Westwood Petworth

Westwood is on Lombard Street in Petworth, which is a cobbled lane in the old part of town. The house itself is 17th century. You get in via a gate off the street and a passageway that leads to the back courtyard and the kitchen door.

It sleeps four. Two bedrooms and one bathroom. It's got a 4 Star rating. The stairs are fine, but like a lot of these old places, the ceilings are low in spots and the doorways aren't all tall. Watch your head.

The kitchen is new and has a dishwasher and a coffee machine. Upstairs, there's a small dining area, then the main bedroom with a kingsize bed and the family bathroom. The living room is up another flight, under a vaulted ceiling. It's got a sofa, a little two-seater, and a Smart TV.

Off the living room, there's a very small door. It leads into a snug room with two chairs and a desk that looks down onto the street. That room connects to the second bedroom, which has twin beds. The whole layout is a bit quirky because of the age of the building, but it works.

Outside, there's a small enclosed courtyard off the kitchen. It gets the sun. There's a bistro set, a bench, and a charcoal barbecue. It's secure for a dog or children.

Petworth itself is full of antique shops and cafes. The big thing here is Petworth House, which is a couple of minutes' walk away. The art collection is famous, with a lot of Turner paintings. The deer park is about a mile from the cottage, good for walking. There's more walking in the Shimmings Valley.

About ten miles south is the Goodwood Estate. That's where the motor circuit, racecourse, and golf are. Chichester and Arundel are within half an hour. The Sussex coast and beaches are also about a 30-minute drive away.

Facilities: there's a washing machine, WiFi, bedding and towels are included. We can provide a cot and highchair. One well-behaved dog is welcome. There's bicycle storage. Parking is on the street, you can usually find a space nearby.