Luxurious Modern Beachfront House

I recently stayed at Southwinds in Selsey. There was 8 of us in the group. The house surpassed all expectations. The photos don't do it justice, it is absolutely stunning, in a fantastic area of Selsey. If you get lucky with the British weather like we did, then the house is perfect for relaxing in the sun, swimming in the sea and playing games on the beach. The barbecue on the decking and fire pit in the garden are excellent touches that add to the fun of the weekend.

The property was clean and well maintained, with extra touches such as bin bags and shower gel provided, however there was no washing up liquid, so we did have to make a special trip to a supermarket, the nearest being 20 minutes drive away.

The facilities were fantastic, with the surround sound system, television and projector ensuring we were all entertained. The only downside that I can pin point is the checking out time. We had to leave at 10am, the cleaners turned up at 10.05am to make sure. Obviously it is a real shame we didn't get a few more hours at the house. I asked for a later check out but was told I'd have to pay an extra day. I would have thought a midday check out would be OK, seeing as the next guests don't check in until 3pm. This would have made life a lot easier for us.

But apart from that the stay was wonderful, the service fantastic and the house incredible.

Southwinds offers 'the full package' for a totally relaxing break. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is an amazing property in a superb location. The views are stunning, and the house offers a peaceful atmosphere. It is a very special place indeed.

We had a stunning experience in this awesome contemporary beach house. We were completely left to our own devices and had no contact with owners/cleaners/etc. This level of respect was certainly mutual and we left the place in a very tidy condition. We were 10 adults (including 4 couples) and the house provided ample room and facilities. The weather was faultless which definitely helped but I cannot speak highly enough of the place really. There are two small things which I would note; firstly, the property isn't really designed for 10 adults, especially couples. It would better suit 8 adults and 2 children (due to bedroom layouts - bunkbeds, etc). However, this is only in terms of privacy; we were all very comfortable but only one couple could get the master bedroom (for example). Secondly - the only tiny criticism really - the glass (of which there is a lot) was a little grubby on arrival and could have done with a clean before we arrived. I would advise this place to everyone, especially if you like water sports and you have your own gear. The beach is literally a stones throw away and it would have been amazing to do some sea-kayaking or jet-skiing - we made do with swimming, which was a wonderful treat, morning, noon and night!! One last thing - I didn't take my 4 yr old son with me, but if I had, I may have been a tad concerned about the steep cast iron staircase leading from the ground floor (bedroom area) to the first floor (living area).