The Blog (news & inspiration for your stay in one of our beach house rentals)
Get the latest news about our beach house rentals or find inspiration of things to do when you stay with us. From the finer details about our dog friendly seaside holiday homes to our commitment to sustainability to what’s going on around us and in the wonderful county of West Sussex – you’ll find it here on the blog!
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Christmas time at Driftwood Stays
So here we are in November already and I heard on the radio this morning that there are literally 6 weeks left in 2023! Where
The England Coast Path
Have you heard about the England Coast Path? When it’s completed it will be the longest, managed coastal path in the world! 2700 miles long,
Introducing…Little Driftwood!
Introducing Little Driftwood! Our gorgeous, new, little holiday cottage is the perfect seaside escape for couples. We have already had a lot of interest from
Spoilt for Choice!
No short break or holiday would be the same without a trip to the local pub right? Even better when you don’t even have to
“A hidden Gem”
“We have travelled up and down this bit of the coast for many years and had no idea this was here”. “It’s like a hidden
Abba Magic at Arundel Festival
And so another year passes by and another Arundel Festival is over already! We absolutely love this annual event and it seems to get bigger
Step Back In Time: Goodwood Revival!
Goodwood Revival is coming around again very soon! This hugely popular event has been running for over 20 years now. Every year our self-catering holiday
The rise of the “Workation”
The rise of the workation since Covid, is well documented on the internet. A survey carried out by Compare the Market earlier this year showed
Four Fab Dog Friendly Cafes
Want to enjoy East Preston like a local? These are our top 4 favourite cafes to hang out in. They all have 2 very important
30 years of Goodwood Festival of Speed!
For three decades, the Goodwood Festival of Speed has captivated motorsport enthusiasts and families alike, bringing together a unique blend of adrenaline-pumping action, iconic automobiles,
Fostering Sustainability: A look inside our eco- friendly holiday cottages
From the very start sustainability in our business has been very important to us and we continuely look for ways to reduce our impact on
Paddleboarding on the West Sussex Coast
Over the past few years, a waterborne revolution has been quietly taking place in the UK; Paddleboarding. We got our first paddleboards in 2008. Back then
Stopham Vineyard: Sussex’s Quintessential Small-Scale Winemaking Gem
When it comes to vineyards, Sussex, and specifically the South Downs National Park, boasts a growing global reputation for producing exceptional wines. There are several
3 walks from the Front Door!
There are so many wonderful walks local to Driftwood Stays holiday cottages, either on the beach or in the South Downs but for now here
Reducing waste and working with Sparkles Food Parcels
Sustainability, reducing waste and trying to do our bit to protect the environment is very important to us here at Driftwood Stays. Last year, we
West Beach or West Wittering, West Sussex?
https://driftwoodstays.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1680514914239206.mp4 West Beach in Littlehampton?… Most people have heard of West Wittering beach with its huge expanse of sand backed by dunes. But how many
Top 5 FREE Things to Do with the kids, East Preston, West Sussex
1. Treasure (seaglass) collecting This was one of our kids favourite activities to do when they were younger. We still collect sea glass now and
Family Days Out in West Sussex 2023
Yes! Summer is on its way. The clocks have gone forwards, sunset on the beach last night was at 7.30pm and this is just the
Now Dog Friendly in both Houses for 2023!
After quite a bit of deliberation we have decided to go all out dog friendly here at Driftwood Stays! So… from today, you can bring
Three good reasons to stay in East Preston in Spring!
Spring is one of our favourite times of the year. In fact maybe … just maybe … our favourite!! Three good reasons to come