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The Welldiggers Arms

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

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Signature Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Low Heath, Petworth, England, GU28 0HG
  • Place, Petworth House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room

Classic Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 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
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Petworth

At The Welldiggers Arms you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Petworth House and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from River Arun. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Petworth hotel include South Downs National Park and Goodwood Motor Circuit.

What's nearby

  • Petworth House - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 26 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Brighton Beach - 44 min drive - 47.7 km
  • American Express Stadium - 47 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 49 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tiffins Tea Room - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Halfway Bridge Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Horse Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hollist Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Welldiggers Arms

Hotel in Petworth with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Welldiggers Arms. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Petworth hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Welldiggers Arms offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Petworth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

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
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Welldiggers Arms?

The Welldiggers Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Welldiggers Arms?

Yep, The Welldiggers Arms has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Welldiggers Arms?

The closest beach to The Welldiggers Arms is Littlehampton Beach (20.1 km).

What makes The Welldiggers Arms a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Welldiggers Arms.

Does The Welldiggers Arms serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Welldiggers Arms?

No, The Welldiggers Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Welldiggers Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Welldiggers Arms?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Welldiggers Arms?

Dogs are welcome at The Welldiggers Arms, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Welldiggers Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 256 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

Susan

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

Great Pub and rooms

Lovely hotel and pub. Rooms clean, lovley touch with the home made cookies. Pub was very good, great views Really friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

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

Perfect

This is our fourth year in a row staying here with our dog. It has got better and better each time. The view is amazing, the food is great and the staff are all really friendly and helpful. Just overall a lovely place to visit. Great walks from the pub too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Trumps

Very tired and stained carpet with noisy and smelly ventilation shaft outside room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marek

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Daisy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and comfortable room with spectacular views from a private terrace, we watched deer in the fields. Dinner was superb with fresh local ingredients
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family
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

Fiona

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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
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

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent very professional welcoming team
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Great customer service

Excellent customer service. Room was very comfortable and well equipped. Efforts to be sustainable. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with partner
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

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

james

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025