Petworth Hotels: Where to Stay in West Sussex

Petworth is a small market town in West Sussex with a short lodging list. The best hotels in Petworth are historic inns, a converted railway station, and country pubs with rooms just outside town. You will not find large chain hotels here. This guide covers every Petworth hotel and inn we could confirm, flags the gaps, and shows how to choose a base for Petworth House and the South Downs. Details come from the properties and from independent sources. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them.

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The Angel Inn: Where to Stay in Petworth Town

The Angel Inn is the best match for travelers who want to walk everywhere. The inn stands on Angel Street, Petworth, GU28 0BG. One travel writer places the inn three minutes on foot from the market square and five minutes from Petworth House.

The building has medieval roots. Guests describe a historic bar with ships beams, stone walls, and three fireplaces, one used for spit roasting. A Georgian era front and exposed beams appear in rooms, according to Hotel Guru.

Room counts differ by source. Hotel Guru lists seven rooms. A 2021 Chichester District Council approval covered eight new en suite bedrooms in neighboring listed buildings. Ask the inn how many rooms and which room types are open today.

Listings show en suite bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out ends at 11:00, according to one listing. Dogs are welcome and charges may apply, so confirm before you book.

The inn serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a seasonal British menu. Choose the Angel Inn if you want a historic pub, a restaurant downstairs, and a short walk to the shops.

The Old Railway Station: A Stay in a Pullman Carriage

The Old Railway Station is the most unusual stay near Petworth. The address is Station Road, Petworth, GU28 0JF. The phone number is 01798 342346. Passenger trains stopped here in 1955, and the station building now holds rooms.

Guests sleep in restored Pullman carriages or in the station house. The official site lists Classic and King carriage rooms, all with en suite bathrooms. The site also lists free basic Wi-Fi and a full English or continental breakfast. Afternoon tea needs a booking.

Sources disagree on the room count. Hotel Guru counts ten rooms and suites. Great Small Hotels counts eight rooms. Sources also disagree on dining. The official site lists a fine dining restaurant in a 1906 Pullman carriage, while Hotel Guru says the property has no restaurant. Call to confirm the current setup.

Two rules matter. The property cannot host children under 10 overnight. Great Small Hotels also lists no pets. The official site opens its 2027 diary on 21 September 2026, so book early for popular dates.

Choose the Old Railway Station for a couples trip with character. Skip this property for family travel with young children.

The Welldiggers Arms: A Pub with Rooms Near Petworth

The Welldiggers Arms stands at Low Heath, Petworth, GU28 0HG, a short drive outside the town center. Call 01798 344288. The Good Hotel Guide describes a countryside gastropub with views across farmland toward the South Downs.

The pub has 14 bedrooms. Some rooms sit in the main building and need a climb up steep stairs. Others sit in a ground floor annexe with private terraces. Guests who dislike stairs should ask for an annexe room.

The venue also has a bar, a restaurant, a snug lounge, and a heated pergola beer garden. Children are welcome. Dogs may stay in select rooms for a nightly fee, with a limit of two small dogs or one large dog. Parking and wheelchair access are listed.

Choose the Welldiggers Arms for the largest room count among the places we confirmed, and for easy parking.

The Halfway Bridge Inn: Inn Rooms in Lodsworth

The Halfway Bridge Inn sits on the A272 between Midhurst and Petworth. The address is Halfway Bridge, Lodsworth, Petworth, GU28 9BP. Call 01798 861281. Visit South East England places the inn 2.81 miles from Petworth House.

Rooms fill a converted stable yard. Visit South East England lists six rooms, including four suites, all en suite. Country and Town House describes eight bedrooms and a shepherd hut. We could not settle the count, so ask when you call.

The bar and restaurant serve pub food from rooms with open fires and exposed brick. A private room seats up to 15 guests, according to Country and Town House. Choose the Halfway Bridge for a quiet night with a good dinner downstairs.

The Horse Guards Inn in Tillington

The Horse Guards Inn sits in Tillington, a village beside the Petworth estate. Call 01798 342332. Sawday’s lists three bedrooms, each for two guests, so the inn suits couples more than groups.

Sawday’s also lists open fires, Wi-Fi, a garden with a children playground, an electric vehicle charger, and a pet friendly welcome. The restaurant opens Wednesday to Sunday. Weekend stays carry a two night minimum, and the inn closes at Christmas. Confirm these terms with the inn, because policies change.

Closed or Unconfirmed Hotels in Petworth

Older guides, including an earlier version of this page, list places we could not confirm as bookable hotels. We removed each of them.

The Leconfield. A trade report in The Caterer says the Leconfield restaurant closed for refurbishment and relaunched as New Street Bar and Grill. A Yelp page for the Leconfield carries a closed label. We found no evidence of rooms for sale, so we dropped the listing.

The Swan Hotel. Pub history records place a Swan Hotel on Saddlers Row at Market Square in the 19th and 20th centuries. The records end in 1939 and show no current use. We found no current booking page and dropped the listing.

Pallant House Gallery. The earlier page named this gallery as a Petworth attraction. Pallant House Gallery is in Chichester, not in Petworth. Chichester lies about 12 miles south west of Petworth along the A285, according to Wikipedia.

Where to Stay Near Petworth House and Park

Petworth House and Park, GU28 9LR, is the main reason most visitors come. The National Trust describes one of the finest art collections in its care, with works by Van Dyck, Turner, and Gainsborough. The house sits in a 700 acre deer park designed by Capability Brown.

The grounds hold a pleasure garden, an Ionic Rotunda, a Doric Temple, two lakes, and herds of fallow deer. The Audit Room Cafe serves refreshments. Call the National Trust on 01798 342207 or check its site for current opening times, because we could not confirm 2026 hours.

The Angel Inn gives you the shortest walk to the house. The National Trust suggests walking from the town center along Lombard Street toward St Mary’s Church. Other properties in this guide need a car or a taxi, so ask each host for the best route.

Things to Do in Petworth Beyond the House

Petworth Cottage Museum shows domestic life around 1910. Newlands House Gallery opened in 2020 and shows contemporary art and photography. Both appear on the Wikipedia page for Petworth.

Film fans may know the town from Mr. Turner, the 2014 film starring Timothy Spall. The painter J.M.W. Turner worked in the area in the early 19th century.

The town holds an annual fair on 20 November. Wikipedia says records of the fair go back to at least the 1600s. Rooms fill fast around fair weekends, so book early.

Getting to Petworth and Getting Around

Petworth sits where the A272 and A283 meet. London lies about 41 miles north east, according to Wikipedia. Most visitors drive.

Without a car, plan carefully. Stagecoach route 1 links Worthing and Midhurst through Pulborough train station, says the National Trust. Wikipedia describes an hourly service. Check the current timetable before you travel, because we could not confirm the schedule.

Two properties in this guide, the Welldiggers Arms and the Halfway Bridge Inn, sit outside town. Ask both about a taxi or a lift before you rely on the bus. Plan an evening return trip before you book a dinner away from your room.

How to Choose Among Petworth Hotels and Inns

Couples who want atmosphere should look at the Old Railway Station or the Horse Guards Inn. Both have few rooms, so book early.

Travelers on foot should pick the Angel Inn. The inn sits in town, so you can leave the car parked.

Families should look at the Welldiggers Arms, which welcomes children and has a children menu. The Old Railway Station does not take children under 10 overnight.

Dog owners can ask the Angel Inn, the Welldiggers Arms, and the Horse Guards Inn about pets. The Old Railway Station lists no pets. Pet fees and room limits vary, so ask first.

Guests with mobility needs should call the Welldiggers Arms and ask about the ground floor annexe rooms. Great Small Hotels lists disabled access at the Old Railway Station. Describe your needs to each property before you book.

Before you pay, confirm the property name, the cancellation policy, parking, breakfast hours, and late arrival rules. Ask for the full total with taxes and fees. Compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the Old Railway Station against its official site and Great Small Hotels. We checked the Angel Inn against Hotel Guru, a travel writer, and a council planning report. We checked the Halfway Bridge Inn against Visit South East England, Hotel Guru, and Country and Town House. We checked the Welldiggers Arms against Hotel Guru and the Good Hotel Guide. We checked the Horse Guards Inn against Hotel Guru and Sawday’s.

We could not confirm current rates, current room counts, or 2026 attraction hours. The Horse Guards Inn terms and the Angel Inn check-in times each came from a single listing. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm every detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Petworth has a short but strong lodging list. The Angel Inn gives you a historic base in town. The Old Railway Station gives you a Pullman carriage stay. The Welldiggers Arms, the Halfway Bridge Inn, and the Horse Guards Inn give you country rooms with good food. The Leconfield and the Swan Hotel are not confirmed as places to book. Call ahead, confirm room counts and policies, and book early for hotels in Petworth.

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