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Stunning West Wittering Seaside, pet friendly home. 2 mins walk the beach.

Holiday home in Chichester with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
At West Wittering, Lumiere offers a serene seaside retreat with every comfort considered. Unwind in the secluded south-facing rear garden or cozy up by the ivory log burner, and enjoy amenities like 3 flat-screen TVs & DVD players and free WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning West Wittering Seaside, pet friendly home. 2 mins walk the beach.

Launched for the summer 2015 season at West Wittering, Lumiere is a light and airy weather-boarded seaside home offering luxury and comfort with every attention to detail thought of including: Single Tempur mattresses; fully equipped kitchen with Aga; secluded south facing rear garden; 3 flat screen TVs & dvd players; free wifi and only 2 mins walk from the beach.

Master bedroom suite occupies the entire upstairs floor and has a king sized antique French bed, original roll top bath a single bed along, flat screen television/dvd players and a ensuite shower room. The second bedroom has a king sized French bed and bedroom three can be either two singles or a super king bed. 4 beds have Tempur mattresses. There is a French day bed (full single size) in the television room which can be used as extra bed should this be required. Downstairs has a family bathroom with a cast iron bath and Lefroy Brooks shower above. and there is a separate lavatory in the utility room.

The open plan hand painted bespoke kitchen and rear kitchen has a four oven Aga & kettle, Neff 2 ring gas hob, microwave, Dualit toaster, Dualit mini oven/grill, Smeg fridge/freezer, second fridge, Smeg kettle, Nespresso machine, Bosch dishwasher, washer/dryer, clothes drying racks, iron/ironing board, two Belfast sinks, vintage worktops, filter water tap and softened water throughout the home. Kitchen ware includes Aga range of pans & ironware cookware, Le Creuset, Denby new & Vintage along with a both vintage crockery and fine bone china. Large selection of cookery books and items to make your life that little bit easier when staying from a large range of herbs and spices down to kitchen essentials. Handmade central Island and driftwood dining table with French doors opening to rear garden.

The television room has a French day bed for seating that can also be used as a bed if required along with 42" flat screen TV, blu ray player, extensive selection of over 450 DVDs for all ages along with books and games. Open plan living space has a three seater sofa and two arm chairs, ivory log burner, flat screen television/dvd player, telephone, wifi, 5G mobile phone signal with bifold doors opening fully to the decking area of the garden with outside dining. On those colder days, Lumiere is warm and cosy, with new triple glazing, plenty of hot water, central heating along with the warmth of an Aga.

Towels and bed linen

High quality bed linen and towels are provided including Dusk, John Lewis and The White Company.
Beach towels are not provided.

Outside

A south facing sheltered, private rear garden with decking, dining area, a decked path leading to a second, more shaded relaxation/dining area, umbrellas, decked seating area, wooden sunbeds and kadai for BBQs and a decked area to the side of the property where there is an outside hot/cold shower. At the front of the house there is off road parking with room for three small cars, or two large and a small one tucked in.

Please note

During periods of peak demand (school holidays and half term, Summer, Christmas and New Year) we will only accept a minimum of 7 nights booking. Changeover day during these times is Friday. Lumiere is available for longer periods of stay subject to availability and off season for 3 nights.

The property is situated on Marine Drive, West Wittering and is a 2 minute walk to the beach. The village of East Wittering is a short walk the other direction which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes including Drift in Café, Drift out, Billys on the Beach and several take away restaurants. Other favourites include The Beach House, The Old House at Home Inn, Lamb Inn in West Wittering and the Ship Inn at Itchenor.

5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddle boarding, car parking and café.

Sailing facilities can be found at Chichester Marina, Inchenor SC, Bosham SC and Apuldrum SC.
There is also good bird watching at the RSPB Medmerry nature reserve near Earnley.

Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed in June and Revival in September along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. Closer by is the historic walled city of Chichester (8 miles) with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, bowling alley and excellent shops. Drive East of Chichester on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and half an hour away to the West is Portsmouth with it Naval Dockyard, and shopping at Gunwarf Quays. There is a direct train service from London Victoria to Chichester (85 minutes).
What makes this house unique.
Simply put, we feel that holiday time is precious and we personally would not like to stay anywhere where comfort is compromised by providing tempur mattresses, high quality bed linen, bone china will find an eclectic mix of vintage and new which adds character to this beautiful seaside home.

The village of East Wittering is a short walk from the property which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes and restaurants. 5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddleboarding, car parking and café. Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed and Revival along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. The historic walled city of Chichester is 8 miles with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, excellent shops and a direct train service from London to Victoria (85 minutes). Drive East on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and to the West is Portsmouth and outlet shopping at Gunwarf Quays.

Lumiere is loved and owned by the Keen family, who have lots of relatives living in the area.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Sorry no smoking and no butts left outside please

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: No more than 2 dogs please, add £50.00 per dog.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please let me know the ages

Events

No events allowed
No parties or extra people staying the night.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry no smoking and no butts left outside please

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or extra people staying the night.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
West Wittering, West Sussex, England

What's nearby

  • West Wittering Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Chichester Harbour - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Chichester Cathedral - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Chichester Festival Theatre - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 19 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Monster By The Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Quarterdeck Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lily's Bar - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning West Wittering Seaside, pet friendly home. 2 mins walk the beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning West Wittering Seaside, pet friendly home. 2 mins walk the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning West Wittering Seaside, pet friendly home. 2 mins walk the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunning West Wittering Seaside, pet friendly home. 2 mins walk the beach. located?

Located in the heart of Chichester, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chichester Harbour National Landscape, West Wittering Beach and Chichester Harbour. Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve and South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Stunning West Wittering Seaside, pet friendly home. 2 mins walk the beach. Reviews

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Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Julie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Thoroughly enjoyed our stayed, excellent property. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

A wonderful property, perfect for a family gathering. The house had everything you could need and just a stones throw from the beach. Highly recommended. We will return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just a few days away

Have been before and always love it there
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An excellent home from home!

We had a fabulous stay at this house - communication with the host was excellent and they went above and beyond to accommodate our requests & ensure we had everything we needed. The house itself is excellent - gorgeous decorations, for us the highlights were the beautiful south facing garden and the open plan living/cooking/dining space which opened onto it - excellent for families with children. The kitchen was really well equipped for preparing big family meals! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely seaside retreat

We had a lovely late-summer stay here with our young son and my parents. It was ideal for us - very spacious and well-situated, with a very nice garden too. We even enjoyed plenty of apples fresh from the trees. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris h., woking

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

Really enjoyed our stay. Our group ranged in age from 8 months to 62 years. Easy walking distance to the beach and restaurant. Everything at the house was as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely family house close to the beach

We had a very relaxing stay in East Wittering. The house is well suited to a family stay and the garden is 100% dog secure and friendly. Very close to the beach as well as local shops and cafes. To top it off the weather was fantastic too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lumiere - East Wittering

The property is superbly located, close to the beach and the shops. The owner was responsive from the point of booking and very helpful. The house is very comfortable and well equipped and the small welcome gifts were a lovely touch. Would certainly stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

S K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cosy property

Lovely house with rustic charm in a great location to enjoy the beach and local walks. Lots of space for all the family. The Aga made it warm and cosy. Enjoyed numerous places nearby for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the local bakery was fab.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay T., Pyrford Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A super weekend break

East Wittering is a lovely town with everything you need. Property has more than everything needed for a wonderful holiday. Extremely helpful owner. Fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Beautiful

Everything was amazing, the house is so fully equipped and extremely clean , garden is well manicured and looked after, will definitely book again.. clear and helpful host .. thank you Charlotte Definitely recommend *****
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing birthday weekend by the sea

A very homely and comfortable property. A lovely space to spend time with family and just 2 minutes from the sea. Beds very comfortable. Kitchen well equipped- and we got used to cooking on the Aga! Easy communication with the owner. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection revisited

Just can’t stop coming back! Never fails to delight and provide a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike Carey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home a stones throw from the beach

A spacious, comfortable and well-appointed home in a village no more than 2mins walk to the beach. Walk the other direction and you have a selection of restaurants and excellent local amenities (choice of butchers, greengrocers, bakeries, local supermarkets and gift shops) A great house to unwind in, in a terrific location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House in gorgeous location

We had a wonderful stay at Lumiere, which has a sun-soaked garden and is a stone's throw from the beach. The house has everything you could need for a holiday, the hosts have thought of everything. The welcome fizz and chocs were also appreciated. The location right next to the village in East Wittering is perfect, a quick stroll and you are in any of the lovely restaurants and on the beach. The hosts were super responsive and helpful - we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lumiere was the perfect house by the sea for our first family holiday.

This home away from home gave us the perfect set up to enjoy a family break. Charlotte was so helpful in the build up to our stay, and was even able to provide a high chair for our little one, to save on our packing. The house is self is great. Very well positioned for the beach and the local shops. The kitchen / living room space was as good as the pictures suggest. Cooking on the AGA was a new experience, but the instructions made it very easy. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

James M., Bath

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful family home away from home

Charlotte's home, Lumiere, felt more like a family home than a holiday let - all the creature comforts of a private family's holiday cottage were there and we immediately settled in. The electric AGA was a total luxury, the roll top bath in the master bedroom made us felt like we were in a hotel and all the gear/kitchen supplies you could possibly need were on hand. Charlotte's communication was excellent, offering help and support promptly if we had any questions. Added bonuses - you can park your car on the driveway and the walk to the beach with our toddler took exactly 2mins as advertised. We would be only too pleased to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B., Canterbury

Comfortable and Practical

We really enjoyed our stay at Lumiere and were very lucky with the weather. The property is very well stocked and has every appliance etc that one might need. The AGA was an added bonus as kept the kitchen warm and was great to cook with. The additional TV room was useful and we watched some of the films from the extensive collection in the evenings with my granddaughters who settled down on the giant beanbags. Great upstairs bedroom were you can hear the sound of the sea at night when the French Windows are open. Nice garden that gets the sun all day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family celebration

We had a fantastic Easter weekend stay at Lumiere celebrating my mum’s 70th birthday. Lottie was so helpful, checking before what we needed for our stay such as high chairs and travel cot and letting me arrive slightly early so I could set up some decorations. She very kindly left a few treats to add to the celebrations! The house was perfect for a family with great living space, a massive DVD collection and cupboard with some kids toys, well equipped kitchen. We especially loved the coffee machine and the aga. The aga was easy to cook in, although we also had great takeaways from fish and chips and Indian restaurants near by. We were blessed with a sunny weekend and the garden was sheltered from the wind so we made full use of the outside dining table and sun loungers. The house was perfectly located for a short stroll into the little town and pebbly beach with great ice cream shack. It was also just a quick and easy drive to West Wittering’s sandy beach which was well worth it for entertaining the little ones. We all agreed we would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place for reuniting with friends

Pretty, light, airy, spacious, homely property. Clean, with eclectic furniture and not TOO pristine; all the more ideal for comfy relaxation. Sleeps 7 easily with various bed configurations. Mattresses all really comfortable and a great selection of pillow options. Loads of storage for clothes and belongings. Well equipped for self-catering and many little touches - some intentional welcoming decor, trinkets and gadgets, as well as a wealth of 'donated' extras from previous guests. Some could say cluttered, others may consider that 'real' and interesting. Can't comment on the Aga function as we didn't use it. 7 of us survived perfectly well on just the 2 gas rings, producing main meals, breakfasts and brunches no problem. (Other options include microwave, toaster, electric oven.) It genuinely is a few short steps onto the beach, pebbly immediately, but a 15 minute walk along the shore will get you to the sand. Two minutes in the other direction and you reach plenty of shops for provisions and dining options. (Can highly recommend Drifters - friendly, accommodating staff and interesting tasty dishes.) The garden is great with ample seating, fruit-bearing apple trees and a summer house in which all 7 of us could sit to do battle with the cryptic crossword ! We were a group of secondary school classmates, just hanging out and enjoying all being together again after 50 years. Seemed quite fitting that we were doing that when our amazingly long-reigning Queen passed away. RIP Elizabeth.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debora D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lumiere

Gorgeous decor, comfortable bedrooms, very well equipped kitchen and beach paraphernalia. Excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The is was our second visit to Lumiere. It’s a beautiful house with so much character. It’s the perfect house by the sea. Charlotte is great, communication is easy and it is a pleasure to stay in her home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house , very good location

A fabulous well loved character filled house . A few extras included like sun loungers and parasol , outdoor shower , nice towels , spacious bedrooms although a bigger bed in the master would be welcomed . Great location by Bracklesham beach , and west wittering village . Nice pubs and cafes all around . Chichester area is a good find . Very dog friendly everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is really homely and the garden is safe for little children and dogs. The area is full of great things to do. We were returning guests as we've found it the perfect place for a family holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025