# Three 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](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/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](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/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](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/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](https://themarden.co.uk/local/food-and-drink) page. Walks start at the gate. The 2.7-mile [West Marden loop](https://themarden.co.uk/local/octagon-walks) 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](https://themarden.co.uk/local/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](https://themarden.co.uk/events/goodwood-festival-of-speed) is 15 to 18 July, the Qatar Goodwood Festival is 27 to 31 July and the [Revival](https://themarden.co.uk/events/goodwood-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 ### 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. ## Related - [Keepers: a house for two couples, with a bath in every bedroom](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/keepers.md) - [The Old Stables: a single-storey barn with two en-suite bedrooms](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/the-old-stables.md) - [Barley Cottage: the dog-friendly one, with a walled lawn](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/barley-cottage.md) - [A place to stay near Goodwood: 11 miles from the Motor Circuit](https://themarden.co.uk/local/goodwood.md) - [A small retreat or team offsite in the South Downs, for up to 12](https://themarden.co.uk/breaks/retreats-and-offsites.md) - [Where to stay for a wedding at Stansted Park, the Tithe Barn or Goodwood](https://themarden.co.uk/breaks/wedding-guests.md) ## Booking Book direct with The Marden at https://themarden.co.uk (no booking fees), or message us on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447822026091. West Marden Farm, West Marden, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 9EN. Page: https://themarden.co.uk/breaks/whole-farm-hire · Last updated 2026-11-14