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The Welldiggers Arms

4.0 star property
Hotel in Petworth with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Situated in a rural setting, this charming country house offers a large conservatory with a wooden frame.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, wooden headboard, and wall-mounted sconces.
Enjoy a meal with a view of the surrounding countryside from this dining area, featuring a table set for dining and a potted plant.
Escape to a serene rural landscape with a well-maintained fence leading to a vast open field.
Relax on the covered porch with a comfortable rocking chair, a small table, and a bench, surrounded by lush greenery.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £112
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Room | Valley view

Signature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Low Heath, Petworth, England, GU28 0HG

What's nearby

  • Petworth House - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • South Downs National Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Arundel Castle and Gardens - 17 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 25 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 26 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pulborough Station - 5 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halfway Bridge Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Welldiggers Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Horse Guards Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Welldiggers Arms

Upscale hotel near South Downs National Park
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception at The Welldiggers Arms. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and wedding services
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Welldiggers Arms offer thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Free infant beds, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 9 July 2025 to 13 July 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Welldiggers Arms Hotel Petworth
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The Welldiggers Arms Petworth
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The Welldiggers Arms Hotel Petworth

Frequently asked questions

Is The Welldiggers Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Welldiggers Arms?

As of 29 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Welldiggers Arms on 4 Aug 2025 start from £112.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Welldiggers Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Welldiggers Arms?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Welldiggers Arms?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Welldiggers Arms located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Petworth House and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from River Arun. Stopham Vineyard and South Downs National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Welldiggers Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 246 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, excellent food and great location with friendly accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely location and view. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Second time we have been and loved it yet again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tranquil setting…. Great sitting outside with a beer or a cup of coffee in the morning. Staff is exceptional…. Very helpful. Room’s comfortable and quiet. No A/C…. No problem in May….might be a problem in the summer. Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous location

Lovely location, great service with happy and helpful staff. Food a bit on the expensive side and limited dinner menu, breakfast was really good. Room ok but the showroom was extremely cold. Everything you needed in the room and fresh milk for drinks. Big plus was a served at the table breakfast and not a buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is lovely and in a beautiful location. The staff are excellent and very friendly. Sadly, the room was very dusty and the underside of the non-slip shower mat had black mould/mildew. The restaurant looked beautiful but unfortunately the chef used so much salt the food was inedible. Even the breakfast was smothered in rocks of salt. The staff told me that it was 2 different chefs but clearly they were trained in the same way. None of our party could eat their dinner and we couldn't cope with the breakfast either.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Great restaurant and accommodations were also great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, tidy and comfortable we liked the bath and the en-suite was great. Bed was very comfortable and room was warm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff couldn't do enough for us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic pub and lovely rooms really good host pub food was excellent quality especially the breakfast and amazing views petworth is also beautiful Slight downside room extremely cold even with small heater mold around shower tray cobwebs around outside light but wouldn’t stop us coming back it’s just feed back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay!

Lovely spot - beautiful views, quaint rooms, small but comfy, cosy warm and well-equiped. Good food, albeit a little slow to be served.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, beautiful location and a fantastic breakfast 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service, delicious food and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Anniversary break

Had a wonderful stay! The room was great with a stunning view of the South Downs. All the meals we had in the restaurant were delicious and the staff were friendly, kind and helpful. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, great food, beautiful views, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Proper customer service

The excellent staff went out of their way to accommodate my needs. I shall certainly return and encourage others to do likewise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Both the pub and the rooms were excellent! All the staff were attentive and friendly and the views are simple incredible! We had dinner and breakfast there and couldn’t fault anything about either. The mini doughnuts were a highlight! We recommend this place to anyone looking for a short getaway, especially their Sunday stay deal! Hope to book again next year!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing setvice

Whilst the property doesn’t offer room service the staff went above and beyond. I work from my hotel room so they promptly delivered my food for me great service great staff, will definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful place

Beautiful place really well done put. Super friendly and helpful staff. Mattress really not comfortable and shower could do with some anti mold but apart from that absolutely superb Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely stay, great service and lovely meal in the restaurant. Very dog friendly and amazing views over the South Downs from the restaurant, we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast really special and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a room with. Wonderful south facing view over the South Downs. The sound proofing between the rooms is not great 😠
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024