Family Holidays
Families are welcome at Living Elements, as well as they are well behaved and supervised. We have aimed to make the house as child-friendly as we can. We can accept pets as long as they are well behaved and not allowed upstairs.
There are several local beaches – both sandy and shingly with superb water quality for bathing and watersports.
Sand fun on the beach
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West Wittering beach and seagulls at high tide
- Chichester and the local area have many activities for families and children to enjoy – castles, museums, galleries both inside for wet days and outside. There are bird and reptile centres, sailing centres and waterskiing, birdwatching opportunities.
- For those who want some fairs – Bunn Leisure in Selsey has a fairground most of the year, there are slot machines etc too, all next to a shingly beach. Many of the villages and schools have fairs during the summer too. Cinemas are in Chichester just 5 miles away and have special offers for kids on a Saturday morning.
- But best of all is the Jacuzzi and suntrap patio at Living Elements itself! With supervision at all times this is a boon for all the family. The patio is spacious and has a large table and plenty of chairs and benches. There are even little chairs for the “little people”!
Careful hot tub introductions
Reception rooms at at the house include:
Large family lounge plus snug lounge or 4th, downstairs bedroom (wheelchair accessbile with own bathroom) which also houses the library, tourist information, maps and some games for everyone.
Separate dining room with 2 high chairs, Seats 8 with a large sideboard and mirror and map of West Sussex.
Patio, BBQ and jacuzzi
Luxury Hot Tub / Jacuzzi and Sauna
Our newest additions to the house are wonderful for family groups but there are some rules to follow which we will go through with you when you arrive.
Please bring your own towels for use with these luxuries or when you go to the beach.
The rules include:
- NOT being used by those who have high blood pressure or heart illness, diabetes or a stroke history. Always check with your doctor first. Pregnant women should not spend any time in a sauna at any stage of their pregnancy.
- Do NOT stay in the sauna or hot tub for more than 15 minutes at a time and always exit if you feel faint or unwell IMMEDIATELY.
- Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated! Use ONLY the plastic beakers around the hot tub in case of breakage into the water.
- Shower thoroughly before using either the hot tub or sauna.
- Constant supervision of ALL children or vulnerable persons is ESSENTIAL
- Allow yourself to cool down sufficiently before getting dressed.
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Other facilities include:
Comprehensive house handbook with more details about local amenities, best restaurants etc as well as details about the house and garden.
Oil-fuelled hot water and Central Heating
Parking (for 4 cars at least) Parking for one caravan / trailer eg boat
TV
DVD player, VCR recorder
Radio/cassette/CD
Travelcot x 2 – please bring your own linen for these.
2 Highchairs
Large garden with terrace and furniture
Gas Barbecue
Professional chef by arrangement with owner for special occassions when you don’t want the hassle and work of cooking. What holidays are really for!
Bosham is a famous and popular place to visit for families and sailors
Organic Veg box can be delivered by arrangement
Duvets with linen and towels included Bring your OWN TOWELS for Jacuzzi / Beach
Shops 1.5 miles
Train Station to London 6 miles
Non-smokers only
Friday to Friday booking except at Christmas & New Year and some special events
Natural Health Clinic on site for Osteopathy, cranial Osteopathy, colonics, massage by arrangement etc To book in advance call 01243 641665.
Space for tents / caravans if required – extra but minimal cost.
Lockable shed for walking kit and bicycles and boot / wet clothes storage / drying. OS maps of the area can be borrowed. 
Cleaning facilities for bikes, bicycles, scooters etc. Repair kit for bicycle tyres.
The cleaning products that we use are all biodegradable and child-safe – as this is important for human health, the environment and also they save money as they come in concentrated packaging which are then diluted for use! They are made by GNLD. You can purchase extra from the clinic or here:
Finally we are here to help, if we can. If you wish to ask about particular requirements or want to organise a special outing eg local sea fishing / solar boat outing etc we can help with this. We are here to make your holiday a success.
We hope all the family enjoy their stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Gayle Palmer
© Gayle Palmer 2011
