# Barley Cottage: the 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](https://themarden.co.uk/local/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](https://themarden.co.uk/breaks/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

### 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](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/keepers) and [The Old Stables](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/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](https://themarden.co.uk/local/goodwood) and [Chichester](https://themarden.co.uk/local/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](https://themarden.co.uk/local/pubs).

### 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.

## Related

- [A dog-friendly place to stay in the South Downs, near Chichester](https://themarden.co.uk/breaks/dog-friendly-stays.md)
- [A self-catering family holiday with a heated pool, near Chichester](https://themarden.co.uk/breaks/family-holidays.md)
- [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)
- [Walks from the door: the Octagon Way and its eight short loops](https://themarden.co.uk/local/octagon-walks.md)
- [Pubs near West Marden, nearest first](https://themarden.co.uk/local/pubs.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.

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