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The Crab & Lobster

Chichester, Sussex
Inn
+44 (0)1243 641233
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From
£165 - £500
per night

A bustling inn with beautiful interiors, lovely food and deep peace all around - beaches, castles and Roman palaces wait on your doorstep

Bedroom

6 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

£165 - £500 per night

The Experience

This 17th-century whitewashed inn sits on Pagham Harbour, a tidal estuary that teems with preening birds. It’s a peaceful stop, protected by a country lane mostly ignored by tourists. Inside, the restaurant/bar comes with a smouldering fire at one end and a wood-burner at the other. You’ll find pretty art, fresh flowers and a chic alcove with banquette seating; in summer, life spills onto a terrace for lunch in the sun. Beautiful bedrooms come in duck-egg blue with crisp white linen, garden flowers, flat-screen TVs and lovely bathrooms. Three have views across fields to the water, the other has a telescope with which to scan the high seas; the cottage has a well-equipped kitchen and a sitting room, too. By day you explore an area overflowing with history: Fishbourne Roman Palace: 11th-century Arundel Castle, and Bosham, where King Canute tried to turn back the waves;. Excellent food waits your return, fine dining with an emphasis on fresh fish and of course crab and lobster, sourced as locally as possible. 

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We think you'll love

  • Spending time in such a fabulous spot, walking, watching wildlife, the marshes, the sea air
  • The food. The menu brims with freshly caught seafood – especially crab and lobster
  • Taking the cottage and having your independence, or being lazy and eating at the inn
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You should know

  • Parking is limited, arrive early
  • Sorry, no dogs

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £165
Surcharges
Singles £165-£185. Extra bed/sofabed available £50 per person per night.
2 Doubles
From £185
2 Doubles
From £165
1 Cottage for 4
From £470

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Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends.
Closed
Sunday evening and all-day Monday from November to March. For Christmas opening hours please refer to the owner website.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Starters from £10.50. Mains from £18.50. Desserts from £6.50.

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Reviews

Sam & Janet Bakose's long-established and much-loved seashore hideaway draws a discerning crowd for its stunning location beside Pagham Harbour (walks & wildlife), the the innovative seafood-centric menus, notably crab and lobster landed at Selsey, and the four smartly refurbished rooms, two enjoy serene views across fields, marsh and sea.

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Location

The neighbourhood

Tucked away just yards from the banks of Pagham Harbour, this inn is perfect for Goodwood race-goers, walkers who want to explore the South Downs and twitchers seeking wintering waders on the marshes. There are cycle routes from Selsey to Chichester Canal Basin – about 20 miles, and water tours from Chichester harbour when you arrive. Explore the pretty villages of Bosham, Birdham and Chidham.

Local points of interest from Janet Bakose

  • The Crab & Lobster is situated on Pagham Harbour Bird Sanctuary which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are many great walks from the inn and it is excellent for bird watching.
  • West Wittering famous for its beautiful sandy beach with fabulous sand dunes is only 15 minutes drive. As well as it being a Blue Flag beach ideal for swimming there is also kite and wind surfing available.
  • The Roman city of Chichester is 20 minutes away and is famous for the Chichester Festival Theatre, Pallant House Art Gallery and Norman Cathedral with a separate freestanding medieval bell tower.
  • Goodwood Estate which is famous for horse racing and more recently motor racing with the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival meetings is 25 minutes away. Goodwood House is one of the finest stately homes in the country.
  • The South Downs National Park is to the north of Chichester so easily accessible from the Crab & Lobster.
  • Chichester Harbour is only 15 minutes drive away. Boat trips around the harbour are available or go out for a day of fishing on a working boat with a local fisherman. Ask our staff for more details.

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Janet Bakose

The inn is owned by Sam and Janet Bakose. You are well looked after by a team of friendly, well-trained staff.

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