Vintage | Chichester Self Catering

Some of the best memories from 2017

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

New Year’s also mean we examine the year that has just happened too. We had some lovely guests to the various properties during 2017 and thought we would share some of the highlights with you. … Read More

Tags: 2017, bluebells, children, classic cars, dogs, food, Goodwood, guests, memories, Vintage

Classic Cars and their owners stay for the Goodwood Revival

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 10th September 2017 | Featured | No Comments

Every few years we are the base for a collection of gorgeous classic English cars and their French owners for the Goodwood Revival! (They drive them over to the UK) This year, 2017, we hosted 5 lovely cars (4 of … Read More … Read More

Tags: accommodation, Bentley, Bugatti, Chichester Self catering, classic car, Corvette, Fiat, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, motorsport, Porsche, retro clothing, Revival, Vintage

The Exclusive Cake Shop and Vintage Tearooms in Chichester

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 18th April 2017 | Featured | No Comments

I would love to introduce you to the delightful Carol – the owner and chef of this little querky teashop. Situated at 47, North Street, Chichester she caters for all tastes! This is a brilliant place for a quiet sit … Read More … Read More

Tags: Chichester, cup cakes, dairy free, Exclusive cake shop and vintage tearooms, gluten free, North Street, vegan, Vintage

Vintage Tea Parties – a hit with the Hens!

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 13th October 2016 | Featured | No Comments

Vintage and retro tea parties are big hits at the moment. It brings back an age of politeness, elegance and camaraderie – genteel conversations over some delicious food and of course, tea, served from a teapot! … Read More

Tags: afternoon tea, birthday party, British, Chichester, classic, family gathering, family party, Hen party, Hen Party Haven, retro, Sidlesham, tea party, traditional, Vintage

Lunch, tea and more @smokedandchard

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 6th October 2016 | Featured | No Comments

A great little find in the countryside! @smokedandchard is a delightful rural lunch and tea establishment in the countryside close to Medmerry Harbour, on the Chichester Plain in the vintage / shabby-chic style. The emphasis is on recycled, re-used and … Read More … Read More

Tags: @smokedandchard, Chichester, child-friendly, dog friendly, Earnley, Earnley Grange, Hen party, lunch, Medmerry Harbour, tea and cakes, Vintage

The Goodwood Revival – a vintage spectacle

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 5th September 2016 | Featured | No Comments

When I think of the Goodwood Revival I think of Beautiful cars Beautiful vintage iconic clothes Fairgrounds Pimms and beer tents Dancing Happy, laughing and excited people Polite British customs – eg queuing in lines! Old fashioned brands and signage … Read More … Read More

Tags: aeroplanes, car auction, cars, Chichester, classic, clothes, fairground, Goodwood, motorsport, Revival, September, Vintage, WW2

Antique Hunting in Sussex.

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 21st May 2016 | Featured | No Comments

THE places to go locally are Arundel and Midhurst and Petworth for antiques of all sorts. Each town is well known for its antique dealers and shops. So what do you think of when someone says “antiques”?! … Read More

Tags: antique, Chichester, furniture, glassware, Midhurst, One-eyed Jockey, Petworth, shopping, Vintage