Name: The Fox Goes Free
Address: Charlton Rd, Charlton, Charlton, Chichester, Chichester District, England, United Kingdom, Chichester, West Sussex, GB
Price range: $124–$276 per night
Rating: 9.43

What guests think

The Fox Goes Free is a historic, characterful country inn set amid scenic West Sussex countryside, offering a welcoming pub atmosphere, a well-liked beer garden with views, and a quiet village feel convenient for Goodwood and local walks.

Food and drink receive strong praise, with generous breakfasts; a few guests reported slow breakfast service, occasional dish misses, and unexpected charges for tea or coffee. Service is widely described as friendly, professional, and accommodating. Rooms are generally clean and cozy, but some are small or basic, with occasional bed discomfort, kitchen smells or evening noise in certain rooms, temperature inconsistencies, and dated TVs. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a characterful rural inn experience.

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Facilities

Characterful pub setting with a lovely beer garden and countryside views earns frequent praise. Some mention a pleasant atmosphere and occasional live music.

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10

Peter

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An old inn with bags of character and history with a quaint interior and a garden with a lovely view. Staff both helpful and pleasant.

8

Michele

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The beer garden with views of the rolling hills were the highlight of our stay. We enjoyed drinks in the garden in the late afternoon and stayed on to watch the sun set. The room was cosy but agree with other reviews regarding murmurs from the pub until 11pm and the aromas from the kitchen filtering to the rooms upstairs. Otherwise a pleasant nights sleep as the pub is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Prepare your stomach as the breakfast is BIG! Only a few breakfasts have defeated my husband and it was such a shame to waste any of the food as the ingredients were great quality. We really did enjoy our stay and would definitely stay again when in the area.

10

Allanah

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We absolutely loved this property. What's not to like about staying in a 400-year-old pub that serves fabulous food. Undoubtedly the best sausage and mash (with a red wine jus and farm fresh veggies) I've had in my life and breakfast was just as delicious. A brilliant beer garden that I didn't want to leave and I felt envious seeing flyers informing me of upcoming live music events in the beer garden that I was going to miss out on. We had a beautifully styled quaint little room with windows opening out onto the lane. A real touch of country charm heaven.

8

paul

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night after a wedding near by. Great staff. Amazing beer garden and views

10

Paul

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Superb setting, excellent food, and had the bonus of live music in the evening.

10

Joanne

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at the Fox room and food were great and as we had been to Goodwood, not far to go either. Staff were great and the Pub & garden were very cosy with great garden views. But !!! Although breakfast was included for the two of us who stayed and we paid for two extra guests to join us…. We did not expect to pay for Teas & coffees as extra at £3.50 per cup (even for the two of us where breakfast was included) is my only complaint

8

Paul

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old pub surrounded by beautiful countryside with excellent food.

10

Jeremy

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and food in a real character pub in beautiful surroundings

10

Peter

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cosy, log fires in a 400year old building with character and history on the edge of a small village. Ideal for visiting the Goodwood events, the Downland Museum and West Dean Gardens.

10

Richard

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotlessly clean room, lovely atmosphere in the bar, good food, excellent range of beers and wines

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Cleanliness

Rooms are repeatedly described as very clean and well kept. No consistent cleanliness issues are reported.

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10

Helen

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for walking in West Sussex. Beautiful old coaching inn restored with thought and care. Pleasant, friendly staff. Good food, wine and ales. Rooms spacious, clean and well-appointed. Highly recommend for a relaxing, comfortable country weekend

10

Eleanor

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful pub in a lovely location. room was clean and very comfortable. amazing breakfast and service

10

Jenny

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Fox is always great. Clean, comfortable rooms. Food, drink and service always excellent.

8

Paul

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely pub. Beer is excellent. Food very good and staff extremely friendly. The room was clean and simple. Bed not great but its not a luxury destination. Overall top drawer.

10

Pamela

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in room 4 this time, accessed on the ground floor off of the front patio. Everything nice and clean, plenty of tea and coffee, hot chocolate and horlicks and bottled water. We stayed for dinner, but while it was a long wait, it was well worth it as it was delicious. Room 4 had twin beds, and the only problem I had was the mattress wasn't comfortable for me as I struggle with back problems. My husband, however, had no problems with the bed. We have stayed before, and will stay again.

10

Emma

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub in very pretty country location. Room was very comfortable and very clean. Food in pub is excellent with a varied menu.

10

Kristian

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would (& will) happily stay here again. Lovely location, Staff & atmosphere. Great food & beautiful Rooms

10

Martyn

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent food, accommodation and hospitality in a beautiful place and setting. Staff and customers were so friendly. Wil go back again.

10

Lucy

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely accommodation in a fabulous setting. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I left an item of clothing and they kindly sent it back to me very quickly. Cannot fault the service.

10

Richard

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotlessly clean room, lovely atmosphere in the bar, good food, excellent range of beers and wines

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Rooms

Rooms are generally clean, cozy, and characterful. Some guests encountered small or basic layouts, occasional bed discomfort, kitchen smells or evening noise in certain rooms, temperature inconsistencies, and dated TVs.

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Michele

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The beer garden with views of the rolling hills were the highlight of our stay. We enjoyed drinks in the garden in the late afternoon and stayed on to watch the sun set. The room was cosy but agree with other reviews regarding murmurs from the pub until 11pm and the aromas from the kitchen filtering to the rooms upstairs. Otherwise a pleasant nights sleep as the pub is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Prepare your stomach as the breakfast is BIG! Only a few breakfasts have defeated my husband and it was such a shame to waste any of the food as the ingredients were great quality. We really did enjoy our stay and would definitely stay again when in the area.

6

Jody

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pub, decent food and very good breakfast. Rooms are basic and overpriced for the standard of facility. Room was tiny and cheaply furnished. Bed was uncomfortable, bedding not hotel standard

10

Eleanor

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful pub in a lovely location. room was clean and very comfortable. amazing breakfast and service

8

Paul

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely pub. Beer is excellent. Food very good and staff extremely friendly. The room was clean and simple. Bed not great but its not a luxury destination. Overall top drawer.

8

Dawn

Dec 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in rooms 4&5 in the outer courtyard. Quiet and comfortable rooms, one too hot, the other too cold! User error maybe but the staff did also say they had had the repair man in… good food

6

jeffrey

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Food at breakfast and evening meal was very good. We stayed in room number 1 which was at the top of eight, steep and narrow stairs, which was far too close to a hot, food smelling ( it was a kitchen after all!) noisy kitchen. A good and bad experience.

8

Jennie

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant food, but tv’s in rooms need upgrading - need at least freeview / smart tv

10

Pamela

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in room 4 this time, accessed on the ground floor off of the front patio. Everything nice and clean, plenty of tea and coffee, hot chocolate and horlicks and bottled water. We stayed for dinner, but while it was a long wait, it was well worth it as it was delicious. Room 4 had twin beds, and the only problem I had was the mattress wasn't comfortable for me as I struggle with back problems. My husband, however, had no problems with the bed. We have stayed before, and will stay again.

10

Emma

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub in very pretty country location. Room was very comfortable and very clean. Food in pub is excellent with a varied menu.

6

Brian

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was excellent and the staff charming.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with several noting professional, accommodating staff. A few guests experienced slower or less attentive service at busy breakfast times.

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10

Sarah

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely and quite.Staff very friendly and helpful.

10

Jeff

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, professional staff, great menus, very good food and drinks, in a lovely pub.

10

Peter

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An old inn with bags of character and history with a quaint interior and a garden with a lovely view. Staff both helpful and pleasant.

10

Dean

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy The breakfast was very very good And the young lady that served our breakfast was very helpful

10

Steven

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can’t fault it, rooms were excellent, staff were very friendly and food… well faultless, I will definitely use again when I’m in the area

8

Nigel

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good overnight stay - good food and service = would recommend it

6

John

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was a regular customer before the pandemic. Still a lovely location with good food and comfortable. Since last staying it is clear the restaurant side is dominating the everything to detriment of the pub. Had to change our set breakfast time and still waited 35 minutes before we could even get a cup of tea and longer for breakfast because a party of 14 non residents came for breakfast. We later heard the chef apologise to them and offer a discount because THEY had to wait! My advise would be take care of your resident guests first or at least give them a coffee or tea while they have to wait and only take large party outside bookings if you can cope.

10

Darren

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely little country inn, serving excellent food and with excellent service. Couldnt fault it. Looking forward to visiting here again.

6

Julia

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay. Some staff were wonderful some not very helpful. Thanks

10

Lucy

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely accommodation in a fabulous setting. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I left an item of clothing and they kindly sent it back to me very quickly. Cannot fault the service.

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Location

Scenic countryside setting with lovely views and a quiet village feel; handy for Goodwood and area walks. One reviewer found it hard to find.

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10

Helen

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for walking in West Sussex. Beautiful old coaching inn restored with thought and care. Pleasant, friendly staff. Good food, wine and ales. Rooms spacious, clean and well-appointed. Highly recommend for a relaxing, comfortable country weekend

10

Eleanor

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful pub in a lovely location. room was clean and very comfortable. amazing breakfast and service

10

Melanie

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic venue, friendly staff and amazing views. The breakfast was out of this world and would definitely stay again!

10

Jeremy

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for Goodwood track, where I was spending the day You might focus some of your advertising towards petrolheads, if not doing so already

10

Robert and Lesley

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and food.

10

Joanne

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at the Fox room and food were great and as we had been to Goodwood, not far to go either. Staff were great and the Pub & garden were very cosy with great garden views. But !!! Although breakfast was included for the two of us who stayed and we paid for two extra guests to join us…. We did not expect to pay for Teas & coffees as extra at £3.50 per cup (even for the two of us where breakfast was included) is my only complaint

10

Emma

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub in very pretty country location. Room was very comfortable and very clean. Food in pub is excellent with a varied menu.

10

Jenelle

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, excellent menu with all food cooked on order. Great location, halfway between Chichester and Heathrow

10

Raife

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not easy to find but well worth it

10

Peter

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cosy, log fires in a 400year old building with character and history on the edge of a small village. Ideal for visiting the Goodwood events, the Downland Museum and West Dean Gardens.

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Dining

Food and drink receive strong praise, with many enjoying excellent dinners and generous, tasty breakfasts. Some report drawbacks such as slow breakfast service at busy times, occasional dish misses, and unexpected charges for tea or coffee.

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10

Jeff

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, professional staff, great menus, very good food and drinks, in a lovely pub.

10

Eleanor

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful pub in a lovely location. room was clean and very comfortable. amazing breakfast and service

10

Allanah

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We absolutely loved this property. What's not to like about staying in a 400-year-old pub that serves fabulous food. Undoubtedly the best sausage and mash (with a red wine jus and farm fresh veggies) I've had in my life and breakfast was just as delicious. A brilliant beer garden that I didn't want to leave and I felt envious seeing flyers informing me of upcoming live music events in the beer garden that I was going to miss out on. We had a beautifully styled quaint little room with windows opening out onto the lane. A real touch of country charm heaven.

10

Steven

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can’t fault it, rooms were excellent, staff were very friendly and food… well faultless, I will definitely use again when I’m in the area

10

Joanne

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at the Fox room and food were great and as we had been to Goodwood, not far to go either. Staff were great and the Pub & garden were very cosy with great garden views. But !!! Although breakfast was included for the two of us who stayed and we paid for two extra guests to join us…. We did not expect to pay for Teas & coffees as extra at £3.50 per cup (even for the two of us where breakfast was included) is my only complaint

10

Pamela

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in room 4 this time, accessed on the ground floor off of the front patio. Everything nice and clean, plenty of tea and coffee, hot chocolate and horlicks and bottled water. We stayed for dinner, but while it was a long wait, it was well worth it as it was delicious. Room 4 had twin beds, and the only problem I had was the mattress wasn't comfortable for me as I struggle with back problems. My husband, however, had no problems with the bed. We have stayed before, and will stay again.

8

David

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room. Poor breakfast - poor selection, bacon sandwich was on old dry bread. Would skip

6

John

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was a regular customer before the pandemic. Still a lovely location with good food and comfortable. Since last staying it is clear the restaurant side is dominating the everything to detriment of the pub. Had to change our set breakfast time and still waited 35 minutes before we could even get a cup of tea and longer for breakfast because a party of 14 non residents came for breakfast. We later heard the chef apologise to them and offer a discount because THEY had to wait! My advise would be take care of your resident guests first or at least give them a coffee or tea while they have to wait and only take large party outside bookings if you can cope.

10

Terence

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really good stay , came over from Spain for a family wedding . For the two nights we stayed ALL the staff were friendly and helpful . The young lady at breakfast was brill nothing was to much trouble . Our first night we ate from the menu I had chilli and Jan had the fish pie . My chilli was underwhelming and the fish pie the sauce was thin . My two nephews joined us later they had the pork belly 10/10 . Our first night customers / staff could be heard talking into the early hours from downstairs . Yes it’s an old build . The gentleman that made our coffees and hot chocolate was a star . Accept this feedback as constructive and not as critisizem If in the area again would not hesitate to stay again . PS breakfast chef spot on, my poached eggs perfect both days

10

Emma

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub in very pretty country location. Room was very comfortable and very clean. Food in pub is excellent with a varied menu.

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Month	Average price
January	$166
February	$152
March	$138
April	$133
May	$151
June	$171
July	$174
August	$152
September	$169
October	$158
November	$156
December	$159

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $131	2	3
4 $131	5	6	7	8 $135	9	10
11 $163	12 $130	13 $135	14 $130	15 $130	16 $124	17
18 $135	19 $135	20 $130	21	22 $135	23 $127	24 $157
25 $130	26 $135	27 $137	28 $130	29 $136	30 $124	31 $164

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $133	5
6	7 $176	8 $276	9 $177	10 $176	11 $189	12
13 $132	14 $185	15 $185	16 $185	17	18	19
20	21 $148	22	23	24	25	26
27 $146	28 $141	29 $144	30

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