Guests have been delighted with their stays at Bella Vista, praising its perfect seaside location, comfortable accommodation, and the owner's attentiveness. The property's cleanliness and thoughtful touches, such as a welcome pack, have been well-received, although there were some minor issues with Wi-Fi and maintenance.
The property has been consistently described as clean, with guests noting that it had everything they required for a pleasant stay.
The location is highly praised for its sea views and proximity to the village, making it an ideal spot for guests seeking a scenic and convenient getaway.
The property is considered comfortable and suitable for large families, with ample space and a welcoming atmosphere, though one review mentioned it being 'a little tired' in some aspects.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the welcome pack and ample parking. However, the score reflects the intermittent Wi-Fi and the unavailability of a key for beach access.
Guests appreciated the thoughtful touches like the welcome pack. While such gestures are greatly valued, it's important to note that they are not guaranteed for every stay.
Settled along the scenic West Sussex coastline in Selsey, is this superb four-bedroom villa, Bella Vista. Boasting a reverse-level layout and stunning sea views from the first-floor private balcony, Bella Vista is the perfect setting for a family of eight or group of friends to enjoy a beachside retreat. Park-up on the generous private driveway with space for three cars, before being greeted by a spacious enclosed front garden, where you can sip your morning coffee and savour a peaceful moment. Step into the property, where you will discover four well-presented bedrooms on the ground-floor, a double with en-suite shower room, two doubles and a twin, each with décor referencing the properties seaside location and ensuring ample sleeping arrangements for all parties. Continue through the property where you will find the large enclosed rear garden, where you can soak up the rest of the day's sunshine and enjoy evening drinks, and al fresco dining? Climb the stairs to the first-floor, where you can look forward to curling up on a selection of plush seating in the sitting room, as you select the evenings entertainment courtesy of the TV. As stomachs begin to rumble, head to the fully-equipped kitchen with double oven, induction hob, dishwasher and washing machine, to whip up a delicious home-cooked meal for your guests, to be enjoyed at the dining table over a bottle of wine, or out on the balcony with the magnificent sea views as your backdrop. Pack-up your swim trunks and bathing suits and head straight for the beach, which is just a stone’s throw away from Bella Vista, where you can beachcomber the pebbled shores or enjoy a dip in the sea, followed by a tasty ice cream. Nearby is the West Sands FunFair which promises a fun day out for all the family, here you can treat the family to the delights of traditional fairground rides and amusements, or head to the Owls about Town Zoo, where you can meet a variety of the species with informative tours on offer. Take the short drive to the bustling city of Chichester, well-known for its remarkable cathedral and its prominent history as a major market town throughout the Roman and Anglo-Saxon eras. Head to the South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre where you can experience educational shows under a large dome or wander over to The Novium Museum where you can witness fascinating Roman bath house remains. Bella Vista is a short drive from Goodwood and all the events namely Horse Races, Festival of Speed, Revival and Motor Sports, If you’re looking to catch a show, the Chichester Festival Theatre is the place to do it, seating up to audiences of 1200 and hosting an annual festival. The RSPB at Pagham Harbour, which is within walking distance from the property and also the Medmerry Nature Reserve, ideal for bird watchers, walkers and cyclists For sandy beaches, drive to nearby Bognor Regis, where you can soak up the sun on the glorious sands, build sandcastles with the little ones and tuck-in to fresh fish and chips with the sand between your toes. Selsey has many interesting shops and restaurants again for all tastes.There are many events that happen here including the Lifeboat and fireworks. The fisheries which is a short walk from Bella Vista sell fresh fish, the fishing boats can be seen at sea from the house. The Isle of
Wight can be seen and is well worth a visit from Portsmouth. Bella Vista it is ideal for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and visiting everything that Selsey has to offer.
The idyllic seaside town of Selsey enjoys a fantastic location, within easy reach of the beautiful beaches of Bognor Regis and the bustling city of Chichester. The town itself hosts a selection of pubs and restaurants where you can sample the local delights, the Owls about Town Zoo where you can get up close and personal with the species, pebbled beaches where you can beachcombe the shores or enjoy the funfair delights at West Sands Fun Fair.
Reverse-level.
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
First-floor sitting room with balcony
Gas central heating.
Double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed garden surrounding Bella Vista with lawn and seating, enclosed rear garden with furniture.
Welcome pack of scones, biscuits, tea coffee sugar and milk.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.1 miles.
Please note: This property does not accept children under the age of 15 years.
Note: Due to the location, the WiFi signal may be intermittent.
Please note: Between the beginning of April to the end of October this property only accept week long bookings.
Anne
Parking is easy and convenient. Even on the days it poured down rain on us, we were happy to look out at the magnificent views of the ocean from the comfort of the house. The owner takes great pride in her well-kept home and is delightful to work with. She provides handy info about the surrounding area and makes sure you know how to work everything. Recommend highly!
Linda
We are a multi generational family and it suited us all. We had days out further afield as well as 3 days in Selsey itself. The owner Jacqueline was very attentive and there were lots of thoughtful touches that we very much appreciated. We were very comfortable and warm and the views from the balcony are spectacular. We would definitely stay again. We had a few problems with the Wi-Fi but this was mentioned in the original listing and we happily sacrificed this for the stunning location. Thank you
Michael
The house was everything we were expecting and more. The welcome pack was fantastic and provided everything we needed to get us started. It easily accommodated our large family of 7. There was ample parking. The views are lovely and the house was very well equipped. The location is really wonderful, nice and private with lovely big gardens.
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