Featuring a garden and views of garden, The Old Drum is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Petersfield, 18 km from Jane Austen's House Museum. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a coffee machine, a shower, slippers and a desk. The units include a kettle and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while selected rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. Frensham Great Pond and Common is 23 km from the bed and breakfast, while Goodwood Motor Circuit is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 38 km from The Old Drum.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Luca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff, everything was quite straightforward. The room was quite pretty and the bed was amazing. All around, an excellent place to stay in Petersfield.
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous room, v comfortable bed. Staff member went out of her way to equip me with a takeaway coffee and breakfast out of hours - really appreciated!
  • T
    Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cafe/bar had a charming European feel to it. The room was charming and immaculate
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Old Drum

Company review score: 9.3Based on 253 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Old Drum is a contemporary country pub in the centre of Petersfield. Built in the 18th Century, it is the oldest in the area and has been lovingly and painstakingly restored to keep its character and charm. Enjoy real ales and fantastic, locally sourced food in a relaxed, eclectic environment. With three open fires, comfy leather sofas and happy, smiling staff, what's not to like? We strive to be as green as possible in supporting local businesses by sourcing our high quality ingredients from local suppliers.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Drum
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Badminton equipment
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Drum takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 22:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Drum in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about The Old Drum

  • The prices at The Old Drum may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Drum offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Badminton equipment
    • Personal trainer
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Room options at The Old Drum include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family

  • The Old Drum is 350 yards from the centre of Petersfield. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Old Drum is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.