If you’re seeking luxury holiday rentals in Arundel, you’ve come to the right place. Arundel is small enough to walk end to end and old enough that most of its buildings have changed jobs more than once. A pub becomes a family home. The town’s bakery becomes a place to sleep six. A bookshop sits beneath somebody’s front door.
That’s worth knowing before you choose a luxury holiday rental in Arundel, because here the building is part of the stay. The Butler Collection has six homes in the town itself, each with its own history, layout and personality, and each within a short walk of the castle, the cathedral and the high street.
This guide takes them one at a time, including the honest details (the steep staircases, the bedroom across the garden) so you can book the one that suits how you actually travel. Whether you’re after a one-night staycation in Sussex or flying in for a week of luxury, there’s a house here for the trip you have in mind.
What to Do in Arundel
If you’re searching what to do in Arundel, the short version is that the town packs a lot into a very walkable footprint.
- Arundel Castle is the home of the Duke of Norfolk, with gardens that are at their best in spring and summer.
- Arundel Cathedral is a striking piece of architecture and holds regular services.
- The high street is known for its antique shops, with independent shops, cafés and restaurants alongside.
- Pubs and a local brewery: Arundel has nine pubs, which is a generous number for a town this size.
- The River Arun and the Wetland Centre for slower, outdoorsy mornings.
- The South Downs on the doorstep, including the Dark Sky Reserve, which makes stargazing a proper evening activity.
It also works as a base for the wider coast. Chichester, the Goodwood estate and the sandy South Coast are all about 15 minutes away, and the train from Gatwick takes around 45 minutes (just under an hour and a half from London), so arriving is easy. Keep reading to discover our luxury holiday rentals in Arundel for your next staycation in Sussex.
Our Six Arundel Homes: Luxury holiday rentals in Arundel
OWH Studio: For Two, in a Former Inn
1 bedroom | 1 bathroom | Sleeps 2
OWH Studio sits in a Grade II listed building that was once the Wheatsheaf Inn, a busy pub back in the 1800s. It’s now a self-contained studio apartment, and the history is still visible in the painted stonework and archways. The walls carry the owner’s original artwork, which gives the room a warmth you don’t usually find in a studio.
There’s an open-plan living and sleeping area, a kitchenette, a modern en-suite shower room with a rain shower, and a private patio just off the living room for a morning coffee or an evening drink. The castle, the river and the town’s independent shops are a short walk away.
Choose it if you’re a couple wanting a characterful, uncomplicated base, or you plan to be out in Arundel and the Downs most of the day.
Good to know: the studio is attached to, and sits underneath, the owner’s main home. It’s a 15 minute walk from the railway station.
Take a look around OWH Studio ->
15 Bond Street: The Colourful Cottage
2 bedrooms | 1.5 bathrooms | Sleeps 4
This is the most personal house in the collection. 15 Bond Street is a newly renovated cottage in Arundel’s Cathedral quarter, and the second home of interiors enthusiast and TV presenter Sarah Moore, whose recycled, collected style runs through every room.
Think exposed beams, a red stove in the fireplace, a picture above the mantel that turns out to be a smart TV, and a rhubarb pink kitchen shaped by Sarah’s early career as a professional chef. The master bedroom is papered in William Morris and furnished with mid-century finds. The bathroom has a freestanding bath, a separate shower, reclaimed panelling and handmade Moroccan tiles.
Outside, the south-facing cottage garden is made for a barbecue, and on a clear night the Dark Sky Reserve does the rest.
Choose it if you love interiors with a point of view and want a home that feels lived in and loved, not styled.
Good to know: the second bedroom is in the original bakehouse across the garden path (a little wood-panelled studio with underfloor heating and a king-size bed), not inside the main house. The main staircase is narrow and steep, so small weekend bags will serve you better than big suitcases.
Will you choose 15 Bond Street?
The Bakery: Where the Town Once Bought Its Bread
2 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | Sleeps 6
The Bakery was Arundel’s local bakery, and the original bakery oven is still there in the kitchen. It’s a Grade II listed home at the top of the high street, a stone’s throw from the castle and about 30 seconds from the shops, restaurants and bars.
Upstairs are two king-size bedrooms with two full bathrooms, and there’s a ground-floor sofa bed, which is how the house sleeps six. The living area has painted wooden beams and a gas fireplace for colder evenings, and the lower-ground-floor kitchen is modern and impressive, with the old oven as its centrepiece. It opens out to a private patio.
Choose it if you want to be right in the middle of town and enjoy a kitchen that’s a talking point.
Good to know: the house is spread over three levels with steep, narrow staircases, so it may not suit everyone. One dog maximum.
The Collector’s House: Sixteenth Century, High Street Address
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Sleeps 6
Parts of The Collector’s House date back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest properties in Arundel. It has been a pub, part of the town’s antiques trade, and is now above a bookshop. Local rumour has it there was once a priest hole, and a passage straight to the castle.
You arrive through the front door and straight up a staircase to the main living and kitchen area, which gives the whole stay a wonderfully intimate start. The kitchen has been fully modernised, while the rest of the house keeps its period character. Three well-proportioned bedrooms sit on the floor above, along with a small second-floor nook with a TV, handy for a quiet evening away from the main living space. There are board games in the house too.
Choose it if you want real history under your feet and a High Street address, ideal for friends or a family who like to explore on foot.
Good to know: the home is arranged over several floors via staircases, and the entrance is beside a working bookshop on a lively High Street.
A truly unique stay at The Collector’s House ->
Herricks: The Pub That Became a Home
3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | Sleeps 6
Herricks was once the much-loved Newburgh Arms pub. It’s now a four-storey holiday home finished to a high standard in the last few years, with clean, modern design and plenty of thoughtful detail. There are two king bedrooms and a twin, and 2.5 bathrooms, so everyone gets their own space.
The well-equipped kitchen opens onto a small courtyard that catches the sun, which is the spot for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine after a day out. The castle, cathedral, riverside walks and Arundel’s pubs and restaurants are all within easy walking distance (a little ironic, given the building’s own pub-going past).
Choose it if you’re travelling as a family or a small group and want a more contemporary feel without losing the town’s character.
Good to know: the house is arranged over four floors.
Number 42: Cathedral Views from the Windows
4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms (plus a ground floor half bath) | Sleeps 8
The largest of the six, and the one with the view. Number 42 was designed by Joseph Hansom, the architect of Arundel Cathedral, and it mirrors his style in a row of three townhouses. From the back of the house the windows look up the hill to the cathedral, which is lit at night.
The ground floor has a living room, dining room, kitchen and an outdoor courtyard. The kitchen has a wine fridge, dishwasher and washer-dryer, and the dining table extends to seat six. Upstairs, the main bedroom has an en-suite shower room, a king bed, a decorative fireplace and that view, and the next-door king room has a fireplace of its own. Two more bedrooms on the second floor (a king and a double) share a bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The High Street is a two-minute walk.
Choose it if you’re bringing a group, a family gathering or a celebration, and want one house that holds everybody comfortably.
Good to know: parking in Arundel can be tricky. There’s free street parking along Maltravers Street and up the hill towards the cathedral, plus paid parking behind The Swan pub and along Mill Road opposite the castle.
How to Choose Your Luxury Holiday Rentals in Arundel
A quick way to narrow it down:
- A romantic weekend for two: OWH Studio for simplicity, or 15 Bond Street if you want more room and a garden.
- A group of friends: The Collector’s House, Herricks or The Bakery, depending on how central you want to be and how many floors you’re happy with.
- A family gathering or celebration: Number 42 gives you the most space under one roof.
- Interiors lovers: 15 Bond Street, for the colour and the story behind it.
- History lovers: The Collector’s House, The Bakery or OWH Studio, each with an older chapter still showing.
Why Stay With The Butler Collection
A luxury holiday home rental in Sussex shouldn’t end at the front door. Every Butler Collection stay comes with a concierge manager who gets in touch after you book to find out what you’d like from your stay, then helps make it happen.
That might mean a private chef in the kitchen, a mixologist for a celebration, a private yoga session, an in-suite massage, a holiday hamper or sparkling wine waiting on arrival. There are also vineyard tastings and restaurant bookings, and Goodwood hospitality if you’re visiting around an event. See the full list of concierge services.
Check-in is by smartlock with instructions sent before you arrive, so there’s no waiting around for keys. And if something comes up during your stay, the team is on hand to help, even though they don’t live on site.
Arundel Holiday Rentals: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Arundel without a car?
Arundel has a railway station with direct services from London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. It’s around 45 minutes by rail from Gatwick and just under an hour and a half from London. Distances from the station to each property vary, so ask about the walk when you book (OWH Studio, for example, is about 15 minutes on foot).
Is parking available in Arundel?
Free street parking is available in the town, though it can be tricky to find a space at busy times. Maltravers Street is a good place to start, with more free spaces on the hill towards the cathedral. Paid parking is available behind The Swan pub and along Mill Road opposite the castle.
Which luxury holiday rentals in Arundel are best for a large groups?
Number 42 is the largest, with four bedrooms and room for eight. The Collector’s House, Herricks and The Bakery each sleep six.
Which Arundel holiday home is best for a couple?
OWH Studio is designed for two, and 15 Bond Street is a lovely option if you’d like a garden and a bit more space.
Can I book extras like a private chef?
Yes. The Butler Collection’s concierge service can arrange private chefs, mixologists, yoga sessions, massages, welcome packages and more. Get in touch before you arrive and your concierge manager will take it from there.
Find Your Place in Arundel
Pick the house that suits your trip, then let the town do the rest: the castle in the morning, a long lunch on the high street, a walk along the river, a glass of something in the courtyard when you get back.
Browse all six homes, check availability and start exploring your luxury holiday rentals in Arundel at The Butler Collection.
