The best hotels in Midhurst

What are the best hotels in Midhurst?

Midhurst is a handsome old market town at the western edge of the Sussex Weald, with the South Downs and Cowdray Estate on its doorstep and Goodwood, Chichester and Portsmouth all within easy reach. The best places to stay range from historic coaching inns to relaxed country-house hotels, making this a lovely base for exploring West Sussex. Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa is our favourite, thanks to its wonderfully quirky 15th century character, cosy pub, inviting spa and excellent position right in the heart of town.

Scroll down the page for our full selection of recommended hotels in Midhurst or, for a look at different areas, read our guide to the best places to stay in West Sussex.

The Best Places to Stay in Midhurst

For Families

• Park House Hotel is a charmingly traditional property in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Converted from a lovely country house, this hotel now offers 21 rooms and suites, decorated in pale neutral colours. The hotel has grass tennis courts, a professionally designed pitch n’ putt golf course, a putting green, croquet lawn, a spa and heated indoor and outdoor pools. There are also wonderful views of the South Downs, a peaceful drawing room, and a friendly restaurant. It’s been in the same family since 1948, and they’ve really honed their craft!

For an Historic Inn

• Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa is a characterful old inn, with a main building, which includes the pub, dating from 1430. Unsurprisingly, the old part of the building is a warren of corridors with creaking staircases and exposed beams. Admiral Nelson and Elizabeth I are just some of the big name celebs who undoubtedly spent a night here, and the very comfortable ‘Queen’s Suite’ still has a wig closest. The oldest rooms have separate snugs, and carved four-poster beds, but there are some far more contemporary options too, including some good-sized family suites. The spa is in the newer part of the building, the pub is cosy and relaxing, and the restaurant serves Modern British dishes.

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Travel Information

• Midhurst is just over an hour away from London by road; its closest railway line is in Haslemere, which is about 50 minutes from Waterloo. Haslemere is about 15 minutes away by car or taxi. Portsmouth is probably the closest major centre, about half an hour away by road. Heathrow Airport is the closest international airport.
• If you want to hire a car we recommend you visit our online partner, Rentalcars.
• Midhurst, and the whole of the South Downs region, are probably at their busiest during the spring and summer months, between Easter and September. This is the best time for walking the South Downs, and exploring the Surrey Hills. Midhurst is an easy base for attending events at Goodwood, or the polo at Cowdrey, so the accommodation is busy during events as well. Midhurst does make a great country escape in any season though, with a cosy atmosphere come the cooler months, and great opportunities to pick up some good value accommodation.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include all of the best places to stay in West Sussex,
• Consider Midhurst’s neighbours: cathedral city Chichester or the pretty market town of Petworth,
• Or, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.