Built about 1900, the cottage is one of four, accessed via some steps from a quiet lane. Parking is on the roadside, in a lay-by. There is a bus stop about 75 metres away. The border with Hampshire is just a few steps up the lane, as is the Sussex Border Path.

The centre of Westbourne is about 500 metres level walk away, and has 4 pubs, an Indian restaurant, café, a good fish and chip shop, bakery, general store and post office, petrol station, art gallery, florist, chemists and doctors surgery.

The cottage is equipped to a high standard, is very cosy and tastefully furnished with some antiques. Bed linen and towels are included, and the cottage thoroughly cleaned before your arrival. Please bring your own beach towels. This is a No Smoking Cottage. Smokers outside only please.

• From the front porch, the door opens into the sitting room with fitted carpet, a cast iron fireplace, TV and Video, DVD, games and puzzles and comfortable seating. The sofa converts to a double bed with a sprung mattress for occassional use..
• A door leads to the dining room, with a gas fired wood burner stove, oak table and chairs, HiFi/CD player and a small library of CD’s, videos, maps  and books. There are also instructions on operating appliances, and suggestions of places to visit, walks, and places to eat etc.
• The kitchen is well equipped with washer/drier, dishwasher, gas cooker, microwave and fridge with 4* freezer. There are a table and chairs, and a door to the garden.
• The garden is a sun trap; there is a patio and seating area, with hardwood table chairs and parasol. There is also a Weber BBQ. The south west facing patio is ideal for catching the sunsets, and is adjacent to open fields. A sun lounger is also available.
• The bathroom is compact, with a good power shower over the bath.
• The stairs are enclosed, and lead to a double bedroom with king size brass/cast iron bed, overlooking fields to the front, and a single bedroom overlooking the fields to the back. The stairs and bedrooms have fitted carpet.
• A cot,folding child bed,  highchair and selection of toys are available. Baby sitting can be arranged.
• A quiet well behaved dog is permitted by prior arrangement, plenty of varied walks to suit all dogs!.
• Your welcome includes locally produced fresh flowers, eggs, bread, milk and a cake.
• The considerable local knowledge of the owner is available to help you enjoy your stay.
• Major supermarkets can deliver your order

Comments from Our Visitors book

An  excellent cottage and base for travelling. Best equipped cottage and almost everything supplied. 10/10.  Would  most certainly come back.  Pat and Linda,  Ontario,  Canada

 

Well it’s the end of yet another superb week in Westbourne. There can be no doubt that if people are looking for a quiet restful break away from their daily work – come here to 2 Longcopse Cottages.  Terry and Glynis, Newport , Wales

 

The cottage is everything – cosy, comfortable, well equipped and quiet. The fields with horses front and back charming!  Al and Bobbie,  British Columbia

 

This has been a very comfortable cottage for a most enjoyable week. Quiet, calm and with everything necessary for a restful time, yet located within easy reach of so many interesting places.  Andrew and June, Newmarket

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