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The Old Drum

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Great location!

8.9

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Drum in Petersfield is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, ensuring a restful stay. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi, providing relaxation and connectivity. Convenient Location: Located 24 mi from Southampton Airport, The Old Drum is near attractions such as Jane Austen's House Museum (11 mi) and Goodwood House (15 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its bed comfort, central location, and attentive staff, The Old Drum ensures a pleasant and memorable experience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gabrielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very friendly, room was clean and bed comfortable, location was great with lovely restaurant 2 mins away, lovely woman at the bar made me a coffee on my way out.”
Laura
United States United States
“Great decor, comfy beds and a really quaint, quirky stay. Rooms were very clean, and snacks available in the room (for a charge). Easy to check in and out, and a lovely breaksfast the next morning,”
Diane
United States United States
“Attention to detail! Lovely staff and great service. Very clean, lovely linens, good bedside lighting for reading, nice amenities, charming room and good breakfast. I”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A designer pub. Choice of beers and good breakfast.”
Robin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing building. Comfortable bed. Staff were friendly. Really basic breakfast but it was nice.”
Muckersie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, room although small was well appointed and comfortable.”
Cecilia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfectly suited for my needs, I was partying locally so all I needed was a bed close by. A lovely old pub of character. Very comfy bed with good quality sheets and a delicious croissant and coffee for breakfast”
Chelston
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stayed in the single in May. Good Central location, car park at the back, brilliant staff. I loved the room. It was kitted out to a really good standard, and very stylish. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. I'd...”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to town centre. Helpful staff. Good continental breakfast.”
Wylie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We booked the Old Drum last minute and we very happy with our experience. The room was large and extremely quiet. We didn't realise there were any other guests until the morning when we met other people in the breakfast room! The bed was very...”

Managed by Unreal estate ltd

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Property info

The Old Drum is a contemporary country pub in the centre of Petersfield. Built in the 18th Century, it is the oldest in the area and has been lovingly and painstakingly restored to keep its character and charm. Enjoy real ales and fantastic, locally sourced food in a relaxed, eclectic environment. With three open fires, comfy leather sofas and happy, smiling staff, what's not to like? We strive to be as green as possible in supporting local businesses by sourcing our high quality ingredients from local suppliers.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

The Old Drum takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $131. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroDiscoverSolo Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Drum of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.