West Sussex | Chichester Self Catering

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

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

Worthing Theatres

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 3rd July 2018 | Featured | No Comments

There are three theatres in the town. The Connaught, The Pavilion and the Assembley Room. … Read More

Tags: Assembley Room, circus, comedy, concerts, Connaught, dance, films, pantomime, Pavilion, silver screen, stand up, talks, theatre, West Sussex, workshops, Worthing, worthing theatre, youth theatre

West Sussex Sunsets

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 13th April 2018 | Featured | 1 Comment

Scintillating sunsets for the romantically inclined. Wonderful for a dog walk along the beach as the sun sets to the West. Why not come and enjoy them for yourself? West Wittering and West Beach in Selsey give some of the … Read More

Tags: Birdham, Chichester Self catering, family holidays, holidays, romance, Selsey, Sidlesham, sunset, West Sussex, West Wittering

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

How to save money by NOT using booking agencies eg AirBnB

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 29th March 2018 | Featured | 1 Comment

Do you know how to SAVE money on your holiday – by NOT booking using Online Booking Agencies (OTA’s)? For instance – AirBnB charge YOU – the customer, a whopping 12% over and above my modest fees. (They also charge … Read More … Read More

Tags: #BookDirect, booking engines, Chichester Self catering, save money, Self catering, Sussex, West Sussex

#2Minutebeachclean

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 6th February 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Chichester Self Catering supports #2MinuteBeachClean – how about getting involved? … Read More

Tags: #2minutebeachclean, beach, beach clean, Chichester Self catering, West Sussex

Arundel Festival 2017

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 22nd August 2017 | Featured | No Comments

It runs from 19-28 August and festival fever takes over Arundel with art, live music, theatre and family fun all over the town. Many are free options too – so have a look at what’s on and come along! … Read More

Tags: Arundel, Arundel Festival, dragon boat racing, duck race, gallery trail, gardens, street entertainment, theatre, West Sussex, wine

Sloe foraging is a rewarding pastime

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 21st August 2017 | Featured | No Comments

Do you know what a Sloe is? Do you know what one looks like or why you might want to seek them out? Gayle Palmer explains more… … Read More

Tags: Chichester Self catering, foraging, sloe, Sloe Gin, West Sussex

Happiness – enhanced with doggy friends!

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 23rd July 2017 | Featured | No Comments

Dogs are remarkable creatures. Not only do they understand “dog”, but they are amazing at understanding us too – and let’s face it, even humans struggle with that! So it is such a pleasure to watch new friends being made. … Read More … Read More

Tags: accommodation, beach, Chichester, dog, family friendly, Living Elements, Natures Elements, petfriendly, Self catering, Sussex holidays, walks, West Sussex