Guests say
Guests appreciate the cottage's cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and proximity to the beach. The property is well-situated for exploring nearby towns. Some concerns were raised about maintenance issues such as a non-functioning shower and a problematic shower door. The layout may affect privacy for some guests, and there were difficulties with appliance instructions and TV operation. Despite these issues, the property's charm and location have led to enjoyable stays.
The property consistently receives praise for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as 'very clean' and 'well resourced'. This indicates a high standard of cleanliness throughout.
The location is highly regarded due to its proximity to the beach and local amenities, as well as being well situated for visiting nearby Chichester and Arundel.
While the property is generally seen as comfortable and cosy, there are several mentions of uncomfortable beds and issues with temperature control that suggest room for improvement in this area.
Facilities like the pool table are appreciated, but several maintenance issues, including a broken shower and shower door, and problems with the TV and hot water, have impacted the overall experience.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owner, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Settled in the harbour village of Pagham, West Sussex is this charming single-storey property, 44 West Front Road. Boasting close access to the local amenities, beach and the Chichester Harbour AONB, all ground-floor accommodation and off-road parking for two cars, 44 West Front Road welcomes seven guests for the ultimate escape to the South coast of England. Cross the threshold into this light and airy property and be impressed by the stylish and well-equipped kitchen, hosting all the necessary appliances required to ease your self-catered stay; allow the designated chef of the group to rustle up a tasty dish for the whole family before settling down at the dining table to tuck in. After relishing a feast, kick back and relax on the sumptuous sofas in a homely living/dining room, ready to enjoy some light entertainment with use of the TV; if you prefer to have more fun-filled evenings, transform the dining table into either a pool table or table tennis and partake in some friendly competition. Wind down in one of two delightful shower rooms and complete your evening routine before retreating to one of four bedrooms including two doubles, one with a TV, a twin and a single, perfect for savouring some much-needed R&R before another day of exploring. Begin your morning with a peaceful stroll along the coast, ensuring to stop off at both Pagham Beach and Aldwick Beach, idyllic spots to dip your toes in the shallow waves or admire the pretty beach huts that line the shore. For local amenities, select from a handful of convenience stores, before grabbing a bite to eat at one of the nearby pubs, restaurants, or cafés, including Pagham Beach Café, The Bear Inn, and The Lion. In the town of Bognor Regis, you’ll reach further amenities and attractions, including Bognor Regis Museum, showcasing a range of exhibits, ideal for history and art buffs, along with the opportunity to stroll along the picturesque promenade. Venture further to West Wittering and its golden shoreline, a haven for beachgoers and water sport enthusiasts, made for sunbathing, windsurfing, and birdwatching, with surf lessons on offer across the summer months; West Sands Fun Fair is also nearby, an amusement park, recommended for all the family. You are well-positioned here to journey to the bustling city of Chichester, Brighton, and the picturesque setting of the South Downs National Park, offering a wealth of walking, cycling and nature trails, whilst Portsmouth is also within driving distance, dotted with seaside attractions, including Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth, and the bustling South Parade Pier. Whisk your loved ones away to West Sussex with a stay at 44 West Front Road.
The picturesque village of Pagham is situated between the sea and land on the English border. This small community, perched on the harbour, has a designated Wildlife Reserve, allowing nature to flourish and making it a great place for birdwatchers. Along with shops, a choice of three ale and beer taverns, and St. Thomas à Becket, one of the greatest churches of its sort, the village also contains many bungalow homes made from former railroad carriages. Along the shore is a shingle beach that has a reputation for being one of the sunniest spots in the UK. Swimming, sailing, windsurfing, walking, and visiting the historical Mulberry Harbour platform are all excellent beach activities. Both the cathedral city of Chichester and the nearby beach resort of Bognor Regis provide amenities and attractions to satisfy people of all ages and tastes. Pagham offers a charming starting point for exploring West Sussex.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
2 x shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Enclosed rear patio.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 1.1 miles, beach few steps away.
Note: The dining table converts to table tennis and 5' pool table.
Note: Access to the property is via a single-track road, please consider when booking.
Note.
No worker bookings, property is for holiday purposes only
Reviews (5)
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Jeannette
Lovely location . We did not realise that we had to go through one bedroom to get to the other. The absence of no information and instructions for the use of the appliances made things more difficult. We had trouble with the tv although ringing sykes they never came back to us. I would add that the shower door is hanging off and could be a problem for future visitors . But overall it was a lovely holiday and would go to that cottage again.
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Ed
The shower door in the back room needs fixing, itâs only loosely hanging on by the top rollers and quite dangers especially with little kids around which we had. The water temperature in the main bathroom runs hot, this was too hot for the kids. Other than that we had a great at the house
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Douglas
The twin bedded bedroom can only be accessed by passing through the double bedroom with implications for privacy in the double bedroom and requires users of the twin bedded bedroom to access the lounge and kitchen via the outside of the property if they are needing to avoid disturbing the occupants of the double bedroom. There was a complete absence of joining instructions other than the keycode combination and inaccurate keysafe instructions in the lid of the keysafe. In the absence of such instructions I had problems operating the keysafe to access the property, a day without hot water pending the owner providing instructions as to how this should be turned on and problems finding the name and password for the wifi as the owner had not provided these or given instructions on which of the various electronic boxes was the router or its location. This meant that I had a day of hassle whilst I contacted Sykes and the owner to get these issues resolved.