Summary:
Welcome to your own Victorian country retreat, set in around 0.65 acres of private gardens, a heated outdoor pool and a separate two-bedroom annexe, perfect for memorable get togethers & multi-generational breaks.
✔ Sleeps up to 18 across house & annexe
✔ Heated outdoor pool, open 1st June - 30th September.
✔ Large private gardens
✔ 4 Bed House plus sofa beds & 2 bed annexe
✔ Snug with wood-burning stove plus formal sitting room
✔ Detached “Pitstop” annexe with its own private garden & driveway
Read more below!
The Space:
Set behind electric gates with sweeping driveways, this Victorian home and detached annexe sit in about 0.65 acres of established gardens with open countryside views.
Recently refurbished to a high standard, it’s designed for relaxed group stays, with plenty of social space and flexible sleeping options for up to 18 guests across the main house and The Pitstop annexe. All beds, mattresses and bedding are brand new for a great night’s sleep.
★ KITCHEN, BREAKFAST ROOM & WASHROOM ★
The heart of the main house is the open-plan kitchen/dining/living space, looking out to the garden.
✔ Electric AGA
✔ Butler sink & granite-style worktops
✔ Kitchen island for prepping and chatting
✔ Vertuo coffee machine
✔ Nutribullet blender
✔ Kettle and toaster
✔ Full set of cookware, crockery & glassware
✔ Breakfast table seating up to 6
✔ Direct access to the garden
Just off the kitchen you’ll find a practical washroom:
✔ Washer and dryer
✔ Additional storage for longer stays
★ FORMAL DINING & MAIN LOUNGE ★
Gather everyone together for long, lazy meals followed by fireside chats.
✔ Formal dining room with extendable table seating up to 8
✔ Full-height picture window with beautiful garden views The main lounge is ideal for unwinding after a day exploring.
✔ Three comfy sofas and two armchairs
✔ Smart 50" TV
✔ Log burner for cosy evenings
★ SECOND LOUNGE / EXTRA SLEEPING SPACE ★
A second downstairs lounge gives kids, teens or night owls their own space and doubles as an extra bedroom.
✔ Large double sofa bed
✔ 32" TV
✔ Log burner
★ BEDROOMS – MAIN HOUSE ★
Four comfortable bedrooms upstairs plus the flexible downstairs lounge sofa bed provide plenty of options for families and groups.
All beds, mattresses and bedding are new.
♛ Bedroom 1 – MASTER SUPER KING ZIPLINK (EN SUITE)
Elegant principal bedroom with:
✔ Super king ziplink bed (can be made up as two singles on request)
✔ Garden views
✔ Wardrobe and chest of drawers (no built-in wardrobes)
✔ En-suite shower room with shower, sink & toilet
♛ Bedroom 2 – KING ZIPLINK
Light and relaxing room with:
✔ King ziplink bed (can be made up as two singles on request)
✔ Fitted wardrobes
✔ Charming window seat
♛ Bedroom 3 – FAMILY / KIDS ROOM
Perfect for larger families or children sharing, with:
✔ Two bunk beds (sleeps 4)
✔ Double sofa bed (sleeps 2)
✔ Countryside views
♛ Bedroom 4 – DOUBLE Cosy double with:
✔ Double bed
✔ Countryside and garden views
♛ Second Lounge – DOUBLE SOFA BED (DOWNSTAIRS)
✔ Large double sofa bed for extra guests
✔ Easy access to downstairs shower room
★ BATHROOMS – MAIN HOUSE ★
There are three bathrooms in the main house:
✔ Spacious family bathroom with roll-top bath, sink & toilet
✔ En-suite shower room (Bedroom 1) with shower, sink & toilet
✔ Downstairs shower room with shower, sink & toilet
★ THE PITSTOP ANNEXE ★
The detached annexe, The Pitstop, has its own gated driveway, garden and front door – ideal for grandparents, another family or guests seeking a bit more privacy.
Open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge:
✔ Compact, well-equipped kitchen
✔ Dining space
✔ Comfortable seating area
✔ Doors leading straight out to the garden
Bedrooms in The Pitstop:
♛ Annexe Bedroom 1 – KING
✔ King bed
✔ Storage for clothes and bags
♛ Annexe Bedroom 2 – SUPER KING ZIPLINK
✔ King ziplink bed (can be made up as twins on request)
✔ Wardrobe / storage
Family bathroom in The Pitstop:
✔ Bath with shower over
✔ Sink & toilet
★ GARDEN, POOL & OUTDOOR SPACE ★
The gardens are a real highlight of this property, with space for everyone to relax and play.
✔ Large, established garden with open field views
✔ Vegetable garden area
✔ Outdoor seating and dining areas
✔ BBQ for al fresco meals
✔ Seasonal outdoor swimming pool* *Pool is heated and open 1st June - 30th September.
★ PARKING & ACCESS ★
There’s plenty of space for cars and easy arrivals, even for larger groups.
✔ Separate gated driveway for each property
✔ Driveway at The Pitstop for up to 2 cars
✔ Driveway at the main house (Gorse) for at least 6 cars
Altogether, this Victorian home and its annexe offer a flexible, stylish base for family holidays, multi-generational breaks and group get-togethers in peaceful countryside surroundings.
Guest Access:
The properties are exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay, so relax, unwind and make yourself at home.
The Neighborhood:
The Gorse is set just off Chichester Road in Sidlesham, tucked back from the lane so traffic noise is minimal while still being very easy to reach nearby villages, harbours and amenities. You’re a short drive from Chichester, the Witterings and Goodwood, with a village pub within easy walking distance.
You can easily drive to all these places from the house:
✔ Chichester city centre (10–15 min away)
✔ Chichester Marina (10 min away)
✔ West Wittering Beach (15–20 min away)
✔ East Wittering village & beach (10–15 min away)
✔ Goodwood (20–25 min away)
✔ Arundel Castle (30–35 min away)
✔ Petworth House and Park (35–40 min away)
Getting Around:
We strongly recommend that you arrive in a car as it will give you much freedom to explore and enjoy the beautiful West Sussex area. With electric entry gates vehicle are secure, and the ample driveway offers plenty of room for parking.
Other Things to Note:
★ SET UP FOR FAMILIES ★
Although both properties together sleeps 18, one bedroom has 2 x children's bunks. As such a maximum of 14 adults and 4 children are able to stay.
★ SWIMMING POOL ★
The pool is open from 1st June - 30th September.
★ ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION ★
If your preferred dates are taken or you're traveling in a larger group, you'll be happy to know that we offer additional unique homes in the West Sussex area. Browse our profile to discover other dreamy stays.
★ MINUT ★
Please be mindful of our neighbours during your stay. Our property’s quiet hours are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. We care a lot about maintaining good relationships with our community, so we appreciate you following our “house rules” during your stay.
We are committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us. We use smart home technology to improve your experience. Minut is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property and allows us to respond to noise nuisances without disrupting your stay. Minut is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property. If you have any questions, please ask. We are committed to your comfort so please let us know if we can do anything during your stay to make it more enjoyable.
Interaction with Guests:
We will be accessible between 7am and 11pm for our guests via phone, text or the platform you booked on's app.
Expect a quick and prompt response. We give our guests space but are available for every enquiry.
