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Luxury Holiday Houses in Chichester
Harbour houses, Downland cottages and family homes between the cathedral city, the sea and Goodwood
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A Roman city between the harbour and the Downs
Chichester is a small city that does a lot. It has a Roman street plan, a medieval cathedral whose spire you can see from out at sea, a festival theatre with a national reputation and a fine gallery of modern British art. Chichester Harbour, with its creeks, sailing villages and wading birds, lies to the west, and the South Downs rise just to the north.
Our Chichester collection runs to 36 properties. They range from small cottages and apartments for two to large family houses with pools, hot tubs and sea views, spread between the harbour villages, the country around Goodwood and the coast towards Arundel.
Here is where to stay, what to do and when to come.
Chichester at a glance
- Properties
- 36 houses, cottages and apartments, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,600 to £8,800 a week, from around £2,300
- Best areas
- Bosham and Dell Quay on the harbour, Goodwood and the Lavants, and the Arundel side
- Highlights
- The cathedral, Fishbourne Roman Palace, West Wittering beach and the Goodwood events
- Getting there
- Trains from London Victoria take around an hour and a half; Gatwick and Southampton airports are around an hour by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
House Helm Rowlands Chichester: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Hot Tub & Beachfront Setting – Chichester8 bedrooms
House Safran Hunston Chichester: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Family-Friendly Amenities in Chichester3 bedrooms
House Helm Bosham Chichester: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Seaview – Chichester6 bedrooms
House Lysias Nutbourne Chichester: Luxury 5-Bedroom House with Seaview – Chichester5 bedroomsExplore nearby
Bosham and the harbour villages for sailing and sea views, Goodwood and the South Downs for country walks and motor racing, Selsey for the beach, and the wider West Sussex coast for Arundel.
Walls, a spire and a very good theatre
Chichester's four main streets still follow the Roman plan and meet at the Market Cross, which dates from around 1501. You can walk much of the old city walls in an hour or so, with views over the rooftops to the cathedral.
Pallant House Gallery holds one of the best collections of modern British art outside London. The Chichester Festival Theatre, opened in 1962, draws London audiences down for its summer season. Fishbourne Roman Palace, just west of the city, has the largest collection of Roman mosaics in situ in Britain, and was the home of someone very important indeed.
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Creeks, sails and King Canute's tide
Chichester Harbour is a protected National Landscape of tidal creeks, mudflats and salt marsh, and one of the great sailing waters of southern England. Bosham, where legend has Canute ordering back the waves, has a Saxon church shown in the famous Bayeux embroidery of the Norman Conquest, and a lane that floods at high tide. Parked cars are regularly caught out.
Dell Quay and Itchenor are good for a pint by the water and a boat trip around the harbour. At its mouth, West Wittering has a long sandy beach and the dunes of East Head, cared for by the National Trust.
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Racing, chalk hills and ancient yews
The Goodwood estate, just north of the city, hosts three of the great fixtures of the English summer. The Festival of Speed comes in July, Glorious Goodwood racing in late July or early August, and the Revival, when everyone dresses in period clothes, in September. Houses nearby are booked early for all three.
Above Goodwood, the South Downs offer chalk ridge walks with views to the sea and the Isle of Wight. Kingley Vale has some of the oldest yew trees in Britain. Arundel, with its castle and antique shops, is a short drive east.
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Selsey crab, Sussex fizz and a long summer
The table here owes a lot to the sea and the chalk. Look for Selsey crab and lobster, Downland lamb, and the English sparkling wines now made on the slopes of the South Downs, many of them open for tastings.
May to September is the main season for sailing, the beach and the theatre. The Goodwood fixtures make July and September the busiest months. Spring and autumn are lovely for walking the Downs and watching birds on the harbour. Our concierge can arrange vineyard visits, sailing, restaurant tables and Goodwood tickets.
Ask our conciergeFeatured properties in Chichester
House Gregale West Lavant Chichester: 6-Bedroom Luxury Cottage with Pool & Hot Tub – Chichester6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £8,155 a week
House Goodwood Chichester: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub & Seaview – Chichester5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £7,504 a week
House Chichester Dell: Spacious 6-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Pool & Seaview – Chichester6 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £6,615 a week
House Rowan Westbourne Chichester: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub – Chichester5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,369 a week
House Rowan Goodwood Chichester: 5-Bedroom Holiday House with Sea View – West Sussex5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,159 a week
House Kingley Chichester: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Chichester4 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £4,900 a week
House Gloaming Bosham Chichester: Chic 4-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub & Seaview – Chichester4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £4,452 a week
House Elmer Chichester: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Hot Tub – West Sussex4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £4,074 a weekWhy book your house in Chichester with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Chichester's houses are spread between harbour creeks, Downland villages and the coast, and we know which put you on the water, which are best for Goodwood and which are a walk from a good pub. With 36 properties in Chichester, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Goodwood tickets, sailing and harbour boat trips, vineyard tastings, theatre and restaurant reservations, and transfers from London, Gatwick or Southampton. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay near Chichester?
Bosham and Dell Quay suit sailors and anyone who wants sea views over the harbour. The country around Goodwood and the Lavants is best for the racing and Downland walks, and the Arundel side suits those who want castles and a quieter base.
When is the best time to visit Chichester?
May to September is best for the beach, sailing and the Festival Theatre season. July and September are busy because of the Goodwood events, so book early. Spring and autumn are quieter and good for walking.
Is Chichester a good base for Goodwood?
Yes. The Goodwood estate is just a few miles north of the city, and many of our houses are a short drive away. Demand is very high during the Festival of Speed, Glorious Goodwood and the Revival, so we recommend booking well ahead.
Can you arrange a private chef at a house in Chichester?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Chichester cost?
Across our 36 properties in Chichester, weekly rates typically range from £2,600 to £8,800, with the most affordable from around £2,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Chichester?
Trains from London Victoria take around an hour and a half. By road, Gatwick and Southampton airports are each around an hour away. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there houses in Chichester for large groups?
Yes. Our Chichester collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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