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The Little Chapel

Poynings, near Brighton, Sussex
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Shepherd hut
Quirky
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • Beautiful, hand-built shepherd’s hut in a rural location at the foot of the South Downs
  • A luxurious couples escape with an outdoor shower and a wood burner for cosying up on chilly evenings
  • Within 7 miles of Brighton for a great day out at the seaside and the opportunity to explore the many shops and eateries on offer
Property code: OC-90450

This delightful rural escape is nestled at the foot of the South Downs National Park and located within the grounds of a garden centre, offering a farm shop and café, perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking. It is ideally located for exploring nearby Brighton (7 miles), a bustling cosmopolitan city with a range of shops, galleries and well-known attractions such as the Brighton i360 and Royal Pavilion. In the local vicinity are a whole host of wonderful attractions including Devils Dyke (2.7 miles), Glyndebourne (16.2 miles) and several local vineyards including Poynings Grange (1.2 miles), Albourne Estate (2.1 miles), Ridgeview (7.2 miles) and Nyetimber (22.1 miles). For those who like the great outdoors, the South Downs offers some great local walks and cycle trails which can be finished with a stop at the local pub for a spot of refreshment.

Inside, the hut has been decorated to evoke a cosy and romantic feel. There is a well-equipped kitchen area with an induction hob, combination oven/microwave and fridge/freezer. A dining table with chairs offers an ideal spot for enjoying a romantic meal or a game of cards in front of the wood burner on chilly evenings, or alternatively, enjoy an early night catching up on your favourite box sets on the Smart TV. The king-size bed sits at one end of the hut and enjoys views across the countryside beyond. The shower room has a walk-in shower and WC with an electric towel rail to ensure that guests have warm fluffy towels each morning.

Outside, the hut has an enclosed, secluded garden area with a delightful outside overhead rain shower to end a busy day. There are two sun loungers and a table and chairs for enjoying al fresco meals using the charcoal BBQ and pizza oven. When night falls, spark up the fire pit and snuggle on the cosy seating to toast marshmallows under the starry skies.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Induction hob and combination microwave oven, fridge/freezer
  • Complimentary breakfast hamper with a range of local produce including milk, eggs, bread, homemade marmalade, and fresh orange juice
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Smart TV and Roberts DAB radio
  • Enclosed garden with an outdoor shower, charcoal BBQ and pizza oven, patio table and chairs and sun loungers
  • Babes in arms welcome
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Beach 5 miles, pub 1 mile, farm shop and café 150metres
  • Not suitable for those with mobility issues
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Carol Thompson

This property is personally managed by Carol.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Richard 2nd June 2026

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Reviewed by John 28th May 2026

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We really enjoyed our stay at the little Chapel. Very friendly staff are really helpful and supported us and communicated any unexpected potential activities. Location combines peace and a view of the fields and hills in the background. Sufficient nature to be kept calm and rest. The shop at the Garden Centre has all that is needed to feed yourselfRead more and a cafe for those less doo-it-yourself. Bus stop for the door brings you to Brighton (30 mins), but there is no footpath to the local hostelries - road transport is required even for the 1-2 km. It is a shepherds hut, so insulation is not great. In winter there is a woodturner, but when we were there it was quite warm - even at night, and there are mosquitoes around. The extra outside shower was really nice in the warm evenings (you can also shower inside). We really enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 28th April 2026

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What a lovely spot This was the first time I had ever stayed in a shepherds hut and The Little Chapel was perfect ! The bed was very comfortable and the welcome breakfast supplies much appreciated. The garden centre is great - I have come home with some beautiful ferns and a few provisions from the excellent farm shop. Brunch at the cafe was delicRead moreious and so was the coffee. Highly recommend and I will be back ! Thank-you. Hide

Reviewed by Joey 23rd April 2026

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Genuinely such a nice place to stay, so cozy with great facilities. Having the farm shop near by was great and nothing was more than a couple minutes drive away. Beautiful countryside walks and plenty of places to explore along with a really informative welcome pack if you've never stayed in the area (barely had to use Google)

Reviewed by Anne 21st April 2026

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Compact annd bijou. Spotlessly clean. Ideal for a short break, especially when the weather is good. Colin was friendly and welcoming. The breakfast at the garden centre was lovely.

Reviewed by James 17th October 2025

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Reviewed by Valerie 13th September 2025

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property is full of character , suitable for two people, well equiped with kitchen utensils and crockery. The bed is difficult to get in to for anyone with a disability but is comfortable. Good welcome pa ck included . Owner visited to check ok the following day. Garden Centre a joy to visit. Good that there is a regular bus service in to Brighton Read moreor Horsham to save driving and parking congestion. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 4th August 2025

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We stayed in the Little Chapel during a decent week of weather in August. It's set in a lovely space -a marshy field with a view of the closest hill, fairly close to the Rushfields plant centre and farm shop (great produce) but enough distance that you can't hear the cars come and go at all. We met the owner when we asked for wood for the burner buRead moret we didn't need it as the place is very well insulated and the nights were warm. The area is very beautiful. Wildflowers galore! Hide

Reviewed by David 14th July 2025

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The hut is in a terrific location - despite being 'round the back' of the garden centre you're not really aware of that. It is lovely and quiet (some road noise but not enough to disturb) and well fitted out: kingsize bed, smart TV, great shower, and useable kitchen/diner with all the kit you need. Wifi was fine, local maps/guide books a nice touchRead more. The hut itself is really quaint and appealing - overall a great spot for a relaxing break. Lovely to wake up to rabbits and a woodpecker outside! Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 11th July 2025

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Lovely accommodation, good quality finish , perfect location for peace and quiet Will definitely return

Reviewed by Brenda 11th June 2025

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Our stay at The Little Chapel was delightful .. a very good shower, a very comfortable king size bed and peace and quiet. The kitchen area is compact but well equipped and thought has gone into what sort of equipment might be relevant. The big bonus is being adjacent to a very good Garden Centre with adjoining Food Store (full of things to try - frRead moreesh and packaged. In addition there is a great caf so no need to worry about breakfast.. Its on your doorstep. We went home with plants!! Hide

Reviewed by Steven 2nd June 2025

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Reviewed by Joanne 1st September 2024

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The Little Chapel was really cosy and peaceful, just what I was looking for. The breakfast pack was a lovely gesture by the owners. Have already recommended it to friends and family

Reviewed by Giovanna 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 16th August 2024

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The Little Chapel was tastefully furnished and well equipped. I really appreciated the outdoor bath and the sun loungers in the hot weather. There was a very generous welcome pack provided (tea, coffee, sugar, milk, eggs, butter, bread, granola, marmalade and biscuits) all from the Farm Shop on site. I had breakfast at the Farm Shop cafe one morninRead moreg but used the nice Combo oven and hob in the hut to cook. There's also a small fridge-freezer. It's in a fairly quiet place and felt very private. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 13th July 2024

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The Little Chapel is great. The location is fantastic close to the garden centre, farm shop and cafe. The secure garden was great for our dog. Brilliant few days!

Reviewed by Deborah 5th July 2024

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Very quaint and quirky shepherds hut in lovely location just down the road from Devils dyke. Lovely comfortable cabin bed. Sun came out and we were able to take advantage of the outdoor bath.

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