Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

This fine terraced cottage lies in the picturesque village of Amberley, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in England. Situated at the foot of the South Downs, it lies within the newly created South Downs National Park.

Attractions and nearby amenities Just outside the village is the Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre. It is a 36 acre open air site dedicated to the industrial heritage of the South East and has a restaurant. Parham Park is a two mile drive from Amberley. This 16th century manor house has lovely gardens and is surrounded by over 800 acres of woods and deer parkland. It is open to the public during the spring and summer months and there is a public footpath through the park. In addition explore one of the many historic homes and gardens such as Parham Park or Arundel Castle. In Arundel itself there are many antique shops, cafes and restaurants, a Wildlife and Wetland Centre and there are boat trips along the River Arun. The cathedral city of Chichester is also nearby and the Festival Theatre and Pallant Art Gallery are close to the centre. Goodwood, with its racecourse and motoring events, is also within easy access. The Blue Flag sandy beach at West Wittering is a 20 minute drive and offers wonderful views of Chichester harbour. There are good train services from London Victoria. There are some wonderful cities and towns throughout West Sussex and its borders including: The cathedral city of Chichester. The seaside town of Brighton. The coastal resort town of Bognor Regis. The market town of Arundel. The medieval town of Midhurst. The bustling town of Horsham. The popular town of Burgess Hill. Places to visit in West Sussex include: The Festival Theatre and Pallant Gallery - Chichester, PO19 1TJ. Tel: The Otter Gallery, a wonderful collection of modern art - Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PE. Tel: Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre - Nr Arundel, BN18 9LT . Tel: Sussex Falconry Centre - Birdham, PO20 7BS. Tel: Sealife Brighton - Brighton, BN2 1TB. Tel: Beautiful beaches stretch the West Sussex coastline including: East Head Beach, West Wittering. East Wittering, Emsworth. Bognor Regis...