- View
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Bath
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: The Welldiggers Arms in Petworth offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Rooms: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hypoallergenic bedding, and garden views. Additional amenities include work desks, free toiletries, and flat-screen TVs, ensuring a relaxing stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine in a traditional ambience. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Outdoor seating and picnic areas provide additional dining options. Convenient Location: Located 41 km from London Gatwick Airport, the property is near attractions such as Goodwood Racecourse (20 km) and Chichester Cathedral (27 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Natalie
United Kingdom
“Cosy hotel rooms. Amazing food. Such lovely staff. This was my fourth stay here and I look forward to next year!” - Matt
United Kingdom
“The Welldiggers Arms is a 17th-century inn that has been sympathetically and efficiently modernised, and the result is a charming country pub whose 14 en-suite bedrooms are comfortable and clean. Mine - Algie Moss, named after a much loved and now...” - Janice
United Kingdom
“The service was outstanding, amd the staff very accommodating,and friendly,The menu was excellent, as was the Real Ale. The panorama was breathtaking well done all round .” - Amy
Netherlands
“We stayed here for 1 night and it was a perfect stay for the 3 of us! They placed a cot for our 1 year old daughter without charge. We also had dinner here, the view in the restaurant is amazing. Romp steak was on chewier side but the chicken...” - Ian
United Kingdom
“The Welldiggers Arms is set about 5 minutes drive from Petworth town. It is a very traditional style property that has a lovely, cozy bar area and a larger, spacious restaurant area that extends outside for when the weather is fine. It commands a...” - Julie
United Kingdom
“All food was delicious and service top notch all staff delightful and helpful room had beautiful view over the South Downs.” - Riccardo
Italy
“The staff was very welcoming and always happy to help. The location had great views. The food in the restaurant was tasty and well presented” - Jackie
United Kingdom
“Its location with the fantastic views. Even thought the main road is busy and noise at times the atmosphere and scenic views blend into the background. The buildings are looked after along with the lovely hanging baskets making it feel home from...” - Julie
United Kingdom
“The staff were really friendly, it's in a beautiful location.” - Lucy
United Kingdom
“The staff were very helpful and accommodating. They lowered our rate as we didn’t have breakfast or stay for the previous night but had to get into the room early.”
Host Information
Property information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
House rules
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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Please inform The Welldiggers Arms 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.