Introducing Kingsley House: The newest luxury stay near Goodwood

There’s a new place to stay near Haslemere that’s quietly redefining the British B&B. Kingsley House, not far from Goodwood, offers the comfort and polish of a boutique hotel but with the warmth of staying with friends who happen to have impeccable taste.

Run by Duncan and Craig, Kingsley House opened in December 2025 and has already become one of the most talked-about new small boutique stays in the South. There are three beautifully designed bedrooms available for bed and breakfast, or six if you take the house exclusively – ideal for house parties, Goodwood weekends, or long, lazy gatherings with friends. It will soon be fully licensed, too.

Duncan’s introduction to hospitality came early. At 17, while studying business, he rang a small village hotel asking for work. From day one, he was involved in everything: weddings, bars, rooms, food, front of house. Long shifts taught him how a house really runs and why good hospitality only works when it feels natural.

A long career in helping companies source funding followed. Duncan moved quickly through the ranks, from branch clerk to divisional manager, before co-founding City Capital in London. He spent the next two decades building the business from the centre of the city. Alongside this, he developed a strong interest in property, buying and renovating homes with close attention to layout, detail and how a space feels to live in.

Craig’s background spans science, people and food. He holds a PhD in surface chemistry and has built an international career across finance, recruitment and senior People and Culture roles in professional services. Work takes him around the world, often far from familiar routes. These experiences have shaped how he cooks and how he hosts. His food is straightforward, generous and relaxed. 

From fires lit on arrival to fresh flowers in every room, bespoke Jim Lawrence lighting and G&Ts on arrival, Kingsley House is a place where every detail has been thought through. Bathrooms gleam with marble, flannels, 100 Acres products and full-size Listerine bottles. Beds are dressed with a pillow menu and duvet protectors (a revelation), and lights turn on as you walk in.

Each morning, Duncan brings freshly brewed Brazilian coffee to your door – never a machine in sight – with a carafe of lemon water and a flask for top-ups. There’s even hot milk on request. Macaroons and Bendicks mints appear at turndown, and the latest lifestyle magazines, chilled water and fresh flowers complete the picture.

Craig’s cooking is another highlight, from hearty breakfasts with black pudding from his hometown of Edinburgh and eggs, bacon, and mushrooms from nearby farms to private suppers around their vintage Cotswolds refectory table. For quieter evenings, the cinema room is set up for film nights and takeaways.

Hudson, their four-year-old, soon-to-be-famous Great Dane, adds to the charm. Majestic yet gentle, he’s part of the family and can join you if invited.

Within easy reach of Goodwood, Cowdray, Chichester, Petworth, Haslemere, and Midhurst, Kingsley House makes the perfect base for exploring the South Downs. It’s ideal for Goodwood events, romantic weekends, or anyone who values comfort, character and genuine hospitality.

“Kingsley House is about coming home to care and comfort, not fuss,” says Duncan. “We love the small details that make people feel looked after, special – the kind of things we appreciate when we travel.”

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Lulu Townsend's love of hotels started when she was young; her first job was making breakfast in a small hotel in Pimlico, London. Having lived in Spain, France and Italy In 2000 she catapulted her parents’ Umbrian hotel into all of the major travel magazines around the world before starting a boutique hotel marketing brand in 2002 from her garden shed. Her love and passion for boutique hotels and their owners was evident in her choice of independent hotels, villas and B&Bs. Lulu lives in Suffolk with her two daughters. Her reviews are authentic, firsthand and made through her critical and experienced eye. Note to all you hoteliers out there for a hotel of any level to be truly loved by Lulu the bathroom must have flannels! To find our more about Lulu visit her website lulusluxurylifestyle or @lulusluxurylifestyle