The cottage is accessed by a pathway and a gate in an old flint wall. There are steps up to the garden and again into the house and being a period building this is not suitable for those of restricted mobility. Through the arch you step up into a southward-facing garden framed by trees at the bottom, beyond which is a small stream behind a fence. Also in the garden there is a set of table and benches for al fresco dining. Inside the cottage you will find a kitchen which includes an oven, hob, counter-top dishwasher and fridge-freezer for self-catering. The dining table seats up to six adults and there is plenty of comfortable seating in the sitting room which has a cosy log-burner and a TV. There is a small conservatory off the kitchen, ideal for a quiet coffee overlooking the garden. Wi-Fi broadband is included in the rental, together with BT TV and oil-fired central heating. Upstairs, you will find a large family bedroom with one kingsize bed and an additional day bed. The second bedroom has a double bed and there is a bathroom on this floor featuring a bath and shower over. The cottage sleeps 4 to 5 people in total.

Footpaths, Bridleways and Cycle routes are all around and this is a great base for exploring the western end of the South Downs way. The market town of Petersfield is also nearby with Midhurst and Chichester a little further afield. South Harting is a picturesque village with a well-supported local pub, the White Hart which offers bar meals, a restaurant and beer garden. There is a little village shop with some local produce and a Post Office counter as well as Anglican and Methodist Churches. The coast at Emsworth is only eleven miles away with Bracklesham, East and West Wittering beaches a little further away. Cowdray Park Polo Club is based in Midhurst overlooking the historic ruins. The Gold Cup is the premier polo tournament at 22 (High Goal) level. It attracts the top players and teams from all over the world during the summer season and the World Cup is usually held in July. Other National Trust properties found nearby are: Uppark in South Harting and Hinton Ampner on the A272 Winchester road.