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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...

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,...