The Wackery

Prestwick Lane, Chiddingfold, GU8 4XP, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
18 reviews

A lovely, quirky property full of fun and whimsy. Despite the rustic feel, it has all mod cons - dishwasher, washing machine, tv, double oven, induction hob etc. The wet room is great - even if the shower takes a little while to heat up. The bed is comfortable, as are the sofas. The decor is brill - everywhere you look there is another fun touch or quirky bit of design to make you smile. Alex was a fab host, welcoming and relaxed - but also left us to our own devices so we could kick back and relax. The welcome pastries, jam and milk in the fridge were a lovely touch. Location wise, the garden is vast and backs on to farm land. Was lovely to watch the horses grazing and pheasants flying around. Also nice to sit and listen to birdsong and bleating sheep over morning coffee. A really great stay.

Hannah United Kingdom
a kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden counter top at The Wackery in Chiddingfold
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a bedroom with a bed and a tv in a room at The Wackery in Chiddingfold
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The Wackery

  • Entire home
  • 1615 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

Providing a garden, The Wackery offers accommodations in Chiddingfold. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Frensham Great Pond and Common is 10 miles away and Goodwood Racecourse is 18 miles from the vacation home. Offering a terrace and garden views, the spacious vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Jane Austen's House Museum is 20 miles from the vacation home, while Goodwood House is 20 miles away. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 32 miles from The Wackery.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
7.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.8
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  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A lovely, quirky property full of fun and whimsy. Despite the rustic feel, it has all mod cons - dishwasher, washing machine, tv, double oven, induction hob etc. The wet room is great - even if the shower takes a little while to heat up. The bed...”
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It's probably unique: if not, it's an extremely unusual (and wonderful) place to stay and is even better than the photos on the website suggest. The interior shows almost an almost fanatical approach to recycling or repurposing of humble items (eg...”
  • Ame
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved the property clean and quirky this was great for us to escape a weekend away and for us to stay whilst visiting the Goodwood festival. The host Alex was very helpful with local knowledge of the area for Goodwood and provided us with a...”

Hosted by Alexandra James

7.8
7.8
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Alexandra James
I call this my Wacky Shed! I have extravagently and ecletically assembled all the things I have loved over the years, and created a artform amazing space! Extremely quirky, shabby chique, yet cosy and comfortable with a huge Indian Stone terrace, surrounded by lavender, shrubs, and olive trees; beautiful teak dining table which seats 8, garden and BBQ area where the sun goes down. The garden is laid to lawn. The whole barn is open plan, with a sitting area with flatscreen Smart TV, Sky. Wifi, with a full fitted kithen, ceramic sink, double oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine. The dining scaffold trestle table seats six and can be moved. It is filled with books, and you can relax and chill here. The lighting is warm and subtle, with hanging industrial bulbs. The bedr is a gorgeous brass bed behind a screen of beads and lights, which can be drawn back so you can watch TV in bed. The wetroom is a sumptious silver corrugate, with a midnight blue floor, copper shower and tap fittings, with galvanised steel basins, a loo obviously, and wardrobe. There is an eave area (which you cannot stand full height) a double futon bed, four of your here, don't expect privacy. Wow... there is sooo much around this beautiful area. Walks at Blackdown with far reaching views of three counties. Country pubs, The Swan, The Mulberry in Chiddingfold, or Duke of Cumberland in Fernhurst. Dog and Pheasant at Brook, of White Horse at Hascombe, are all fabulous. West Wittering is a 40 minute drive across the South Downs to THE most wonderful beach.I call this my Wacky Shed! Do NOT expect conformist 'normal'! Its perfect for two people, but if you wish to add extra guests, then we charge 40 per additional person per night. And they will be sleeping on a Futon in the eaves.
I love the fact that our guests love this wonderful space! But we tend to leave you to it, and leave a key out for you, and then come say hello. If you need anything all you need to do is ask. Cotton white linen and towels are provided. You will need to read the directions carefully as tricky to find as everything is called Prestwick something round here. Wow... there is sooo much around this beautiful area. Walks at Blackdown with far reaching views of three counties. Country pubs, The Swan, The Mulberry in Chiddingfold, or Duke of Cumberland in Fernhurst. Dog and Pheasant at Brook, of White Horse at Hascombe, are all fabulous. West Wittering is a 40 minute drive across the South Downs to THE most wonderful beach.I call this my Wacky Shed! Do NOT expect conformist 'normal'! Its perfect for two people, but if you wish to add extra guests, then we charge 40 per additional person per night. And they will be sleeping on a Futon in the eaves.
Wonderful hidden gem in an AONB, but with Haslemere Mainline station only 3 miles away. Loads and loads of walks, Blackdown, the South Downs etc. and gorgeous pubs. West Wittering only 40 minutes away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Wackery

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Mini golf
  • Horseback riding
  • Bowling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Shops
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Wackery takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed by request
£30 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

2 extra beds available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Wackery of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about The Wackery

  • The prices at The Wackery may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Wackery has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Wackery can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Wackery offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Yes, The Wackery is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Wackery is 1.7 miles from the center of Chiddingfold. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Wackery on this page.

  • Check-in at The Wackery is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.