Itchenor Sailing Club Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 45 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Visitors consistently praise the stunning coastal views and the exceptionally friendly, welcoming staff who always go out of their way for everyone. Guests continually appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms, great morning breakfasts, and the overall peaceful, relaxing environment for a perfect coastal holiday. People frequently note how wonderful the unique historic setting feels when spending time relaxing by the water. Some reviewers were not happy with certain shared facilities, specifically mentioning cramped bathrooms, thin interior walls allowing noise, and occasional cleanliness oversights. A few people also noted minor practical inconveniences regarding parking distances or unexpected room heating controls during colder evening hours.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a super place to stay. It's right on the water, in a quirky, historic building. The bedrooms are simple but comfortable, and the staff are friendly. We stayed as a family group (4 rooms) fol... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used an accomodation room for one night stay. Only wanted something cheap in the area. This more than fitted the bill, very clean comfy room and bed with shared bathroom. Lovely and quiet, no... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The location for me was the main draw: right on the river but not a tourist destination as such. My room was very clean and fresh-looking. The fan was much appreciated. Using shared facilities wasn't... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This accommodation suited my needs perfectly, as I was at Goodwood circuit for the weekend, with my two sons who were camping, and all camping tickets had sold out, so a 20 minute drive worked we... See more

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Company details

  1. Sailing Club
  2. Event Venue
  3. Wedding Venue

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We are one of the leading dinghy and keelboat sailing clubs in the UK, with family-friendly, multi-level fleets, a keen group of rowers and a busy social club. Located in beautiful Chichester Harbour, we are lucky enough to be in an area of outstanding natural beauty. As well as being a thriving sailing club we also offer on site accommodation, business away days, venue hire and much more!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Authentic sailing club experience

Great location, friendly people, quaint room and interesting history.

The room was very comfortable ( twin overlooking the channel). Shared bathrooms handy, clean and tidy.

May 2, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good value for money

April 17, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super place to stay

This is a super place to stay. It's right on the water, in a quirky, historic building. The bedrooms are simple but comfortable, and the staff are friendly. We stayed as a family group (4 rooms) following a party at the Club itself & nothing was too much trouble. Just be aware that steep stairs, uneven floors & offsite parking are part of the charm, but make it unsuitable for guests with reduced mobility.

April 11, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice room, good view

Nice room, good view.

April 11, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quaint and quiet

Quite a comfortable bed. Really nice bed linen. Shower fabulously powerful and good temperature control. Quaint with a pretty waterside view. But it was a little grubby. The cushions throw on the bed was quite disgusting. Toilet seat was filthy underneath. The pub nearby was the only place for an evening meal and it was a bit of a dump. I had a double deluxe room to myself. It would have been very small for two but just right for me. On the whole I enjoyed staying here and slept well.

April 7, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great rooms

Great rooms, lovely food and really friendly Sailing Club. Location is really beautiful.

March 28, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good atmosphere with simple, pleasant rooms.

My Itchinor Sailing Club single room was simple, warm, homely, bright and nicely decorated. There is a nice atmosphere and the location is lovely.
There are plenty of well equipped shared bathrooms.
I very much enjoyed my stay and would stay again.

March 20, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a non-member visiting off season

As a non-member visiting off season, it was a fantastic base to enjoy the beautiful seaside. The room was comfortable, and location magnificent. The only thing to highlight is that the local car park can get a bit expensive going back and forth. What a find!

March 9, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward comfortable…

Straightforward comfortable accommodation at reasonable price.

March 10, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Basic but very comfortable and clean…

Basic but very comfortable and clean accommodation, good shower, great location.

February 19, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used an accomodation room for one night… 10/10

Used an accomodation room for one night stay.

Only wanted something cheap in the area. This more than fitted the bill, very clean comfy room and bed with shared bathroom. Lovely and quiet, no TV, fantastic location on the quayside.

Great pub opposite for own food and cafe round the corner for own breakfast.

Staff at sailing club very accommodating.

Definitely use again for occasional little trips away 10/10

January 28, 2026
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good stay

Good stay, especially as I was attending a party downstairs.
Only problem was that the heating was off in my room despite radiator turned up to max. Rather a cold night - if you do expect guests to have no bedroom heating you could supply an extra duvet..

November 29, 2025
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stayed over a Saturday night

Stayed over a Saturday night. Picked up the key from friendly bar staff. Room was ready and well presented - everything you need but I took a small radio because I like to listen to R4 the old way. Warm enough throughout on a late November night.

November 29, 2025
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comfortable accommodation in a wonderful sea view location.

We had a lovely stay at the sailing club. The staff were friendly and accommodating, the rooms were generous and comfortable and the location was amazing.
I would definitely recommend this if you are visiting the area.

November 15, 2025
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comfy stay at the ISC

We had a really great stay at the ISC. Very friendly staff and comfortable rooms.

November 14, 2025
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great Fun for Those Who Want Something Different

We stayed a couple of nights in the club accommodation. We loved it. There was a sailing event happening there over the weekend when we stayed, and this gave a great atmosphere of excitement, as well as a beautiful spectacle as they were taking off from the jetties. Everyone was very friendly, inclusive and welcoming, even though we weren't really part of the event. It is not a hotel in the conventional sense, but a different experience, and if you are ready for that, you should enjoy it I would think. The setting is absolutely stunning as you are right on the river bank at the beautiful Chichester Harbour.

November 7, 2025
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Totally cosy retreat

The rooms at Itchenor are small, cosy, uncomplicated. They have a nice armchair and some of them have Chichester harbour views. No TV: you can feel really cosy with a glass of wine and a book. It’s a retreat, in effect. And no matter what the time of year, the walks along the shoreline are just beautiful, with beautiful soft birdsong.

November 3, 2025
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place to stay.

First time I have stayed here and will gladly again. Room had everything i would need. Bed was very comfy. Nice lady in the bar gave me the key. Bathroom was really nice and shower was powerful.
Lovely view out to the coast and all the yachts. I would gladly recommend Itchenor Sailing Club.

September 26, 2025
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Many thanks for coming to stay with us, we look forward to you coming back soon. Best wishes ISC Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

As a room, it was ok, but the view was great!

As a room, it was okay. It had a mish-mash of non-matching furniture, and there were dabs of paint on the varnished surfaces where someone had been careless with a paintbrush. The windows opened, but were sticking slightly and needed a shove. The cabinet under the sink had a broken door and it was just propped-up into place. When I tried to open it, the whole door lifted away in my hand. The base to one of the beds had stains on the outside. This room was up in the roof space of the building. If you're over 5' 8" you might not appreciate the sloping ceilings! These are just rooms - no shower or toilet facility (which is pointed-out in the advertising). The bathroom/toilet is separate. It's basically clean, but some of the general maintenance is of poor quality. For example, a new toilet roll dispenser has been fitted to the wall, but you can see where the old one was as the screw holes are still visible. It wouldn't have taken much time to fill the holes and paint over this area. The general impression is that it has all been slung together with any old bits of furniture and a crude paint job just to get the paying punters in there. Check out the rough woodwork just behind the toilet cistern on the top floor. I don't expect the quality of a room in the Ritz, but there is a roughshod element to the way these rooms have been kitted out and decorated. Tea and coffee facilities were all there, and I found the bed comfortable. Also, had a great view out of my room window across the water. Shame I can't attach photo's - these would support what I've written above. All the staff there were friendly & helpful.

September 20, 2025
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