Guestbook

Bresnahan Family Jan 2012 wrote:
26th January 2012 at 7:28pm

Dear Gayle,
Thanks for having us to stay for our short mid-week break this January.
The house handbook answered almost all out questions – and Gayle answered the rest and the tourist info in the Snug was handy to browse through.

The hot tub patio was private and child-friendly.

Finn our 3 year old loved the space in the garden and said he loves holidays as “everywhere’s different”!

We are new to holidaying in the UK and are currently working our way round places we want to visit. We liked exploring Chichester!

Thanks again,
Louise, Richard and Finn x

Aitken Family wrote:
30th October 2011 at 7:06pm

We had a lovely half term break – the 3 kids and my husband. Plus my brother and family were staying only down the road in Selsey.
Good weather helped but the space in the house, hot tub and sauna were enjoyed by everyone!
Lisa Aitken and family, Surrey.
October 2011

Mike Dixie, London wrote:
16th October 2011 at 8:31pm

Lovely house in beautiful countryside.
We were really lucky with the weather too for October!
The hot tub and sauna were a fab addition to the weekends entertainment. Unfortunately we had about 20 other guests – flies!! (somewhat inundated presently but cold weather on its way ) Gayle
We did a harbour cruise in Itchenor – very much recommended.
X-factor Rocky-style!!
Mike Dixie and his birthday party friends

Steven Lee Johnson, Wisconsin / MInnesota border, USA wrote:
7th October 2011 at 8:28pm

7th October 2011
Was on vacation from USA, Minnesota. Had a sensational weekend, the best in many, many years!! Just what I needed.
Gayle has the most pleasant cheerful manner. She really is quite lovely and I am taken by her charm!
For activities we went sailing with a good friend, went for drives in the Downs and visited the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum which was great.
Took 2 hot tubs and looked at the stars – will always remember it. Did a night cuddle-up with loved ones.
I will be back next time I am back across the pond which I hope is not too many years from now.
Dr Steven Lee Johnson

The Colleys - 2 adults, 2 children, 2 dogs wrote:
2nd October 2011 at 8:44pm

30th Sept 2011
The Colleys
This was a last minute break as England experiencing a mad hot weekend!
Had a comfortable stay with our children and two dogs.
Hot tub was lovely for all the family.
Location ideal for beaches, which is where we spent most of our time.
Thanks again, lovely.
The Colleys,
Hertfordshire.

Walsingham Homes wrote:
30th September 2011 at 8:53pm

We all had a fantastic time.
The house and location were perfect, we also had glorious weather for our week’s holiday.
We went to Arundel, Chichester, Selsey, all over!

Thank you Gayle, hope to see you again.

Kris, Caroline, Eric and Anne.

Walsingham Homes,

Alison and Girls wrote:
29th August 2011 at 7:22pm

August Bank Holiday 2011 – Girls party of 4

We LOVED:
* the hot tub
* sauna
* puzzles
* games
* lawn tennis
* yummy veg box

We had a lovely walk to Selsey and enjoyed seafood sandwiches.
Had an excellent meal at the Blacksmiths Arms in Donnington and the staff were lovely and helpfiul.

Thank you for coming to collect us from the station.

We had a lovely weekend!

Plus from Alison…
We had a fab time in this lovely big house and garden. Great range of things to watch, listen to, play and soak in!
The hot tub was out favourite thing and the lawn tennis was really fun.

The highlight was the walk around Pagham Harbour. It was very beautiful. On the way round we got free apples at someone’s gate and picked blackberies for a crumble.
The Blacksmiths Arms was a very friendly pub with a great service and wonderful food.

Thank you for a wonderful holiday!

The Nelson Family, The Wirral Aug 2011 wrote:
19th August 2011 at 4:46pm

This has been a fabulous house as a base for our family holiday.
Gayle was very welcoming and accommodating and the website told me everything that I needed to know in advance.

We chose “Living Elements” for its proximity to Goodwood as we had a family wedding there, but the beaches of West Wittering were an excellent bonus.

The hot tub has proved to be an excellent way of entertaining the kids (and us – so all 3 generations) and the sauna eased the pains of grandparents aching bodies after a day with the children (!)
The well sized lawn was good for the children to play on and the beaches are nearby.

The rooms are spacious and everything was clean and well looked after, especially the garden. We liked the hot tub and patio being screened off and separate from the rest of the garden.

Many thanks, we have had a brilliant holiday.
Rosie, Will, Lucy and James and the grandparents!
The Wirral, Liverpool.

PS Thank you for the delicious apple and strawberry crumble on arrival!
August 2011

Ruth wrote:
16th August 2011 at 2:59pm

July 2011 – FOS

Great British Sports Cars

Had a great time, fantastic house and hospitality, especially the night time hot tub relaxing!
We look forward to coming again next year for the Festival of Speed.
Many thanks,
GBS
Ruth, Richard, Jonathan, Ben.

July 2011

St Helena Team, Island Games wrote:
16th August 2011 at 2:29pm

June 2011

The St Helena Team for the Island Games on the Isle of Wight

The house is great and its been convenient and suits the needs of our team.
We especially like the sauna and hot tub and would recommend Living Elements to all.

Your friendly and helpful attitude has made it a great pleasure to visit and we would like to return again when the Games come back here.

Many thanks for your hospitality.
All of the St Helena Team

gaylep wrote:
16th August 2011 at 2:03pm

Mid June 2011

Partially disabled group from Walsingham

Thanks for a lovely welcome.
Great sauna and hot tub.
Valerie really loved the garden.
A good selection of games and books for the wet weather too.
You were wring about the weather though on Thursday – sunny not rain!
Easy parking at Living Elements and lots of places to visit or just relax in the garden
Gayle, thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness throughout our stay.

Valerie, Katie, Stevie and Joyce

Richard and Louise wrote:
16th August 2011 at 1:32pm

Thank you for a lovely weekend. The house is lovely and the hot tub has been lots of fun.

We have come down from London to escape for the weekend and it has been the perfect retreat! The champagne was also brilliant, hence the number of bottles we got through!!!!! We recommend it!

Richard and Louise, April 2011

Chloe Johnson wrote:
16th August 2011 at 12:57pm

Kissing London goodbye (and the ants)
There’s a race going on in my brain that feels like ants scrambling over each other to get to the biggest piece of biscuit crumb. Sometimes it feels like the ants never stop.
I’m clenching a train ticket in my hand, which also feels like I have a firm grasp on a bottle of ant poison as the race comes to an end the minute I hop on board the train to Chichester, kissing London goodbye for the weekend.
It’s 6.32pm on Friday and I’m happily leaving the hustle and bustle behind for a much-needed girls’ weekend away in south-east England’s country town of Chichester.

Chichester, or Chi as the locals say, is only 100km south of London but its cottage-style houses perched on blankets of rich green paddocks make it feel a million miles away.

Our taxis pull up to the cottage – Living Elements that we’ve hired and eight girls pile out eager to get inside, pop open a bottle of wine and get some serious relaxing underway.
“Hello girls, hi everyone,” a woman says as she bounces out of the house.
It’s Gayle, the owner of the house, who has not only been waiting for us to arrive but she’s been waiting with home-made piklets and jam.
We pile inside, pick our beds for the night and do exactly as anticipated: wine, food, relax and sleep.

Riising at 11am the next day, we drift downstairs in our pyjamas and lounge around as each one takes turns popping across the driveway to Gayle’s therapy clinic for massages.
As I lay on the massage table covered in towels, listening to birds tweeting in tune to the meditation music I realise the ants have disappeared. The stress leaves my body and I wonder why I chose to live in London when England has places like Chichester on offer.

Don’t get me wrong London is a fantastic city where the word ‘boredom’ doesn’t exist. The capital is constantly buzzing with incredible things to do and see but that, for me, is the problem.
Chichester calmly sits between the South Downs and the sea, boasting a wealth of history as the small English town was originally built by the Romans during medieval times.
Of course, the town also comes with a dose of boredom and I’m sure I will be itching for the city after a few days but right now, sipping on hot chocolate while watching the girls complete a 1000 piece ‘I love London’ puzzle is the quiet country life I’m craving.

Stuck in a state of relaxation I struggle to react when one of the girls excitedly says “wine time?”
After sitting around in our pyjamas all day, it was about time we got off our butts and checked out the local pub.
Imagining a few lonely old men leaning by the beer taps of a wooden bar perfumed with stale beer, I am shocked when we walk inside a pub brimming with young people, pop music and 2-4-1 cocktails called June Bug and Woo-Woo.
The next morning my sandpaper tongue wakes me as it sticks to the roof of my mouth.
“Water, water,” I moan as I step carefully down the blurry stairs to the kitchen.
Gulping back a pint of hydration, I cringe at the thought of leaving the country in its peaceful state as I head back to the hectic life.
Not only am I aware the ants are on their return but a little drummer boy has joined them constantly reminding me of ‘wine time’.

Chloe Johnson November 2010
http://www.backpackingjournalist.com/2010/11/24/kissing-london-goodbye-and-the-ants/

Hen Party Relax and Pamper Weekend wrote:
16th August 2011 at 11:29am

Gayle – Thanks a bunch for having us. It was a good weekend doing nothing but massages for all (excellent) , chilling out, and completeing the “I love London” jigsaw puzzle!

Just what all us girls needed and wanted.

from the 7 Antipodean and 1 Canadian Girls! xxx

Greg Stevens wrote:
15th August 2011 at 12:11pm

My first impression was there was a friendly voice on the other end of the phone who was helpful, and when I met Gayle, this was confirmed!
The house is typically English and comfortably laid out – it’s got stairs and a stairgate! – not something we have in Australia!! I am from Adelaide in Australia and I hope to return for the Goodwood Revival next time. I was really impressed with the Festival of Speed 2010! I found out about the house through the Goodwood Festival of Speed website which made booking directly very easy.
This house is great as a nearby base, especially for a group – book it now! You won’t be disappointed…
- Greg Stevens, Adelaide, Oz