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Welcome to The Old Store Guest House, our lovely Georgian home and charming bed & breakfast in the heart of the South Downs. Situated on the edge of the Goodwood Estate, just four miles from the cathedral city of Chichester and 12 miles from the beautiful beaches of West Wittering, The Old Store is the perfect base for enjoying events at Goodwood and exploring the beautiful West Sussex countryside and unspoilt coastline. For wedding guests, The Old Store is conveniently located for Upwaltham Barns, Farbridge and Southend Barns. Our rooms mix little touches of luxury with plenty of character and homely charm. Comfy beds and modern shower rooms, in-room televisions, wifi and refreshment trays allow you to kick back and enjoy some downtime with countryside views. Our location near Goodwood and Chichester in West Sussex is just about as dreamy as it gets. The Goodwood Estate is home to some of the worlds most prestigious motorsport and horse racing events, whilst the South Downs National Park is a year-round playground for walkers, hikers, bikers and trailrunners. The cathedral city of Chichester is the cultural hub of West Sussex and home to the Chichester Festival Theatre, not forgetting pretty coastal villages such as Bosham and Itchenor and the sandy beaches of West Wittering. So much to see and do!
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The Old Store Guest House comes highly recommended for its exceptional service, with guests consistently noting the heartfelt welcome and attentive care they receive. The charm of the guest house is echoed in its spotlessly clean rooms, which are both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, complete with modern en-suite facilities.
While the location is ideal for exploring local sites, the cozy atmosphere invites guests to relax and enjoy the premises. While some may find the pricing steep during peak events, many agree that the overall value, including the praised hearty breakfast, is worth it.
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Reasonable
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We stayed for 3 nights in a twin room. Hosts Matt and Amy were very friendly and made us feel at home in this lovely little guest house. We were welcomed with tea and cake on our arrival, which was also available every afternoon on return from a day's sightseeing. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and the room was very comfortable. Tea/coffee and biscuits in the room were replenished daily and the plentiful toiletries in the bathroom were of good quality. The breakfast was excellent with a good choice of hot dishes that were well cooked. The location was ideal for visiting Chichester and surrounding areas and there were several pub/restaurants within a very short drive. We would definitely stay here again if we were visiting the area.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Responded 10 Aug 2020
Thank you for your positive review of your stay at The Old Store. We are particular pleased that you enjoyed our breakfast and afternoon tea and we hope to see you again.
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We had a night here last week and although it was a short stay, we had a brilliant experience. On arrival, Matt, who was very welcoming gave us a pot of tea and home made carrot cake in the garden. Our room (7) was very comfortable and the bathroom was spotlessly clean and very contemporary. We had plenty of tea, coffee, hot chocolate. The milk was in a chilly flask and the drinking water was in a glass bottle. The absence of plastic was very obvious. The shampoo and conditioner were in refillable dispensers, and made locally.. again, no plastic. I had perfectly poached eggs with salmon for breakfast and my husband had the full English which was lovely. Also on offer was yoghurt, stawberries, blueberries, apricots as well as the usual cereal, toast etc. We really can't fault this place... Matt and Amy were splendid hosts - they were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Matt Marshall, Owner at The Old Store Guest House
Responded 3 Aug 2020
Thank you Ruth for your very kind words and positive feedback. It was great to host you both for the evening and pleased you had a great day on the beach at Pagham as well! Hopefully we'll see you at The Old Store again.
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We stayed for 4 days and from arrival to leaving our stay was perfect an Matt and Amy are delightful. There is nothing to fault, rooms are a good size and so are the bathrooms which was a surprise. The showers are a good size and the water pressure excellent so always good showers. All the cooked breakfasts are lovely and set you up for the day. There are small bottles of milk in the fridge for each room so you always have fresh milk in you tea and coffee in your room. Matt and Amy leave fruit out all day for you to help yourself to and in the afternoon there is some sliced cake, what a lovely touch. There is absolutely nothing negative to say about our stay, I would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Responded 10 Aug 2021
Thanks so much for your lovely review and hopefully we'll see you back at The Old Store again one day!
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I found this by accident and haven’t looked back since!! This young couple/family owned B&B is lovely, bright and welcoming! On arrival we were greeted with rooms keys, full information on B&B and surrounding area, plus offered tea and cake! The rooms and whole building is light bright and airy and despite being situated on an A-road junction, has triple-glazing which all but eliminates any road noise. Dinner at the Anglesey Arms (pre book) is a must and there was a choice of breakfast at the B&B which was all freshly cooked to order. Matt & Amy we’re very accommodating in not only doing breakfast earlier for us, but also letting me park there throughout the day. I really can’t recommend this enough, but almost don’t want to, as I don’t want others using it and not being able to get in myself!!!!!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Matthew Marshall, Owner at The Old Store Guest House
Responded 4 Jul 2022
Thanks Andy - what a really lovely review! We look forward to seeing you guys again.
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We were part of a family group attending a party at the nearby Tinwoode vineyard, which had been rearranged three times due to COVID. Matt (and Amy) had been endlessly accommodating each time we had to cancel and rearrange so it was a relief to finally get there. Couldn’t have been a better location, easy to find and we were met by a very warm welcome and offers of tea, cake and an ironing board. Our room ( cosy double) was immaculate and the bed was comfortable. Despite being at the front of the house there was very little road noise. The breakfast menu was great, and when we got to it, delicious We’d certainly stay again if in the area and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others A gem at a very reasonable price.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Matthew Marshall, Owner at The Old Store Guest House
Responded 4 Oct 2021
Many thanks Christine and John for your lovely review. We were very pleased that you were finally able to stay with us and attend the much anticipated party at Tinwood. Hopefully we'll see you back at The Old Store again one day.
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Amy and Matt were excellent hosts, very informative and helpful. The accommodation was clean and pleasant. The breakfast was prepared with thought to our particular needs (Gluten-free). There are only 2 suggestions: better WiFi signal in the bedroom (room 3) and a more efficient and quieter fan to use in hot weather. All and all, a highly recommended B&B!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Matthew Marshall, Owner at The Old Store Guest House
Responded 14 Jun 2021
Thank you Stephen and Lisa for your positive and helpful comments. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Store and made the most of your trip to West Sussex.
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Very friendly and accommodating hosts! We stayed with our 8-month-old child and felt very well looked after. The room was very clean and tastefully furnished. The communal area was accessible throughout the day and had tea, fruits and cake available, which was a lovely touch. Breakfast was superb every morning! The only downside is the location by a busy crossroads, which makes it not ideal for setting off to explore by foot (we could not hear the cars from our room though).
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Responded 3 May 2022
Thanks so much for you positive review. Really pleased you all had a nice time staying with us.
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Although the sole reason for our stay was to attend a funeral in the local area, Amy and Matt couldn't have made us feel more welcome. Great hospitality and communication throughout the whole of our stay and all the facilities were very good. The bedroom and dining area were both very clean and it's clear a lot of effort has gone into making the guest house COVID secure. Breakfast was delicious. The room was very peaceful and quiet both day and night and is a 5 minute drive away from Chichester.
Thank you Amy and Matt for your hospitality during this difficult time.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Responded 24 Feb 2021
Thank you Isobelle for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to host you both and we're glad you had a comfortable stay despite the sad circumstances. Best wishes and we hope to see you back at The Old Store one day.
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Lovely relaxing place to stay, we were a family party of 6 plus a toddler attending a wedding in Boxgrove. Great location for the wedding, the hosts, Matt & Amy were ever so helpful with everything including suggesting the pub which was walking distance away which was excellent. The rooms would not have looked out of place in an upmarket boutique hotel and were decorated in a simple but elegantly relaxing style. Breakfast was great and Matt & Any couldn’t have been more helpful and have created a lovely ambiance atThe Old Store.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 3 May 2022
Thank you Jon and co for your lovely review, we really appreciate your comments. It was great fun to host you all for the wedding weekend and we're pleased to have played our part in making it a fun and successful family celebration.
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We had an extremely happy stay. Our hosts were really helpful and welcoming. It was in a very convenient location with direct bus to Chichester town centre. Super delicious breakfast, generous portions and variety of food, very well organised (we order the night before what we like to eat), we all had a sumptuous breakfast (and caters to my gluten free and dairy free requirements). Finally, we love the special personal touch with the sitting area and especially the breakfast room where guests can access throughout the day and make a cuppa to go with their home made cake and/or selection of fruit! Will definitely visit again!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Matthew Marshall, Owner at The Old Store Guest House
Responded 25 Aug 2020
Thank you for your lovely review Janis. It was a real pleasure to host you and your family for the night and we're really pleased that you liked all of the facilities at The Old Store.
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Chichester, West Sussex11 contributions8 helpful votes
Hello Liz, yes, we have three twin bedded rooms. Two are on the second floor with views over the fields to Chichester, and the third is on the ground floor. This room is suitable for guests with limited mobility, as it has grab rails and a seat in the large shower. However, it does have one step between the bedroom and the shower room, so it is not suitable for a wheelchair user.
Chichester, West Sussex11 contributions8 helpful votes
Hi Raymond, all of our rooms have ensuite shower rooms. Our standard double room has a more compact shower room, all the other rooms have good sized shower rooms; all of them are recently fitted out with good quality fittings.
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PRICE RANGE
₹13,673 - ₹17,952 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandWest SussexChichesterHalnaker
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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