West Wittering

West Wittering is a pretty West Sussex village lying to the east of the entrance to Chichester Harbour, best known for its blue-flag beach.  With gently sloping, sugar-white sands, calm waters and a balmy microclimate, the area is an uncommercial family paradise, sheltered by the Isle of Wight and the South Downs. The waters are very popular with surfers, kite surfers, windsurfers and SUPs.  There is plenty of opportunity to hire equipment and organise lessons from both 2XSon the beach at West Wittering or at Shore Watersports in the neighbouring village of East Wittering.

East Head lies at the entrance to Chichester Harbour.  It is owned by the National Trust and is one of the last pieces of natural coastline in the county.  It is a very important place for wildlife and the National Trust works particularly hard to protect birdlife on the dunes.  It is an ideal place to walk with your dog or just relax and watch the boats sailing in the estuary.  It is also the best spot in the area for hide and seek and jumping off sand dunes.

The stretch of beach directly in front of the West Wittering beach car park and the brightly coloured beach huts is the most popular.  The sand here is the whitest and the softest but this particular area does get very busy in peak season.  If you are staying in peak season, you only need to walk a little bit further east towards the village of East Wittering to find more space. The beach is just as nice a little further away from the crowds, especially at low tide. Shhh, don’t tell everyone that though.

The beach is very popular with dog walkers throughout the year, although there are restrictions on where dogs can go on the beach between 1st May and 30th September.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach at all between groynes numbered 14a to 18, which is basically the area in front of the line of beach huts.  You can walk dogs on a lead through the car park to access East Head, which is dog friendly all year around.  Dogs are also free to walk on the rest of the beach but you are requested to keep them on a lead on the stretch in front of Shore Road in East Wittering and again in front of the car park at Bracklesham Bay, where you will find the wonderful restaurant Billy’s on the Beach.

The beach car park is large but it does get busy in the summer months and on the May bank holiday weekends. Tickets for the carpark must be booked through Just Park.  There is a beachfront café if you don’t want to pack a picnic.

The village of West Wittering itself and all of the accommodation, is set back from the beachfront.  It has a lovely café called The Landing and a good pub,  The Wittering.  There are also a few useful shops including a small convenience store, a hairdressers, an excellent butcher’s Tessiers and a beautiful gift shop called New Waves Box

Beachwood

West Wittering
Sleeps 10
Features:
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
WC
No pets
WiFi
Secure garden
Downstairs bath/shower room
Dedicated workspace
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West Wittering
is a stunning holiday home which was been completely renovated in 2022. This very spacious property sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms wit...
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Eversley

West Wittering
Sleeps 10
Features:
3 bedrooms
Pet Friendly
Hot Tub
WiFi
Secure garden
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bath/shower room
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West Wittering
is a stunning four bedroom family holiday home, sleeping ten guests in the heart of West Wittering village. Just a ten minute ...
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Holmes Farm

West Wittering
Sleeps 11
Features:
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Pet Friendly
WiFi
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bath/shower room
West Wittering
is a really special holiday home, ideal for families seeking a peaceful escape near the sea. Located in rural West Wittering a...
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Little Orchard

West Wittering
Sleeps 10
Features:
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
No pets
Hot Tub
WiFi
Secure garden
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bath/shower room
Dedicated workspace
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West Wittering
is a spacious family holiday home in the heart of West Wittering village bursting with modern features and impeccable design. ...
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Rosemary Cottage

West Wittering
Sleeps 5
Features:
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
WC
Pet Friendly
WiFi
Secure garden
Village
West Wittering
is a beautifully appointed and recently renovated two bedroom cottage in West Wittering village. Located on a small residential...
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Rox

West Wittering
Sleeps 12
Features:
5 bedrooms
No pets
WiFi
Secure garden
Downstairs bath/shower room
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West Wittering
is without doubt one of the finest holiday rentals on the Wittering beach front. This house offers comfort and luxury in equal...
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Sandpipers

West Wittering
Sleeps 14
Features:
5 bedrooms
Swimming pool
Hot Tub
WiFi
Secure garden
Downstairs bath/shower room
Dedicated workspace
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West Wittering
is an exceptional holiday home finished to the very highest standard. This impressive property sleeps 14 in 5 beautifully appo...
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Windward

West Wittering
Sleeps 10
Features:
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
WC
Pet Friendly
WiFi
Secure garden
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bath/shower room
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West Wittering
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Guest at Pebbles West Wittering
We stayed at Pebbles in West Wittering with our 18-month-old and it might be the best staycation we’ve ever done. We will 100% be returning. We’ve never stayed anywhere this well equipped - it has everything you need and definitely feels like a home from home. The house is beautifully furnished and decorated, super clean and the kitchen has anything you could need from a dishwasher to cling film to coffee machine. Our son was entertained the whole time with the toys provided inside and outside, which made our stay that bit easier for us and more special for him. The location is brilliant, with an easy flat walk to the beach and close to the little shops. We can’t believe we’ve never actually visited West Wittering before - the beach is amazing! Now we have somewhere we love to stay, we’ll certainly be back here!
Guest at Sunny View
Perfect place for our holiday. Absolutely loved the decor, location, facilities and all the small touches. Would definitely book again.
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