Old Rectory Barn Fernhurst

Old Rectory Barn is in Fernhurst. It's our converted barn, built in the 1700s. It sits in our grounds but it's completely detached and private, with its own parking and entrance. Sleeps ten, four bedrooms, three bathrooms. It's got a 5 Star rating.

The place is full of original stuff: beams, stone walls, a flagstone floor. It has a wood burner and wi-fi. We live here too, so we're around if you need anything. We'll leave you a breakfast basket and basics like milk, tea and coffee to get you started. There's shampoo and things in the bathrooms.

The garden is about an acre and it's yours to use. Has an old cedar tree in it. There are some open-tread stairs inside, which you should know about.

The village green is two minutes down a footpath. There's a pub there from the 1500s that does lunch and dinner. You can start a lot of walks from there. Black Down, which is the highest hill around here, is right there on foot.

On the green there's a recreation ground with tennis courts and a cafe. Cricket matches happen there in summer. There are two more pubs about a half hour walk away via footpaths. One does very good food, the other has an Indian restaurant.

If you drive, Petworth is 15-20 minutes away. Good for antiques and has Petworth House. Midhurst is about the same, known for polo at Cowdray Park. If you want to sail or swim outdoors, Frensham Great Pond is nearby.

Goodwood is 25-30 minutes away. That's where the Festival of Speed and the Revival are. Chichester and the beach at West Wittering are about 35-45 minutes, depending on traffic.

The house has a washing machine, dishwasher, a cot and highchair if you need them. Bedding and towels are included. Sorry, no pets.

Useful links for local walks and places: National Trust South Downs and South Downs National Park.