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Tabernacle Cottage, Birdham

Tabernacle Cottage, Birdham

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 19 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.8
Location
4.7
Value
4.5
Customer
Service
4.6

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Tabernacle Cottage is a charming yet modern house in the popular sailing village of Birdham, just 4 miles from historic Chichester.

Great short break

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Aug 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent location for a short active break using the cycle and walking paths. Lovely atmosphere with the marina and boats all round. House well set up for two couples for a short break. Helpful having parking at the door and the small secure patio garden at the rear.



Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied 114 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location and made the most of the nearby cycle and walking paths. It's great to know the house suited both couples and that you appreciated the convenience of parking and the secure patio garden. We hope to welcome you back for another stay at Henry Adams Holiday Cottages soon!

Most comfortable cottage ever

Review submitted on Thu, 25 Jul 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brilliantly comfortable cottage with high-end furnishings and generously supplied with all essentials. Quiet and private despite proximity of working Marina.



Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied 141 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review of your stay at Tabernacle! Thank you for being such respectful guests and we can't wait to welcome you back again in the future.

Our Stay

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Jun 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We would've liked to be able to secure the sliding wooden doors from the inside of the property. There was a power cut Friday night resulting in a temporary loss of WiFi. This meant that we had no hot water. The owner was contacted via "emergency contact". They switched the hot water back on remotely! It was wrongly suggested that we had turned it off. What happens when the owner is unavailable? There were no instructions in the house. More info on the local footpaths etc would have been useful.



Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied 183 days ago
Thank you for your feedback on your stay at Tabernacle. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the sliding doors. We're glad the owner, who is on call 24/7 for any emergencies, was able to resolve the hot water issue quickly. We'll ensure clear instructions are provided in the house for future guests and will add more information on local footpaths. Your suggestions are appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

Two wonderful weeks

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent cottage, clean, beautiful furnished,, everything as described. We will come back next year.



Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied 200 days ago
Thank you so much for your amazing review about your stay at Tabernacle! We would love to welcome you back again in the future for another enjoyable stay!

Return visit to our quirky harbourside marina

Review submitted on Sun, 19 May 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Wonderful walks in every direction and such variety. On our previous visit we walked along the ship canal to Chichester, this time we went on a footpath alongside the harbour and it just happened to be Chichester Market day so loads of delicious local food on offer. We also walked the Roman walls before enjoying coffee and cake in the gorgeous Cathedral gardens.



Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied 215 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review about your stay at Tabernacle Cottage! We're delighted you enjoyed the wonderful walks all over again. It's great to hear you explored the harbour and experienced Chichester Market's local delights. We're glad you had a chance to relax here and thank you for coming back to visit again and being such respectful guests. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.

Another lovely week at Birdham

Review submitted on Sun, 12 May 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our second visit to Tabernacle Cottage. Everything about the cottage just as good as the first visit - very comfortable and well equipped. Even the weather was pretty good although it didn’t quite match the 7 days wall-to-wall sunshine of our first stay in March 2022. We would certainly recommend this property whatever your group comprises and we love its location.



Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied 222 days ago
Thank you so much for returning to Tabernacle Cottage and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your second visit was just as enjoyable as the first. It's fantastic to know that you found the cottage comfortable and well-equipped, and even the weather cooperated for the most part. We're grateful for your recommendation and delighted that you love the location. We look forward to welcoming you back for your third visit soon!

Harbour Hideaway

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is the second time we have stayed at Tabernacle Cottage and will hopefully visit again. It is ideally situated in beautiful Chichester Harbour with easy walks from the doorstep and a convenient location for beaches and access to Chichester. The cottage is spotlessly clean,well equipped and comfortable.



Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so glad this property is one of those that you felt comfortable enough to return again! We can't wait to welcome you again in the future into this beautiful property :)

Wonderful walks from Tabernacle

Review submitted on Tue, 23 May 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely accommodation in quirky location

Fantastic estuary walks from the property.

The kitchen equipment could do with upgrading (saucepan, knives, bread bin) for those who self cater.



Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review of your recent stay at Tabernacle Cottage. We're delighted to hear that you found the accommodation lovely and enjoyed the fantastic estuary walks in the area. We appreciate your feedback regarding the kitchen equipment, and we will take your suggestions into consideration as we strive to enhance the self-catering experience for our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Ideal cottage ideal location

Review submitted on Fri, 26 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A stunning cottage in a quite area a short drive from the beach. Near marina and small lake. Wonderful interior. Quiet and peaceful. Customer service excellent.



Need instructions

Review submitted on Fri, 22 Apr 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Lovely cottage in super location. Unfortunately we were not give full instructions to put on the immersion heater, so cold showers!! (actually the instructions were confusing even when we got them)
Can’t fault the cottage though, fab place. Could only be bettered by adding a bbq.



Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review! We are sorry about the lack of hot water for showering, if we had been made aware of this we would have asked for a plumber to come out and fix this for you. We hope you enjoyed your stay at Tabernacle and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Excellent Location

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Apr 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The location was excellent, wonderful views of Birdham Pool and the Marina just outside the door.
Easy to walk through to the amenities of Chichester Marina and fabulous coastal walks.
The house was very comfortable, modern and well furnished. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely outdoor space to the rear.
We'll certainly be back.



Very clean, modern and spacious property

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Jan 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Tabernacle Cottage between house moves just before Christmas, and it was perfect for us as a family of four with two young children. The property is spacious, especially the downstairs open plan living area which is perfect when keeping an eye on two kids from the kitchen area. The modern high-spec kitchen was also great and we had pretty much everything we needed. The agent advised that the property did not have a high-chair or travel cot, so we brought our own - that's the only suggestion we would have in terms of something to add if staying with young children. Upstairs the bedrooms are both a great size, bathrooms really nice and very comfortable beds. We know the area well so took advantage of the nearby marina for walks and breakfast/coffee from the Boat House Cafe.

Overall a really lovely property which offers great value for money.



A brilliant property in a brilliant location

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Nov 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here during lockdown when we were in between moving house. It was fantastic. The house was really comfortable, everything you could possibly want. Very modern, stylish and the location was as good as you could get.



Highly recommended

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We spent 5 nights at the cottage in September 2020. It’s a relatively new conversion of a boat yard building and finished to a high standard and v much to our taste. Bright, open plan, warm, airy. Showers are v powerful and, although not strong, WiFi was good enough for videoconferencing. Easy parking.

The location is excellent for access to Chichester and the Witterings. Loads of walking on the doorstep (including a 10 mile circular route via the Itchenor ferry and Bosham. The excellent pubs in Itchenor and Dell Quay are en that route and well worth a visit! Book the Crown and Anchor in advance). Some easy cycling too on the Salterns Way. The Beat House cafe at Chichester Harbour is near and serves food all day.

I struggle to think of anything that wasn’t perfect other than not having a view out over the waterfront (which would probably have doubled cost!). The boatyard at the rear was v quiet when we were there but it is close.





Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We hope to see you again soon. Henry Adams Holiday Cottages

Comfortable cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Sep 2020
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Comfortable cottage in an area with many lovely walks around the estuary.
Walk across the lock to the Boathouse for food and admire the many boats moored and sailing.




Henry Adams Holiday Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We hope to see you again in the future. Henry Adams Holiday Cottages

Tabernacle Cottage - August 2019

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Sep 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The cottage was not easy to find (we drove past it twice) but Henry Adams staff helpful over the phone. Tabernacle Cottage was comfortable and well put together with good quality fixtures and fittings. Main issue was the bad drain smell in the upstairs double bedroom which was particularly noticeable over night when using the bedroom. This needs investigating and sorting out because it detracted from an otherwise good stay. Neighbours had a rather loud party on one evening which included loud music played until after 1am. Cottage is adjacent to a working boat yard and they start work early so be aware of associated noise. A lovely location close to the sea with lots of good public footpaths easily accessible. Overall a good stay and would recommend to others.



Henry Adams Holiday Lets replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for leaving your review. We do wish you had bought to our attention the bad smell in the double bedroom, we would have liked to of got this rectified as soon as possible for you. Tabernacle Cottage is advertised as being in Birdham Marina, so noises from the boat yard can happen, however, we have never had another guest mention this before but thank you for letting us know. There are plenty of lovely footpaths from Tabernacle Cottage and we are pleased you got to enjoy this during your stay. We do hope you book with us again soon.

Great accommodation

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Aug 2019
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Very good accommodation, we enjoyed our stay in tabernacle cottage. Approximately 10-15minutes from west wittering Beach



Another great stay

Review submitted on Mon, 22 Jul 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We love Birdham as it’s so close to Chichester Harbour, the yacht club and it’s near our boat that’s moored in the harbour. The cottage offers a great base to cook and sleep (as we can’t all fit on the boat) and the house has real character as well as being very modern inside. A couple of fans in the bedroom would be good as it does get hot this time of year. Cycling is wonderful as is East Head beach and we managed a trip to the cinema which was really close by that also has bowling and lots of restaurants.



Great stay at Birdham

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Feb 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My family own a powerboat in Birdham but keen to sleep in a proper bed with some space to cook and relax I opted for a cottage. Tabernacle was a fantastic option, centred in the marina it had everything we needed. It was in pristine condition with some home comforts such as soft blankets for cold evenings, books and dominos. The kitchen was well equipped and it felt brand new. The beds were comfortable and heating easy to control. I’d definitely rebook again. It’s on the Salterns path and very close to the Yacht Club, I loved being so close to the water and lake with swans and wildlife. A third bedroom would be ideal but a sofa bed (in case needed) might be a good edition for an occasional extra visitor.