The Art House

Introduction

The Art House is a vibrant reflection of its owner’s creativity and travels. Each room is curated with artistic flair and frames sweeping garden views that draw the outdoors in. Perfect for multi-generational gatherings, fair-weather days at this eclectic manor can be spent lounging by the pool or sipping cocktails beneath the rose pergola as you watch the children embark on Swallows and Amazons-style adventures. Evenings promise a sociable affair – think languid dinners with a view, followed by gusty performances on a baby grand piano in the library and board games by a crackling fire.

Inside

Originally an Arts & Crafts house built in the 1890s, this home was transformed into its current incarnation by London architects. An open-plan kitchen-dining space, complete with a large picture window framing the South Downs, adjoins a cosy sitting room that retains its original period features. Across all three floors, the house is adorned with an impressive collection of 20th-century art and mid-century furniture. The main house offers four bedrooms, while a short stroll away, The Cabin (part of the pool house) has a king-size and twin bedroom, along with a sauna, table football, and snooker table.

Outside

If it’s a back-to-nature escape that you yearn for, The Art House offers an abundance of green space to immerse yourself in. There's a formal garden with a burbling rill, a wildflower meadow, vegetable garden and Mediterranean-style dining areas. Ideal for family adventures that keep everyone entertained, there's also a 17-metre heated outdoor pool, 50-metre swimming lake and a tennis court. If you are tempted out of this little Eden, you can wander on foot to explore the surrounding South Downs, following trails through rolling hills and ancient woodlands, where panoramic vistas stretch.

• PricingFrom £8,950 per week
• Features17-metre heated outdoor swimming pool (May - September), sauna, 50-metre wild swimming lake with jetty, tennis court, gym, air hockey, pool table and fire pit
• PetsOne well-behaved dog is welcome, or two on prior request
  Pets are charged at £60 per week or part thereof
• FamilyChildren and babies are welcome.
  
• PracticalitiesThere is ample parking for up to five cars at The Art House, located at the end of the private drive. The open plan kitchen is fully equipped and features a four-oven Aga, separate electric oven, gas hob, double American fridge-freezer, Sage coffee machine, food processor, Nutribullet and separate wine and drinks fridge in the larder
• Private cateringWhether you're looking for a fully catered stay or a one-off meal for a special occasion, discover your bespoke catering options
  
  Explore private dining
• Eco-friendlyElectric car charger

Pulborough

On the edge of the South Downs National Park, Pulbourgh´s wisteria-covered buildings make a picturesque setting for family self-catering holidays in rural surrounds.

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Getting there

• On the map This luxury country manor house sits just outside the South Downs National Park, between Arundel and Billinghurst.
• By car The Art House is under a two hour drive from London, and 45 minutes from Brighton.
• By train The nearest train station is Pulborough with direct trains to London Victoria and a journey time of just over an hour.
• By air Gatwick Airport is 45 minutes away by car, and you can get direct trains from Worthing which is located 30 minutes away.