Nearby Goodwood events, Chichester, the South Downs Countryside & beautiful beaches along the South Coast!
A slice of architectural history, mixing modern design & glorious location. Our 2 bedroom, self contained annexe has been newly & stylishly renovated, while keeping all of the stunning original features. There is plenty of parking & a private raised garden terrace, firepit & seating for exclusive use. With beautiful views of the 4.5 acre gardens, including woodland, river & tennis court.
The Nest at Severels is a modern annexe which is newly and stylishly renovated, while keeping many of it's stunning original features and making the most of views of the surrounding garden.
It was designed by the architect Walter Greaves in 1980 and it is one of only a very few late 20th Century houses to be granted a rare Grade II listing.
Downstairs the area is light and open plan with a kitchenette and dining booth seating four people. The lounge area is comfortable and cosy with garden views and there is also a shower room with toilet.
This area is modern and light, a very sociable space.
While upstairs there are two bedrooms - one king and one with twin beds, nestling behind dual aspect windows that frame trees on all sides. Both rooms have plenty of natural light flooding in and storage space.
Directly outside resides a secluded dining area surrounded by hedges. There is plenty of parking (with the facility to charge an electric car - chargeable onsite) as well as bike storage.
Guests enjoy sole access to half of the grounds, so plenty of space to play games, explore the many secret footpaths or just embrace the peace & quiet.
Ground Floor -
Open Plan Living Space with Kitchenette, dining booth for four, and a relaxing space that features two sofas, underfloor heating and a smart TV with an apple box.
Shower room; Toilet, sink and shower.
First Floor -
Bedroom 1: King sized bed, small bath within the room
Bedroom 2: Twin Beds that can be configured together and a third small bed available on request.
Children are most welcome, a cot and high chair are available on request.
For older children (or adults!) there is a tennis court, table tennis table, football goals and badminton. There is also a large trampoline which guests are welcome to use as their own risk. Bats, balls and shuttlecocks can be supplied - quality not guaranteed!
Tennis Court: Available for guests to use during their stay. Lessons/coaching can be arranged in advance.
In the garden guests will be able to enjoy an evening around a firepit with seating and a swing BBQ.
Strictly no pets.
There is the potential for 2 extra guests to stay in the main house (where owners live) which is adjacent to the Nest. Please enquire if this is of interest as it is subject to availability.
The owner (Claire) lives onsite and shares her home with guests, and have made the two bedroomed, self-contained annexe available to anyone who wants to experience both the stunning design, and glorious location, for themselves.
We can provide a travel cot (please provide your own linen) and high chair for children under 2 years.
The location of the Nest at Severels offers incredibly convenient access to the South Downs countryside, historic cathedral city of Chichester, events at Goodwood and to the stunning South Coast. Pagham Beach is just a 20 minute cycle away and the renowned dunes of West Wittering a 15 minute drive.
Situated in Runcton which is a small, pretty village located just two miles south of Chichester.
The Walnut Trees is the village pub which serves superb food and is an easy walk away. It is very popular with locals and bookings are reccomended.
The Runcton Farm Shop benefits from a fully stocked farm shop, superb deli, butchers and a cafe. Certain months of the year there is a "pick your own" great for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and apples.
Chichester train station offers connections to London Victoria in just 90 minutes, and once you arrive, there are plenty of places to explore by bike or on local bus routes.
The Cathedral town of Chichester includes the acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre, modern art, and lots of history. There are plenty of cafes, shops and restaurants in the city - the Ivy has recently opened up in the city centre.
The Goodwood Estate is just 5 minutes drive, which offers a myriad of events throughout the season including motor-racing (Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival & Members Meetings) and horse-racing.
If you fancy a round of golf the Chichester Golf Club is a 5 minute drive away and offers indoor and outdoor adventure golf as well as their tower and cathedral courses for the keen golfer!
A car is necessary for exploring the local area however the Number 600 bus takes you to the Chichester or Bognor where you can explore further afield by bus or train.
Places to visit -
Goodwood (including festivities, golf, racecourse and motor circuit) -11 minute drive
Pagham Beach - 8 minute drive
West Wittering Beach - 20 minute drive
Bognor Regis Beach and seafront - 10 minute drive
Fontwell Racecourse - 15 minute drive
Halnaker Windmill - 17 minute drive
Arundel - 22 minute drive
Chichester - 10 minute drive
Portsmouth (including Gunwharf Quays shopping centre) - 25 minute drive
Brighton - 1 hour, 8 minute drive
Chichester Golf Course - 8 min drive
Gatwick - 1hr 10 mins
Southampton Airport - 42 minute drive