1 / 19The Little Chapel
Poynings, Sussex
A one bedroom chapel conversion for two at Poynings under the South Downs, with an enclosed garden, a wood burner and one dog welcome, half a mile below Devil’s Dyke.
The hill starts at the end of the lane. That is the whole proposition here: The Little Chapel is dog friendly, converted for two at Poynings, with a garden of its own, enclosed, and one dog welcome, and the escarpment goes up from the edge of the village to the highest ground for miles around. You are on it within ten minutes of closing the door behind you.
One king bedroom and one shower room. A wood burner and the opening basket of logs for it, and outside a table, chairs and loungers on the terrace. A breakfast hamper is left for you, which reads like a small thing right up until the first morning, when it means nobody drives anywhere for milk and the dog goes up the hill at eight rather than at half past ten.
Two people and one dog in a converted chapel is a particular sort of week and the building knows it. There is not a great deal of room and there does not need to be, because the point of the place is outside the door rather than inside it. Evenings go: burner lit, animal asleep with its legs out, and the dark coming down over a village with a hill standing behind it.
Half a mile up is Devil's Dyke, a deep dry valley cut into the chalk with the whole Weald laid out below the top of it and open access ground the entire way. There are no gates to negotiate on the climb and no road to cross. A dog that spends its week going up there and coming back down again will sleep better than it does at home, and so, as a rule, will everybody else.
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from £545 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with an outdoor shower, charcoal BBQ and pizza oven, patio table and chairs and sun loungers | Babes in arms welcome | Private parking for 1 car | Beach 5 miles, pub 1 mile, farm shop
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £545 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Little Chapel from £545 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Little Chapel dog friendly?
Yes, The Little Chapel welcomes one dog. The property has its own enclosed garden, so your dog can be outside safely, and the location couldn't be better placed for a dog-focused stay — the South Downs escarpment rises directly from the edge of the village, with Devil's Dyke just half a mile up the hill.
Are dogs allowed at The Little Chapel year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the nature of the stay — a wood burner, enclosed garden and direct access to open downland — suggests it's well set up for visits at any time of year. That said, it's always worth confirming directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting The Little Chapel with my dog?
The property accommodates one dog, so it's not suitable for multi-dog households. The good news is that the walking couldn't be more convenient — there are no gates to negotiate and no roads to cross on the climb up to Devil's Dyke, just open access chalk downland from the edge of the village. A breakfast hamper is provided on arrival, which means you can head straight out with your dog first thing without needing to drive anywhere for supplies.
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The Little Chapel from £545 for 7 nights
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