The Rubbing House
Chichester, Southern England
- Family-owned estate overlooking the South Downs with views to the Isle of Wight
- Seven luxury bedrooms sleeping up to 16 guests
- Games room with table tennis, darts and a snooker table
- Music room with grand piano and drum kit
- Woodland nature trail through extensive grounds
The Rubbing House sits on a family-owned estate in the South Downs National Park near Chichester, West Sussex, with views stretching to the coast and the Isle of Wight. The main house sleeps 10, with Yew Cottage and an additional en-suite bedroom increasing capacity to 16 in total. Inside you'll find a music room with grand piano, a cosy drawing room, and a games room with table tennis, darts and snooker. Extensive grounds include a woodland nature trail and a front lawn looking out over Chichester and the coast. The area offers easy access to the Goodwood Estate, West Dean Gardens, the Weald & Downland museum, and the beaches and harbours around West Wittering and Bosham.
How far to…
- Chichester station
- 4.2 miles away
- Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
- 1 miles away
- Cass Sculpture Foundation
- 2 miles away
- Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
- 3.8 miles away
Accommodation on site
- Cottages
Details taken from the operator's own website on 5 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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Events from
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:00
Get Nautical
Bognor Regis Sailing Club, Bognor Regis · 8.5 mi
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Mon 16 Nov · 20:00
Music Bingo!!
The William Hardwicke, Bognor Regis · 8.4 mi
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Tue 17 Nov · 19:15
The Silence and the Noise
Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester · 3.4 mi
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Tue 17 Nov · 19:30
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester · 3.4 mi
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1 mi
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.3 mi
Fishbourne Roman Palace
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Cowdray House
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Uppark House
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