At this holiday home you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Chichester Harbour National Landscape and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from West Wittering Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A flat-screen TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Chichester holiday home include Goodwood Motor Circuit and South Downs National Park.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lumiere - West Wittering
Launched for the summer 2015 season at West Wittering, Lumiere is a light and airy weather-boarded seaside home offering luxury and comfort with every attention to detail thought of including: Single Tempur mattresses; fully equipped kitchen with Aga; secluded south facing rear garden; 3 flat screen TVs & dvd players; free wifi and only 2 mins walk from the beach.
Master bedroom suite occupies the entire upstairs floor and has a king sized antique French bed, original roll top bath a single bed along, flat screen television/dvd players and a ensuite shower room. The second bedroom has a king sized French bed and bedroom three can be either two singles or a super king bed. 4 beds have Tempur mattresses. There is a French day bed (full single size) in the television room which can be used as extra bed should this be required. Downstairs has a family bathroom with a cast iron bath and Lefroy Brooks shower above. and there is a separate lavatory in the utility room.
The open plan hand painted bespoke kitchen and rear kitchen has a four oven Aga & kettle, Neff 2 ring gas hob, microwave, Dualit toaster, Dualit mini oven/grill, Smeg fridge/freezer, second fridge, Smeg kettle, Nespresso machine, Bosch dishwasher, washer/dryer, clothes drying racks, iron/ironing board, two Belfast sinks, vintage worktops, filter water tap and softened water throughout the home. Kitchen ware includes Aga range of pans & ironware cookware, Le Creuset, Denby new & Vintage along with a both vintage crockery and fine bone china. Large selection of cookery books and items to make your life that little bit easier when staying from a large range of herbs and spices down to kitchen essentials. Handmade central Island and driftwood dining table with French doors opening to rear garden.
The television room has a French day bed for seating that can also be used as a bed if required along with 42" flat screen TV, blu ray player, extensive selection of over 450 DVDs for all ages along with books and games. Open plan living space has a three seater sofa and two arm chairs, ivory log burner, flat screen television/dvd player, telephone, wifi, 5G mobile phone signal with bifold doors opening fully to the decking area of the garden with outside dining. On those colder days, Lumiere is warm and cosy, with new triple glazing, plenty of hot water, central heating along with the warmth of an Aga.
Towels and bed linen
High quality bed linen and towels are provided including Dusk, John Lewis and The White Company. Beach towels are not provided.
Outside
A south facing sheltered, private rear garden with decking, dining area, a decked path leading to a second, more shaded relaxation/dining area, umbrellas, decked seating area, wooden sunbeds and kadai for BBQs and a decked area to the side of the property where there is an outside hot/cold shower. At the front of the house there is off road parking with room for three small cars, or two large and a small one tucked in.
Please note
During periods of peak demand (school holidays and half term, Summer, Christmas and New Year) we will only accept a minimum of 7 nights booking. Changeover day during these times is Friday. Lumiere is available for longer periods of stay subject to availability and off season for 3 nights.
The property is situated on Marine Drive, West Wittering and is a 2 minute walk to the beach. The village of East Wittering is a short walk the other direction which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes including Drift in Café, Drift out, Billys on the Beach and several take away restaurants. Other favourites include The Beach House, The Old House at Home Inn, Lamb Inn in West Wittering and the Ship Inn at Itchenor.
5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddle boarding, car parking and café.
Sailing facilities can be found at Chichester Marina, Inchenor SC, Bosham SC and Apuldrum SC. There is also good bird watching at the RSPB Medmerry nature reserve near Earnley.
Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed in June and Revival in September along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. Closer by is the historic walled city of Chichester (8 miles) with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, bowling alley and excellent shops. Drive East of Chichester on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and half an hour away to the West is Portsmouth with it Naval Dockyard, and shopping at Gunwarf Quays. There is a direct train service from London Victoria to Chichester (85 minutes). What makes this house unique. Simply put, we feel that holiday time is precious and we personally would not like to stay anywhere where comfort is compromised by providing tempur mattresses, high quality bed linen, bone china will find an eclectic mix of vintage and new which adds character to this beautiful seaside home.
The village of East Wittering is a short walk from the property which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes and restaurants. 5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddleboarding, car parking and café. Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed and Revival along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. The historic walled city of Chichester is 8 miles with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, excellent shops and a direct train service from London to Victoria (85 minutes). Drive East on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and to the West is Portsmouth and outlet shopping at Gunwarf Quays.
Lumiere is loved and owned by the Keen family, who have lots of relatives living in the area.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Latest check in is at 21:00
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: Pets by arrangement
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
LumiereWestWitteringPO20_182074
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Lumiere - West Wittering?
The closest beach to Lumiere - West Wittering is West Wittering Beach (2.7 km).
Does Lumiere - West Wittering have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Lumiere - West Wittering family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Lumiere - West Wittering is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lumiere - West Wittering?
No, Lumiere - West Wittering does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Lumiere - West Wittering?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Lumiere - West Wittering Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 201 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 201 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 201 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jill W.
11 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed for a family get together was provided. The house was clean, bright and comfortable with a great garden and plenty of parking
Jill W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
8/10 Good
Brenda V.
24 Apr 2026
A beautiful garden and the house has the potential of being absolutely fabulous. Sadly, the basic maintenance let it down for us (broken blinds, no bulb in the light on the desk in the bedroom nor in one of the bedrooms, the BBQ was completely rusty and in our opinion unusable).Overall, a great location, near to many amenities and the beach.
Brenda V.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
8/10 Good
Lucinda B.
7 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Lucinda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Susan N.
24 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was loved very much by our two small dogs. The garden was perfect and not overlooked and, of course, dog friendly. We could easily walk to West Wittering along the beach. There were many dog friendly pubs on the doorstep. We shall definitely book this property again and hope the next time we don’t manage to lock ourselves out!!
Susan N.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Deborah L., Windsor
15 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house, we loved it, had everything you needed, superb location too. The welcome was a lovely touch and the hosts were amazing with information as well. Thank you
Deborah L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angie P.
1 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great property to stay for our New year family get tomorrow. Being just a couple of minutes walk from the beach we could enjoy bracing walks & lots of fun with the kids.The property is well equipped & the owners were quick to respond when we had a query.
Angie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jayne P.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
spacious social main living area,which worked great for us having all our family staying with us, the house had everything we needed
Jayne P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben F.
16 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent stay at a lovely house. We've been before and will be back again!
Ben F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Anita F.
12 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was unfortunately impacted by a number of maintenance and comfort issues that should be addressed.Kitchen appliances:The main fridge was extremely old and in poor condition. The shelf were broken, the door did not close properly, and there was no internal light. As a result, food spoiled quickly, and we even lost a bottle of wine when it fell from a faulty shelf. A second fridge was also provided, but its door did not close securely either, and a note in the maintenance book suggested this was a known issue. Interestingly, the owner requested measurements for a replacement fridge the day before our departure, which indicates awareness of the problem.The toaster elements clearly need replacing, as it burnt toast consistently.The microwave interior was rusty, and it made an unusual, loud noise when operating, which was concerning.Bathroom:Both taps in the downstairs toilet did not work at all, leaving them unusable.Living spaces:The property is listed as sleeping seven, but the living room seating is very limited, accommodating at most four to five people. The “TV room” is actually set up as a bedroom with a TV, and would be better described as such. Adding a sofa bed or placing a large TV in the living room would create a more comfortable and practical setup for groups.Overall:The property needs some appliance upgrades and basic facility improvements, which would make the stay far more enjoyable for future guests.
Anita F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Simon M.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family property and location
Simon M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
PAUL H.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A great house in a very good location. Everything you could need is provided (and more!) comfortable accommodation and a good garden. A charming property which we enjoyed very much.
PAUL H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Lesley W.
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located just 2 minutes walk from the beach and 2 minutes walk from shops, cafes and restaurants. The beach is a long pebble beach where we were able to walk with our dog on the lead in August. There are several places to eat and a pub. Worth double checking opening times of some eating places as a lot seemed to be closed/closing by about 8:30pm. Lots of lovely places to visit within a hour. We had a walk from Chichester Harbour stopping at The Crown & Anchor for a drink, an afternoon in Chichester bumbling around the shops and cathedral grounds and an afternoon in Petworth. The house itself is a great size with a nice big kitchen and dining area and an enclosed garden with patio furniture for al fresco breakfasts! The main bedroom is massive and the bed was comfy. The house has off road parking for two big cars (I would estimate). We have a large 7 seater and there was lots of room. My only two slightly negative comments would be that the sofa in the TV room is actually a single bed so it wasn’t very comfortable for us to sit and watch tv as a family in the evening and the kitchen stuff (mugs, kettle, plates, bins, etc) seems to be divided across the kitchen and utility room so it was a bit of an odd set up for making drinks/meals. For example plates and fridge in the kitchen but toaster in the utility room. However, neither of these things was an issue for us for a 4 day stay and it was such a lovely house in a lovely location that we would definitely return.
Lesley W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
22 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second stay and we had an equally relaxing time. Charlotte is an exceptional host, who goes out of her way to ensure everything is perfect for her guests. The beach is 2 minutes walk away, local shops 5 minutes. Charlotte has everything you need for fun at the beach eg chairs, windbreaks, toys etc.,Don’t hesitate about booking, you will have an amazing time.
Kelly S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
lina m., London
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing holiday house, perfect location minutes from the beach, shops and restaurants. Beautifully decorated with a great garden, gorgeous kitchen- a real home from home. Thank you Charlotte!
lina m.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Julie R.
10 Aug 2025
Great location,
Julie R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debora D.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lumiere
Gorgeous decor, comfortable bedrooms, very well equipped kitchen and beach paraphernalia. Excellent location.
Debora D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
23 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Thoroughly enjoyed our stayed, excellent property. Host was very accommodating.
Paul H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa P.
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The is was our second visit to Lumiere. It’s a beautiful house with so much character. It’s the perfect house by the sea. Charlotte is great, communication is easy and it is a pleasure to stay in her home.
Vanessa P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra E.
30 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house , very good location
A fabulous well loved character filled house . A few extras included like sun loungers and parasol , outdoor shower , nice towels , spacious bedrooms although a bigger bed in the master would be welcomed . Great location by Bracklesham beach , and west wittering village . Nice pubs and cafes all around . Chichester area is a good find . Very dog friendly everywhere
Debra E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ruth J., England
26 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Stay
A wonderful property, perfect for a family gathering. The house had everything you could need and just a stones throw from the beach. Highly recommended. We will return!!
Ruth J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah G.
10 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house is really homely and the garden is safe for little children and dogs. The area is full of great things to do. We were returning guests as we've found it the perfect place for a family holiday.
Deborah G.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Isabel T.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent home from home!
We had a fabulous stay at this house - communication with the host was excellent and they went above and beyond to accommodate our requests & ensure we had everything we needed. The house itself is excellent - gorgeous decorations, for us the highlights were the beautiful south facing garden and the open plan living/cooking/dining space which opened onto it - excellent for families with children. The kitchen was really well equipped for preparing big family meals! Would highly recommend.
Isabel T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
adrian d.
24 Apr 2025
adrian d.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trevor S., Dorchester
18 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Haven
Great location, well equipped house with secure garden. Very short walk to miles of beach front and the village shops. I highly commend this location, property and facilities to everyone.
Trevor S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Penny T.
10 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped house in a lovely setting
We had a wonderful 3 night stay for my 60 th birthday . The house is very well equipped with everything you might need . The location is perfect with a very short walk to the beach and shops and a lovely sheltered sunny garden with lots of different sitting areas . Beds super comfy and good WiFi .Thankyou !