Barley CottageThe dog-friendly one, with a walled lawn
Barley Cottage sits at the entrance to the farm, looking across the fields. It sleeps four in a king bedroom and a twin, all on one level, with its own patio and walled lawn. It is the house that welcomes a dog, it is the least expensive of the three, and it is rated five stars by the AA.
- Sleeps
- 4 in 2 bedrooms
- Beds
- King and twin
- From
- £896 a week
- Dogs
- One welcome, £50 a stay
Beds
- Bedroom 1: king
- Bedroom 2: twin singles
In the house
- One dog welcome
- Central heating
- Fast wifi
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Patio, walled lawn and barbecue
- Heated outdoor pool, mid-June to early September
- Free parking
- Single storey
- High chair
The house
Barley was the first house the family opened, in an old flint and beamed farm building. It is all on one level: a hall, a kitchen, a living and dining room with a table for six, two bedrooms side by side and a bathroom with a bath.
One bedroom has a king-size bed and the other has twin singles, which is the arrangement most families with two children want. The main window looks out to a footpath crossing the farm’s fields.
The kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer and coffee maker, and there is a washing machine. There is central heating and fast wifi.
Outside
A gated picket fence leads to a paved patio with a table and barbecue, and beyond it a walled lawn. There is free parking on the farm.
The heated outdoor pool is shared only with the other two houses. It is open from mid-June to early September, Monday to Saturday. Guests who come in August tend to use it every day.
Bringing a dog
Barley Cottage takes one well-behaved dog for £50 a stay. The footpath across the fields starts at the gate, the Octagon walks cover the downs in every direction, and the Victoria Inn in the village is a short walk. There is more on our dog-friendly stays page.
Please tell us when you book so we know to expect them.
Prices and stays
A week in Barley Cottage is from £896. Summer weeks run Friday to Friday. Outside the school holidays we take shorter stays, and there is a three-night minimum over Goodwood events, Easter, half-terms and Christmas. A 30% deposit holds the booking.
There are no booking fees when you book direct. Check dates on this site or send us a WhatsApp.
Questions
Good to know.
Is Barley Cottage dog friendly?
Yes. One well-behaved dog is welcome for £50 a stay. It is the only one of our three houses that takes dogs.
How many people does Barley Cottage sleep?
Four, in a king bedroom and a twin bedroom, with one bathroom. It is all on one level.
Does Barley Cottage have a wood burner?
No. Barley has central heating. Keepers and The Old Stables have wood-burning stoves.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. Each house has a keypad on the door, so you can arrive when it suits you.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes. A heated outdoor pool in its own garden is shared by the three houses and is only for guests staying here. It is open from mid-June to early September, Monday to Saturday, from 8am into the afternoon. Bring your own pool towels, and children need an adult with them.
What is included in the price?
Electricity, heating, bed linen, bath and hand towels, wifi, parking and logs where there is a wood burner. There is a homemade cake when you arrive. There are no booking fees when you book with us direct.
How far are Chichester and Goodwood?
Chichester is about 10 miles and Goodwood about 11 miles, each around 20 minutes by car. See Goodwood and Chichester for what is on.
Is there a shop or pub nearby?
The Victoria Inn is in the village, a very short walk from the houses. The nearest shop is in Rowlands Castle, five minutes by car, and all the main supermarkets deliver to the farm. See our pub guide.
Is there mobile signal and wifi?
The wifi is fast. Mobile signal in the valley is poor on every network except EE, so use wifi calling.
Last updated 14 November 2026.
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Breaks · Bring the dog
Dog-friendly stays
Barley Cottage takes one well-behaved dog for £50 a stay. Footpaths start at the gate, the village pub is a short walk and Chichester is 10 miles.
Breaks · Summer on the farm
Family holidays
Three homes sharing a heated outdoor pool on a South Downs farm. Twin rooms, enclosed gardens, West Wittering 17 miles. Weeks from £896.
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.
Local · Walks from the door
The Octagon walks
Nine waymarked walks around the Mardens, from 1.7 to 15 miles. One starts in the village and the long loop passes five minutes from the farm.
Local · Where to eat and drink
Pubs
The Victoria Inn is a very short walk from the farm. Seven more country pubs are within 7 miles, with distances, dogs, food and which to ring first.