The Crab & Lobster
West Sussex, United Kingdom[view map]
Comments from members who've stayed at The Crab & Lobster
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We took a walk and a drink at nearby Bosham Harbour which is incredibly pretty and great if you are a fan of sailing as there is a very active sailing club there so plenty to watch. There is only one pub in the village and its right on the estuary edge so there are great sea views to contemplate as you sip a good glass of wine! We also went for a walk along the beach at West Wittering which is a real gem on the South Coast – sandy, clean and a lovely nature reserve for sheltered picnics and some respite from the breeze; gorgeous on a sunny day. Both were about 10–15 minutes' drive from The Crab and Lobster. Perfect.
We should have loved to have travelled the area and stumbled upon a great restaurant. However, our visit coincided with the south of England's worst snow storm for almost 20 years, and having arrived at the Crab and Lobster we were compelled to remain there for the duration – including for an additional night that the manager insisted that we and the other guests take for own own safety and at no cost. Fortunately, it transpired that the Crab and Lobster's own resturant 'just has to be eaten in'. Twice in our case!
Some of the antique shops can seem a little daunting to enter, but once inside, all were very friendly, and the parking at the bottom of the high street was very reasonable too.
