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Surprising arisings from the beach!

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 22nd November 2018 | Featured | No Comments

There is masses of news about litter and pollution – which is a good thing. More awareness is essential if we don’t want to kill ourselves off in double quick time! What is also noticeable around the Chichester area (as … Read More … Read More

Tags: #againstlitter #SidleshamLitterPickers, beach clean, beach treasure, Chichester, make a difference, pollution, Selsey

The Spire of Peace – Chichester Cathedral

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 8th November 2018 | Featured | No Comments

This new installation in the North Transept of Chichester Cathedral is an amazing 9m high and woven entirely from willow. Go and see it! It is only here until 24th November! Land artists Mark and Rebecca Ford from www.twocirclesdesign.co.uk created … Read More … Read More

Tags: armistice, Chichester, Chichester Cathedral, land art, makeartnotwar, Mark and Rebecca Ford, origami, places to visit, promises of peace, Spire of Peace, TwoCirclesDesign, willow, willow weaving

New extension for St James’ Church, Birdham

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 5th November 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Beautifully melding the old church with the new, stylish extension it makes it even more user-friendly – for gatherings, meetings etc. It also has a refectory – so is ideal for village gatherings. … Read More

Tags: ancient tree, Birdham, Chichester, church, Diocese, extension, Manhood Peninsula, poppies, village, West Sussex, wheelchair access

Fireworks Free stays for your dog, and you

Fireworks-free visits for nervous dogs

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 9th October 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Autumn – means fireworks in many places – and terror for your pets. They cower in corners, under beds or won’t leave your side… sound familiar? Do you want to get away, at least for a weekend and get through … Read More … Read More

Tags: anxious pets, beaches, Chichester, countryside, dog friendly, dog walks, fireworks, fireworks free, no fireworks, no stress, quiet zone, Self catering

The farming year is turning – it’s Autumn

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 9th October 2018 | Featured | No Comments

The mornings are getting much darker, the evenings too and the soil is cooling. Its the time of year for warming stews, evenings by the TV with crumpets and Marmite plus the big TV shows. Its a cosy time of … Read More … Read More

Tags: Autumn, Chichester, country, cream teas, deer, dog friendly, dog walks, half term, Harbours, migratory birds, nature, pumpkins, Self catering, Slindon, wildlife

We have a commitment to the environment – do you?

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 17th September 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Gayle Palmer, your host, along with her dog, Echo – have an ongoing commitment to the local environment. We are part of the voluntary Sidlesham Litter Pickers – villagers who in their own time go and and keep the roads and … Read More … Read More

Tags: #Recycle, #SidleshamLitterPickers, #Takeyourlitterhome, Chichester, flytipping, litter, rubbish

Back to school – but still reasons to visit

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 29th August 2018 | Featured | No Comments

So its nearly the end of the Summer holidays – but there are still so many late Summer / Autumn attractions and events taking place – why not make the most of a short stay? … Read More

Tags: Autumn, bird migrations, Chichester, Chichester Self catering, countryside, Goodwood racing, GoodwoodRevival, holiday accommodation, local events, Parham Autumn Fair, short stay, The Owls of Sussex, Things to do, West Sussex

The hot tub is a hit!

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 31st May 2018 | Featured | No Comments

One of the main comments that guests leave in the visitors book or speak about personally is how much they enjoy spending time relaxing in the hot tub. … Read More

Tags: Chichester, Chichester Self catering, family holiday, Hen party, hot tub, luxury holiday, sauna, short break, Sidlesham, weekend holiday, West Sussex

Itchenor Village- a unique gem in West Sussex

Itchenor – an unusual village

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 8th April 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Itchenor is an unusual village – if nothing else just for its unique name! It is 7 miles from Chichester on the Manhood Peninsula and has one road in / out. AT the end of the one road in is … Read More … Read More

Tags: Chichester, church, cricket, farm, harbour, Harbour Conservancy, houses, Itchenor, luxury, sailing club, village, West Sussex

Festival of Speed at Goodwood – Accommodation near the event

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 16th March 2018 | Featured | No Comments

The Festival of Speed at Goodwood is a huge motor show, and more! – So to get the most out of it by planning your day(s) and your stay. (Accomm still available!) The main website is a help – Goodwood FOS webpage but … Read More … Read More

Tags: accommodation, bed for the night, cars, Chichester, event, festival, Festival of Speed, Goodwood, last minute, last minute accommodation, motorsport, plan your day