A TINY village often compared to Venice is now home to the best B&B in England. West Sussex 's Bosham is found in a small peninsular of Chichester Harbour. Pronounced 'Bozzum' the history of the village dates back to the Roman times, where it is said Danish King Canute buried his daughter after she drowned there.
It also features in the famous Bayeux Tapestry , as it was where Kind Harold lived. But the comparison to the Italian city comes from its waterways and quayside paths, reminiscent of Venice's canals. This means you can expect to see a number of boats especially during the summer months, ranging from dinghies to yachts .
Home to around 3,000 locals, many of them rave about it's beauty. One told SussexLive : "It looks completely unspoiled [..
.] like an old fishing village you might find in Devon or Cornwall. "It’s still very quaint and old-fashioned.
" Another agreed, calling it a "hidden gem with beautiful views". It was named one of the best hidden villages in the UK by HomeToGo back in 2022, as well as one of the country's greatest villages by The Telegraph this year. Due to it's size, it's main attractions are the church and harbour.
And Bosham Boathouse was named England's best B&B in the 2024 Visit England Awards. Inside are just four double rooms, with an outdoor garden area for breakfast dining as well as bird watching. Otherwise there are a number of other places you can stay, such The Millstream Hotel, also home to restaurant Marwicks Brasserie, along with a.
