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The White Horse

Chilgrove, Sussex
Inn
+44 (0)1243 519444
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From
£150 - £300
per night

An 18th-century beamed inn with tasty food, pretty bedrooms and a large garden just a ten-minute drive from Chichester

15 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

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The Experience

Flanked by mature olive trees, the front door leads you into the warm interiors with chunky beams, tiled floors and a wood-burning stove. Popular with locals and visitors alike, there’s a happy buzz about this place. When the sun shines everybody spills out into the garden for comfortable seating, pots of fresh flowers on the tables, deciduous woodland above.

Bedrooms, either above the inn or in one of two attractive converted barns overlooking a smooth lawn, are tastefully decorated with thick mattresses, crisp white cotton and generous shower rooms. Two have outdoor seating areas and ten are dog friendly. Food is good, starting with breakfasts of fresh smoothies, spiced banana bread, Turkish eggs and the usual suspects. Lunch and dinner menus feature pub classics along with fine dining options, mostly from locally sourced and seasonal produce.

Walk it off in Kingley Vale forest – some of the most ancient trees in Britain.

We think you'll love

The happy atmosphere in the public rooms – why not try out one of their three hand-pumped ales? Four in summer
The delicious breakfasts, lunches and suppers which will set you up for fabulous walks and cycles
Being so near to some of the best areas of natural beauty in West Sussex

You should know

There's no public transport in the area but you can get a taxi from Chichester or Petersfield (10 minutes)
The dining rooms seats 90 but it's still a good idea to book a table, especially at busy times

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

15 Doubles
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Sleeps 2
From £150 to £300 per night

Pricing

Nightly price: from £150

15 Doubles: From £150

Information

Booking information

Check in: 3pm
Check out: 11am
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs: Dogs welcome, max 2. £20 per dog per stay. Dog beds, towels and treats provided.
Meals: Starters from £7.45. Mains from £16.95. Desserts from £4.50. Sunday lunch from £16.50.

Reviews

I can't wait to go back to the White Horse to sample their amazing food and walk in the stunning ancient woods nearby. Whether in cold weather indoors or outside in summer in their spacious garden, it will be special.

Fiona, Sawday's Inspector Mar 2025

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Location

The neighbourhood

The pub is right next to Kingley Vale, which also has one of the finest yew forests in Western Europe. Other than that you can walk your socks off on the Sussex Downs. There's a good wine shop next to the pub but no shop. Nearest village is Compton (4.3 miles) for a shop. Chichester is a ten-minute drive for shops, restaurants and an excellent theatre. Petersfield is also a ten-minute drive.

Local points of interest from Butcombe Brewery

For a true rambling adventure, we’re perfectly situated as a stopover for those walking along the South Downs Way.
Only a few minutes away lies the Goodwood Estate, where you can enjoy a day out golfing, motor racing, horse racing or taking part in their resident flying club.
The world-renowned Cowdray Polo Club, Chichester Festival Theatre, and both the Fishbourne Roman Palace and Weald and Downland Museums are also nearby, so you can spend the day immersing yourself in the best of Chichester’s cultural offerings.
The White Horse has 1 AA Rosette.
We happily welcome both cyclist and walkers; ask our team about the best cycling and walking routes you can take from our doorstep.
For golfing enthusiasts there are plenty of options in addition to Goodwood, including West Sussex Golf Club.

Introducing

Butcombe Brewery

Butcombe Pubs and Inns have their own award-winning brewery in Wrington, Bristol producing over 250,000 pints a week. Their passion for great beer extends to their passion for great pubs in the South and South West of England. They are an independent, eclectic bunch with a focus on excellent food and drink, and creating truly memorable experiences.