The Welldiggers Arms

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: 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 ambiance. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Outdoor seating and picnic areas provide additional dining options. Local Attractions: Located 12 mi from Goodwood Racecourse and 15 mi from Goodwood House, the property is also close to Chichester Cathedral and Jane Austen's House Museum. London Gatwick Airport is 25 mi away. Guests appreciate the scenic views and attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • 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 (9.1)

  • 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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Ciara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely stay in the middle of the Sussex countryside. The room was lovely and very well appointed. The staff were so lovely and very helpful!”
Jill
United States United States
“Great staff, Imogene welcomed us and has a wonderful team working with her. Amazing food for dinner and the breakfast was fantastic. The room was very comfortable.”
Jocelyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole stay was lovely, location, room, parking and the view from the dining room, of the South Downs, was really out of this world.”
Patricia
United States United States
“very comfortable clean room and lovely restaurant with a great menu. Super friendly staff.”
Geraldine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The view from our room ( room 1) was amazing, it had a great bed too, really comfortable. Lovely decor and the room has a terrace with seats. Restaurant served good food and drinks, staff were friendly, seemed happy and very helpful.”
Didier
Belgium Belgium
“Amazing breakfast, stunning views and great staff!!!”
Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Imagen was wonderful, so helpful friendly and welcoming. Bed was very comfortable and breakfast was lovely. No vegan sausage but was able to have extra of the other items. Room was warm cosy and lovely views”
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the comfortable room with the terrace and view across the Downs. The breakfast and dinner were very good too.”
Bonnie
United States United States
“We liked everything the Welldiggers Arms offered! The service was exceptional, the ambience was welcoming. We arrived quite tired from our journey from America and needed this amazing B&B to recover. They treated us as if we were family. Barry...”
Larry
United States United States
“The buildings are welcoming and very well-maintained. The staff is friendly and efficient. Our room was clean and very nicely decorated plus we had a gorgeous panoramic view of the South Downs elevation. We could not have found a finer place to...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 30,253 reviews from 36 properties
36 managed properties

Property info

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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of The Welldiggers Arms

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Welldiggers Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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