Discover the charm of The Ropemaker, where a lovely garden beckons and a bar serves up refreshing drinks. Unwind in your room with in-room WiFi or enjoy full breakfast before heading out to explore, all while appreciating the helpful staff.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (5)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour front desk
Garden
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Digital TV service
Premium bedding
The current price is $117
$117
$140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Why we love this property
Breakfast to bar bites
Full breakfast kicks off the day at this hotel's welcoming restaurant. The bar beckons for evening drinks after savoring flavorful lunch and dinner options.
Sleep like royalty
Egyptian cotton sheets adorn each guestroom at this hotel. Premium bedding ensures travelers luxuriate in comfort throughout their stay.
Chichester Harbour National Landscape - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Goodwood Motor Circuit - 21 min drive - 24.7 km
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 22 min drive - 18.8 km
Gunwharf Quays - 23 min drive - 18.8 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 29 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 62 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive
Havant Warblington Station - 18 min walk
Emsworth Station - 19 min walk
Havant Station - 30 min walk
Restaurants
The Coal Exchange - 17 min walk
The Blue Bell Inn - 18 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
The King's Arms - 12 min walk
Costa Coffee - 3 min drive
About this property
The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn
At The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth International Port. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, South Downs National Park and Goodwood Motor Circuit are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
The Ropemaker Hotel
The Ropemaker Emsworth
The Ropemaker Hotel Emsworth
Frequently asked questions
Does The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn 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 Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn and nearby?
The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn like?
The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn is a short 12-minute walk from Chichester Harbour and 15 minutes' walk from Chichester Harbour National Landscape.
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Reviews
The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a good range of choices and high-quality local products. (10 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2026
Enjoyed one night stay. Bedrooms good as were all the staff.
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2026
Lovely hotel, fabulous friendly staff and a great breakfast. Rooms super clean and ultra comfy beds
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
Room was comfortable, warm and clean. Parking and checking in was straightforward and staff were polite and helpful.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2026
Our stay was very good overall. There were a few little niggles like the window wouldn’t open more than an inch and the bathroom sink was problematic. However, the room itself was lovely, comfortable bed, great coffee machine, quiet. Staff were very friendly. Food was good. I will stay again.
Claire
Claire, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2025
Super easy check in process, staff very friendly, the room was lovely and super clean.
Bar was well stocked and we were served delicious mulled vine :)
Breakfast was wonderful, loads of choices.
Agnieszka
Agnieszka, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2025
Staff were 1st class room was spotless all in all ,perfect
Beverley
Beverley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
The Stay was excellent and the staff were great
colin
colin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Really friendly welcome, great breakfast and comfortable room
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Excellent stay at the Ropemaker. Staff are welcoming, rooms/bed are extremely comfortable and the food is amazing.
Colin
Colin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2025
Everything is spotless, staff and facilities top class. Great food in the restaurant. Attention to detail and small welcoming touches are first class
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Lovely place to stay and eat
Lovely pub hotel , very comfortable room , nice welcome touches , very friendly and efficient staff and very good food especially the choice for breakfast would definitely recommend
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Was a great room, and handy with a nice bar and restaraunt
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
Fantastic stay. Will book again.
Fantastic overnight stay, staff were excellent, food was amazing and lots of little touches to make my stay more comfortable. Will plan to stay there again next time I’m in the area.
STEVEN
STEVEN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2024
We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Beautiful rooms , great attention to detail and very comfortable
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
Clean well maintained property . Lovely food . Very friendly staff. Would definitely stay again
JANE
JANE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Amazing place with great staff, food and different rooms with nice touches
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Warm and cosy pub with fantastic accommodation. Food was delicious and elevated pub fare.
j
j, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Every thing was fine Food verry good rooms nice and staff great
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Lovely place. Food was lovely the wine was lovely too
Shirley
Shirley, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Great!
Very clean, comfortable bed, quiet, good food, good value. Great stay!
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2025
all very good quality social areas. Very open and plenty of options for seating. Room was lovely and spacious. Very comfortable and nicely decorated.
Good base for access to Chichester and Portsmouth.
Janine
Janine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2025
A quiet and peaceful room complete with everything
we needed. Staff very polite and helpful. Could not fault our stay at the Ropemaker. Thank you.
Veronica
Veronica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Really nice rooms and very comfortable bed, I stay away for work a fair bit and this was one of the best nights sleep I have had from not sleeping in my own bed
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Thoroughly recommend this hotel
Very comfortable room, grwat food. Good bar.
Efficient and helpful staff