A Barn at South Downs Stay

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: A Barn at South Downs Stay in Houghton offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and amenities such as bathrobes and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. The property provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast is served, featuring local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 50 km from London Gatwick Airport, the bed and breakfast is near attractions like Goodwood Motor Circuit (18 km) and Chichester Cathedral (19 km). Highly rated for its host, breakfast, and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Danielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the fantastic views, the room was perfect in every detail and the host couldn’t be more wonderful and helpful!”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great room- lovely large space and really comfortable. Wonderful views!”
Harriett
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“Gorgeous view, comfortable bed. Impeccably tidy! Susan and Robert were amazing hosts. So friendly and helpful. We even got a lift to and from dinner on Saturday night which was so kind. Susan’s breakfast basket was delicious. We would love to...”
Tracy
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“A Barn is a beautiful, light airy conversion with tasteful decoration and fabulous uninterrupted rural views over the valley. We really enjoyed watching the incredible array of birds and wildlife visiting the garden. But the best ever is the...”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, we were able to park up and not use our car again until we left. We were also lucky enough to have the Barn to ourselves which was a treat and we made the most of the living and outdoor space. Plenty of activities to keep you...”
Max
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“For those who don’t drive, houghton is cosy and tranquil, but also well-connected to other attractions by train or by walk. We had a relaxing weekend away from busy cities and enjoyed a lot of fun activities. The food around was unexpectedly good...”
Lynne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautifully converted barn making very comfortable accommodation. Lovely views of the Downs from the rooms. Everything is in place to make your stay enjoyable. The host is very friendly and she provides a lovely breakfast delivered to your room.”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything here exceeded expectations. The room is better than it looks in the pictures, and the host was absolutely fantastic at making our stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. The host went above and beyond to ensure our stay was...”
Yui
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a great time at this B&B. Susan was such a lovely host and she made all the effort to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable!”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful spacious barn with attention on every detail. Our room was large and bright with everything we could possibly need. The amazing breakfasts delivered every morning were a real treat. We are sad to leave but grateful we’ve had the chance...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by A Barn at South Downs Stay

10
Host review score
A Barn at South Downs Stay
Welcome to ‘A Barn’ at South Downs Stay; a luxury modern country retreat nestled within the South Downs National Park, a short drive from Arundel, Chichester & Goodwood. This room offers a super-king size bed overlooking breathtaking views of the South Downs and River Arun Valley, and has an open plan bathroom with an extra-large roll top bath as well as a separate shower. Come and snooze in style in the South Downs National Park at A Barn.
We are local farmers and this barn has been in our family for 8 generations since 1700's. We have worked in hospitality across the last 20 years running Bed and Breakfasts. We love welcoming people to this recently converted barn and seeing everyone enjoy the gorgeous South Downs National Park as much as we do. We are in a designated International Dark Sky Reserve so gazing up at a vast sky sparkling with stars is irresistible. Celebrate the seasons with birdsong and abundant wildlife in a natural environment. It is exceptional!
In the heart of West Sussex, A Barn at South Downs Stay is in the perfect location for everything you could wish for. There are footpaths in every direction for avid walkers and cyclists, including the famous South Downs Way and Monarchs Way. If a day at the horseracing takes your fancy we have Goodwood Racecourse and Fontwell Racecourse a short drive or taxi away, as well as the magnificent yearly events of Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival. We have plenty of interesting sights nearby to see too - like Amberley’s quaint village with it’s very own Castle, the golden beaches of West Wittering near to Chichester, and the quirky lanes of Brighton.  And if taking a boat down the River Arun takes your fancy, follow that with afternoon tea or even drive to historic Arundel and see Arundel Castle for the day. With a great array of things to do in West Sussex right on our doorstep, book your stay with us today!
Language spoken: English

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House rules

A Barn at South Downs Stay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform A Barn at South Downs Stay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.