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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

Butcombe Brewing Co.
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • 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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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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very helpful and accommodating. They lowered our rate as we didn’t have breakfast or stay for the previous night but had to get into the room early.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was so peaceful and relaxing and the views were beautiful
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room and wonderful bar restaurant area- very relaxing and super friendly and helpful staff
  • Pam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good, quite a lot of choice and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Room was small but absolutely fine with everything needed available. Lovely to have places to hang clothes etc in the bathroom.

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Company review score: 9.4Based on 31,681 reviews from 38 properties
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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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.