Red Oak - Bosham, Bosham

Red Oak is one of two lodges located in the grounds of a retreat centre on the edge of the beautiful harbour side village of Bosham on Chichester Harbour. The lodges are set in tranquil gardens which are lovely to explore with many natural wild areas, and there is seating in various parts of the garden where you may simply enjoy the peace.

Whilst the lodges are operated independently, the retreat centre offers a wide range of activities which you are very welcome to join should you be interested. Details may be obtained on its website www.greendoorcentre.com.

There is ample free parking in the lower or upper carparks.

Entering the lodge through the gardens, you are greeted by a light and airy living room, comfortably furnished with a smart TV. The sitting room couch is a sofa bed and is available for one guest. There are double doors opening onto a decked patio area. The kitchen is well equipped for self-catering with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, toaster and cafetière.

The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles by request at the time of booking. There is also a further wall mounted smart TV. The hosts provide quality bedding to make your nights as comfortable as possible.

The bathroom has a shower over bath.

This really is the most wonderful place to stay and get away from it all.

Bosham has regular bus links on the 700 bus route between Chichester and Portsmouth with a bus stop close to the centre. Bosham train station is only short walk away as are two Co-Op shops.

The centre of old Bosham can be reached on foot following a scenic footpath along the shore line or via paved roads. In the village itself is Bosham Walk, a veritable Aladdin's cave of wonders created by local artists. The picturesque Anchor Bleu pub is on the waterfront and has a nice menu, (though booking is advisable). There are two other pubs located in Bosham – The White Swan (9 min walk away) or the Berkeley Arms (20 min walk or 2 min drive away). Memories of India is a great Indian restaurant or takeaway and is only a 8 minute walk from the lodge. So India offers Indian takeaway food and is located on the roundabout, this is also very good. There is a fish & chip shop (Butlers) near the Co-Op on station Road, just a few minutes walk away.

There are many more pubs, restaurants and cafes in the nearby harbour village of Emsworth (also a great bakery called Heidi’s) The larger, historic city of Chichester – home to the beautiful cathedral is well worth a visit.

If you want to venture a little further afield for a great day out, you can visit nearby Portsmouth Historic Dockyard or The Weald and Downland Museum, home of BBC's The Repair Shop. Both places are great fun for any age group. There is outlet shopping, cinema complex and bowling at Gunwharf Quays, which you can reach easily by car or train from Bosham. For something a little different, you can book seal watching boat trips from Hayling Island or hire kayaks from Emsworth Marina.

Access to the races and Goodwood Motor Circuit is easy from Bosham, making Elm lodge the perfect place to stay when you are attending The Festival of Speed, Glorious Goodwood, or The Revival.