The Welldiggers Arms

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.3
  • Very good breakfast
  • Free on-site parking
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Welldiggers Arms in Petworth offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Rooms: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hypoallergenic bedding, and garden views. Additional amenities include work desks, free toiletries, and flat-screen TVs, ensuring a relaxing stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine in a traditional ambience. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Outdoor seating and picnic areas provide additional dining options. Convenient Location: Located 41 km from London Gatwick Airport, the property is near attractions such as Goodwood Racecourse (20 km) and Chichester Cathedral (27 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Butcombe Brewing Co.
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Camilla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful stay at the friendly Welldiggers Arms, the evening specials on the menu were particularly delicious. The staff so helpful, even providing the loan of a charging plug when we discovered we had forgotten ours. The pub itself was...”
Eleanor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable bed Large room with terrace Lovely views Very good breakfast Staff were excellent”
Natalie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cosy hotel rooms. Amazing food. Such lovely staff. This was my fourth stay here and I look forward to next year!”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Welldiggers Arms is a 17th-century inn that has been sympathetically and efficiently modernised, and the result is a charming country pub whose 14 en-suite bedrooms are comfortable and clean. Mine - Algie Moss, named after a much loved and now...”
Janice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The service was outstanding, amd the staff very accommodating,and friendly,The menu was excellent, as was the Real Ale. The panorama was breathtaking well done all round .”
Amy
Netherlands Netherlands
“We stayed here for 1 night and it was a perfect stay for the 3 of us! They placed a cot for our 1 year old daughter without charge. We also had dinner here, the view in the restaurant is amazing. Romp steak was on chewier side but the chicken...”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Welldiggers Arms is set about 5 minutes drive from Petworth town. It is a very traditional style property that has a lovely, cozy bar area and a larger, spacious restaurant area that extends outside for when the weather is fine. It commands a...”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All food was delicious and service top notch all staff delightful and helpful room had beautiful view over the South Downs.”
Riccardo
Italy Italy
“The staff was very welcoming and always happy to help. The location had great views. The food in the restaurant was tasty and well presented”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Its location with the fantastic views. Even thought the main road is busy and noise at times the atmosphere and scenic views blend into the background. The buildings are looked after along with the lovely hanging baskets making it feel home from...”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 31,698 reviews from 38 properties
38 managed properties

Property information

A 300-year-old country pub overlooking the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park and perched on the outskirts of the pretty town of Petworth. The Welldiggers Arms offers a fine restaurant, private dining room, deli counter, a cosy and traditional bar with a fireplace and 14 cosy and comfortable bedrooms.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

The Welldiggers Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please inform The Welldiggers Arms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.