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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Low Heath, Petworth, England, GU28 0HG
  • Petworth House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • South Downs National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Goodwood Racecourse
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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Signature Room | Valley view

Signature Room

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Portable fan
  • 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 Racecourse.

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

  • 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

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.

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: 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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

Is The Welldiggers Arms family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Welldiggers Arms is a hit with families.

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. 143 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 241 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not what I hoped for but wonderful breakfast

On arrival, we were asked to pay, despite paying in advance. This was quickly rectified, however, the amount the hotel wanted to charge me was less than I had paid. I contacted Hotels.com about this, asking for a refund of the difference and after a few days was told they did not receive a reply from the Welldiggers and so could not comply with my request. We stayed in room 7. The bathroom was much smaller than anticipated, with the sink being in the bedroom area. I didn't notice this on the main website and it was a disappointment having such a tiny bathroom. Photos showed robes in the room, although these were not provided. The room was very cold, as expected for the time of year but we were able to heat it with the oil filled radiator provided. There was a thermostat on the wall but no real evidence of the heat source. The carpet in the room was noticeably grubby. The bed was the kind which zips together. I've never experienced a problem with one of these beds in other hotels, however, the join was very noticeable in this bed. The worst part for us was the fire escape light that was illuminated in green all night above the door and gave us a terrible night's sleep.I expected better facilities from a Signature room. There was no one available for me to talk to at checkout about the room. The staff member was on a call and didn't ask if we'd had a nice stay, just took the key. Someone else said they just worked in the kitchen. The breakfast was amazing, one of the best.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne

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

Lovely bar, restaurant, accommodation

We had a lovely stay here; very convenient bar/restaurant/rooms situated a couple of minutes outside of Petworth town. Positives - Lovely restaurant overlooking the landscape with a good menu selection - Exceptional staff, who can't do enough for you - Great beers on tap (including non alcoholic options) - Lovely real fire in the bar area, with a selection of board games to keep you entertained - Dogs welcome in the bar (supplement when staying over) - Lovely beer garden - Everything in the restaurant/bar well maintained - Rooms overlooking the landscape (beautiful at sunrise/set) - Lots of parking - Great walks nearby Negatives - As we stayed overnight, we had dinner and breakfast. Both meals were sent out with key ingredients missing and nothing was mentioned. When we enquired, waiting staff advised the kitchen didnt let them know but this felt a bit cheeky (especially when they are charging £4.50 supplement for a full english breakfast) - As above. A smaller breakfast is included in the room charge but there is a supplement if you want an actual full english - Room/walls are not well insulated, so take ear plugs - Bathroom could have been cleaner. Ours had cobwebs and spiders. - Whilst there are plug points, they were behind bed side tables, making it awkward if you need to use the hairdyer (not sure if all rooms are like this)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Crawley

Travelled with partner
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

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
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

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Mairi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

8/10 Good

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024