Guest Book
A wonderful stay, thank you! We found everything we needed, loved the views & such clean air....and the log fire! Enjoyed our outing to Charleston (https://www.charleston.org.uk/).
Miles & Vicki, Surrey
February 2024
Loved this well equipped cottage. Stayed only for 2 nights but managed to enjoy a lit fire, very homely. Visited Lancing, Littlehampton, Tangmere Military Museum (Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (tangmere-museum.org.uk)), Arundel and Petworth. Met on arrival and felt very welcome. Cottage made up for the rather dreary weather. Comfy beds, clean and tidy. Ate out at The Harvester in Lancing (Family Restaurant in Lancing | The Britannia (harvester.co.uk)). Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Dean, Bekka & Jack, Surrey
February 2024
Cosy cottage, comfy beds, walks from the door - Perfect for us all. Many thanks
Clive, Sue, Andrea & Faith the dog, Kent
February 2024
Lovely place, definitely want to come back again - Matilda
Had a lovely week in this very cosy cottage. Great location for country walks and visiting the beach. Hopefully we will be back again sometime soon. Thank you.
James, Philipa, Matilda & Lugie the dog, Wiltshire
November 2023
We had a splendid time here. A straightforward comfortable house - very homely. We really appreciated the views from the garden across to the hills beyond.
Luckily we had fine weather throughout our stay. Have done some lovely walks from the house - no need to drive! Enjoyed Cissbury Ring - Monarch's Way - Arundel Gardens (Gardens - Arundel Castle & Gardens)- The Arundel Wetlands (Arundel Wetland Centre | WWT)) - Pallent House in Chichester (John Craxton: A Modern Odyssey (pallant.org.uk)) - Also Badger Beer at the local pub (https://www.worldsendpatching.co.uk/). Recommend the pub quiz on a Monday ...everyone very friendly.
We would love to come again, even for a short break. Thank you Sara for your help and advice...visited the Sistine Chapel too (Sistine Chapel Ceiling – English Martyrs Catholic Church (english-martyrs.co.uk)) ...astonishing. A great tip Sara - Thank you.
Emily & Bernie, London
September 2023
Ideal base for South Downs walks and Sussex towns. Visited Lewis, Chichester, Arundel, Petworth, Pulborough. Handy to have 2 pubs withing walking distance (World's End, Patching | Country Pub near Worthing, West Sussex (worldsendpatching.co.uk)& TheFoxPatching | pub restaurant beer garden marquee country inn | West Sussex). Weather throughout was outstanding. Enjoyed a full day, 12 mile walk on the downs, enjoying a pint in both The Gun (The Gun Inn (thegunfindon.co.uk)) and The Village House in Findon (The Village House | Pub, Restaurant & B&B | Findon (villagehousefindon.co.uk)), also a circuit of Cissbury Ring (Cissbury Ring | Sussex | National Trust).
Glenn & Friend, Galloway
September 2023
Perfect home from home cottage for a quick weekend away to catch up with Daughter in Brighton. Weather was great. Went to Worlds End pub at end of road but were very disappointed with food quality. Will definitely come and stay in the cottage again.
Tacha, Jon, Tabi, Ole & Brox the dog
August 2023
Thank you again, Sara and Neville for letting us stay in your lovely cottage, with all the family up the road! We have been sooo lucky with the weather, so have made full use of the beach hut and your garden makes us feel very peaceful!
Jane & Brian, Reading
August 2023
A very short stay as down for my niece's wedding, but the cottage is beautiful and served our needs perfectly. Sara was so welcoming and helpful - full of information - thank you so much. Would definitely come again.
Clare, Clive & Aidan, Hemel Hempstead
August 2023
Dear Sara. We had an absolute great time in this beautiful house! The landscape and the Victorian style little cottage felt like
a dream to us and even though the weather unfortunately wasn't the best, we still got to see so many wonderful places. (Thanks
to your interesting recommendations) We really felt welcome and home here. It have been absolutely beautiful 7 days! Thank
you for everything!
Marion, Andreas, Lena, Fabian & Belli the dog, Germany
August 2023
Great stay at the cottage. Plenty of local walks with out dog Alfie. Has everything you want for a short stay. Keep your eye out at twilight for the barn owl out flying across the field & deer in the early morning if you are lucky. Thanks Sara.
Nigel, Louise and Alfie the dog, Los Angeles, USA
July 2023
We (my wife Machteld and I Lieuwe, together with our Tollerdog Auke) had a good time in your holiday cottage. We missed a good shower, but for the rest everything was there and OK. Especially the bed is perfect!
We visited the Arundel Castle and gardens (Arundel Castle & Gardens), really impressive!! We also visited the South Lancing Beach (South Lancing Beach | West Sussex | UK Beach Guide (thebeachguide.co.uk)), very friendly and nice for dogs!!.
Lieuwe, Machteld & Auke the dog, The Netherlands
June 2023
Very pretty cottage with fab views across the countryside. Spotted barn owls & deer. Perfect location for visiting the South Downs AONB (South Downs National Park). Successful River Arun Swim (Open Water Swimming | River Arun Swim 3.8km | Raw Energy Pursuits)! Many thanks.
Angela, Paul, Nancy & Molly the dog
June 2023
Lovely stay with 2 teenagers and a lab. Great walks, lovely meal at The Worlds End (World's End, Patching | Country Pub near Worthing, West Sussex (worldsendpatching.co.uk)) and a super visit to West Beach (West Beach – Visit Littlehampton) Beautiful area and great cottage for our family.
Tanith, Simon, Millie, Ben & Bramblr the dog
June 2023
We had a wonderful stay here. The beds were very comfy and we slept very well. We enjoyed West Beach (West Beach – Visit Littlehampton) and the countryside. Thank you!
Bryony, Fin, Paul, Angela & Coco the dog, Hemel Hempstead
May 2023
Thank you for your hospitality! We loved the cottage and had a wonderful stay here!
Guy, Trui, Marjolein & Mathijs, Oostende, Belgium
May 2023
Had a wonderful stay in your gorgeous cottage. Highly recommended.
Melanie, Chris, Danny & Liam, Hull
May 2023
Thank you for a great stay - everything we needed for a great base to visit family and see such pretty villages. Most kind also to help over Covid concerns. Best wishes.
Harriss Family, Bicester
April 2023
Dear Sara, Thank you very much for letting us live in your beautiful cottage. We had a very nice time. Maybe we will come back again, as there are still so many beautiful areas to discover. Very best regards and all the best.
Bianca, Amelia, Emma & Carsten, Düsseldorf, Germany
April 2023
Great greeting(s) from Sara on arrival. The setting is both serene & peaceful. Plenty of walks. The cottage is warm & friendly. The atmosphere non-pressured. All in all we felt "stepping back" in time not many mod cons. A wonderful way to celebrate a 70th birthday, Including a visit to The Words End (World's End, Patching | Country Pub near Worthing, West Sussex (worldsendpatching.co.uk)). Well done and best wishes.
Margaret & Doug, East Sussex
March 2023
Fabulous weekend at this delightful, cosy cottage. Beautiful surroundings for walking and easy access to Arundel. Lovely warm greeting from Sara on arrival. Would love to return. Thank you!
Helen, Dave, David & Eleanor, Crawley
February 2023
A wonderful Christmas in this delightful cottage - so warm and cosy. We've walked and talked and had a really lovely Christmas. The dogs have loved all the long walks.
Antonia, Alice, Helen, Ollie & James, Dorset, Oxon & Surrey
December 2022
Such a great cottage, beautifully warm, comfortable & just love how you've decorated. Love the garden as well. Hopefully we will be back. Thank you.
Paul, Vicky & Sheila, Worcester
December 2022
Lovely stay here, peaceful & plenty of places to see and visit.
Lisa, Abbie, Mark & Doreen, Birmingham
October 2022
Lovely couple of days with glorious weather. We would recommend Bosham and Dell Quay (Bosham, West Sussex) for lunch or dinner and a walk. Lovely walks all around and great pubs! Breakfast sitting in the garden was so peaceful and relaxing start to the day. Thanks!
John, Glen & Abbie, East Sussex & Perth, Western Australia
September 2022
We had a wonderful week in your charming cottage! It's clean, comfortable and very dog friendly. We really enjoyed the walks with our dogs int he beautiful countryside and visiting Arundel (Visit Arundel - Arundel's Tourism Information Site), Petworth (Home - discoverpetworth) and the West Beach (West Beach – Visit Littlehampton). We hope to come back one day.
Mathilde, Inge, Anneke & dogs, Rotterdam, Netherlands
September 2022
Fab stay in a gorgeous Sussex Cottage! Lovely garden and we had all our meals out there. Brilliant location with loads of great walking. Also easy to get the train into Brighton. Recommend West Beach (West Beach – Visit Littlehampton) at Littlehampton!
Becky, Iris & Hal, Tyne & Wear
August 2022
Booked the cottage as a last minute get away and it was the perfect place to stay to explore the local area. Sara was a fantastic host. She was friendly, very informative, giving us the best places to visit with the dog. Everything was cared for down to a bone for the dog. We loved the cottage, the garden is just beautiful. Perfect location for visiting Arundel, Worthing and Littlehampton. We will definitely be back and would recommend. .
Jason, Lindy, Stacey & Mia the dog, Surrey
August 2022
Staying down here, only a few minutes drive from our beach hut, was definitely the best place to be during a heatwave! The grandchildren kept us very busy, but great fun, building sandcastles and splashing around in the sea with them all (5!). Thank you, Sara, for welcoming us again to your delightful cottage.
Jane & Brian, Reading
August 2022
Sara,
Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful cottage. So nice and peaceful and far removed from the hustle and bustle. We will definitely recommend this place.
Darren, Julie & Katie, Sussex & Hampshire
August 2022
Dear Sara,
We Felt very comfi in your beautiful cottage. We could eat outside int he garden every day. We and especially Loki, enjoyed the walks in the surrounding. Those great footpaths and numerous bridalways! Great!
From here we have been able to see some great things: We especially enjoyed the afternoon tea at Goodwood House (Afternoon Tea at Goodwood House), Arundel city (Visit Arundel - Arundel's Tourism Information Site) and castle (Arundel Castle & Gardens)!, West Beach in Littlehampton (West Beach – Visit Littlehampton), Worthing (Welcome to Worthing - It’s time to take a closer look - Time for Worthing) and Brighton (VisitBrighton: Brighton's official tourism site), 'Out of Bounds' in Angmering (Out of Bounds | West Sussex Indoor & Outdoor Activity Centre (out-of-bounds.co.uk)) where we played Adventure Golf, Stonehenge (2 hours away - Stonehenge | English Heritage (english-heritage.org.uk)), Chichester (Visit Chichester: Where to Eat and Things to Do (discoversussex.org)) and of course London (1.5 hours by train - Welcome to London - visitlondon.com). We would like to thank you again for looking after Loki that day. Thank you very much!!.
Robert, Andrea, Leon, Thilo & Loki the dog, Schönenberg, Germany
July 2022
Thank you for your kind generosity and help during our stay. Cottage had everything we needed, garden very peaceful. Would fully recommend. Thank you.
Barbara & Peter, Bury St. Edmunds
June 2022
Great to be back in Patching, staying in your lovely cottage, Sara and Neville. So glad the thrush is still singing in the back garden at dusk, music to our ears! Exciting seeing the fox in the field too. Glad he didn't catch the pheasant though! Many thanks and see you in August.
Jane & Brian, Reading
June 2022
Sara, Thank you so much for the Jubilee weekend in your cottage. From the very 1st when booking you have been an absolute pleasure. The cottage is lovely, beautiful garden and village. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge, which made our stay so much more enjoyable.
Many thanks.
Janine, Terry, Lillie, Noah & Bono the dog, Lancashire
June 2022
Thank you for the most amazing holiday! Perfect location to recharge our batteries. You have a beautiful cottage that was fab to stay in! Thank you!
Best wishes.
Jane, Antony, Amy, Emily & Bo, the dog, Basildon
May/June 2022
Sara, Thank you for a lovely week, Your cottage and garden are wonderful, just purfik. Your historical knowledge is fascinating and interesting. Made my week to meet Corrie and Pepsi stayed calm! We went on lovely walks together and saw a Barn owl for the first time in its natural habitat. Saw a young deer too! Patching is a fabulous little village and we'd all like to come and stay with you in the future. Thank you for being so kind, welcoming and understanding. Bless you xx
Best wishes
Dave, Deb & Greg, Pepsi (the dog), Worcestershire
May 2022
Long let, winter 2021/22......
Many thanks for a lovely stay. Quiet and comfortable and everything we needed to visit friends & family. Best wishes.
Lesley, Kevin & David, Northumberland
October 2021
Our third (possibly 4th) visit to France Cottage. The cottage is as welcoming as ever & a peaceful and restful haven. The weather has been mixed - some good days and some rainy days with gales! We were lucky enough to hear barn owls most evenings between 9pm and 10pm, and enjoyed a visit to RSPB reserve at Pulborough Brooks (https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/pulborough-brooks/) where we watched a couple of marsh harriers above the wetlands.
Jane & Brian, Reading
September/October 2021
So fortunate to have a whole week of glorious warm weather & sea swimming. Enjoyed your lovely cottage. Many thanks to the two plumbers!
Sue & Griff, Surrey
September 2021
We can't praise your cottage enough - so restful. And beautiful because you have kept so many original features. A garden to die for! - we loved it. 'The Worlds End' (https://www.worldsendpatching.co.uk/) is FANTASTIC - we were so well looked after. We'll be back! xxx
Anita, Phil & Becks, Southend
September 2021
Lovely cottage, perfect for visiting our family. Thank you.
Rob & Pauline, Gloucestershire
September 2021
We really enjoyed our short break here, even the weather was good! Thank you. Had a good meal and friendly welcome at The Worlds End (https://www.worldsendpatching.co.uk/) for the birthday girl and a sunny day at Ferrring beach and café (www.thebluebirdcafeferring.co.uk).
Julia, Simon, Clare & Jay, Winchester
September 2021
Great stay. Lovely area. Great gardens. Super country cottage & gardens. - Thanks a lot.
Henry & Halia, Barnsley
September 2021
Beautiful cottage, perfectly clean & fabulous gardens. Will hopefully come back. Only recommendation would be to install a shower! (We are looking at this to work out how/where) Tried both local pubs, The Worlds End (https://www.worldsendpatching.co.uk/) & The Fox (http://www.thefoxpatching.co.uk/) - both excellent.
Joy, Mark, Holly, Dan & Willow, the dog, Manchester
September 2021
Really enjoyed our first visit to the cottage, especially the open fire (who cares it's August). We used the two local pubs (https://www.worldsendpatching.co.uk/ & http://www.thefoxpatching.co.uk/), both were very good. Had some great walks, locals very friendly and helpful. We were aware of the bathroom arrangement on booking, however having used it, feel it would be greatly enhanced by a useable shower. Many thanks.
Tony, Anne & Angela, Hertfordshire
August/September 2021
Lovely homely and relaxing stay. Close to everything we wanted and far enough away from any noise. Thank you very much.
Jason, Lucy, Cody & Zak, Cambridge
August 2021
Another lovely relaxing stay at France Cottage. Thank you Sara for your hospitality and our informative chats. The garden remains a delight and we will return when availability allows.
Sue, Paul & Anna, London
August 2021
Lovely homely cottage, beutiful gardens which the dog enjoyed exploring.Visited lots of wonderful places including Beachy Head (Beachy Head - Visit Eastbourne) & Brighton (Visit Brighton - The Official Brighton and Hove Tourist Information Site). Great family time was had by all. Thank you very much.
Phil, Lisa, Morgan & Ewan with Ruckley the Hungarian Vizla, West Midlands
August 2021
Lovely stay, very much enjoyed by us all and the dogs.
Holly, Philip & Archie, Leicestershire
August 2021
Thank you for a lovely stay. The week has gone by too quick. Seeing our family has been the best as they live not to far away. Both our dogs are looking forward to going home for a rest as they have loved the large garden. Will miss seeing the barn owl every evening in the field next to us. Best time to see it is between 8:30-9:00pm, just before darkness. Also the deer in the same field.
Best beach to go on if you have dogs is Rustington. They are allowed off lead anytime of year.
Julie & Kevin with Jimmy & Rosie the dogs, Northamptonshire
July 2021
Delightful cottage, great walks & good local pub (The Worlds End - https://www.worldsendpatching.co.uk). We got to see a hawk hunting and, a snowy owl flying over the field at dusk and lots of lovely bats. Beautiful garden too - and thanks for arranging the weather - it was perfect. We shall return!
Richard & Marcia, Cambridgeshire
July 2021
Goodwood, Thurs/Friday stay. Lovely little cottage. Comfy beds, friendly host, what more do you need. Thank you.
Ant, Dave, Dan & Harley, Cornwall
July 2021
Thank you Sara. We loved our stay in your cottage, a perfect break, in a lovely cottage. See you again soon, when we visit our sons.
Kay & Marion, Nottinghamshire
June 2021
It has felt so good to be back. 1 FRANCE COTTAGES is as welcoming as ever! Thank you Sara & Neville for letting us share your lovely cottage and garden. It is the perfect place to return to after a day at the beach-hut! The song of the thrush at dusk is the icing on the cake! P.S. The bed was brilliant!!
Jane & Brian, Reading
June 2021
Just what we needed. Amazing to leave our house after such a long time. Absolutely loved the cottage and the most beautiful garden. Realised that what we all needed was a rest and this was the perfect place. Thank you Sara for sharing information regarding the cottage and surrounding areas. We shall definitely return.
Sue, Paul & Anna, London
May 2021
We had a very relaxing mini stay in your family's old home. We had long local walks, visited the sites and enjoyed nights in by the fire. Thank you for your advice and hospitality. Everything was perfect.
Review by Betsie & Baxter: Woof, Woof !
Doug, Donna with Baxter & Betsie, the dogs, Kent
May 2021
We couldn't have found a more lovely cottage to stay in while our own home was being packed to move north. Sara made us utterly welcome. Such a pretty place with beautiful views.
Dominic, Christa & Coraline, Sussex
May 2021
A lovely short break, could stay longer! Enjoyed Littlehampton West Beach (www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk/things-to-do/west-beach), fish & chips by the river at Freds (www.fredsfishandchips.co.uk) and walking in the bluebell woods. Great to have a big garden to relax in! Thank you.
Helen, Richard, Alice & Elizabeth, Buckinghamshire
May 2021
Such an amazing cottage with everything you need to have a wonderful break away, but all the comforts of home. A really enjoyable few days sitting in the beautiful garden listening to so many birds and just totally chilling! Thanks Sara for the lovely walk up to Windy Ridge, such fantastic views!
Jo & Derek, Sussex
April 2021
We had a lovely stay and we could stay forever, will definitely be back again.
Ann Christa, Chris & Dayzee the dog, Surrey
April 2021
Delightful to sit in your lovely garden and listen to the birds and in the evening to enjoy a real log fire!
Thank you!.
Kate & Daniel, London
April 2021
Lovely stay!
Thanks for all your good care..
Fre, Mark & Josephine, Sussex
February 2021
Had a lovely few days here. Weather not great so we have appreciated the cosines of the cottage! Lovely walk in Petworth Park (https://whttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house-and-parkww.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house-and-park) and a good blow at Chanctonbury Ring (http://www.westsussex.info/chanctonbury-ring.shtml, also a walk in Collins Short Walks book). Had a lovely meal at the Findon Black Horse (https://theblackhorsefindon.co.uk/). Thanks for having us!.
Stephen, Helen & Sam with Digby the dog, Tonbridge, Kent
October 2020
We have had a lovely relaxing couple of days in this very nice cottage. It was perfect for the 4 of us and our sausage dog. Lovely walks from the house itself and a couple of trips to Worthing, Rustington and Littlehampton for the sea air and for the kids to get their feet wet! We would definitely return.
Stella, Alex, Joe & Jack, Hampshire
October 2020
We have had a really good stay - lots of walks. The weather was kind to us. Thanks to our host for information. Thanks Sara
Stephen & Jacqui, Ipswitch
October 2020
Thank you for a lovely week at your cottage Sara. We loved reading about the history of the cottage in your welcome book! Love your garden and comfy beds. We love how you have tried to keep it as a traditional english cottage with the fireplaces and bathroom, but have added a bit of the modern world in the form of washer and dishwasher. Enough mumbling from me now!
Again, thank you.
Natalie, Justin, Alex & Jack, Washington, Tyne & Wear
August 2020
A lovely cottage in a fantastic location. We have had a wonderful break.
Lisa & Terry, Surrey
July 2020
Had a wonderful 9 days here - The cottage was perfect for our family of 4 and the garden is beautiful. Will definitely be back.
Harriet, Daniel, Charles & Cordelia, London
July 2020
Thank you Sara, for another stay in your lovely cottage - comfortable and cosy, with lots of hot water! So fortunate to come out of lockdown into West Sussex coast and downland.
Kind regards to your family.
Sue & Luke with Griffin the dog, Surrey
July 2020
A very relaxing short stay to visit friends in the area. Lovely position and facilities.
Our excitement came from the torrential rain & flash flood that marooned us for several hours, However, Sara came wading through & reassured us that the house never floods (water lapping at front step) and she was right the torrent of water receeded as quickly as it came up and we did get out!
Val, Eleanor & dogs Nile & Daisy
February 2020
Quiet, quaint country cottage, in calm and charming country lane. Thanks. Dog friendly - "Woof".
Elaine, Ed, Ben & Seth plus Lucy the dog, Liverpool
December 2019
This cottage has a lovely feel about it, we love all the original features. We had a rainy weekend, but the cottage was lovely and snug. Our daughter liked the toys and DVDs. We had a great day out at Portsmouth Docks - HMS Victory (https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/), Petworth House (https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house-and-park) and East Head Beach (https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/east-head). The World's End pub (https://www.worldsendpatching.co.uk/) is fab .
Carla, Jonny and Joni
October 2019
Goodwood Weekend (https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/goodwood-revival/) - Amazing Sunshine. Lovely house to stay in, comfy bed and all we needed.
Many thanks Sara.
Sue & Roger, London
September 2019
It's been an absolute pleasure staying in your gorgeous cottage, amazing garden and surroundings. Sara, your knowledge of the beautiful area you live was so interesting and the historical facts you told us was fascinating. We would all definitely love to stay again and will recommending to friends and family.
Thank you Sara!
Charlotte, Tina, Zaak, Zaid with Bailie & Storm the dogs, Kent
August 2019
A warm and friendly welcome in a lovely cottage!! Beautiful surroundings, enjoyable garden. Thank you Sara.
Anne, Niek & Daan, Gouda, Netherlands
August 2019
Our 8th stay here. We are so glad we have found this place! Starting in August 2012 it allows us to visit our family in Worthing and also have a wonderful place to ourselves! Thank you so much & see you next year!
Mark, Juliana, Sophia & Charlotte, Göttingen, Germany
July 2019
Our 5th stay in France Cottage. Charlotte enjoyed her 19th & Molly her 14th birthday here. We love coming to our home away from home.
Paul, Tracey, Charlotte & Molly, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
June/July 2019
What a lovely cottage in a very peaceful spot. Very cosy and close to a good pub with excellent food. A great garden for our dogs who loved the walks up to the woods. Thank you Sara for everything. We will return next year!
Tim, Jane plus Ruby & Monkey (the dogs), St Albans
June 2019
For Goodwood meeting (https://www.goodwood.com/). Absolutely love the cottage...Like Landmark Trust (https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk) but with WiFi. Reminds me of Lark Rise. Enjoyed reading the history. Thank you! Had a lovely meal in a brilliant pub - The Crown & Anchor by the sea at Chichester (Dell Quay) (https://www.crownandanchorchichester.com/). Brilliant fish and chips.
Timothy, Erica & Nathaniel, Peterborough
April 2019
Great stay in a cosy cottage. Even though the sun did not shine it is way better than returning to a late March snowstorm in up state New York! Thanks!!
Steve, Sue, Jillian & Andrew, Troy, New York
March 2019
Another lovely stay, always a relaxing and cosy stay!.
Oonagh, Alex & Hanna, Leeds
March 2019
Lovely place - enjoyed the English garden birds and spring flowers as well as the surprisingly mild weather.
Bob & Cathy, Brisbane, Australia
February 2019
Enjoyed our brief but pleasent stay - Thanks! Dog friendly. It is a lovely garden. Wish it was summer!
Sue, Stan, Chip 'n' Dale (the dogs), Yorkshire
January 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely cosy cottage. Shame about the weather, but you can't have everything! Look forward to another visit to this lovely area. Would love to take your larder home with me.....
Thank you Sara and Neville, so good to find a 'dog friendly' cottage.
Helen, Ian, Herbert & Darcey, Hertfordshire
November/December 2018
Thank you Sara for a lovely stay in your cottage. We enjoyed several walks in the local area to Patching, but also Arundel - well worth the walk!!
Katie really enjoyed the open fire - wasn't really cold enough!
Dogs well walked, our batteries recharged...now it's back to work.
Rosie, Sean, Callum & Katie, Kent
October 2018
What a charming, lovely cottage. We felt here at home and especially our dogs which got towels for own use.
Best wishes, Auf Wiedersehen!
Silke & Jan-Gerd with Loth, Willi & Ernie the dogs, Duisberg, Germany
September 2018
Another super stay at France Cottage!
Oonagh, Alex, Hanna & Josef, Yorkshire
September 2018
Thank you Sara and Neville, another very relaxing holiday in your lovely cottage. Best wishes for your family.
Sue & Griff, Surrey
August 2018
Lovely. Authentic cottage in an amazing area. We enjoyed our time here! Very welcoming for people and dog..
Ben, Monique & Annemarei, Netherlands
July 2018
We had a great time, went to loads of fun attractions, our favourite one was the i360 viewing tower. Really comfy beds and a great garden for the dogs.
Helen, Oliver, David & Wendy, Hampshire
April 2018
Lovely cosy cottage, very different from Australia. Great area to take day trips. Sara was able to provide historic background. Thanks.
Alison, Michael & Michelle, Canberra, Australia
April 2018
A lovely stay in your 'oldendays' cottage! Just right for us 4. Had good family trips to Aldingbourne Farm (https://www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk/country-centre/open-farm/), Amberley Heritage Centre (http://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk/), Brighton Sealife Centre (https://www.visitsealife.com/brighton/) & beach and Out of Bounds soft play & bounding (https://out-of-bounds.co.uk/)! Molly (the chicken) likes apples.
Katie, Simon, Millie (4) & George (2), Hampshire
March 2018
Dear Sara and Neville, Thank you again for staying in your lovely cottage. We all had a great time, just relaxing and catching up. Till next time.
Tanja, Steven & Christo, Netherlands
March 2018
Dear Sara and Neville, Lovely to see you again. Lovely comfy cottage, had a great week. Thank you.
Pauline, Keith & Ash, Gloucestershire
February 2018
Had an enjoyable 'little break'. Lovely walks & countryside. Your home is very lovely & thank you for making us feel welcome.
Pamela & Adrian, Hertfordshire
February 2018
We've had a lovely time here, enjoying your cottage and carving time between the rain to walk in the beauty of Sussex. Thanks so much, Sara and all the best for you and your family's success in the future!
Sara & Peter, London
January 2018
Had a peaceful, enjoyable week. Would love to come back. Lovely cottage and beautiful surroundings. Thank you Sara.
Diana, Dwayne,& Shawreen, Worthing
December 2017
Lovely trip back into time in this lovely old cottage together with real 'British Weather'! We had a great time with the bricks (our grand daughter loved knocking down our towers....)
Marie-Pierre, Robin, Sophie & Gaelle, France & Canada
December 2017
Great to be back - another lovely stay here at France Cottage. Thank you Sara & Neville! We look forward to our next visit.
Oonagh, Alex, Hanna, Josef & Lotty (the dog), Leeds
November 2017
A peaceful & rejuvenating break with long walks on the Downs and time by the sea. Enjoyed by all & dog. We loved our stay in your warm, comfortable cottage with its lovely gardens.
Patricia, Mary, Kyle & Dexter (the dog), Bexley
October 2017
Thank you Sara & Neville for making the difficult time so much easier for our family. Lovely cottage as ever & great to get some autumn walks in too.
Teresa, Andy , Tug & Dudley (the dogs), Devon
October 2017
Perfect cottage in a perfect location especially for Selden Barn (https://seldenbarns.co.uk) where our daughter got married. Lovely weather all week made it very special. Sitting in the garden was lovely. Thank you Sara & Neville for being so nice and friendly. Would love to come back one day.
Adelheid, Laurie and the two dogs Marley & Rosie, North Cornwall
September 2017
A huge thank you to you both for managing to accomodate us whilst we waited for our house to complete.
Tara, Mark, Charlotte, Cooper & the dogs Edward & Buttons, West Sussex
September 2017
We has a great time in this lovely cottage. The weather was good most of the time and we had breakfast in the garden quite often. Thanks for the brilliant ideas for what to do with the dog. Weald and Downland Museum (www.wealddown.co.uk) was great, Arundel Castle (no dogs, www.arundelcastle.org) is a must. Beachwise we loved Littlehampton's West Beach (www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk/things-to-do/west-beach). Many thanks!
Angelika, Klaus, Vivian, Christopher & dog Inca, Germany
August/September 2017
Dear Sara, We had a lovely stay in your cottage. Great gardens, lots of walks around! We all enjoyed it. Thanks!
Ute, Fiona, Stella, Melanie and dog Rufus, Netherlands
August 2017
Dear Sara & Neville, Thanks for having us at 'France Cottage'. Lovely having breakfast out back in your lovely garden when the sun is out. Freya will miss Molly and the 'sheepies' (small flock of sheep) neighbours. Many thanks.
Freya, Micah, Jason & Jodi, Perth, Australia
July 2017
Another lovely holiday blessed with good weather (heavy rain only at night!). Thank you Sara for a very comfortable cottage and garden.
Sue, Merlin & Griffon, Surrey
July 2017
Our second visit, a charming cottage in a beautiful setting. Thank you Sara & Neville.
Susan, Greg, Brendan & Joseph, Canberra, Australia
June 2017
Perfect countryside holiday. A beautiful village and Sara was extremely warm. We enjoyed the walks through the village & the fields. Looking forward to be back here.
Shashi P, Rekha & Reshma, Reading
June 2017
This is the perfect cottage for a family with 2 young children. Sara & Neville are extremely warm. Our 3 1/2 year old particularly enjoyed feeding Molly the chicken. Sara recommended Aldingbourne Farm (https://www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk/country-centre/open-farm/) which was very nice. The garden is fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay here & are hoping to come back soon.
Chris, Victoria, Joseph & Cecily, Surrey
May 2017
Perfect cottage and surroundings for an escape from the big smoke. Thankfully the Easter bunny located us. Recommend Ferring's Bluebird Café (www.thebluebirdcafeferring.co.uk/) & beach, Tangmere Aviation Museum (www.tangmere-museum.org.uk/). A big thank you to Sara C.
Alex, Sara, Eliza & Florie, London
April 2017
We really enjoyed the cottage and surroundings. Thanks for the welcome and help locating local services!
Emma, Tom, Colette & Robin, London
April 2017
Lovely stay in the cottage. Caught up with our family & friends. Eaten too much!! Walked miles with the dogs. Bluebells are just coming out in the woods. This has been a very good base for us. Hope to come back. Many thanks.
Teresa, Andrew, Tug & Dudley, Devon
April 2017
Great to be back at France Cottage for a pre-Christmas family gathering. Jenny, Asa, Florrie & Rocco are from Ferring and all enjoying France Cottage once again. Thank you Sara & Neville for the perfect tree and the friendly welcome! Merry Christmas & a happy new year to you and the family.
Julie, Peter, Debbie & Josh, Cheshire
December 2016
No.1 France Cottages is beautiful, very rustic and natural - we fell in love with it and the gorgeous garden and views. Also Mollie the chicken greeted us mornings and our Bonnie - Labrador retriever went out to say hello to her every morning - I think they may well kiss one another! Sara is lovely, very friendly and helpful with suggestions for great days out and lovely pubs and restaurants:- The Worlds End (www.worldsendpatching.co.uk/), The George (www.georgeatburpham.co.uk/) and the White Swan (www.white-swan-arundel.co.uk/)! I should say Neville is lovely too. They're both very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Countryside walks beautiful.
Tamara, George, Luke & Bonnie, Surrey
October 2016
Great to be back for yet another lovely stay at France Cottage. Thank you Sara and Neville for being so accommodating!
Oonah, Alex, Hanna, Josef & Lotty, Leeds
October 2016
Dear Sara, As your regular guests thank you again for a wonderful stay at your cottage - we are so glad we have found this place! See you next year. Lots of love from
Juliana, Mark, Sophia & Charlotte, Goettingen, Germany
October 2016
Lovely cottage - just perfect for us staying in Patching for a family wedding. We were made to feel so welcome and loved our stay here. We will definitely look to come back again and will recommend it to others. Thank you for the late check out to!. Much appreciated after a wedding the night before!
Paul, Michele & Rebecca, Poole, Dorset
September/October 2016
Had a great stay here in the cottage. Isabella loved picking the plums, feeding Mollie & checking for an egg in the morning. A lovely peaceful location with wonderful surroundings. Thank you very much.
Beccy, Craig, Isabella & Oliver, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
September 2016
Thanks for a lovely week. It felt like 'home'! We loved the lazy breakfasts in the garden. A proper holiday!
Rose, Keith, Robert & Meg, Banbury, Oxfordshire
August/September 2016
We all loved this cottage - my son said it felt like his home. Thanks Sara for your hospitality and hope to stay again soon!
Denu, Jennifer, Shay & Jasmin, Glastonbury, Somerset
August 2016