The whole farmThree homes together: the whole farm for up to 12
Book Keepers, The Old Stables and Barley Cottage together and you have the whole of The Marden: 12 people in 6 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms, in three separate homes a few steps apart. It suits family gatherings, big birthdays and Goodwood groups, but not parties or events. The three together are from £3,304 a week, about 10 miles from Chichester and 11 from Goodwood.
- Sleeps
- 12 in 3 homes
- Bedrooms
- 6, with 5 bathrooms
- From
- £3,304 a week for all three
- Goodwood
- About 11 miles
How the three fit together
This is not one big house. It is three separate homes on the same farm, a few steps from each other, and each has its own front door, kitchen, living room and outdoor space. Three generations can spend the day together and still have their own front door at night. Early risers and late sleepers do not have to meet at breakfast.
- Keepers: sleeps 4. Two super-king bedrooms, each with a bath and a shower. Wood burner, underfloor heating, private courtyard. The largest home, at 153 square metres.
- The Old Stables: sleeps 4. One super king, and one super king or twin, both with their own bathroom. All on one level, with a wood burner and a gated courtyard. A folding bed for one child can be added for a supplement.
- Barley Cottage: sleeps 4. A king and a twin, one bathroom, all on one level. Patio and walled lawn. The only home that takes a dog.
What a gathering looks like here
The heated pool is shared only between the three homes. Take all three and, from mid-June to early September, it is yours alone, Monday to Saturday.
The slate table in Keepers’ courtyard seats six and so does the dining table in Barley, and each courtyard has a barbecue. There is no single indoor table for 12, so big meals are eaten outdoors in summer or across two tables. For a celebration dinner, the Victoria Inn is a very short walk away. Book well ahead for a table that size, or see our food and drink page.
Walks start at the gate. The 2.7-mile West Marden loop is short enough for children and grandparents.
Gatherings, not parties
We do not take parties or events, and we would rather say so plainly now. A 60th birthday supper for the 12 of you staying is what the farm is for. A party with a guest list, a band or a marquee is not. The pool is for the guests on the booking only.
The reason is simple: it is a quiet valley, the village is on the doorstep and the family lives on the farm. If you are not sure which side of the line your plan falls, ask us and we will give you a straight answer.
Goodwood groups
Goodwood is about 11 miles away, around 20 minutes on a normal day and slower on event days. In 2027 the Members’ Meeting is 10 to 11 April, the Festival of Speed is 15 to 18 July, the Qatar Goodwood Festival is 27 to 31 July and the Revival is 17 to 19 September.
There is a three-night minimum over Goodwood events. Three homes free on the same dates is the hard part, so groups who come every year book early.
Prices and booking
There is no separate whole-farm rate. You book the three homes together: Barley from £896 a week and Keepers and The Old Stables from £1,204 each, so from £3,304 a week for 12. Outside the school holidays we take shorter stays. Ask us for a price.
Send us your dates first, by WhatsApp or through this site, and we will check all three homes at once. A 30% deposit holds the booking and there are no booking fees when you book direct.
Questions
Good to know.
How many people can stay at The Marden altogether?
Twelve, in three homes that each sleep four. There are 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in total. The Old Stables can also take one child on a folding bed.
Is it one large house?
No. It is three separate homes a few steps apart on the same farm. Each has its own front door, kitchen, living room and courtyard or garden.
Can we hold a party or a wedding reception?
No. Parties and events are not allowed. The farm suits a family or group of up to 12 who are all staying, and the pool is for guests on the booking only.
How much does it cost to book all three homes?
From £3,304 a week: Barley Cottage from £896 and Keepers and The Old Stables from £1,204 each. Ask us for the price of a shorter stay outside the school holidays.
Can we bring a dog if we book the whole farm?
One dog, in Barley Cottage, for £50 a stay. Keepers and The Old Stables do not take dogs.
Do we get the pool to ourselves?
Yes, if you have booked all three homes, because the pool is shared only between them. It is open from mid-June to early September, Monday to Saturday.
Last updated 14 November 2026.
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Stay · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms
Keepers
The largest of the three: two super-king bedrooms, each with its own bath and shower, underfloor heating, a wood burner and a private courtyard.

Stay · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms
The Old Stables
A converted barn on one level with vaulted ceilings, two en-suite bedrooms, a wood burner and a gated courtyard garden. Step-free throughout.

Stay · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · Dog friendly
Barley Cottage
A single-level house for four with a king and a twin bedroom, its own patio and walled lawn, and a welcome for one well-behaved dog.

Local · Near Goodwood
Goodwood
Three self-catering homes 11 miles from Goodwood Motor Circuit. What is at Goodwood, how far each part is, the 2027 dates and what is members-only.
Breaks · Midweek, whole site
Retreats and offsites
Take all three homes midweek for a small team or retreat group: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, fast wifi and walks from the gate. Bring your own programme.
Breaks · For the wedding weekend
Wedding guests
Three homes for wedding guests, sleeping 12 in all: 10 minutes from Stansted Park, 15 from the Tithe Barn at Ditcham, under 30 from Goodwood House.