The Farmhouse, includes six bedrooms: A Georgian gem, this spacious and attractive, furnished farmhouse is set in a private valley and enjoys stunning views across the Mill pond and up to the downs. There is shared use of a swimming pool on site. Open between May and September. Entrance hall, a spacious sitting room with wood burning stove and French window to the patio with furniture, a smaller sitting room with wood burning stove which has a put-you-up double bed for two extra people, dining room, a modern kitchen/breakfast room, scullery with washing and dishwashing machines and cloakroom. First floor. Two double bedrooms with ensuite, single bedroom with vanity unit and access to one of the ensuites. Second Floor. Double bedroom with access to single bedroom. Twin bedroom, bathroom with WC.

The farmhouse dates from 1767 and the site was farmed until the lakes were built about twenty-five years ago. Recently Duncton Mill has been run as a holiday cottage business. There is an entirely separate and successful trout rearing and fishing enterprise operating the big lakes.

This hamlet is in a private road, quiet and peaceful and is ideal for walking over the Downs where the South Downs Way is but a short distance, or the other way further into the wooded valleys of West Sussex.

Surrounded by peaceful lakes, extensive woodland and an organic farm, we are only a short step from the South Downs Way.

Close by are Goodwood, the coast and the historic towns of Brighton, Arundel, Chichester and Petworth.

Duncton Mill is believed to be a site of ancient origin owing to its proximity to the South Downs Way (an ancient trail since Neolithic times) and the natural water spring in the grounds. The trout-pond at Duncton Mill would further suggest this. However the first real evidence of habitation and of a mill is recorded in the Doomsday Book (1086). There have been orchards and fisheries at Duncton Mill since medieval times. From that time, the mill was used for both dying cloth and grinding corn. The current water-mill was built in l824, and has not been used for nearly a hundred years. There are hopes that it will be refurbished one day.

Centre Facilities

We can accommodate a wide range of conferences, courses and therapies, including: - acupuncture, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, psychotherapy, medicine and body-work of all kinds. The setting also invites courses in the arts, and ecologically based subjects.

Residential Retreat Accommodation

We offer extremely comfortable, high quality, residential accommodation for groups of up to 20. Just as important, our renowned and experienced resident chef provides truly delicious and imaginative vegetarian food. There are two warm, light, flexible and well equipped conference and workshop spaces.

The retreat centre consists of a large farmhouse, cottages and barns, set around a natural stream-fed trout pond on a site of “outstanding natural beauty”.

Duncton Mill is a hamlet uniquely placed within easy reach of London and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports: it is a hidden jewel nestling at the foot of the glorious South Downs. This makes it an ideal international course venue.

Surrounded by peaceful lakes, extensive woodland and an organic farm, we are only a short step from the South Downs Way. Close by are Goodwood, the coast and the historic towns of Brighton, Arundel, Chichester and Petworth.

Whatever you are doing, you will find that the tranquility of Duncton Mill will be very supportive, as will we, in every way possible. There is only ever one group in residence. A sense of intimacy and quiet beauty prevails, affecting all who experience its gentle magic.