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The Welldiggers Arms

4.0 star property

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Signature Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Signature Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Low Heath, Petworth, England, GU28 0HG
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Petworth House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, iron/ironing board

Signature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Welldiggers Arms

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Welldiggers Arms. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Petworth House. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park and a few minutes from Petworth House
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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The Welldiggers Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 278 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff,a nice room and lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place. Third stay and will 100% go back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place is a Jewel. Excellent staff, excellent food, beautiful surroundings and lovely rooms. Brilliant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a fabulous stay, the room, food & staff were all amazing we will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing rooms lovely style, food at the pub/restaurant was delicious, all staff was very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolute gem of a pub/restaurant/boutique hotel. Brilliant staff and what a view! Off the beat and track but worth a little extra journey
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay a couple of nights, terrific service from a friendly and capable team. Excellent food, beautiful countryside views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, excellent food and great location with friendly accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful views from the room and peaceful night’s stay. Staff were excellent - consistently great service. Dinner was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely location and view. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Great restaurant and accommodations were also great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Great Pub and rooms

Lovely hotel and pub. Rooms clean, lovley touch with the home made cookies. Pub was very good, great views Really friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Second time we have been and loved it yet again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, beautiful location and a fantastic breakfast 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place. Staff very friendly and accomodating and hospitable a- allowed us to sit in the restaurant (with views) ahead of dinner. Lovely breakfast. Altogether a wonderful and relaxing trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip

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

Perfect

This is our fourth year in a row staying here with our dog. It has got better and better each time. The view is amazing, the food is great and the staff are all really friendly and helpful. Just overall a lovely place to visit. Great walks from the pub too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and comfortable room with spectacular views from a private terrace, we watched deer in the fields. Dinner was superb with fresh local ingredients
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, great food, beautiful views, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asa

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

Great stay

Lovely stay, great service and lovely meal in the restaurant. Very dog friendly and amazing views over the South Downs from the restaurant, we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie

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