Notes from the host
Shell Seekers
Summary:
A truly spectacular luxury home with private indoor pool, sauna and direct access to Bracklesham Bay Beach. Perfect for families or friends, this stunning escape offers uninterrupted sea views from the expansive upper balcony and sunset-facing deck.
✔ 4 comfy bedrooms
✔ Heated indoor pool and sauna
✔ Panoramic sea views
✔ Landscaped seaside garden with direct beach access
The Space:
Wake up to the sound of waves and step straight onto the beach at this luxurious four-bedroom seafront home. Designed as your private seaside spa, it features a heated indoor swimming pool, a cedar barrel sauna with sweeping sea views, and spacious decking perfect for sunset cocktails.
Inside, crisp white interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the coastline, while an open-plan kitchen, elegant dining area and cosy lounge are perfect for relaxed gatherings. Whether you’re enjoying a dawn swim, a sauna after a blustery walk, or simply watching the tide roll in from the balcony, this is coastal living at its most indulgent.
★ LIVING AND DINING ★
There are three living spaces to gather, relax or socialise.
✔ Downstairs lounge/diner with bi-fold doors out to the rear decking, sauna and beach.
✔ Upstairs lounge with extensive balcony and panoramic sea views.
✔ Sunroom at the front of the home, ideal for a quiet coffee or reading away from the main hub of the house.
All have comfortable seating on which you can kickback and unwind after a day exploring the area or swimming in the pool. Each lounge has a Smart TV to enjoy a film or favourite show.
The downstairs lounge also has a dining table with space for everyone to gather over good food and drinks.
★ KITCHEN ★
The spacious, fully-equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare drinks, snacks and meals, including an Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, double oven, dishwasher and hob.
★ BEDROOMS ★
The house has four beautiful bedrooms.
Bedroom 1: king size bed with ensuite and dressing room (ground floor with direct access to the garden/beach)
Bedroom 2: double (ground floor)
Bedroom 3: bunk bed with pull out trundle bed to sleep 3 children (ground floor)
Bedroom 4: king size bedroom with en-suite panoramic sea views and balcony access (upper floor)
All rooms are gloriously comfortable with plenty of storage space for your belongings.
★ BATHROOMS ★
Take your pick from a stylish bath tub in which you can relax in bubbles, or standalone showers that will invigorate you at the start or end of the day. There are various bathrooms and dressing facilities that are available on both floors of this stunning home by the sea.
★ INDOOR POOL ★
Fancy a dip before breakfast or a refreshing swim in the afternoon? Undoubtedly one of the highlights of this home is its 25ft heated indoor swimming pool. Enjoy the chance to relax in private around and in this beautiful pool, always a popular feature for guests of all ages. And it’s all yours.
★ OUTSIDE SPACE ★
The inside is certainly impressive, but the outdoors is where this newly renovated seafront home truly shines. Step into the private coastal garden and discover your own cedar barrel sauna, perfect for a soothing session after a swim.
Upstairs, an expansive glass-fronted balcony offers sweeping sea views, while the large lower deck provides ample seating for everyone to relax, dine, and soak up the sun. A landscaped garden leads straight onto the pebbles and sand of Bracklesham Bay Beach, giving you effortless access to the sea whenever you feel. Swing gently in the hammock, or sit side by side on the swings as you watch the waves lap the shore.
As evening falls, savour unspoilt sunset views with a glass of wine while the children toast marshmallows around the fire pit, rounding off another unforgettable day at Shell Seekers.
★ HIGHLIGHTS ★
✔ Direct beach access
✔ Private indoor pool
✔ Amazing sea views and sunsets
✔ Recently refurbished outdoor area
✔ 6 man sauna
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire property.
The Neighborhood:
Welcome to the south coast of England. Shell Seekers is situated in the picturesque coastal village of Bracklesham Bay. As you’ll be able to see from the living rooms and some of the bedrooms, there’s a beautiful pebbled beach which you can directly access from the house.
Bracklesham Bay has its own convenience store, co-op, a fantastic beachfront café, artisan coffee shop, and fish & chip shop - all within easy walking distance of Shell Seekers.
Also close by is the village of East Wittering (25 minute walk or 5 minute drive). There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops here, including two supermarkets, two great butchers, a fishmongers, pharmacy and barbers.
You can also hire paddle boards and kayaks from Shore Boards if some in your group are feeling particularly adventurous.
Other attractions nearby that can be easily accessed from Shell Seekers include:
The city of Chichester - enjoy a wide range of shops and restaurants, plus the beautiful cathedral and all kinds of shows and performances at the Festival Theatre.
Goodwood - the famous racecourse hosts meetings from May to October, including the world famous Glorious Goodwood. The area is also home to a series of motor sport events at different times of the year, including the Festival of Speed.
Getting Around:
With your own free parking space as part of the house, driving here is a good option, as it gives you the freedom to explore the area at your own pace. Or you can always order taxis if you’d prefer someone else to do the driving for a change. Should you wish to use public transport, there’s a bus stop within a 15 minute walk of the house with regular services into Chichester. In Chichester, there’s a mainline train station which can link you to various destinations across southern England, including Brighton, Portsmouth and London.
Other Things to Note:
★ MINUT ★
Please be mindful of our neighbours during your stay. Our property’s quiet hours are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. We care a lot about maintaining good relationships with our community, so we appreciate you following our “house rules” during your stay.
We are committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us. We use smart home technology to improve your experience. MINUT is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property and allows us to respond to noise nuisances without disrupting your stay. MINUT is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property. If you have any questions, please ask. We are committed to your comfort so please let us know if we can do anything during your stay to make it more enjoyable.
Interaction with Guests:
Your hosts are determined to provide a customer service that matches the quality of the property you will be staying in. The team will be on-hand to answer any questions or queries you might have 24/7, ensuring your stay in this Bracklesham Bay 4 bed villa is as hassle-free as it is enjoyable.
