The White Horse
8.8
Excellent(714 reviews)
1 High St, Chilgrove, Chichester PO18 9HX, United Kingdom
+44 1243 519444
Hotel Description
Nestled in the charming village of Chilgrove, Chichester, The White Horse is a stunning country gastropub offering chic and comfortable rooms. Located at 1 High St, Chilgrove, Chichester PO18 9HX, United Kingdom, this picturesque hotel provides the perfect getaway for those seeking a tranquil retreat in a historic setting. The White Horse is surrounded by the natural beauty of the South Downs National Park and the vibrant town of Chichester, making it an ideal location for guests who wish to explore both scenic landscapes and cultural heritage. The hotel is just 5 miles from the fascinating Uppark House and Gardens, 6.5 miles from the historic town of Chichester, and 7.2 miles from the famous Goodwood House, which hosts world-renowned events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival. With a design that blends rustic charm with modern comforts, The White Horse provides an inviting atmosphere for guests to relax and unwind.
Each room at The White Horse offers a cozy and contemporary retreat, complete with sheepskin rugs, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms feature private patios with hot tubs, providing an extra touch of luxury and relaxation. Whether you're visiting for a short stay or a longer escape, the spacious rooms are designed to ensure your comfort, featuring both private bathrooms and bathtubs in select rooms for an added level of indulgence. The hotel's attention to detail and emphasis on comfort makes it an excellent choice for those looking for a peaceful and rejuvenating stay.
As a guest of The White Horse, you can enjoy a range of exceptional amenities designed to enhance your experience. The hotel offers parking for those traveling by car, along with pet-friendly accommodations for your furry friends. The on-site gastropub provides a fantastic dining experience with locally sourced British dishes served in a cozy, rustic setting. Guests can indulge in hearty meals, including the famous roasts, a favorite mentioned by many of the hotel's visitors. A breakfast service is also available to start your day off right, with freshly prepared options to suit various tastes. While there is no fitness center or spa on-site, the hotel's welcoming atmosphere and proximity to outdoor activities more than make up for it. The addition of a hot tub in some rooms ensures that guests can enjoy the ultimate relaxation after a busy day of sightseeing.
For those seeking easy access to transport, The White Horse is well-positioned, with convenient public transportation options nearby. It is approximately 1 hour 16 minutes by taxi from London Gatwick Airport, 52 minutes from Southampton Airport, and about 1 hour 28 minutes from Heathrow Airport. The hotel is also close to the charming local sights, including Weald & Downland Living Museum, where you can immerse yourself in rural history, and West Dean Gardens, a horticultural gem. South Downs National Park, a haven for nature lovers, is just a short drive away. Other notable attractions such as Goodwood House and Chichester Cathedral are within easy reach, making The White Horse an excellent base for exploring the best of the region.
With its serene location, superb amenities, and easy access to nearby attractions, The White Horse offers an unforgettable experience for guests. Whether you're here to explore the countryside, attend an event at Goodwood, or simply enjoy a relaxing retreat, The White Horse is the perfect place to call home during your visit to Chichester. Book your stay at The White Horse today and experience the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and country hospitality.
Each room at The White Horse offers a cozy and contemporary retreat, complete with sheepskin rugs, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms feature private patios with hot tubs, providing an extra touch of luxury and relaxation. Whether you're visiting for a short stay or a longer escape, the spacious rooms are designed to ensure your comfort, featuring both private bathrooms and bathtubs in select rooms for an added level of indulgence. The hotel's attention to detail and emphasis on comfort makes it an excellent choice for those looking for a peaceful and rejuvenating stay.
As a guest of The White Horse, you can enjoy a range of exceptional amenities designed to enhance your experience. The hotel offers parking for those traveling by car, along with pet-friendly accommodations for your furry friends. The on-site gastropub provides a fantastic dining experience with locally sourced British dishes served in a cozy, rustic setting. Guests can indulge in hearty meals, including the famous roasts, a favorite mentioned by many of the hotel's visitors. A breakfast service is also available to start your day off right, with freshly prepared options to suit various tastes. While there is no fitness center or spa on-site, the hotel's welcoming atmosphere and proximity to outdoor activities more than make up for it. The addition of a hot tub in some rooms ensures that guests can enjoy the ultimate relaxation after a busy day of sightseeing.
For those seeking easy access to transport, The White Horse is well-positioned, with convenient public transportation options nearby. It is approximately 1 hour 16 minutes by taxi from London Gatwick Airport, 52 minutes from Southampton Airport, and about 1 hour 28 minutes from Heathrow Airport. The hotel is also close to the charming local sights, including Weald & Downland Living Museum, where you can immerse yourself in rural history, and West Dean Gardens, a horticultural gem. South Downs National Park, a haven for nature lovers, is just a short drive away. Other notable attractions such as Goodwood House and Chichester Cathedral are within easy reach, making The White Horse an excellent base for exploring the best of the region.
With its serene location, superb amenities, and easy access to nearby attractions, The White Horse offers an unforgettable experience for guests. Whether you're here to explore the countryside, attend an event at Goodwood, or simply enjoy a relaxing retreat, The White Horse is the perfect place to call home during your visit to Chichester. Book your stay at The White Horse today and experience the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and country hospitality.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Featured in 20 of the best pubs with rooms in the UK
2. Located 10 minutes from the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
3. Hot tub available in some rooms for ultimate relaxation
4. Just 15 minutes from Goodwood House and its world-famous events
5. Pet-friendly accommodations for your furry friends
6. Cozy gastropub offering locally sourced British dishes
7. Complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs in every room
8. Hearty Sunday roasts highly recommended by guests
9. Spacious rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities
10. Close proximity to South Downs National Park and outdoor activities
6.4 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Weald & Downland Living Museum
10 min
South Downs National Park26 min
West Dean Gardens10 min
Goodwood House15 min
Chichester Cathedral15 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 6.4 |
| Nearest airport | Southampton Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 52 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
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Location
1 High St, Chilgrove, Chichester PO18 9HX, United Kingdom
Airports:
Heathrow Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 28 min
Transit: 3 hr 19 min
London City Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 10 min
Transit: 3 hr 19 min
London Luton Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 59 min
Transit: 3 hr 45 min
London Stansted Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 30 min
Transit: 4 hr 7 min
London Gatwick Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 16 min
Transit: 2 hr 23 min
Southampton Airport
Taxi: 52 min
Transit: 2 hr 17 min
London Southend Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 25 min
Transit: 4 hr 18 min
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The White Horse
Walking: 1 min
Nearby locations
6.4
Good Location
This country gastropub with chic rooms is 5 miles from Uppark House and Garden, 6.5 miles from Chichester and 7.2 miles from the Goodwood House.
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Amenities and Facilities
Parking & transportation
Parking
Pets
Pet-friendly
Accessibility
Accessible
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
Hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning in some rooms
Reviews
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ALAN C
5/5
Great food and lovely staff. We visited for dinner on a Saturday evening with friends. The food was very good, plenty of choice and a specials option. The food was tasty and the staff were very helpful. Service is added to the bill. The atmosphere in the restaurant was just right. They have a private dining area for groups.
Samantha Warfield
5/5
Attractive dining area with exceptional service. Friendly, informative and charming hostess added to the cozy pleasant environment. Food was excellent with a good choice and fresh ingredients. Very good bottle of wine and the nearly full option of mini doughnuts with coffee was too delicious!! We weren’t hurried at all but service was attentive. Beautiful venue and can’t wait to return. Thank you
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Cyril C
5/5
I came here with a friend of mine for a couple of nights whilst we did 'The Octagon', a series of walks nearby. The room in which we stayed was in a row of cabins or converted outbuildings behind the main pub. …
Heather Woollard
5/5
Superb Sunday roast in this gorgeous inn. Probably the best/closest roast chicken I have had to a home cooked roast - not dry overcooked breast meat or an overcooked skinless lump but moist, succulent and with crispy skin. Same for thinly sliced roast beef (perfectly pink) plus excellent veg, Yorkshire and tasty home style gravy. Very good ambience and cosy lighting with friendly, happy and efficient service from all staff.
Elliott Edwards
5/5
We booked this as a last minute on the day trip for 1 night, dinner and a room. We had a brilliant experience and would highly recommend.The location is superb - quiet, pretty and amongst many fantastic walks.The room we had (Badger) was big, clean, comfy and quiet - and with a beautiful bath for a soak.The pub itself was splendid, pretty, warm and welcoming. The food was top notch too and the servers friendly.We'll be back :)
B M
5/5
First visit and we really enjoyed our Sunday lunch today. The food was lovely and well presented, there was a great deal of choice despite it being a Sunday, we were very comfortable and the staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant was busy but the staff all seemed to take it in their stride and knew what they were doing. It all made for a lovely relaxing Sunday with friends, despite the drizzle outside. We’ll book again.
Lizzie Bartlett
4/5
Beautiful pub in lovely rural location. Staff were all consistently friendly and efficient.The food was really tasty, well-presented and there was a good choice.My room was comfy and quiet and had the best bathtub I've ever had a soak in.It's hard to be as enthusiastic as I'd like to be because I just didn't feel the room was worth the fairly hefty price tag. Admittedly, it was a Sat night when I stayed but the hike up in cost for a night seemed a little unfair. Charging over £300 for a room and describing it as 'boutique' sets up expectations which weren't met in terms of decor and additions to the room such as cotton wool pads, shower cap, robes, etc. I don't think a bin should be plastic in a boutique room and I think towels should be big and fluffy. The breakfast offering wasn't generous as the menu asked guests to just chose one dish. In other boutique stays there are a range of cereals, fruit, juices and pastries available to help yourself to as well as hot food to order which brings with it a more generous spirit.These things probably sound a bit petty and I wouldn't have minded if I hadn't paid so much. I've recently stayed in a shepherd's hut which had more in terms of comfort items and was more boutique-like and was a lot less money. I can even stay at a Pig hotel for less per night. So, overall, I left feeling a bit disappointed. I think you could either lower your prices slightly or visit other boutique stays and make sure your offering is in line with them. I fully accept that it's my choice to stay and I did know the cost beforehand but I was expecting more for my money. You have lots of potential and you are so nearly a perfect stay that I've bothered to write this long review as I want you to be better!
Elizabeth Askew
5/5
I meet a friend here once a year as she lives in Kent and I in Dorset and it is conveniently half way. As usual, the food was superb and the service outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble. Exactly the right amount of attention, without feeling bothered. We love meeting here as we are never hurried and are assured that we can stay as long as we like. As usual though, the day ends all too quickly and it is with a fond farewell that we take our leave, yet already looking forward to our return visit.
Martyn Lloyd
3/5
Lovely place with great staff but OMG the food prices are astronomical for a pub! Over £10 for most starters and often more than £24 for a main. At least the alcohol prices weren't too bad though. But won't be going back to eat any time soon, even though the quality of the food was pretty good. P.s. can't comment on the hotel part as only went for food and a drink.
Callan J (CallanJ)
4/5
Over the years we have been to the White Horse on numerous occasions including staying overnight at least twice and with family. There is a lovely circular walk (amongst others) you can do to burn off some calories before tucking into some food.Last Sunday we went for a roast which by all accounts was lovely. The only thing that wasn’t top notch was the service. We had to ask for our table to be cleared after having our mains and had to ask for the waiter to come back over to take our orders for deserts some 15minutes + after having the table cleared. The bill, when asked for (no sign of any staff member checking to see if we wanted it) was not calculated properly (overcharged by £9 which isn't huge but just shouldn’t happen). There was an item on the bill that we didn’t order. When we pointed out we didn’t have that item of food the reply was ‘we don’t have enough buttons on the till to name every item’. It’s simply just a re write on the till.We will be back but just wish the service a little more attentive and caring. 2 people, 2 mains and 2 deserts with a small wine and 1 larger at £90+. Fully appreciate the costs of running a venue such as the White Horse but if prices are premium then service needs to follow suit.