We provide beautiful white linen, bedding and towels for all beds. One bath and one hand towel per person. One additional towel per person is provided for use with the hot tubs.

We have created a document to help you plan your trip, it may not be exhaustive but we hope it helps!

Yes, except Meadow Hide. Lucky’s Stable, Silhouette’s Stable and Fern Lodge each have a washing machine, drying rack and rotary washing line outside. We also provide an ironing board and iron.

Yes, except Meadow Hide. Lucky’s Stable, Silhouette’s Stable and Fern Lodge each have a dishwasher.

Fern Lodge and Lucky’s stable both have an american style fridge/freezer with ice maker.

Yes, 3 of our properties have a Bluetooth sound system which allows you to play music throughout the ground floor. We kindly ask you to of course be respectful to other guests and neighbours in regard to noise and ask that noise ceases outside after 9.30pm to allow for the enjoyment of all.

All four of our properties have electric heating throughout. Thermostatic wall heaters upstairs and downstairs, heated towel rails in all bathrooms, underfloor heating in Fern and Meadow Hide ground floor bathrooms. Each cottage also has a wood burner which can provide extra cosiness with a jolly flame. We provide a complimentary basket of logs, kindling and firelighters for this. Fern Lodge and Lucky's Stable also have an outside fire which we provide larger logs for.

Each property has a charcoal BBQ. We provide a starter pack of charcoal for you, please feel free to bring a larger bag if you fancy cooking al fresco more often.

We love to provide a place for you to switch off from the world and relax but sometimes that's easier when you can just send a few emails or reply to that one request. Plus, what better way to end the working day than sinking into the hot tub, (plastic!) glass in hand?! We have WiFi in all properties - we're out in the countryside so it's not as fast as you get in the city but it is suitable for working from home. In each property we have a space where you can set up for work, mostly in a bedroom or Fern lodge has it's own desk area on the landing. Alternatively try Co-Working Emsworth or Rume-2 in Chichester for a hot desk.

The hot tubs are a fabulous asset to our holiday accommodation and we want you to enjoy them as much as possible. Therefore, there are a few do’s and don’ts to be mindful of to keep you safe. Please read our hot tub terms of use document below. . But, the main points are; Please check with your doctor you are OK to use a hot tub (pregnancy / health complaints etc). Please shower with soap before use, it helps to keep it nice and clean for you. Do not put your head underwater at anytime. Children under 5 are advised NOT to use the hot tub. Limit the time spent soaking to 20 mins max and allow yourself to cool off to prevent hyperthermia (opposite of hypothermia). We regularly clean and maintain the hot tubs so your tub may not be up to temperature until your first morning. We check our hot tubs daily, usually around 10am, Sarah or a colleague will access via the garden gate. Please let us know if you have any special requirements for this.

Yes, we provide additional towels for the hot tub, usually one per person subject to availability.

Yes! Each of our gardens have been totally enclosed with chicken wire around the perimeter in addition to the mature hedges and fences in place, making it secure for all but the most determined Houdini dogs! If you have any particular concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Lucky’s Stable and Fern Lodge both have a large garden with space for your dog to run around and chase a ball. We currently have a badminton net set up in Lucky’s garden and Fern is fun for a bit of footy with the kids. Silhouette and Meadow have a small lawn area and ample decking with seating.

All our paw-some pals get a dog box with towels, poop bags, treats, bowl and a mat as well as a reminder of our doggy do’s and don’ts.

You will need to bring; a lead (extendable is best) your dogs bed to help them feel at home a crate (if you use them) a toy their food! some extra poop bags are always useful.

We allow a maximum of 2 dogs per cottage, the first dog goes free and we just apply a small charge of £25 for an additional dog.

Absolutely! Most of the local pubs are dog friendly. Our favourites are The Horse and Groom, East Ashling and The Richmond Arms, West Ashling, both are walkable. To get to the Horse and Groom, there’s a lovely 25 minute walk through woodland and farmland, there are stiles and it can get muddy!

Yes, please check the West Wittering website for up to date information here, but essentially, dogs are allowed on this sandy beach all year round, although between April and September they are restricted to the East Head area of the beach to allow for bathers. Chichester Harbour is great for walks, and dogs are allowed at all times, but please be mindful of wildlife as it is an important area for migrating birds.

Yes! We want you to have peace of mind so we have installed stair gates to prevent your dog from going upstairs as we ask that they are not allowed upstairs or in bedrooms or on furniture.

Yes we do. Complete with hand painted sign the little area stands in the courtyard of the stables and offers a place for you to spray off your muddy/sandy pooch and even your own wellies!

We have tried to design our cottages to be able to be used by as many people as possible, Meadow Hide is our most accessible property as it is all on one floor; take a look at our blog on accessibility for Meadow Hide for more info. Fern Lodge and Lucky’s stable both have level access for their ground floor and have a downstairs bedroom and wet room. Of course, please just ask us if you have any more specific questions.

Yes, Lucky’s Stable, Fern Lodge and Meadow Hide all have a wet room downstairs to compliment the downstairs bedroom, allowing for accessible use. We can provide a shower seat upon request.

Yes, Meadow Hide, Fern Lodge and Lucky’s stable have level access, please see answer above.

We can provide a shower seat upon request, we also have a downloadable accessibility guide for Meadow Hide. Take a look at this blog post for some ideas on accessible days out in the area.

Yes, we have free parking for at least 2 cars for each property (3 for Lucky) on site and space for further parking a short walk (70-100 yds) from the properties.

Concierge Camping, over the road from us, has EV charging points.

We love providing the venue for your special celebration. When you stay with us, if you let us know you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary we love to add little touches like banners, decorations, prosecco and chocolates. If you want to have a special meal we can recommend beautiful places such as The Crab and Lobster in Sidlesham (20 min drive), or The Horse and Groom, East Ashling (2 min drive/25 min walk) or perhaps you fancy pushing the boat out and hiring a private chef. Whatever you need, let us help you make them moments to remember.

Yes, Lucky’s stable has a large open plan living/dining area with a handmade oak table that comfortably seats 10 guests. If you are renting the whole site, you can even add in another table to create space for 16 guests to dine inside. Or in summer months 24 guests can dine between inside and outside at Lucky’s stable using the level floor of the dining room to the outside decking by opening the huge sliding doors.

Yes, we have the lovely Horse and Groom at East Ashling or The Richmond Arms in West Ashling, both walkable and we can show you on the OS map in your property.

We can provide any of the following items for infants/children, Cot, High chair, Booster seat, Baby bath or single futon (can be helpful for younger children). Please bring your own bedding for the cot or futon.

We are so lucky to have some amazing things to do for young families. Check out our days out page to find out more. Some of our favourites are Staunton Farm, Aldingbourne Country centre, Portsmouth Dockyards, Weald and Downland museum and of course, West Wittering beach. Subscribe to our newsletter where we share local secrets & fun things to do. In addition, there is Flipout in Chichester or Chichester Watersports if you’re feeling adventurous!

Yes, stair gates are fitted to the top and bottom of stairs.

Exploring a new place is always exciting for young children but in addition we provide a selection of board games and some outdoor games for varying ages. Fern Lodge and Lucky’s Stable benefit from large gardens in which they can play, do bring a ball to enjoy. We recommend that children under 5 DO NOT use the hot tub. It is important to remember that hot tub users should never submerge their head underwater. For all our hot tub info please see the hot tub FAQs. Each cottage has a smart TV so guests can watch their favourite shows.

West Wittering is a beautiful sandy beach close to Oakwood West Holidays and many of our guests head down there year round to enjoy the views and joy that comes from spending a day at the beach! We are approximately a 15-20 minute drive from the main beach. Book parking the day before for a discount. If you just fancy a beach walk, you may want to try the quieter but equally as beautiful East Wittering slightly further along, parking is also cheaper but it is a stoney beach so if sand is what you want, West Wittering is the best.

Chichester Harbour has miles of quiet shore line, there are many beaches to explore. A couple of local highlights are Hayling Island & Bosham. Hayling Island has a beautiful beach with lovely shallow bathing, handy for children, a mixture of sand and stones depending on which part you visit. Bosham is an idyllic coastal village. The tidal harbour affords a gorgeous range of views throughout the day, we recommend using the carpark so as not to get caught out when the tide comes into the shore. At high tide the locals take a dip off the jetty. Ice creams are plentiful and delicious!

Yes! We are so lucky to have the gorgeous Ashling Park Vineyard just a 2 minute drive from our holiday cottages, the other side of beautiful West Ashling village. You can walk to it from the properties if you want to although part of the route takes you along a road. Otherwise, there are a number of Taxi firms to contact here. Find out about all of the amazing vineyards near Chichester in our blog post.

There are so many amazing places to visit. Take a look at our Things to Do page, our Oakwood Life blog, or subscribe to our newsletter where we share info about local events & attractions.