Jan and Chris Briggs
Welcome You to Arun House and Coachman's Cottage
We hope you will have a comfortable and pleasant stay. Arun House is a Victorian farmhouse built around 1850. From here there are many places to visit and beautiful walks. The River Arun is a 15 minute walk from here, through the village of Bury.
Bury, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, was also the home of John Galsworthy author of Forsyte Saga. His house, Bury House can be seen in the village. There is also a village map beside the old village shop, which shows you the position and names of other noteworthy buildings. If you are near the village shop have a look at it. It has gargoyles, apparently it was the home of a mason who worked on Chichester Cathedral and he decorated his house with 'seconds'. Near the River opposite the Church is Jesamine cottage, the oldest cottage in the village and the former house of the ferryman. The ferryman used to be very busy ferrying workers to Amberley Chalk Pits, (now an Industrial museum) and staff to the castle, (now a hotel). If you fancy elegant surroundings you can have lunch and tea at Amberley Castle for quite a reasonable price, dinner is more expensive.
The River Arun is Tidal and can be quite dangerous. It cuts through the South Downs passing Arundel Castle and ends up in the sea at Littlehampton. The South Downs Way links Winchester and Canterbury via the Pilgrim's Way. It is possible to walk the South Downs from here but it is easier to take a car to Bury Hill, Bignor Hill or Amberley. The views are stupendous, and on a clear day you can see the sea, Chichester and the Isle of Wight. On the way to Bignor you pass a Roman Villa, which has the finest mosaics in the country.
Towns within easy reach are Arundel and Chichester, and slightly further Brighton. The whole area offers a multitude of interesting places to visit and activities. Please ask us if you want to know more.
Please note: We would like to help you as much as possible. We can provide transport, packed lunches, for a small extra fee and an evening meal by prior arrangement. If you smoke, we would ask you to smoke outside the house.
Breakfast is served between 7am and 9am, please let us know when you require it. Please leave your room by 10:30 am as we need time to prepare for our next guests. If this is inconvenient please let us know. Tea and coffee are provided in your room if you need more of anything please ask.
Directions for ARUN HOUSE and COACHMAN'S COTTAGE
FROM CHICHESTER
1) From Chichester take the A27 East towards Worthing and Brighton
2) After Fontwell the road divides at the second roundabout. Take the A29 towards London and Pulborough.
3) On the A29 Pass the Spur Pub and Garage on your right.
4) Follow the road for about 2 miles until you come to a large round about
5) Stay on the A29 (first Exit) Passing a large car park and café.
6) Go down Bury Hill
7) Pass the Squire and Horse pub on your right.
8) Pass the sign to Westburton on your left.
9) After about 400 yards you will see a sign on the left for nurseries.**
10) Take that left turn and Arun House is a black and white Victorian house half way down on the left.
11) If you miss the turning there is another immediately after.
12) Phone 01798 831736 if you have any problems.
FROM PULBOROUGH
1)From Pulborough take the A29 South towards Bognor Regis and Arundel.
2)Pass through Coldwaltham and Watersfield.
3)After a sharp bend to the left you pass a large garage called CARRINGDALES.
4)A mile further on the right is TURNER’S GARAGE
5)Shortly after is a lay-by on the left, turn RIGHT just after the lay-by into a small road and immediately left.
6)ARUN HOUSE is a Black and white Victorian House in grounds, immediately on the right.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY
From Amberley on foot or bike:
ON FOOT From the Amberley Station car park turn left and walk a short way along the road, across Houghton Bridge and take the footpath to the right, up stream towards Bury. The path follows the river until you come to a bench where the old ferry used to cross the river. It is just after a large modern house on your left. Walk up the road past the church until you come to a crossroad in the centre of the village. Turn right and walk along the road past the village hall and Bury Hollow until you reach the main road. You will then be on the A29 Pulborough to Bognor Road. You will see our house opposite, a black and white Victorian house. Cross the road and make your way onto the smaller road. The entrance is at the back of the house. (Time about 30/40 minutes on foot)
Bike: As on foot but cycle over Houghton Bridge until you come to a right turn to Bury. Follow lane to Bury. Go across the crossroad bearing right, past the village Hall, through Bury Hollow. You will then be on the A29 Pulborough to Bognor Road. You will see our house opposite, a black and white Victorian house. Cross the road and make your way onto the smaller road. The entrance is at the back of the house. (Time about15 minutes)
From Bignor approaching from Winchester:
After reaching Bignor Hill continue along SDW. Find a footpath to West Burton, drop down to the village and find footpaths which join West Burton to Bury on the A29. You will come out right by our house or Hillside Nursery right next door. ( Time about 50 minutes on foot) Alternatively walk along SDW until you cross the A29 and walk down Bury Hill. (not so pleasant.)
Bike:From Bignor Hill down to W.Burton onto A29, turn left opp pub
Then Go from ‘ 9 above from Chichester.’