West Ashling, West Sussex
The Hideaway
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 double bed · 1 bathroom
About This Hut
At the bottom of the South Downs and in the heart of the village of West Ashling, our secluded garden cabin is a hidden gem. It is equipped with underfloor heating, a basic kitchenette, a small bathroom (shower & toilet) and outdoor seating.
There are four pubs and restaurants within walking distance: The Richmond Arms, only a 2 minute walk away in West Ashling; The Horse & Groom, a 15 minute walk in East Ashling; The Hare and Hound, a 20 minute walk away; and Concierge, 20 minutes away.
The Space
The double bedroom is in a traditional Shepherd’s Hut with all the modern amenities, including underfloor heating, an en-suite bathroom (shower and toilet) and a mini kitchenette (fridge, toaster, kettle).
It is located in a beautiful pear and apple orchard in the heart of West Ashling.
West Ashling is perfectly located for many cultural and fun days out. Goodwood Estate — famous for its Revival, Festival of Speed, Goodwoof, and world-renowned horse racing — is only ten minutes away. Chichester with its festival theatre and Pallant House Gallery is ten minutes in the other direction. Bosham, a picturesque seaside village, is five minutes away. The popular West Wittering beach is a 25 minute drive. And we’re at the foot of the South Downs, with beautiful walks, bike rides, and good pubs all around.
Guest Access
The Shepherd’s Hut and surrounding area is for your use only — completely private, with your own garden space and outdoor seating.
What’s Included
Bathroom
- —Body soap
- —Shower gel
- —Hot water
- —Shower
Bedroom & laundry
- —Double bed
- —Bed linen provided
- —Towels provided
Kitchen & dining
- —Fridge
- —Kettle
- —Toaster
- —Outdoor dining area
Heating & cooling
- —Underfloor heating
- —Portable air conditioning
Outdoor
- —Private back garden
- —Outdoor dining area
- —BBQ grill (charcoal)
Parking & facilities
- —Free parking on premises
Home safety
- —Smoke alarm
House rules
- Check-in after 3:00 pm — Mary will meet you on arrival
- Check-out before 10:00 am
- Maximum 2 guests
- No smoking
- No parties or events
Staying for Goodwood?
10 minutes from Goodwood Estate
Richmond Field is one of the closest independent stays to Goodwood — ideal for the Festival of Speed, the Revival, Goodwood Racecourse events, and Goodwoof. The huts book up fast around these dates.
- Festival of SpeedJuly
- Goodwood RevivalSeptember
- Goodwood RacecourseYear-round
- GoodwoofMay
Around Here
- The Richmond Arms pub2 min walk
- The Horse & Groom pub (East Ashling)15 min walk
- The Hare and Hound pub20 min walk
- Concierge restaurant20 min walk
- Kingley Vale — ancient yew forest walk20 min walk
- Ashling Park Vineyard — tours & tastings5 min drive
- Bosham harbour village5 min drive
- Goodwood Estate (Festival of Speed, Revival, racing)10 min drive
- Chichester city centre & Festival Theatre10 min drive
- Pallant House Gallery, Chichester10 min drive
- West Wittering Beach25 min drive
Other Things To Note
We also have The Orchard — another shepherd’s hut very close by, in the same orchard setting. If you’re looking to accommodate more people, you can book both huts together. View The Orchard.
What Guests Say
“Beautiful surroundings, peaceful and relaxing. The hut was gorgeous with everything you would need, bed was very comfortable.”
Nicole
“Had an amazing stay here — I'd 100% recommend it! Mary and her husband were incredibly welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived, and nothing was ever too much trouble for them. One of the highlights was sitting outside the shepherd's hut and watching all the wildlife — such a peaceful experience. With the hot weather during our stay, Mary even went out of her way to sort an air conditioning unit for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and really appreciated. We felt so well looked after and would definitely love to come back!”
Amy
“Lovely short stay at Mary's place. Superb host, very friendly and welcoming. The hut is so cozy and perfect for a country side stay. Would 100% recommend to anyone who is looking for a quiet relaxing stay in the country side but also wouldn't say no to a beach day as only up the road is the Whitterings which is beautiful.”
Gemma
“We booked our stay in Funtington at the very last minute, but Mary was incredibly accommodating and made us feel exceptionally welcome from the moment we arrived. She met us in person, showed us around, and was thoroughly friendly and helpful throughout. The hut itself is lovely and brilliantly peaceful, yet ideally located with loads to do nearby, including some fantastic local pubs and a vineyard. We couldn't have asked for a better host or a more relaxing break. Highly recommended!”
Jake
“What a charming, delightful treat. A very last minute booking — well, 100% return to this cosy, beautiful little shepherd's hut! We were greeted with the comfiest bed, sweet baby rabbits, a peaceful orchard and everything thought about for a mini getaway! Thank you, Mary for the last minute, surprise stay. The ancient Forest was utterly magical. Can't recommend this place enough!”
Ms Kate
“Beautiful property and very friendly host. Great location for Goodwood events as well.”
Ruizhe
West Ashling, West Sussex
10 min Goodwood · 25 min beach
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