The Welldiggers Arms

Petworth, Sussex
Inn
+44 (0)1798 344288
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Per night
£100 - £450
Bedroom

12 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

A true country classic set beside the road in a quiet spot with stunning views to the South Downs, great food and very comfortable bedrooms

Per night
£100 - £450

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£100 - £450 per night

The Experience

The original front bar has wooden floors, a mix of old dining tables with candles and cushioned oak benches – the feel is warm, the wood-burner churns out the heat and there’s a comforting mix of locals. If you want more privacy head to the lovely little snug. The menu is a cut above most pub menus – warm autumn salads, fried St Ewe egg with pecorino, hearty steaks from Stokes Marsh Farm. You’ll find all the old favourites too, along with an appealing wine list and some fine Butcombe ales.

Bedrooms are shared between the main building and the Courtyard, they vary in size (two can interconnect for a family room, two have a private terrace) but all have fresh milk and cookies, coffee machines and a chef’s treat to take away. Sparkling en suite bathrooms have Bramley goodies.

Dine in the extension with big glass windows framing the view of the South Downs – the kitchen is open for a bit of buzz and theatre. Sunday lunch is superb.

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We think you'll love

  • Sitting on the covered terrace, cosy in winter with heaters, delightful in summer
  • Taking one of the south-facing Courtyard rooms and enjoying a morning cuppa with those heavenly views
  • Bagging a fireside chair in winter while you decide what to eat and drink
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You should know

  • Dogs are only allowed in the Signature Courtyard rooms
  • The Courtyard rooms are closer to the road so you may hear cars

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £100
Surcharges
Extra bed £20 per night.
12 Doubles
From £100

Information

Booking information

Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs

Dogs welcome in Signature Courtyard rooms, £20 per dog per night, max. 2.

Meals
Starters from £7.50. Mains from £18. Desserts from £7.50. Sunday lunch from £17.90.

Reviews

Spruced up 300-year-old inn enjoying glorious views towards the South Downs through picture windows in the dining room and from south-facing Courtyard rooms, where you have a private terrace to enjoy a sundowner. Hunker down by the fire in the bar, tucking into hearty seasonal food after a breezy downland walk or visiting Petworth House before retiring to a cosy room full of welcome detail touches.
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Location

The neighbourhood

Walk or cycle along the South Downs Way for some of the loveliest countryside in England including ancient Weald woodland and rolling farmland. Nature lovers will enjoy the diverse bird and wildlife along the way. Antique hunters can head to beautiful Petworth, garden lovers to Arundel Castle and Gardens or West Dean. West Wittering Beach is close and there are harbour tours at Chichester.

Local points of interest from Butcombe Boutique Inns

  • The stately mansion Petworth House, which houses the finest art collection owned by the National Trust, is a short walk or drive away.
  • Pretty cathedral city Chichester is well worth a visit.
  • We’re nestled deep within the South Downs, a National Park that offers scenic views over miles of chalk hills, fantastic walking and a variety of market towns nearby.
  • Keen hikers, walkers and cyclists will find plenty to strike their fancy, including the South Downs National Trail.
  • The Mens Nature Reserve, Sussex Wildlife Trust.
  • Weald & Downland Living Museum.

Introducing

Butcombe Boutique Inns

Butcombe Boutique Inns are set in some of the most lovely places in the UK, each with its own individual personality and beautifully designed rooms. Find delicious locally sourced food and drink and exceptional service. Personal touches abound, with a guaranteed table at dinner and other carefully considered extras. Whether you’re looking for a city break, relaxation and romance or an adventurous countryside escape, you’ll find it at Butcombe Boutique Inns.