Dog-friendly Hotels South Downs

Located in a breathtaking setting, completely enveloped in the rolling countryside which is has wildlife in abundance, this attractive, brick and flint holiday cottage makes a romantic and peaceful retreat, ideal for couples and walkers. As the name suggests, Drovers Cottage was formerly a place of rest for drovers (modern day livestock transporters), who travelled hundreds and hundreds of miles with their animals and needed somewhere to rest. The group of fir trees, which still remain to this day, were an easily recognisable landmark even from afar. The fields surrounding the cottage are of archaeological interest, as they were used as Roman camps and often oyster shells can be found, these were brought in barrels from the coast for the Roman warriors to eat, and they tossed the shells into the fields.
Having been totally renovated, Drovers Cottage offers tasteful and well-presented accommodation, and is within easy walking distance to the quaint thatched-roof village, with its shop, beautiful church and two pubs serving good food. This picturesque village is steeped in history, it has a bronze burial in the parish, which dates back to 2000BC. The village was part of the Royal Manor, belonging first to King Alfred the Great, then later William the Conqueror, which is recorded in the Domesday Book.
Within easy reach are the South Downs, Portsmouth, Winchester Cathedral, Southampton with its maritime history, the New Forest, Chichester, beaches at the Witterings or Hayling Island, the Watercress steam train, Jane Austen’s house, Gilbert White’s house and Birdworld. London is just an hour by train from nearby Petersfield. Seasonal fishing available in a small lake close by. Shops ¼ mile.

Situated in the South Downs National Park in beautiful gardens and grounds, with endless views over unspoilt Hampshire countryside.
Astonishingly peaceful, it is surrounded by ancient trees and grazing animals and set in an organic farm (no chemicals or machines) and yet is still only an hour’s drive from London.
Perfectly situated in the golden triangle between the Cathedral City of Winchester, the beaches of the South Coast and the racing and polo of Goodwood and Cowdray.
The farmhouse has been beautifully restored and renovated with exquisite fabrics, textiles and modern art - everything has been chosen with comfort and style in mind. Decorated in gentle colours, with an abundance of books and beautiful paintings, it is the most restful of places to unwind.
Not only does the kitchen have some of the best views in Hampshire, it is large, new and well equipped. The AGA is backed up with a multi-functional oven and electric hob and a large American style fridge freezer and 2 dishwashers to ease the pain of clearing up. Twice weekly cleaning service is included.
The house itself sleeps 10, with 2 tucked-away private suites (one with a shower room and one with a bathroom), the other double bedrooms share a large family bathroom, making it perfect for multi-generation family stays.
Summer or Winter Brickwood Farmhouse is set up for gentle enjoyment. In summer, enjoy the very large swimming pool, a choice of outdoor dining areas, ferocious matches on the croquet lawn or just sitting, reading or painting in the many beautiful areas of the grounds. The garden is conceived as a series of intimate, enclosed spaces around the house - something for everyone.
Lots and lots of space for children to play - goals can be set up on the big play-lawn for the sporting family. The walled back terrace has a built in fireplace, sofa, table and chairs making long summer evenings absolutely delightful.
In winter 2 woodburners - one in the elegant drawing room, one in the cosy snug (all wood provided) - create the perfect atmosphere for family get togethers and nothing is left to chance. It is all backed up by modern underfloor heating and proper cast iron radiators.

A true ’Chocolate Box’ cottage with low slung thatched roof over the brick and flint walls of this charming and sympathetically restored cottage in a pretty Hampshire village. An oak entrance door leads to an open plan living space full of character, with a well-equipped, handmade luxury kitchen. The dining area has seating for four guests, and opens into the living area. Relax on the sumptuous sofa in front of the wood burner or rustle up a home cooked meal in the luxuriously hand crafted kitchen. Then pull up chair at the dining table, pour a drink, relax and catch up after the days activities.
The pretty cottage garden and terrace offer the perfect spot to enjoy ’al fresco’ dining on a warm summer evening, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of this tranquil setting.
When the day is done, retire to the stylish bedrooms (mind your head - this is a character cottage) and wake up feeling relaxed to the sounds of the countryside!
Cheriton is a pretty Hampshire village with a great traditional village pub, ’The Flower Pots’ famous for brewing its own award winning beer on site. The pub is a short stroll away and well worth a visit during your stay.
A little under 3 miles to the North you will find the pretty Georgian market town of Alresford, voted Country Life’s ’Favourite Market Town’. This is a must visit, with such a wide range of independent shops, pubs and eateries we are sure you will want to return!
The historic cathedral city of Winchester just 7 miles away is guaranteed to impress with a huge range of independent shops, bustling weekly markets, superb restaurants including the recently opened ’The Ivy’ and of course the impressive Cathedral and grounds.

An ideal escape to the Sussex countryside for those seeking a relaxing break or romantic retreat. Rich in history, the former mill workers cottage has been tastefully decorated creating a cosy and stylish self-catering home.
With a sitting/dining room with two seater sofa, armchair and dining table, a separate well-equipped kitchen with butler sink downstairs, and a bright bedroom with hanging space and drawers and shower room upstairs, The Twitten blends original features with bijou style to retain the charm of this 18th-century building. There is a communal garden at the rear of the property accesed through the kitchen, and a private garden for the cottage also available just beyond.
The name ’Twitten’ derives from the old Sussex word meaning a path between walls or hedges. As you walk through the arched passageway into this quiet haven, you will hear the bubbling millstream which fed the old mill just up the road. Surrounded by countryside, right on the edge of the South Downs National Park and with the South Downs Way only a mile away, there is good access for walks up onto the hills right on the doorstep.
With the centre of Steyning and it’s convenient amenities a few steps away, The Twitten is a great base for walkers looking to stretch their legs!

Westgate Winchester is a pretty Victorian terraced cottage in the heart of the city and within the historic centre. The Great Hall houses the greatest symbol of mediaeval mythology, King Arthur’s Round Table.
The mainline train station is just 300 yards away, making the cottage a perfect location to explore this great historic city and further afield.
Westgate Winchester is lovingly fitted and furnished with character, combined with contemporary features; including an open fire, feature brick walls, Blue tooth speakers and smart TV’s as well as a modern fitted kitchen.
The cottage is a spacious Victorian townhouse, with two living areas downstairs and two bedrooms upstairs, as well as a shower room. There’s an enclosed courtyard garden for evening drinks to enjoy a moment of quiet or some alfresco dining on a warm night.
Westgate Winchester will suit couples and small families looking for a well-earned city break escape, but also the business traveller needing short term accommodation in Winchester. No car needed in this perfect location, with everything on your doorstep!

Tucked away on the owner’s historic farm estate, The Old Dairy has buckets of charm. A farm building renovated in February 2020, it has been finished to a very good standard with oak floors and a beamed ceiling.
The main room has a breakfast bar and a well-equipped kitchen, with everything you’ll need for a short break away or longer. With a boot room/porch area and washer/dryer, as well as storage close-by for bikes, the property is perfect for active weekends away exploring the South Downs. The cosmopolitan city of Brighton is a 20-minute drive, with an eclectic mix of numerous independent shops and boutiques, trendy bars and restaurants, not forgetting the famous pier with traditional fun fair rides. For families, both the Bluebell Steam Railway and Drusillas Park are within 30 minutes’ drive and offer a really special day out for all.

This property can be booked together with The Old Parlour (UK39217) to accommodate up to 4 guests.

A beautifully presented and restyled home just a 5-minute stroll to the historic Arundel centre. This fabulous property is certainly a relaxing place to stay. This large Victorian home affords very comfortable accommodation for up to four guests and is set over three floors. A lovely through living room with a traditional open fireplace leads down a couple of steps to a fully equipped kitchen and dining room with underfloor heating. Also on the ground floor is a bathroom fitted with a shower over bath. The downstairs area is spacious and makes a perfect social space for guests. The bedrooms are spread over the two upper floors, on the top floor is a dual aspect master bedroom with a kingsize bed and views to the River Arun. On the first floor there is a twin bedroom and a large bathroom with bath and shower attachment. Outside to the rear there is also a wonderful south-east facing private garden with a choice of seating at both top and bottom.
The property is located on the main route down from Arundel to the coast allowing great access to the beach. Arundel is a market town that 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. It is a great place to wander and simply enjoy great hospitality. Arundel Castle is the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and is set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens. It is one of the great treasure houses of England and is home to priceless works of art in stunning rooms. Climbing the 131 steps to the Keep which dates from the 11th century to take in the views over Arundel and The South Downs is definitely worth the effort. Beyond the castle grounds Arundel Park, Site of Special Scientific Interest, extends north towards the Downs offering many fine walks. The River Arun winds its way around the town and is a magnet for wildlife. With more than 60 acres of ponds lakes and reed beds Arundel Wetland Trust attracts some of the world’s most spectacular ducks geese and swans. The best way to enjoy the river is on a river cruise stopping off at the pub or proceeding further north where the river hugs the scarp wooded slope at the foot of the Downs before reaching Amberley. Further afield Arundel is well placed for the coast. Climping Beach and Littlehampton’s West Beach are only a short drive away heading south directly from The River House. This is a beautiful unspoilt length of beach and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Goodwood with its Festival of Speed Revival and Qatar Festival (Glorious Goodwood) and Fontwell racecourses are nearby along with the cathedral city of Chichester with its excellent Festival Theatre noted for not only the quality of productions but also the fact many world premieres are featured as well. Beach 4⅓ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

The charm and charisma oozes out of this traditional and spacious 2 bedroomed, former cobbler’s cottage, in a fantastic position opposite Petworth Park. The cottage, arranged over three floors, has been carefully rejuvenated with love and attention to detail and beautifully furnished to a wonderful standard throughout. The ambience is immediate as soon as you open the front door. The lower ground floor (accessible from inside and outside), features a spacious country kitchen/dining room, a utility room and a shower room. The ground floor offers a formal sitting room with sofas and an open fireplace. The snug room has a Smart TV, sofas, books, games, Xbox 360, a DVD library and a small games/activity table for those who want to play the various board games or watch a DVD. It has two generous sized bedrooms on the first floor with wardrobes, chests of drawers and a full length mirror, and a bathroom conveniently situated between both bedrooms. Outside there is a large pretty walled garden with a variety of borders and offers a barbecue, a firepit and a seating area. There are also numerous bird feeders which attracts many local birdlife.

This is an ideal homely base to explore East and West Sussex and is within easy reach of Midhurst (Cowdray), Chichester, Goodwood, Arundel, The South Downs and the Sussex coast. This is perfect walker’s and dog walker’s territory and the cottage allows 1 small dog only. The beautiful Shimmings Valley is a stone’s throw from the cottage and with Petworth House and Deer Park just across the road, it is a walker’s paradise. Ideal cottage for families however people with mobility issue may find the cottage a challenge as it is spread over three floors.

With a short walk into Petworth, the cottage is ideally situated to access the local restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Petworth town centre is just a mere 5-minute walk away with its fair share of coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, lots of art galleries, antique and boutique shops. Over the road is Petworth House and Deer Park, a 17th-century stately home now owned by the National Trust, and contains the finest art collection. It also has a beautiful deer park for wonderful country walks and a great coffee shop. The cottage is just 10 minutes’ drive from Cowdray (the Home of Polo) with a farm and coffee shop. The Weald and Downland Living Museum (location of the TV show ’The Repair Shop’) is 20 minutes drive away and is also dog friendly. Arundel with its fairytale castle, is 20 minutes’ drive and well worth a visit.

A compact and bijou bespoke property located in the grounds of the owner’s home, which has been renovated to the highest standards. Accessed by a rough track, this lovely annexe is warm and inviting, with huge windows overlooking the owner’s grounds. Thoughtfully renovated throughout, the owner has put great attention to detail ensuring The Little Cottage provides guests with a truly unique place to enjoy their holiday.

In a convenient location, this property lies within easy reach of Chichester, with its cathedral, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, and Arundel Castle. Parham House, one of the country’s finest Elizabethan houses, complete with a Great Hall and Long Gallery, is set in the heart of an ancient deer park, along with a 4-acre walled garden and pleasure grounds. For those who enjoy a day at the races, Goodwood is just 13 miles away. The Little Cottage really does provide the perfect base from which to explore Sussex and The South Downs. After a restful nights sleep, wake up to a great vista and enjoy the surrounding countryside, whilst planning your next adventure.

The Horseshoe Annex is a Tardis of a property with lots of room in a very cosy space. As you walk into the property you are greeted by the kitchen/dining room which is well-equipped with everything you are going to need for this year’s staycation. There is a lovely living room and family bathroom. There is a kingsize bedroom and a twin room. The grounds are shared with the owners, but you do have your own piece of garden to the side of the annex. Situated in Steyning at the north end of the River Adur gap in the South Downs, 4 miles north of the coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea. Located on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this is a fantastic place to stay for the dog walker, rambler and for those of you that like a day out with the kids, there is a plethora of places to go.
Whether you are looking for relaxation, adventure, history or culture there are plenty of events, attractions and activities to keep you busy. If you are looking for a break from city life, you could take a ramble across the South Downs, or hire a bike, stopping for a rest in one of the tea rooms or inns. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. The hiking highlight has to be Chanctonbury Ring which is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hill fort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, is hailed as a place where the supernatural happens. Steyning itself is a pretty historical town with a wealth of 16th century buildings, local independent shops, places to eat and drink and the host to many different festivals. If you are a more of a biker then there are plenty of trails locally, to keep you busy. This is a very special holiday home that is going to give you lots of pleasure and a fantastic place for you to stay this year in a quiet and peaceful location.