Flint Cottage , Emsworth

Set in a hidden away tranquil spot just outside of central Emsworth, Flint Cottage is a historic holiday home set between Emsworth’s nature reserve and a beautiful walk between to Westbourne village. Emsworth Slipper millpond is a 5 minute walk away and from here you can take a stroll to Emsworth Marina for a spot of breakfast at ‘The Deck’, a popular café /restaurant with the locals. Emsworth town centre is a 10 minute walk with an abundance of cafés, restaurant, pubs and local shops including groceries and gift stores.

Emsworth has its own train station with direct links to Chichester, Portsmouth and London.

Flint Cottage is a two bedroom cottage with good sized double and twin bedroom. Suitable for four people this quintessentially British cottage is suitable for couples, families and your four legged friends. Dogs are very welcome and are sure to enjoy the abundance of walks from your door step. If you take a stroll into Westbourne the quaint Bakery here is excellent for picking up treats for your holiday.

Flint Cottage has one open plan living and dining room with plenty of space to entertain. The galley style kitchen is equipped with everything you will need to effectively self-cater during your stay when not out at one of the many local eateries.

There is also a separate wash room with washing machine. Free Parking is on the gravel track outside of the property.

Free wifi included.

Situated at the top of Chichester Harbour, Emsworth is a delightful market town popular with sailors, walkers, artists and tourists. It has two tidal mill ponds which are host to a variety of wild life. It is full of history, with a long established reputation for oyster fishing and boat building and still boasts traditional shipwrights and chandeliers.

Emsworth boasts a handful of independent restaurants including the Michelin starred ' 36 on the Quay'. By foot you can easily get to the bottom of South Street where you will find a cafe overlooking the harbour, 'The Bluebell' Pub, well known in the local area for their excellent fish and chips, 'Fat Olives' restaurant and ‘Wooster’s’ restaurant and wine bar.’

The sailing club is a thriving centre for sailing enthusiasts and the pretty streets have a fascinating mixture of different architectural styles. A gentle walk around the village, which has superb harbour views, gives a genuine feel for the past.

There are excellent road links to Portsmouth and Chichester (15 minute drive to both approximately) and there is also a mainline station to London. There is an interesting selection of independent shops in the town itself and there are numerous places of interest to visit in the area. These include Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, one of the largest vantage points in Europe, the internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre at Chichester, polo at Cowdray near Midhurst and horse racing and motor sports at Goodwood. In addition to the sailing at Emsworth there is also a very popular sandy beach at West Wittering which attracts wind surfers and surfers, as well as sun bathers.