Hungers Cottage

About this property

Petworth 1.5 miles. Hungers Cottage is a delightful getaway for two couples or a family looking to explore Sussex, nestled into the rural location of Byworth near Petworth. With ample off-road parking and a picturesque exterior with beautiful mature trees and shrubs throughout the gardens, this stunning stone-built barn conversion welcomes you to unpack into a delightful open-plan living space, a light and airy social hub with characterful roof beams threaded throughout vaulted ceilings. Here guests can make the most of the contemporary kitchen space, cooking up a storm which can be enjoyed at the dining area, before settling into the sitting area to enjoy a movie marathon beside the glowing open fire. Both double bedrooms are beautifully furnished, housing stylish furniture, one with an en-suite shower room and the second sporting an en-suite bathroom and dressing room. A charming space for alfresco dining, discover a garden where the owner’s goats roam freely. Byworth is a lovely rural location with countryside views and a local pub, The Black Horse Inn. Further from the property you will find Petworth where there are more eateries and a local shop, as well as a museum and community garden. The local area offers a variety of facilities for those who love horse racing, golf, and polo, for example Goodwood Racecourse, and there are many walks through the South Downs National Park, including RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Parham House and Gardens, Lord’s Piece and Kingley Vale. Visit one of the local historic sites, with options including Fishbourne Roman Palace, Rector Ruin, and Arundel Castle. For a day spent beside the seaside, head over to Bognor Regis, where there is a local beach and Marine Park Gardens, visit Elmer Beach or Rustington with its seaside amusements, and there is also the option to visit Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, from which watersports activities are available. All of this and so much more with a stay at the fantastic Hungers Cottage.

A modest town and civil parish in the Chichester District of West Sussex, Petworth is ideally situated for exploring the South Downs National Park, as well as benefiting from sitting in close reach of the coast, offering a varied selection of coastal and countryside attractions at any time of the year. Twinned with Ranville in Normandy, France and San Quirico d'Orcia in Tuscany, Italy, the beautiful town hosts a good range of amenities to keep you entertained on your travels. Home to a selection of shops where you can pick up any essential ingredients, as well as a range of bars, pubs, restaurants and cafés, it caters for all of your culinary requirements. Petworth is also home to the 17th century stately home Petworth House, the grounds created by Capability Brown, this impressive National Trust property is well-worth visiting for its fine art and deer park. The Petworth Cottage Museum also sits within the town, demonstrating the domestic life for poor estate workers in the town in the 1900s, it makes the perfect place to learn about the rich history of the area. You will also find a scatter of art galleries within the town, as well as annual events such as 'petfringe', a fringe festival in the style of Edinburgh Fringe showing off local talent and guests, and a fun fair on the 20th November each year making fantastic family days out. Sitting within the South Downs National Park, you can expect to find ample opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding within the local area, with the park owning International Dark Sky Reserve status, it also makes a great spot for stargazing too. You can even explore the area in lots of unconventional ways, via paddling in a kayak amongst wildfowl and wildlife, or taking to the skies and paragliding to get a bird's eye view, there's so many ways to discover the park. Spend a day in the charming market town of Horsham with its wonderful shopping experiences boasting both independent and highstreet names as well as pleasing parks to mosey around, or venture to the seaside town of Worthing, offering a traditional coastal experience on its picturesque pier as well as being home to one of the oldest working cinemas in the UK, there are plenty of family-friendly attractions to be found here. Chichester, Guildford and Crawley or all within easy reach of the town too, making Petworth a splendid base for a fun-filled holiday.

Accommodation

Single storey.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite bathroom with bath, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire

Oil central heating.

Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, coffee machine, kettle, toaster.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Ample off-road parking.

Side garden with furniture.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles.

Note: Additional sleeping on sofa bed in double room, please contact us to advise