Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs

Entire cottage in Haslemere, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Natacha
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.
The Old Bakery is a luxurious self-contained cottage set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park. It has been voted one of the best Air B&Bs in the UK in 2021!
Guests can enjoy beautiful walks directly from the cottage or visit local villages such as Haslemere, Midhurst, Petworth, Arundel, the South Coast (West Wittering) and Goodwood. You will be spoilt for choices with some excellent pubs and restaurants in the area with the fabulous Duke of Cumberland pub a short walk away.

The space
The Old Bakery is a self contained one bedroom detached cottage . It is finished to a high standard.
It has been designed to be cosy and luxurious in every way helping you to feel it’s a home away from home.
In 2024 we have installed a sustainable ground source heat pump which keeps the place warm at all time .
You'll enjoy 120m2 of space across two generous floors

***From mid March 2025 the outdoor area will have a fire pit and a bbq***

One the ground floor

Bedroom

The main room has a kingsize bed and a sofa bed.
Guests always comment how comfy the bed is !
A table and chairs for two can also be used as a desk in the main room.
A smart TV can be watched from the sofa or the bed.

Bathroom

The bathroom has a modern shower, separate toilet and dressing room.
We provide the linen, towels, shower gel, shampoo and conditionner.

On the first floor

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped to create an intimate dinner.
The kitchen has an oven , 4 Induction stoves , a fridge, kettle, toaster and coffee machine.
We provide all the essentials.

Dining room

The dining room has a table and chairs for 4 people.

Terrace

Directly outside the entrance is a private terrace with table and chairs overlooking the woods perfect for alfresco dining.
***From mid March 2025 the outdoor area will have a fire pit and a bbq***
If you have any questions , please do not hesitate to ask , I am here to make your stay special .

Guest access
The parking is secure and you can park up to two cars, the property is fenced so very secured if you decide to bring your bikes too.
We also have an EV charger , possibility to charge at extra cost.

We live next door, so I can help at most times of the day if required and I can advice on where to eat locally /things to do / local walks/cycle trips.

Other things to note
I am a keen baker and actually love anything to do with food.
I am very happy to help you during your stay with breakfast, Cakes and meat/cheese platter.
Just send me a message and I will give you all the details.
PS: I made some of my guests wedding cake as a last minute request and they were thrilled .

Children are welcome to stay with us but just for you to know we don't have specific equipments for them, ( cot, high chair,...)
My daughter Claudia has babysit few times for our guests, if it is something you would like to do please do ask me and I will put you in touch with her. She is 15 years old and brilliant with little ones.
Natacha

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What this place offers

Courtyard view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 734 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Haslemere, Surrey England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

We are situated in the South Down national park . Near the ancient market towns of Midhurst, and Petworth with its famous antiques shops.
Our area is also quite famous for its sparkling wine, beautiful golf courses and other amenities of the Cowdray estate .
If you are a keen mountain biker there are plenty of mountain biking trails.
We are 15 min drive from the GoodWood Estate with its famous horse racing course and motor racing circuit.
Drive on an other 15 min and you reach the beautiful South Coast with golden white sand at the Witterings.


We're a 15min walk through the woods to a lovely old English pub, the award winning Duke of Cumberland. They are also other fantastic pubs, including a wonderful Indian (The Banyan), a short drive away.
Staying at The Old Bakery is really experiencing the beautiful English countryside. If you enjoy walking, visiting beautiful pubs and authentic towns The Old bakery won't disappoint you.

Meet your host

Superhost
734 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Belgium
My work: Chef
My husband and I live next to The Old Bakery with our daughter Claudia & our son Charlie without forgetting our dog, Bella. I am a food lover and have been a baker for the last 12 years. I have now decided to share my passion with others by teaching them how to bake. I look forward to welcoming you to stay at The Old Bakery. As cooking is my passion, I am very happy to organise food, cakes for you, to make your stay with us even more special !
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 11:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property