The Shallows by inspirestays-com - a house that sleeps 12+2 guests in 6 bedrooms

THE PROPERTY:

The Shallows is a luxury large house set in an exclusive location on Hayling Island, on a point of land between the Emsworth Channel and a wide creek that leads to the sea. Featuring an infinity pool, hot tub, 6 en-suite bedrooms, a pool table, several huge reception rooms and a high-end specification, this unique property looks out over its generous grounds and down to the creek waterside at the bottom of the garden. Bring your kayaks and paddleboards! The Shallows is perfect for extended family holidays and responsible, discerning groups (restrictions and pre-approval applies for adult-only groups, see House rules). This property is listed here is listed here by inspirestays-com, the premier independent holiday company in the South East. Visit us direct for full info about this home, including a video tour and floor plan.

The entrance opens into the Main Hall, with log burner, piano lounge and high vaulted ceiling. The huge kitchen-breakfast room overlooks the pool and garden, with a large island/breakfast bar, table and chairs and a corner lounge with 66” Smart TV. Another set of double doors lead into the dining room with more views over the pool deck, garden and sea beyond. Bifold doors open up these rooms to make the most of al fresco living. From the kitchen there is also a boot/dog room with separate shower, a pantry and stairs to the drawing room. Also downstairs can be found Bedroom Six, a separate WC and a laundry room. There is underfloor heating throughout the house, and a Bluetooth speaker system is installed across the ground floor.

A grand staircase in the main hall leads to the first floor, where a galleried library provides another seating area and a range of books. A walkway follows the gallery round to the drawing room, where there is lounge area with 66” Smart TV for cosy films by the log burner, another seating area with panoramic views, and a full-size pool table in front of the bifold doors onto a large balcony.

Five of the six huge bedrooms are found on the first floor, while Bedroom Six is on the ground floor:
- Master suite (sleeps 2): super king bed, lounge area/Smart TV, bifold to private balcony, door to main balcony, large dressing area, en-suite with double end bath and walk-in shower.
- Bedroom Two (sleeps 2): super king/twin zip-link bed, en-suite with shower over bath.
- Bedroom Three (sleeps 2): super king bed, Smart TV, en-suite walk-in shower, bifold doors to main balcony.
- Bedroom Four (sleeps 3 - 2 adults + 1 child): super king bed, plus a day bed for a child up to 8 years old, Smart TV, bifold doors to a private balcony, en-suite with circular bath and ceiling shower.
- Bedroom Five (sleeps 3): 3 single beds, en-suite with walk-in shower.
- Bedroom Six (sleeps 2), ground floor: super king/twin zip-link bed, 66” Smart TV, bifold doors onto the main pool deck, en-suite walk-in shower. Note Bed 6 is not yet shown in photos, coming soon.

The whole front of this dog-friendly house opens to the south-facing garden through bifold doors. A large, heated infinity pool sits on the wide deck in front of the kitchen and dining room, see the ‘Useful Info & House Rules’ section for pool open dates. The huge lawned garden leads down to a small woodland, and opens up again to the waterside which reveals a fire pit seating area, a summerhouse with bar and a shower. Sitting right on the seafront overlooking the pebble beach and calm, shallow waters of the creek, a hot tub and sauna await.

For long stays of 3 weeks or more, we can offer significant discounts. Long stays are only possible when you call or visit us direct to discuss your requirements. See the ‘Useful Info & House Rules’ section, or visit us direct for important information about this home.

Pets allowed: Dogs only
Max number of dogs: 2
Charges apply for dogs, see the house rules for details


LOCAL AREA:
Please note that due to the limitations of this platform, the location may not be exactly displayed. We will confirm the exact location and full directions once your booking has been confirmed.

In the shallow waters of the Solent between Portsmouth and Chichester Harbour AONB, Hayling Island is a world apart from the rest of the South Coast. It offers miles of unspoiled coastline and pretty countryside, a haven for watersports, beach life and family holidays. Nearby attractions include Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quays Designer Outlet, the Spinnaker Tower, Southsea Castle and Staunton Country Park.


USEFUL INFORMATION & HOUSE RULES:
- The Shallows is listed here by inspirestays-com, the premier independent holiday company in the South East. Visit us direct for full info about this home.
- Pets: A maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs are allowed at a cost of GBP25 each per week or part week. If the charge is not taken by this platform we will contact you after booking to arrange.
- Search online and contact us direct for stays over 21 nights (we cannot administrate these via this platform). We can offer significant discounts for longer stays.
- A security deposit of GBP800 is a condition of booking, if not taken by this platform we will contact you after booking to arrange.
- Once you have placed your booking request, before we can process your booking we will require some simple additional information such as postal address, direct email and guest details. Please do not book if you are unable to provide this, as we cannot offer a refund on this basis.
- Arrival and departure times are clearly stated. As our properties can be booked right up until the last minute, we are unable to confirm early check-in or late check-out requests until 24-72 hours prior to your arrival/departure. Should you prefer to guarantee any such request now, please add an additional night to the start and/or end of your booking.
- Top tip: Adding another night or two may only cost a little extra, or sometimes nothing at all! This is a great way to add some flexibility to your stay.
- The Shallows accommodates up to 12 adults, and 14 in total including children. The Shallows is a family-focussed property and is not suitable for parties. There is limited allocation for other responsible single sex groups or groups of friends with prior written agreement, please do check with us as we may be able to accommodate. Stag, hen and other party groups are not permitted, and will be refused entry with no course for refund. If you have any doubts as to the suitability of the house for your stay, please do contact us and we will be happy to advise.
- On most occasions the house manager will welcome your group on arrival day. Please note this service is not guaranteed, however full house information and emergency contacts are also provided inside.
- Strictly no filming, parties, day guests or wedding groups without our written agreement prior to booking.
- The swimming pool is heated and open to guests from 11th April to 30th September 2025, and from 1st May to to 30th September 2026. Dimensions approx: 12m x 5m, depth 1.2m. Target temperature: 26-28C (min 25C) approx.
- The hot tub is open and heated year round.
- Guest safety: The edge of the decking is currently unfenced, but a railing will be fitted prior to your arrival. The pool is unfenced with no railing or height difference from the decking. The pool has a cover, please replace the cover after every use (this is not a safety cover and does not support the weight of people or animals). The hot tub has a cover, please replace the cover after every use. There is a low wall from the garden onto the beach, however this will not prevent children from accessing the beach. Please always supervise children when they are outside.
- Kitchen facilities: electric double Aga with 4 ovens and 2 large hotplates (boiling/simmering), additional single electric fan oven with grill, 6 zone induction hob, American fridge-freezer with ice and water, dishwasher (plus additional dishwasher in boot room), microwave, Quooker boiling tap, Nespresso coffee machine (standard pods), kettle, toaster, cafetière. Additional American fridge-freezer in the summerhouse.
- Laundry room: washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, suspended clothes airers and iron/ironing board.
- Please note any boats or water equipment shown in photos (paddle boards, kayaks, buoyancy aids etc) are not included as part of the rental.
- The Shallows has two slipways/ramps for boat launches, please contact us if you are interested in bringing a boat.
- For security this property has external CCTV installed and a security alarm. For your privacy, any cameras overlooking the main garden and pool will be switched off for the duration of your stay (it will remain on for the parking area). There is no internal CCTV.
- Free private parking on the driveway next to the house, with space for 6 cars (additional cars with prior agreement).
- Four infants up to age 2 are welcome in addition to the total guest capacity of this property. Please bring your own cots, cot bedding and highchairs.
- Oil-fired Underfloor Heating throughout.
- Wi-Fi

- Accessibility: Five steps up to both the front and side doors (with handrail), one step (15cm) over the door thresholds. Main staircase (with banister) to the first floor. Winder staircase (rope banister) from the kitchen to the drawing room. Eight steps down from the decking to the garden (no handrail). Other internal floors are even and level, with no internal steps. This is intended as a guide only and accuracy is not guaranteed, please contact us if you need more info. Measurements are approx.