At West Wittering, Lumiere offers a serene seaside retreat with every comfort considered. Unwind in the secluded south-facing rear garden or cozy up by the ivory log burner, and enjoy amenities like 3 flat-screen TVs & DVD players and free WiFi.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Lumiere - West Wittering
Launched for the summer 2015 season at West Wittering, Lumiere is a light and airy weather-boarded seaside home offering luxury and comfort with every attention to detail thought of including: Single Tempur mattresses; fully equipped kitchen with Aga; secluded south facing rear garden; 3 flat screen TVs & dvd players; free wifi and only 2 mins walk from the beach.
Master bedroom suite occupies the entire upstairs floor and has a king sized antique French bed, original roll top bath a single bed along, flat screen television/dvd players and a ensuite shower room. The second bedroom has a king sized French bed and bedroom three can be either two singles or a super king bed. 4 beds have Tempur mattresses. There is a French day bed (full single size) in the television room which can be used as extra bed should this be required. Downstairs has a family bathroom with a cast iron bath and Lefroy Brooks shower above. and there is a separate lavatory in the utility room.
The open plan hand painted bespoke kitchen and rear kitchen has a four oven Aga & kettle, Neff 2 ring gas hob, microwave, Dualit toaster, Dualit mini oven/grill, Smeg fridge/freezer, second fridge, Smeg kettle, Nespresso machine, Bosch dishwasher, washer/dryer, clothes drying racks, iron/ironing board, two Belfast sinks, vintage worktops, filter water tap and softened water throughout the home. Kitchen ware includes Aga range of pans & ironware cookware, Le Creuset, Denby new & Vintage along with a both vintage crockery and fine bone china. Large selection of cookery books and items to make your life that little bit easier when staying from a large range of herbs and spices down to kitchen essentials. Handmade central Island and driftwood dining table with French doors opening to rear garden.
The television room has a French day bed for seating that can also be used as a bed if required along with 42" flat screen TV, blu ray player, extensive selection of over 450 DVDs for all ages along with books and games. Open plan living space has a three seater sofa and two arm chairs, ivory log burner, flat screen television/dvd player, telephone, wifi, 5G mobile phone signal with bifold doors opening fully to the decking area of the garden with outside dining. On those colder days, Lumiere is warm and cosy, with new triple glazing, plenty of hot water, central heating along with the warmth of an Aga.
Towels and bed linen
High quality bed linen and towels are provided including Dusk, John Lewis and The White Company. Beach towels are not provided.
Outside
A south facing sheltered, private rear garden with decking, dining area, a decked path leading to a second, more shaded relaxation/dining area, umbrellas, decked seating area, wooden sunbeds and kadai for BBQs and a decked area to the side of the property where there is an outside hot/cold shower. At the front of the house there is off road parking with room for three small cars, or two large and a small one tucked in.
Please note
During periods of peak demand (school holidays and half term, Summer, Christmas and New Year) we will only accept a minimum of 7 nights booking. Changeover day during these times is Friday. Lumiere is available for longer periods of stay subject to availability and off season for 3 nights.
The property is situated on Marine Drive, West Wittering and is a 2 minute walk to the beach. The village of East Wittering is a short walk the other direction which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes including Drift in Café, Drift out, Billys on the Beach and several take away restaurants. Other favourites include The Beach House, The Old House at Home Inn, Lamb Inn in West Wittering and the Ship Inn at Itchenor.
5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddle boarding, car parking and café.
Sailing facilities can be found at Chichester Marina, Inchenor SC, Bosham SC and Apuldrum SC. There is also good bird watching at the RSPB Medmerry nature reserve near Earnley.
Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed in June and Revival in September along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. Closer by is the historic walled city of Chichester (8 miles) with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, bowling alley and excellent shops. Drive East of Chichester on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and half an hour away to the West is Portsmouth with it Naval Dockyard, and shopping at Gunwarf Quays. There is a direct train service from London Victoria to Chichester (85 minutes). What makes this house unique. Simply put, we feel that holiday time is precious and we personally would not like to stay anywhere where comfort is compromised by providing tempur mattresses, high quality bed linen, bone china will find an eclectic mix of vintage and new which adds character to this beautiful seaside home.
The village of East Wittering is a short walk from the property which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes and restaurants. 5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddleboarding, car parking and café. Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed and Revival along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. The historic walled city of Chichester is 8 miles with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, excellent shops and a direct train service from London to Victoria (85 minutes). Drive East on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and to the West is Portsmouth and outlet shopping at Gunwarf Quays.
Lumiere is loved and owned by the Keen family, who have lots of relatives living in the area.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 25 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near the sea
Things to do
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Latest check in is at 21:00
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Note from host: Pets by arrangement
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Chichester, this holiday home is by the sea. South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre and Fishbourne Roman Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Stansted Maze and West Sussex Falconry. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Fratton Park. With scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Chichester travel guide
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Lumiere - West Wittering?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lumiere - West Wittering?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lumiere - West Wittering?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lumiere - West Wittering located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chichester Harbour National Landscape, West Wittering Beach and Chichester Harbour. Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve and South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Lumiere - West Wittering Reviews
Reviews
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Amazing house, we loved it, had everything you needed, superb location too. The welcome was a lovely touch and the hosts were amazing with information as well. Thank you
This was a great property to stay for our New year family get tomorrow. Being just a couple of minutes walk from the beach we could enjoy bracing walks & lots of fun with the kids.The property is well equipped & the owners were quick to respond when we had a query.
A great house in a very good location. Everything you could need is provided (and more!) comfortable accommodation and a good garden. A charming property which we enjoyed very much.
The is was our second visit to Lumiere. It’s a beautiful house with so much character. It’s the perfect house by the sea. Charlotte is great, communication is easy and it is a pleasure to stay in her home.
Great location, well equipped house with secure garden. Very short walk to miles of beach front and the village shops. I highly commend this location, property and facilities to everyone.
This was a great location and base for our trip to The Witterings & surrounding areas. The house is well equipped and felt very homely, with a lovely family space and garden area.
We had a wonderful 3 night stay for my 60 th birthday . The house is very well equipped with everything you might need . The location is perfect with a very short walk to the beach and shops and a lovely sheltered sunny garden with lots of different sitting areas . Beds super comfy and good WiFi .Thankyou !
Really enjoyed our stay. Our group ranged in age from 8 months to 62 years. Easy walking distance to the beach and restaurant. Everything at the house was as described.
We had a fabulous stay at this house - communication with the host was excellent and they went above and beyond to accommodate our requests & ensure we had everything we needed. The house itself is excellent - gorgeous decorations, for us the highlights were the beautiful south facing garden and the open plan living/cooking/dining space which opened onto it - excellent for families with children. The kitchen was really well equipped for preparing big family meals! Would highly recommend.
The house is in a fanstastic location just a short stroll to the beach as well as local shops and restaurants.
Lots of space in the house with a wonderful master bedroom and lovely sized garden for the children to play in.
Just had returning from a wonderful stay.It’s a good walk to the west wittering beach but so worth it! Beautiful house with lots of homely touches !
East wittering is great for shops and restaurants too. Perfect for a family
We had a lovely late-summer stay here with our young son and my parents. It was ideal for us - very spacious and well-situated, with a very nice garden too. We even enjoyed plenty of apples fresh from the trees. Highly recommended.
The property is superbly located, close to the beach and the shops. The owner was responsive from the point of booking and very helpful. The house is very comfortable and well equipped and the small welcome gifts were a lovely touch. Would certainly stay again
We were in town for the Goodwood Revival and booked this house to come home to every evening. Very relaxing for all of us. Beach was a minute away, lots of shops and food options, house was a great layout. We loved it !