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Filbert Pod is a romantic one-bedroom retreat in West Sussex that welcomes two guests and one dog. This cosy pod features a private hot tub on the deck where you can soak under the stars after exploring the South Downs. The accommodation sits in peaceful countryside yet remains close to the coast.

West Sussex offers rolling hills and market towns alongside coastal access. The South Downs National Park provides miles of walking trails perfect for exercising your dog. Nearby Arundel combines castle history with riverside walks.

The pod contains one double bedroom with quality bedding. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen area with essential appliances and a comfortable seating zone. One bathroom serves the accommodation with a shower.

About Filbert Pod

Filbert Pod is a romantic one-bedroom retreat in West Sussex that welcomes two guests and one dog. This cosy pod features a private hot tub on the deck where you can soak under the stars after exploring the South Downs. The accommodation sits in peaceful countryside yet remains close to the coast.

West Sussex offers rolling hills and market towns alongside coastal access. The South Downs National Park provides miles of walking trails perfect for exercising your dog. Nearby Arundel combines castle history with riverside walks.

The pod contains one double bedroom with quality bedding. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen area with essential appliances and a comfortable seating zone. One bathroom serves the accommodation with a shower. The outdoor deck extends your living space with furniture and that bubbling hot tub.

Arundel Castle stands 8 miles away (18 minutes). Bognor Regis beach is 6 miles distant (15 minutes). Goodwood Motor Circuit sits 12 miles north (22 minutes). Chichester Cathedral lies 9 miles east (20 minutes).

This pod suits couples wanting countryside calm with coastal day trips within easy reach. Book Filbert Pod for a simple escape with your dog.

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Private Hot Tub

The outdoor hot tub on the deck provides the perfect spot to relax and unwind after days exploring West Sussex countryside and coast.

Dog Friendly Retreat

One well-behaved dog is welcome to join your stay, making this an ideal base for countryside walks in the South Downs with your pet.

Peaceful Location

Set in quiet West Sussex countryside, the pod offers genuine tranquillity whilst remaining accessible to coastal towns and local attractions nearby.

Compact Comfort

The well-designed open-plan layout maximises space efficiently, creating a cosy yet functional retreat perfect for couples seeking a simple getaway.

South Downs Access

Direct access to South Downs National Park walking trails means endless opportunities for hiking and exploring stunning landscapes with your dog.

Coastal Proximity

Bognor Regis beach sits just 15 minutes away by car, offering easy seaside day trips without sacrificing the peaceful countryside setting.

Getting To Filbert Pod

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Filbert Pod by car, take the A27 and follow signs towards the BN18 postcode area in West Sussex. The pod is easily accessible from main routes and you'll have convenient off-road parking upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Barnham, just a short taxi ride away from the accommodation. From there, it's a brief journey through West Sussex countryside to your retreat.

Off-road parking available
Barnham station (4 miles)
Easily accessible from the A27

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Arundel Castle
Distance: 8 miles
BN18 9AB
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Distance: 12 miles
PO18 0PH
Chichester Cathedral
Distance: 9 miles
PO19 1PX
South Downs Way
Distance: 3 miles
BN18 0LS
Arundel Park
Distance: 8 miles
BN18 9LJ
Slindon Estate
Distance: 5 miles
BN18 0RG
Tesco Superstore Bognor
Distance: 5 miles
PO21 1QN
Chichester City Centre
Distance: 9 miles
PO19 1NH
Arundel High Street
Distance: 8 miles
BN18 9AB
Barnham Railway Station
Distance: 4 miles
PO22 0ER
Bognor Regis Town Centre
Distance: 6 miles
PO21 1LD
Ford Airfield Museum
Distance: 2 miles
BN18 0HY
Arundel Castle
Distance: 8 miles
BN18 9AB
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Distance: 12 miles
PO18 0PH
Chichester Cathedral
Distance: 9 miles
PO19 1PX
South Downs Way
Distance: 3 miles
BN18 0LS
Arundel Park
Distance: 8 miles
BN18 9LJ
Slindon Estate
Distance: 5 miles
BN18 0RG
Tesco Superstore Bognor
Distance: 5 miles
PO21 1QN
Chichester City Centre
Distance: 9 miles
PO19 1NH
Arundel High Street
Distance: 8 miles
BN18 9AB
Barnham Railway Station
Distance: 4 miles
PO22 0ER
Bognor Regis Town Centre
Distance: 6 miles
PO21 1LD
Ford Airfield Museum
Distance: 2 miles
BN18 0HY

Is Filbert Pod Right For You & Your Dog

Discover why this cottage is the perfect dog-friendly hot tub retreat for you and your pet

For Families
Filbert Pod is designed specifically for couples and accommodates only two guests in one bedroom. The property is not suitable for children as it lacks space and facilities for younger visitors. The compact pod layout and adult-focused amenities make this exclusively a romantic retreat for two adults rather than a family-friendly accommodation option.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Filbert Pod, making this an excellent countryside retreat for pet owners. The location provides immediate access to South Downs National Park walking trails where your dog can explore miles of footpaths. The outdoor deck space gives your pet room to relax, whilst nearby Arundel Park offers additional dog-walking opportunities within easy driving distance.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Filbert Pod

The Black Rabbit Arundel

Located 8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BN18 9PB

The Lamb Inn Climping

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BN17 5RN

Hotham Park Cafe Bognor

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PO21 1HT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Filbert Pod

Is Filbert Pod pet friendly?
Yes, Filbert Pod welcomes one well-behaved dog to stay with you. The countryside location and proximity to South Downs walking trails make this an excellent base for dog owners.
How many people does the pod sleep?
The pod accommodates two guests in one double bedroom. This makes it ideal for couples wanting a romantic retreat in West Sussex countryside.
Does the property have a hot tub?
Yes, there is a private hot tub located on the outdoor deck. You can enjoy soaking under the stars after days spent exploring the local area.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The open-plan kitchen area includes essential appliances for self-catering during your stay. The compact design provides everything needed for preparing meals for two guests.
How far is the nearest beach?
Bognor Regis beach is located 6 miles away, approximately 15 minutes by car. The coastal town offers traditional seaside attractions and sandy shores for day trips.
What walking opportunities are nearby?
The South Downs National Park provides extensive walking trails directly accessible from the pod. Your dog will love exploring the miles of footpaths through rolling countryside.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking is available at the pod for your vehicle. This makes arriving and departing straightforward, with easy access from main roads.
What attractions are within easy reach?
Arundel Castle sits 8 miles away, whilst Goodwood Motor Circuit is 12 miles distant. Chichester Cathedral and historic town centre lie 9 miles to the east.

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Pet Friendly Days Out Near Filbert Pod

Not sure where to take your dog on your hot tub break? Here are some handy and important places within easy reach. You'll find pet friendly pubs and cafés, beaches, walks and country parks, plus the nearest vets should you need one. Tire the dog out, then head back for a soak under the stars.

26 places nearby · Filbert Pod

Dog Friendly Pubs

Google Places

Proper country pubs near Filbert Pod that welcome dogs through the door - ideal for a post-walk pint by the fire.

The Old Stables

Fontwell, Fontwell Park, Fontwell Ave, Fontwell, Arundel BN18 0SY, UK

3 mi 4.5 (2534)

The Black Rabbit

Mill Rd, Arundel BN18 9PB, UK

4.1 mi 4.4 (4603)

The George

Eartham, Chichester PO18 0LT, UK

4.6 mi 4.7 (812)

The George at Burpham

Main St, Burpham, Arundel BN18 9RR, UK

4.9 mi 4.6 (914)

Anglesey Arms

Halnaker, Chichester PO18 0NQ, UK

5.4 mi 4.5 (935)

The Spotted Cow

Selsey Rd, Hunston, Chichester PO20 1PD, UK

7.4 mi 4.3 (595)

Places data © Google. "Dog friendly" is based on listing and review text rather than an official flag, so it's always worth ringing ahead to double-check before you travel.

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Filbert Pod Reviews

Rebecca
Perfect little get away! The Filbert pod gave us everything we were looking for. Located in a secluded location but not far from Arundel the pod was spacious and immaculately clean with all the things we required! The owners were very accommodating and made us feel very welcome. The hot tub was wonderful and everything was perfect. Thank you
A fantastic place to escape the rat race for a few days. Peaceful, well presented accommodation and friendly hosts who were happy to have a chat. The hot tub was an added bonus we enjoyed each day. A place to stay for a proper relaxing rest.
Daniel
Overall it was really nice like going back to nature,it's relaxing there with rabbits running around & horses in the paddock, location was good,you must drive there as its almost impossible to get a taxi of any kind one small thing about the Pod is that is is awkward getting in & out of the bed Pauline was lovely.
Excellent stay. So peaceful, just what we needed. Lovely little welcome gifts upon arrival. Hosts were great. Accommodation was clean, and provided everything you needed. Thank you! We will be back one day!
Great Accommodation, superb break and recharged our batteries!
We had a lovely time at the Filbert pod. It was cozy, clean and comfortable with lots of welcoming touches.
Michele
Had a lovely break away. The pod was of very high spec. The hot tub was a great addition. A great little fenced off garden all around the pod ideal for our little dog to go in. The owners Pauline and Paul have made the pod a great place to stay and were very helpful but left you alone to enjoy your time away.
Owners are extremely welcoming and helpful to any requests you may have.
Absolutely amazing, thank you so much Paul and Pauline, we had a fantastic 4 day break. We will be returning soon. Paul & Tania
This really is a lovely place for a break. Super comfy bed, very clean and had everything you would need. The hot tub was really lovely and being surrounded by countryside was just what we needed. Lovely touches, home made jam, gin and a bottle of Prosecco is very thoughtful and appreciated. Would come back any time.
We had a lovely minibreak at Filbert Pod recently. The pod was absolutely perfect clean, comfortable and very cosy. Included was everything we needed for a couple of nights' stay. Even toiletries were available in the shower room. We especially appreciated the welcome gifts including a lovely bottle of bubbly. We had a relaxing time in the hot tub one evening. Although there are two other pods on the site we felt very private thanks to a thoughtful layout and plenty of greenery to offer privacy. The whole area is beautiful and we felt relaxed and at ease in the countryside. We can thoroughly recommend Filbert Pod!
Fantastic stay, both Pauline and Paul were great hosts and very accommodating. cooking facilities, TV and shower were all to high standard as was the bed which we found very comfortable. Pauline and Paul provided us with a small BBQ so we could eat outside one evening. Hot tub was great and just the right temperature. One small bit of advice would be to get a roller bar of system for taking off the Hot Tub cover as it very heavy which I discussed with the hosts. We loved the free Damson's and Plum's and will be making lots of Jam. Thank you for a lovely stay 0
Lovely property, we had an amazing stay here and enjoyed it thoroughly
This was a lovely little pod. Very neat, clean, good quality appliances and utensils. Nice bedding. Well kept hot tub. The area was so peaceful and quiet. If youre looking for a quiet relaxing holiday with nature in a great little area I highly recommend one of the pods on this farm.
The Filbert pod was absolutely lovely everything we needed for a quick peaceful getaway. .... spotlessly clean and tidy, well maintained, and private hot tub was a added bonus along with a few little extras from Pauline and Paul Thankyou!
Lorraine
Absolutely lovely couple of nights away with a good friend. Little homely touches milk in the fridge, pot of jam and so little bottles of Happy juice made for a lovely welcome! Everything very clean and tidy. Little slippers, towels. Just lovely. My dog didnt want to leave. The hot tub was amazing. Perfect hosts. Thanks Pauline and Paul. Ooh and for me the big bonus was meeting Mo the beautiful horse although he ignored me the day after when he was in the paddock. Rude !
Robert
We had a lovely stay, very peaceful and our hosts were lovely too. The bed was so comfy , everything was perfect . I'd just like to point.t out that the extractor wasn't working , I only point that out so that steam won't damage your lovely bathroom. A huge thankyou 10 out of 10 Rob and Vicky
Filbert Pod is absolutely perfect, we spent a week there & did not want to leave. It is cosy, comfortable, quiet. It felt spacious & was very well equipped to produce lovely Cook from the local Co op ! meals. Pauline & Paul are lovely hosts.
Was pleasantly surprised on arrival to Filbert Pod. It was a lovely quiet location. The Pod itself was immaculate and little touches left to greet us was very appreciated and delicious! homemade Blackberry Gin, Vodka & Jam. The hot tub was amazing. The hosts were friendly and left us alone. Will definitely go back highly recommend. Thank you!
Perfect design and in a beautiful setting. The Pod is more than appropriate for 2 people to stay with everything you need to cook,store food and drink,comfortable bed and sofa and watch TV if ya like. Also Perfect bathroom with a refreshing shower and the Hot Tub is perfectly situated in privacy. The host Pauline is always available with a text with any help you need and is a lovely person. It's also a great place for exploring the area with Arundel Bognor Regis and Brighton to mention just a few close by. Thank you for a lovely break
Perfect private get away, owners are lovely and polite, gorgeous site seeing around. Looking forward to coming back next year on my birthday again!
Eleanor
We stayed here over the New Year and it couldnt have been more perfect. The pod had everything we needed, it was clean, comfortable, and super cosy in a beautiful setting. The hot tub was an added bonus too! Our hosts were exceptional and were very helpful and accommodating where possible. Wed definitely love to come back and would recommend this little hidden gem! Thank you
Samantha
The pod was a beautiful place to stay, had everything we needed and more, with the added bonus of the hot tub! Couldnt have asked for a better place to stay over Christmas!
Had a brilliant weekend at Filbot pods with my partner, very cozy and Pauline was lovely when we couldn't work the hob! ! Thoroughly recommend to anyone
What a lovely pod to stay in everything we could have wished for and more we ... What a lovely pod to stay in everything we could have wished for and more we arrived to some delightful home comforts which made the stay even more enjoyable and we will definitely be back again Nicki & David
This was our second stay in the Filbert Pod and it was as excellent as the first. The pod had everything we needed for our stay along with the lovely little extra touches that we had before. Thank you, Pauline
William
What an amazing site! The owner was lovely, sending us a message on the evening of arrival to ensure we were happy with everything, welcome us into the pod and letting us know to contact her at any point if theres any issues. On arrival in the pod, we were greeted by some lovely homemade produce, including Jam, Vodka and Gin. We were also left a bottle of Prosecco, a bottle of milk, a large bottle of washing up liquid with a sponge and cloth, shampoo, shower Gel, conditioner, body and hand lotion, 2 bars of soap, vanity kit, shower cap, a selection of biscuits, ice pre prepared in the freezer for us, a large range or different teas and coffees great for me who loves a hot drink!!!, a selection of different hot chocolates, salt and pepper sachets as well as sugar and sweeteners I think that was everything! The Pod was spotlessly clean which is quite something for us and we were left 4 soft towels as well. The hot tub was lovely and private from the other pods and the garden had been well maintained with plants and a recent lawn cutting as well. Theres a TV, microwave, Kettle, duel hob ring electric or induction not sure toaster, and integrated under counter fridge and decent WiFi. There was plenty of crockery and glasses as well as plastic glasses for the hot tub. We did unfortunately break one of the plastic glasses on our last day and felt extremely bad, we let the owner know via text and she was extremely understanding and told us not to worry about it. The bed was very comfortable as was the sofa and although a small property, the layout had clearly been thought about so that you werent constantly ontop of each other! The area is stunning with only a 1015 min drive into the main part of Arundel with some lovely coffee shops and restaurants. On a side note We would highly recommend The Swan Hotel for dinner with a carpark located behind free from 6pm the food was impeccable Being a chef myself, the staff were lovely and they hold a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 55. We would very highly recommend Filbert Pod to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway near a lovely town near to Arundel, Bognor Regis and Chichester as well. Thank you to Pauline for such a lovely stay! Best Wishes, Will & James
Isabel
Lovely Pod that was perfect for what we needed it for, the hot tub was also amazing. We had a great few days there.
Hannah
Perfect weekend. Such a lovely place, so quiet and clean with fantastic facilities. Hosts were super friendly but not intrusive. Local amenities easily accessible by car.
We spent 3 nights at Filbert Pod. The Pod was very well maintained, clean and fresh. There was some lovely complimentary food and drink. The hot tub was secluded and romantic. We were left to out own devises during our stay. However the owners were immediately on hand if we needed anything. My wife is plus size and everything was very size inclusive. Overall we can not fault anything and will definitely be going back.
The pod was wonderful, clean and presented beautifully. Ideal for stress free time without the kids. The host was a wonderful lady and made the stay very pleasant I would recommend this place to everyone and hope to return some time in the future
We loved our stay in Filbert Pod! The occasion was our wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed! Pauline and Paul made it very special for us. Everything we needed was provided in the Pod and the hot tub was just amazing being tagged behind the Pod. The location is very peaceful which felt very inviting. We definitely can recommend this accommodation and would love to stay there again. Thank you Pauline and Paul!
Pamela
Would highly recommend this pod, ideally situated in your own piece of ... Would highly recommend this pod, ideally situated in your own piece of tranquillity Extra nice touches left in the pod, their own jam, small bottle of their own gin and vodka and a bottle of procesco to enjoy in the secluded hot tub
The pod is in a nice quiet rural location and it was very well maintained and clean. pauline and paul are very welcoming and friendly and a nice surprise with a bottle of procecco and homemade blackberry gin, vodka and jam. Then the bonus of a hottub to the rear of the pod overall highly recommended.
Joshua
I hired the pod out for me and my girlfriend for her birthday and we couldn't ... I hired the pod out for me and my girlfriend for her birthday and we couldn't have asked for anything better the pod was so clean and tidy when we walked in, the hot tub was clean and easy to work, also in a lovely area and the property owners are nice and responsive when you have problems, would highly recommend
What a fantastic place! I cannot fault it at all. The decor of the pod is so cute and gorgeous. There were so many lovely little touches that really made our short stay something special. And the hot tub was the cherry on top. We briefly met Pauline and she is super friendly and helpful Thank you If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!
I really appreciated all of the little touches you have added which make this property stand out. The Pod was ideal for Freddie the Dachshund and me and I will certainly book again when visiting the area.
Valerie
The pod is in a beautiful setting, peaceful and has a well maintained hot tub. The owners are friendly, helpful and charming. It is great to have on site parking. There are lots of thoughtful touches such as home made jam, prosecco and other goodies. Our only suggestion for improvement would be to put a 'mind your head' sign at the entrance to the pod so that taller guests don't bump their heads.
Amazing stay at the filbert pod, the whole place was clean and very well laid out. A few great finishing touches that was great to see The owners are very nice and helpful
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