Souters Cottage 21 Lower Road East Lavant Chichester West Sussex, Chichester, PO18 0AG, United Kingdom
#5 of 106 vacation rentals in Chichester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 53 apartment reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.9
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
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Reviewed: July 21, 2023
Paul
United KingdomA wonderful find. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Jane
United KingdomWe had to leave 😜
It was absolutely perfect. The hostess has thought of everything right down to supplying everything from cereal and toast a full cooked breakfast. There are also all the necessary condiments. The kitchen had plenty of cooking utensils needed. In the bathroom it has complete stock of all shampoo, shower gel etc all of which is top quality brands. The location is perfect and easy to get to the main town and attractions. It is lovely and quiet and you are not overlooked and very private. Would highly recommend and would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: January 11, 2023
Kelly-
United KingdomN/a
The annexe was perfect it's a credit to the host. The added extras for example, stocked fridge for us to make breakfast, continental breakfast too, coffee machine, fruit on the table , bathroom supplies including shampoo and conditioner. Our host had unfortunately broke her leg but was in contact with us if we needed anything. The village was so quaint and quiet. A local pub across the road, brilliant food. There was onside parking and well lit.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: November 29, 2022
Claire
United Kingdomabsolutely nothing! no complaints here! there is nothing at all I would change about the place, it’s absolutely perfect for us and we can’t wait to return!
Everything! Location was perfect, the accommodation was comfortable, clean, quiet, private, and just lovely, there aren’t enough words to describe how perfect this place is, it’s such amazing find and we will definitely be returning!! Penny, the owner, was really lovely and it’s all the little touches of luxury that make this place so perfect. from the food and supplies to fresh towels and chocolates, it really did make our stay. a perfect couples retreat.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 27, 2022
Polly
United KingdomAs others have mentioned, the steps up to the annexe are a little slippy, and the shower pressure could have been a tad stronger, but these things didn't bother us or affect our enjoyment of the stay in any way.
What a fabulous little place! Absolutely everything was wonderful, and it was the perfect place to spend the morning of my wedding. It's a really spacious, well appointed room, with lots of lovely touches including all manner of lovely breakfast items. The bed was very comfortable (and I'm fussy!), the bathroom was lovely and of course it is situated in the idyllic village of East Lavant, with a fabulous pub over the road.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 26, 2022
Louise
United KingdomThe slippy steps upto the Annexe. There are signs to warn you, but it’s a little tricky with heavy luggage. If you arrive late at night it is incredibly dark in the area, so we had a few problems being able to see which house we were staying in…..But well worth finding!
Chocolate Box Annexe with a beautiful garden. Everything you could possibly need and more. Absolutely loved the clever lay out, utilising every inch of space whilst hiding everything out of sight. There was even a hot water bottle! As for the fridge….. wow, it was so well stocked we couldn’t believe it. Fabulous!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 8, 2022
Paul
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast items were brilliant. Couldn’t have asked for more. Very clean all round Patch loved the large garden which was enclosed so safe. Little extras like fruit basket and bottle of wine appreciated.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: August 23, 2022
Doris
United KingdomN/A
Breakfast was exceptional, both in selection and quality. The property was well thought through and peaceful. There were so many thoughtful details, too many to list, from fresh fruit, a bottle of wine, fresh flowers, etc., we could not have felt any more comfortable, and will be back.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 16, 2022
Malcolm
United Kingdomnothing
fantastic & what a welcome pack !
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: July 8, 2022
Mark
United KingdomThe supplied breakfast was exceptional,location excellent,Penny the host was lovely what can I say a throughly fantastic stay from start to finish,we will recommend to our friends and will come back.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: June 17, 2022
Judith
United Kingdommaybe more puffy pillows
Good selection of produce in kitchen on arrival. Beautiful premises and garden Friendly ownner available parking modern decor and fluffy towels Quiet setting Well equipped in all areas
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: May 21, 2022
Jane
United Kingdomcan’t think of anything- we have no complaints at all.
Well designed annexe for 2. Well equipped with everything you need. excellent shower, comfy bed and enclosed large garden which was great for our dog. The fridge was also well stocked for breakfasts.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 16, 2022
Amanda
United KingdomIt was faultless.
It was absolutely lovely, fully equipped, comfy bed, excellent shower, supplies and idyllic setting, having a private garden to sit too and full Sky TV, everything had been thought about.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 9, 2022
Dominic
United KingdomSteps leading up to property uneven ( not ideal if ambulent disabled). Underside of toilet seat not cleaned. Planes overhead. These are minor quibbles.
Well appointed, excellent choice of food, nothing missing.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: January 19, 2022
Marcus
United KingdomNo issues here at all.
Perfect location to get to Portsmouth ferry and back to Jersey. Garage for parking the car in with easy access. Very clean and comfortable stay. Very well-thought-through fridge contents and extra food items to cater to all tastes. absolutely brilliant and would highly recomend it.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: December 26, 2021
Annie
United KingdomVery well appointed, clean & comfortable. Just great.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: December 24, 2021
Rachel
United KingdomN/A
Penny left so many little extras to make the stay special and comfortable, which was especially appreciated in the days before Christmas. We will definitely be back.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: December 22, 2021
David
United KingdomWow! Having booked this property after seeing the previous reviews, we were not disappointed. The whole stay was absolutely perfect. Penny has a stunning property here, and it was incredibly well stocked. When we first walked in, we were greeted by a warm, inviting bedroom with a dining table, on which was a bowl of fresh fruit, to the side were some instructions for the complimentary WiFi as well as some boiled sweets and some chocolate eclairs. The bathroom was lovely with an incredibly high standard of finish, the bath being a shower combo, but the rainfall shower was lovely and there was an excellent supply of hot water. Bubble bath, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner on the side. The towels were large and a laundry basket provided and fresh towels were deliivered during the stay. The kitchen was superb and had everything we needed for our stay including the ingredients for a full english breakfast for the 3 days (bacon, sausage, eggs, mushrooms, tomato, beans) as well as several choices of cereal, orange juice, a bottle of sparkling wine, milk, a filtered water jug, yoghurts, porridge, sauces and the list goes on. This was by far the best accomodation I have stayed in outside of hotels and I will most definitely be returning at some point in the future for another visit.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: December 17, 2021
Alex
United KingdomVery friendly clean good quality food for breakfast location good
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: October 27, 2021
Marilyn
United KingdomNothing
The location was known to us and was extremely comfortable and suitable
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: October 11, 2021
Darren
United KingdomNothing - wish we could stay there longer!!
Well kept, lovely facilities! Little extras like the breakfast & wine are always a bonus!
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: September 27, 2021
Mat
United KingdomThere wasn't anything that you would write about that you didn't like
Everything about the accommodation, location. The owner was fantastic and couldn't be more helpful
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: September 10, 2021
Elaine
United KingdomN/A
Absolutely everything! The standard of cleanliness to the well stocked fridge and the huge, secure & safe garden for our energetic lab. Penny is a brilliant host and would highly recommend.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: September 7, 2021
Jeanette
United Kingdomthere was a dripping tap that I am sure will be fixed very soon, and that I could not hear once the bathroom door was closed.
I was surprised that breakfast was provided, I would not expect it in a self catering place. It was so generous that there was barely enough space in the fridge for the food I brought with me.
Stayed in September 2021
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