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South Downs Barn Houghton
Sleeps 2
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathroom
1 Pets
South Downs Barn - Facilities
- Bicycle Storage
- Electricty / Utilities Included
- Patio / Garden
- Thatched Roof Property
- TV
- WiFi / Internet Access
- Bedding / Towels Included
- Luxury Property
- Coastal Accessible
- En Suite All Bedrooms
- Accessible Features
- Walk In Shower / Bath
- On Site Parking
- Shower
- Unique
South Downs Barn
South Downs Barn overlooking the Arun Valley offers truly exceptional spacious holiday accommodation with the most outstanding views within the South Downs National Park. There is a history dating back over 200 years and eight generations in the same family. Beautifully renovated retaining some of the original timbers and part thatched it offers luxury cottage accommodation for up to six guests with three bedrooms. A minstrels’ gallery with glass walkway linking the two upstairs living spaces is a clever design feature that fits seamlessly into this barn. Set in a private and rural setting there are uninterrupted views over the picturesque Arun Valley and towards Arundel Park which is within the Duke of Norfolk Estate. There are walks from the doorstep with easy access to both the Monarchs Way and the South Downs Way. In addition guests are able to enjoy the views from the owners’ adjoining field which climbs to the side and above the barn.
The ground floor combines a comprehensively equipped kitchen with a central island area, the dining area is across with views to the south. Above this area and joined by the glass gallery are the two spaces fitting beneath the vaulted ceiling. The three bedrooms each have en-suite facilities, the master bedroom has a super kingsize bed on the first floor enjoying spectacular views to the south. The bedroom has both a Victoria and Albert Toulouse double ended bath within the room as well as a separate shower room. Bedroom two has direct access to the garden and enjoys the same southerly views, it has a kingsize sleigh bed, a seating area and there is a large walk-in shower room. Bedroom three also on the ground floor has a double bed and en-suite shower room.
Set right in the heart of the South Downs and where the South Downs Way crosses the River Arun this is an exceptionally beautiful area. Houghton Bridge less than a mile away is also home to the Amberley Working Museum a museum that celebrates our industrial heritage. It is a 36 acre site created around the old lime burning kilns that are within a chalk quarry and is worth a visit. The property makes a perfect base for walking. In addition to the South Downs Way there are wonderful river walks as well as walks south over the Downs to Burpham village giving great views to Arundel and the coast along the way. There is also an interesting walk across the West Sussex Gurkha Suspension Bridge that links the villages of North Stoke and South Stoke by footpath giving a manageable walk to Arundel passing the Wildfowl and Wetland Centre on the way. Arundel is dominated by the symbolic castle and the rising spire of the cathedral. It offers a plethora of craft and antique shops as well as restaurants and tearooms. Arundel Castle is set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens and is one of the great treasure houses of England and is home to priceless works of art in stunning rooms. Beach 9 miles.
