About this property
Beachfront Location: The Bolthole in Hayling Island offers direct beachfront access with stunning garden views. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the outdoor seating area, perfect for leisurely afternoons. Comfortable Living: This holiday home features one bedroom and a modern bathroom. The living room includes a sofa, TV, and dining area, ensuring a comfortable stay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Amenities: The Bolthole provides free on-site private parking, a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include streaming services, a hairdryer, and a dining table. Nearby Attractions: Located 46 km from Southampton Airport, The Bolthole is close to Port Solent Marina and Boatyard (20 km), Portsmouth Harbour (22 km), and Chichester Cathedral (25 km). Highly rated for its quietness and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Linda
United Kingdom“Excellent communication and welcome from owners Caroline and Paul, who have superbly refurbished property. Very comfortable with good facilities in a quiet location. Easy 3.5 km route to Hayling Island Sailing Club” - Jan United Kingdom“Lovely little house, everything we needed there. Spotlessly clean and hosts were so kind and helpful. We were celebrating our anniversary so the owners left us a bottle of bubbly in the fridge and delicious homemade biscuits.... So...”
- Rumbi
Australia“Good location, good for exploring Hayling Island and beaches, close to Portsmouth, Isle of Wight etc. Also thanks for the milk and bikkies” - Lisa United Kingdom“Lovely and clean. Small quirky place for 2 people. Lovely homemade biscuits and lots of things in the kitchen to help cooking in if you so wish.”
- Naomi United Kingdom“We had a wonderful two-night stay at this beautiful little house – it truly felt like a home from home. Everything was so well thought out, with lovely little touches that made our visit extra special. You can really tell how much care has gone...”
- Donna United Kingdom“This place is lovely just what we needed everything in it that you need and very comfortable couldn't have wanted anything more .”
- Louise United Kingdom“The cleanliness and quality of furnishings was fantastic. Having lovely fluffy towels exactly the same as my home ones was a nice surprise! The bed was very comfortable and again the quality of the bedding was lovely. There was a jar of home made...”
- Gina United Kingdom“It was so lovely and beautifully decorated, very private! Perfect little gem”
- Stephanie United Kingdom“Quiet, private location but close to all amenities. Property beautifully decorated, modern but homely. Lovely loft bedroom providing separate sleeping area away from living space. Great communication with hosts.”
- Claire United Kingdom“The house was beautiful, really enjoyed our stay. Will definitely return.”
Hosted by Caroline & Paul Thompson
9.7
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Caroline & Paul Thompson
A beautifully renovated chalet bungalow, situated on a quiet private road in south Hayling, less than 10 minutes walk from the beach. The Bolthole offers private parking, as well as a secluded rear courtyard garden and front patio area. Downstairs the property offers a well equipped kitchen, open plan dining and living areas with underfloor heating and a bathroom with walk in shower, plus a cosy conservatory leading to the garden. The comfortable double bed is found upstairs on the carpeted mezzanine level (limited headroom due to slanted ceiling, approx 5'.5" in the centre) with space for hanging clothes and chest of draws.
Having renovated The Bolthole in 2022, we are excited to start welcoming guests to our small but beautifully formed coastal retreat! We live just a few minutes away, and will be on hand to answer queries and offer advice to guests if requested. We have lived on Hayling Island for nearly 20 years, and in the local area all our lives, so have a wealth of knowledge to share.
Although tucked away up a quiet lane, The Bolthole is just a 5 to 10 minute walk from the nearest beach, grocery store, cafes, pub, fish & chip shop and all the amenities you would expect of a seaside town. For railway enthusiasts there is also access to the Hayling Light Railway, which runs along the southern seafront to the funfair at Beachlands. The route of the old railway line has now become the Hayling Billy Coastal Path, which runs the entire length of the west coast of the island, offering 4 miles of stunning sea views. Slightly further afield, but within easy driving distance, there are historic places
of interest including Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portchester Castle and the Portsdown Hill Forts. Chichester is also nearby with its many attractions along with Goodwood and its many events. There are also beautiful and varied places to explore on foot, bike or horseback, with plenty of cafes, tearooms and restaurants to refuel on the way.
Language spoken: English
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
