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The Welldiggers Arms

4.0 star property
Petworth hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Signature Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Nestled in the countryside, The Welldiggers Arms offers a charming atmosphere with a cozy fireplace and beautiful garden views. Relax at the on-site bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With free self parking and helpful staff praised by guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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

Classic Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
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 comforters

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Low Heath, Petworth, England, GU28 0HG

What's nearby

  • Petworth House - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • South Downs National Park - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Arundel Castle and Gardens - 17 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 25 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 26 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 49 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 61 min drive
  • Pulborough Station - 5 min drive
  • Amberley Station - 13 min drive
  • Arundel Station - 16 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

The Welldiggers Arms puts you just a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Welldiggers Arms Hotel Petworth
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The Welldiggers Arms Petworth
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Welldiggers Arms currently open?

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

Does The Welldiggers Arms offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Welldiggers Arms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Welldiggers Arms?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Welldiggers Arms?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Welldiggers Arms?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Welldiggers Arms and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Welldiggers Arms?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.

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The Welldiggers Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
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Breakfast
Location
Pub
Hot Tub
Restaurant
Venue

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and a highlight, with many guests praising the quality and variety of the meal. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Staff very friendly and accomodating and hospitable a- allowed us to sit in the restaurant (with views) ahead of dinner. Lovely breakfast. Altogether a wonderful and relaxing trip.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and comfortable room with spectacular views from a private terrace, we watched deer in the fields. Dinner was superb with fresh local ingredients
Jody, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Trumps

Very tired and stained carpet with noisy and smelly ventilation shaft outside room.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, lovely location and view. Really enjoyed our stay.
Ben, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Overpriced

It was very over priced. The room was small, the carpet was stained, the shower was like warm and the breakfast not good - poached eggs on avocado were undercooked.
Daisy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent very professional welcoming team
Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time we have been and loved it yet again
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great restaurant and accommodations were also great.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff couldn't do enough for us
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, tidy and comfortable we liked the bath and the en-suite was great. Bed was very comfortable and room was warm
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice, will stay here again.
david, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, beautiful location and a fantastic breakfast 5 stars.
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay and great spot
Tim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding service, delicious food and friendly staff
Hilton, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms, great food, beautiful views, friendly staff
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Rhian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Asa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a room with. Wonderful south facing view over the South Downs. The sound proofing between the rooms is not great 😠
R, 1-night trip