The quaint market town of Petworth in Chichester makes for a perfect staycation location.
With its monthly farmers market, quaint pebbled streets, and grand Grade I listed Petworth House and Park, there’s plenty to do while visiting the stunning town.
It is a destination that flies under the radar with just 1,069 posts under its hashtag on TikTok despite its Hollywood connections.
During your visit, you may recognise some parts of the town for having appeared in a number of TV shows and films.
Petworth House appeared in both Bridgerton and Napoleon, with the house’s North Gallery standing in as an art gallery in the former and as the location of the ‘Victims Ball’ where Napoleon meets Josephine in the latter.
The surrounding park doubled as Maleficent’s Moors in the popular Disney film Maleficent.
For those looking to stay in Petworth, Sykes Holiday Cottages have shared a number of holiday cottages in the area, and from a striking cottage dating back to the Tudor times to a charming stone-built barn conversion, there’s something for everyone.
Peppermint Cottage – Petworth, Chichester
Just as charming as its name suggests, Peppermint Cottage is a three-bedroom 16th-century cottage in the centre of Petworth. Just outside the cosy cottage’s front door, visitors will find 1,000 acres of unspoilt forest and walking routes.
With easy access to the town itself and the coast, visitors staying at Peppermint Cottage can enjoy days at the beach, while other days can be spent making the most of the local attractions and browsing the village’s selection of antique shops.
Hungers Cottage – Byworth, near Petworth
Nestled in the rural location of Byworth, just down the road from Petworth, Hungers Cottage is a delightful stone-built barn conversion with two bedrooms that make it the perfect getaway for two couples or a small family. Visitors can also expect to see the owner’s goats in the garden during their stay.
Byworth is home to a welcoming pub, The Black Horse Inn, and history lovers can explore Petworth Cottage Museum, a former worker’s cottage which has restored and furnished to how it would have been when seamstress, Mary Cummings, lived there in the early 1900s.
Sandrock Springs – Northchapel, Chichester
Just 10 minutes down the road from Petworth sits Sandrock Springs in the village of Northchapel. Sleeping two this cottage is the perfect place to stay for a couple looking for a romantic getaway.
From Sandrock Springs, holidaymakers can explore both Northchapel and Petworth, while also making the most of the South Downs National Park.
The Annexe – Petworth
Sat in the village of Petworth itself, The Annexe is a cosy two-person property and is perfectly positioned for exploring National Trust site, Petworth House and Gardens, as well as visiting Burton and Chingford Ponds Nature Reserve for a walk.