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The Welldiggers Arms

4.0 star property
Hotel in Petworth with a restaurant and a bar

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Signature Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Room | Valley view

Signature Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Low Heath, Petworth, England, GU28 0HG

What's nearby

  • Petworth House - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • South Downs National Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Arundel Castle and Gardens - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 19 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 19 min drive - 14.6 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 the lobby 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 a banquet hall
  • Barbecue grills, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Welldiggers Arms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • In-room crib

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets 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 at 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Check-out 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 mi (10 km).

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The Welldiggers Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 239 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay here in a lovely area, countryside views and peaceful. We stayed 3 nights and the menu was small and unchanged. Small tweeks to the special. Booked a room with the terrace which was lovely as we had excellent weather. Generally the room was well designed, like 2 comfy chairs not 1 as is often the case. Bathroom looked smart but usual no place to put wash bags, no towel rail so wet towels on back of door hooks ...not thought through. Staff were great, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food and a beautiful room with a comfy bed and fantastic views over the South Downs. Slow and surly service at breakfast was a shame, but overall a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

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 traveler

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

Verified traveler

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

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

JANET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, quiet, relaxing room. Privacy, view from terrace, tea in the room, toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hilton

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

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

Tim

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

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

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was amazing, room Lovley , great thought gone into decor , so cosy too ! Only let down was a small amount of mould in shower which could easily be rectified with mould remover ! Otherwise excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

A treasure worth revisiting

I was truly impressed with The Welldigger's Arms, I loved the room it was just perfect. Ground coffee sachets and cafetierre plus quality teabag options. Lovely view across the countryside. Nice and quiet, good parking, restaurant was also very nice as was the food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the welldiggers. Our room was beautiful, the staff were really helpful and the location was really lovely. The restaurant had beautiful views and the food was brilliant. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024