An outdoor swimming pool might not be the first thing you expect to see in the UK, but this coastal home is full of surprises. And perhaps the best surprise of all is it’s just a seven-minute walk away from West Wittering’s blue flag beach. Here, you can easily start your day with a morning walk along the sand, surfing the waves, or with a coffee at a seafront café. Perhaps an amble through the countryside is how you’d like to kick off your day – your private estate is nestled between fields, or you can head to the South Downs for a cycle through verdant valleys.

There’s plenty to keep all the family entertained at home, too. Get on the Peloton, bounce around the trampoline, or have a game of table tennis. But it’s not all go-go-go here – sometimes all you want to do is read your book beside the pool, basking in the UK’s beautiful south coast. Whip up a pitcher of fruity Pimms to be enjoyed around the outdoor sofa, chatting away while the kids splash in the pool. Or better still – hop in the bubbling jacuzzi for total relaxation.

If a jam-packed day has left you all tired, a quiet barbecue at home is the perfect way to round off the evening. If you fancy going out, it’s the ideal time to explore West Wittering’s pubs – there’s a great one nearby. Or you can take a twenty-five-minute walk to East Wittering for a change of scenery.

Home truths:
*There's free parking for up to four cars on the driveway
*Pets are welcome to join your during your stay
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair – there's also children's dinnerware, books, and toys here
*There's a games room here
*The third bedroom features a single bed that pulls out to a trundle bed
*The baths have handheld showers
*There's a desk here if you'd like to catch up on some work during your stay
*There's some exercise equipment here, including a Peloton bike and handheld weights
*There's a heated swimming pool here – it's open between the end of April and October 9th
*There's a trampoline, table tennis, and two football goals outside
*There's an outdoor shower here
*Please observe quiet hours from 10pm to 8am