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The Welldiggers Arms offers accommodations in Petworth, 12 miles from Goodwood Racecourse and 15 miles from Goodwood Motor Circuit. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers luggage storage space and a concierge service. There's a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while some rooms also feature a terrace and some have garden views. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. A continental, full English/Irish, or vegetarian breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests may relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Goodwood House is 16 miles from The Welldiggers Arms, while Bognor Regis Train Station is 17 miles from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 25 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Butcombe Brewing Co.
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Imagen was wonderful, so helpful friendly and welcoming. Bed was very comfortable and breakfast was lovely. No vegan sausage but was able to have extra of the other items. Room was warm cosy and lovely views
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    Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the comfortable room with the terrace and view across the Downs. The breakfast and dinner were very good too.
  • Bonnie
    United States United States
    We liked everything the Welldiggers Arms offered! The service was exceptional, the ambience was welcoming. We arrived quite tired from our journey from America and needed this amazing B&B to recover. They treated us as if we were family. Barry...
  • Larry
    United States United States
    The buildings are welcoming and very well-maintained. The staff is friendly and efficient. Our room was clean and very nicely decorated plus we had a gorgeous panoramic view of the South Downs elevation. We could not have found a finer place to...
  • Jocelyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed for two nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.It was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and the view from the room of the South Downs was wonderful. We wouldn't hesitate to go back there.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was excellent. The staff very attentive and chatty, made us feel very welcome. Food was excellent on both evenings. Hot, fresh and lots of variety. Well done team.
  • Rutter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant, and the bath in the bedroom is just so exciting! Really cosy stay in the crisp countryside. Food also magnificent!
  • Jason
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The management staff were very efficient, friendly and helpful. Especially Dan.
  • Teresa
    United States United States
    it is a charming roadside inn and pub with approx 15 rooms. I stayed in the main building on the front (road) side and the room was spectacular. large king size bed, usual (basic accoutrements). The bathroom was huge with a skylight, modern clawed...
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location - beautiful countryside and South Downs views but only minutes from town. Very well appointed and comfortable accommodation. Dogs welcome everywhere. Excellent breakfasts. Friendly staff.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 32,159 reviews from 40 properties
40 managed properties

Property info

A 300-year-old country pub overlooking the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park and perched on the outskirts of the pretty town of Petworth. The Welldiggers Arms offers a fine restaurant, private dining room, deli counter, a cosy and traditional bar with a fireplace and 14 cosy and comfortable bedrooms.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of The Welldiggers Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Welldiggers Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please inform The Welldiggers Arms of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Welldiggers Arms

  • Guests staying at The Welldiggers Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • The prices at The Welldiggers Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Welldiggers Arms has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The Welldiggers Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • The Welldiggers Arms is 1.2 miles from the center of Petworth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Welldiggers Arms is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Welldiggers Arms include:

    • Double