West Dean College Hotel

Adult-only historic college with free garden access and outdoor heated pool

Accommodation & Grounds

West Dean College offers rooms in the main house or in cottages and the vicarage within the grounds. Some rooms include garden views. Guests receive free entry to West Dean's beautifully landscaped gardens.

Dining & Facilities

Breakfast is served in the college dining room from 8-9am on weekdays and 8-9:30am at weekends, included in the rate. West Dean College Hotel has a bar offering wine and champagne. Special diet menus, business centre, and meeting/banquet facilities are available.

Activities & Amenities

The outdoor heated swimming pool is open during summer. Guests can play tennis on the court, enjoy croquet on the lawn, or hike through the arboretum. West Dean also has a picnic area and garden with outdoor furniture.

Location & Surroundings

West Dean College Chichester is 10 km from historic Chichester and 13 minutes by car from the South Downs National Park. The Sussex Coast is a 20-minute drive away. Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival are within 8 km of the college.

Policies & Practicalities

This is an adults-only property. Facilities for disabled guests include accessible parking and a lift. West Dean provides 24-hour security with CCTV and smoke alarms, plus a 24-hour front desk and private check-in/out.

• Location: 10 km from historic Chichester, 13 min to South Downs National Park
• Rooms: Garden views, no TVs or phones for a quiet stay
• Dining: Breakfast in college dining room, bar with wine
• Activities: Outdoor heated pool, tennis court, croquet, arboretum walks
• Special: Free entry to West Dean's beautifully landscaped gardens, adults-only