twin bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a tub and walk in shower. Good quality linens and towels are provided, as well as hand soap and shower gel.
There is a parking for 2 cars opposite the gates, and room for one car on the drive. Additional parking is available at Chichester Marina.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Map of Bosham
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Reviews
10.0
This was our 2nd time at Lock Cottage.
We were working at Goodwood Revival.
The house was wonderful to come back to each evening. Comfortable, well equipped kitchen, great bedrooms, and bathrooms for each one.
The beds are So comfortable, great showers.
Wonderful quiet location.
We hope to return next year.
10.0
Third year coming to Cottage and it just suits us so well. Six adults can share this property easily and it works.
Kitchen is a little dark but lights on - no issue. Love the fact that we can cook there and everything available- just take a photo of how the "beastie" in the kitchen works and all will be well.
Such a comfortable home from home, thank you. Next year - a real possibility - hee hee .
10.0
Gorgeous cottage only metres away from the start of the Chichester canal, with a lovely coffee shop and restaurant a few minutes walk away. The cottage was tastefully decorated and perfectly equipped. We loved the coastal theme throughout. The lovely courtyard garden was the perfect spot to enjoy a good book. Highly recommended.
10.0
Great place to stay, loads of walks from the house,Chichester harbour 2 minutes walk away, most places to visit about 35 mins away by car.
10.0
Such a lovely place and quiet secluded location. So enjoyed the ability to easily walk into Chichester Harbour from Old Lock Cottage. The house was comfy and well appointed. Will definitely return!
10.0
We have just returned from a short break in this fabulous cottage in a great location. Excellent facilities and very homely.
Loved the garden especially as the sun shone for us . Very private and peaceful. Loved the local walks on the doorstep.
We will definitely return.
10.0
I spent the week at Old Lock Cottage with my parents. The cottage is one of the best we have ever stayed in. Very spacious and well equipped. The ground floor bedroom and bathroom were ideal for my mum as she has mobility issues. The kitchen had every item/appliance you can think of. Lovely quality towels, linen, hairdryers provided and even hot water bottles if you get cold!
The location was excellent - a very short walk to Chichester marina in one direction and Birdham Pool in the opposite direction. A great base for visiting Chichester, Arundel Castle, the Witterings etc. We would definitely consider coming back.
8.0
Old Lock Cottage is in a stunning location next to the lock which leads over to the Marina. We were a party of 4 and 2 of us were celebrating our birthday! The cottage has good accommodation sleeping 6 people - but as we were 2 couples it would have been better if the 2nd bedroom upstairs had a double bed - the bedroom downstairs with the double bed is quite small. We all felt very comfortable there - it was just a shame that there is no welcome pack - I.E. basic provisions - and took a while to find the information pack - we never did work out how to operate the TV! But our stay was perfect with lots of great pubs and places to eat locally. It was a joy every morning to be able to walk out and look at the water and have swans flying over your head!! I hope to return.
10.0
we had not rented a property before so were unsure what to expect. The cottage came with everything you could think of. Attention to detail with the small things was superb.
Was there anything we didn't like, There were 3 of us all in our seventies, we found the very modern sofas and chair uncomfortable otherwise it is tens all the way
10.0
Great house, such comfirtable beds, super bathrooms, very well equiped kitchen.
Great books and games.
A really lovely house to stay in.
Great location near the water, and only 5-10 mins from the beach. We all swam in the evenings after work at Bracklesham.
Which was great, had take away wood fired pizza from the van there.
It made our working holiday lovely!
10.0
Lovely property and fantastic location, private road and parking for three cars. Minutes walk to The Boathouse Cafe and Restaurant in Chichester Marina so took full advantage of this aspect.
6 adults and 3 three great sized bedrooms with either en suite or right next to on the downstairs room. Good sized kitchen with a beast of a cooking range, once you get the hang of it's really good. Everything that you could need for a more than comfortable stay is provided, living room space again great for all of us and worked really well.
Only slight downside (sorry ) was the garden or lack of , paved over but could do with a little TLC. Saying all of this we are looking to book again so very happy with the house .
10.0
Excellent, comfy house for our family get together. Plenty of space for 3 couples. Lovely location with great walks from the door along the coast and choice of fine, nearby pubs. We will be coming back!
8.0
great location. the property itself was really lovely but the bathrooms all need replacing. that said we had a great holiday.
8.0
Our family loved this house. It's in a great exclusive location - just next to Chichester Marina. Great summer accomodation with two large, light and airy bedrooms upstairs. Southern England's best beach (West Wittering) is just on your doorstep too. Best holiday wi-fi we've ever had. Would definitley consider booking this cottege again.
8.0
Lovely location
The positives......Property is tucked away down a private road with access to Chichester Marina 10 mins walk.
Ideal for 3 adult couples as bedrooms are en suite or one next door. Plenty of living space indoors.
The negatives... property had a few maintenance issues which we highlighted to Agent , dealt with promptly. The house and garden could do with a touch of TLC as a little dated , especially showers. Outside space is limited as no back garden .Kitchen was dark as high wall outside of window.
Would suggest having a house instruction book as never used a range before , bit daunting.
In saying this we have booked for next year so not so bad then.
10.0
Lovely cottage
The cottage was spacious and in a lovely area. There was everything you needed in the cottage.The boat house cafe was only a 5 minute walk away. We would definitely go again.
8.0
Beautiful Location
Old Lock Cottage is set in a beautiful, very quiet & secluded location. You can see Birdham Pool Marina from the upstairs velux windows & it is literally only a couple of minutes walk. You will need a car if you are renting at this property, as it is set a long way from a walkable bus route. If you are renting in winter or even with our British weather in summer, if we have heavy downpours of rain, one of the lanes does flood & you won't get through until that has gone down (as this happened to me in February). Old lock could do with a little updating in the showers, much better lighting is needed as the property is very dark due to very high hedges at front & as there is no back garden, there is a very tall wall. All that said, we would recommend Old Lock Cottage & we would rent again in the future. It is very spacious, we loved the location & the quite & secluded location. Henry Adams who we rented through were lovely to liaise with & very helpful & responded to any query right away.
10.0
Old lock cottage chichester
We had a lovely time at the cottage everything we needed except for logs and you would need a fire going in the evenings so more logs for people staying thank-you so much for a lovely stay x
10.0
Beilliant
Great place to stay. Location fab. Cottage spotlessly clean and everything you could want provided. Will return
8.0
Spacious property in a superb location but some TLC required
The cottage is very spacious, comfortable and is well equipped but the bathrooms really need updating
10.0
Holiday get together
We loved the position of property near canal and marina and was close to the places we wanted to visit
10.0
Gorgeous comfortable cottage
Very comfortable and well equipped
cottage in a location right next to Chichester Marina, and close to walks. Easy drive to the Witterings and Chichester town. We had a lovely time there, but to improve I would like more towels as there was only one hand towel per person (no bath towels), and a more generous check out time of 11am would be better than thr current 10am considering the nightly cost. The cleaner arrived at 9.45am. Overall this was a peaceful and comfortable stay.
8.0
Location was amazing
The house spacious and the location perfect for us. The only small criticism I would have is that the property is a little tired in areas, namely the showers, some paintwork and the front garden could do with an update. The cover over the pond did not seem adequate, especially if small children were running around the garden. The garden furniture could also be revarnished and cleaned. The house is amazing just a little tender care required.
10.0
peaceful retreat.
Loved the property and location.The house was very clean and spacious enough for at least six people.The front garden was a sun trap.
10.0
Welcome Break
Lovely cottage - lived up to expectations!! The weather wasn't great for us which meant a lot of time in the cottage, really home from home.
We'd recommend the café at the marina, a very short walk along the footpath just opposite the cottage, the Lamb, a short drive, and the Cider House Italian restaurant which is also a short drive away.
10.0
A perfect place to stay
This was the second time we have stayed at Old Lock Cottage and we were just as impressed this time as for our first visit. We had a problem with a rental with another company and the staff at Henry Adams quickly came to our aid and helped secure our stay at Old Lock Cottage. The cottage itself is in a perfect location for walks in and around the marina. The cottage is well equipped with all the facilities that you need for a short or even long term stay. Would be happy to recommend and will certainly book again.
10.0
Wonderful place to stay
We had a very pleasant stay in this comfortable cottage. The location alongside a canal and in between two marinas provides some great walking opportunities in all directions. First rate facilities, comfortable beds and a cosy lounge area. Front garden with plenty of outdoor seating and morning sunshine. Would re-book without hesitation.
10.0
Perfect Christmas Stay
Fabulous well appointed and spacious property - ideally located for coastal walks and visits to Chichester.
Home away from home :)
10.0
Comfortable house in great location
We found the house to be very comfortable and well equipped. The location was perfect for us with interesting walks straight from the house, the coast and Chichester within a short drive and some good pubs nearby. Can recommend The Boat House Cafe at Chichester Marina, The Lamb Inn on the road to West Wittering and the Crown & Anchor at Dell Quay.
8.0
The cottage is in a great location
The location is excellent with plenty of walks along the harbour foreshore. The cottage is spacious and perfect for a family.
10.0
Beautiful Birdham
Very comfortable clean property with everything provided for a home from home stay. Beautiful location , very private and quiet with lots of walks on your doorstep. Short drive to West wittering beach and also to Chichester . Good base for explring the surrounding area.
10.0
Peaceful cottage
Excellent location and very comfortable cottage.
10.0
Excellent!!!
Beautiful house. Lovely quiet location. We had three nights there wish we could have stayed longer. Would definitely keep the place in mind for the future
10.0
A lovely base to go walking with friends
We are three couples who go on walking holidays each year. We all felt that this was the best accommodation we have stayed in. All three bedrooms are a good size and there are three full bathrooms, perfect for friends. The kitchen is well equipped and the lounge spacious and comfortable. The heating came on late on the day of arrival, but after contacting the agents, this was sorted out the next day, while we were out. Old Lock Cottage is in a great position, a short walk from The Boathouse Cafe (more like a restaurant). The cottage is in a quiet location, but only a short drive from Chichester, Bosham and other lovely places to visit and walk.
10.0
Great location - lovely property
This property is perfectly located for exploring the Sussex coast and an ideal base for anyone attending events at Goodwood. Very good value for money too.
8.0
Old lock cottage
Although this was in an excellent location for our needs I felt it was overpriced. I felt the property had been empty for a while and would have benefited from a good airing. The bathrooms were clean but the floor was in need a of a good scrub. The garden furniture was dusty and full of cobwebs.
10.0
Nice holiday home
Relaxing break in a comfortable home.
10.0
A great place for NewYear
Very comfortable with lots of public space.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Bosham?
The average price for a rental in Bosham is $238 per night. This rental is $521 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Old Lock Cottage, Birdham. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Old Lock Cottage, Birdham pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Old Lock Cottage, Birdham?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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