Name: The Selsey Arms
Address: Midhurst Road, West Dean, England, United Kingdom, West Dean, West Sussex, GB
Price range: $108–$267 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

At The Selsey Arms, travellers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff, comfortable and generally spacious rooms, and very good food—especially generous breakfasts—alongside a convenient countryside location near Chichester with ample parking and a relaxed pub atmosphere.

Reviews commonly describe rooms as quiet despite the nearby road. Cleanliness is widely commended, with a few notes about bathroom upkeep and a one-off complaint about breakfast crockery and temperature. A couple of guests mention creaky floorboards causing noise from rooms above. Overall, a straightforward country-pub base suited to short stays in the area.

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Facilities

The on-site pub and restaurant are popular and well regarded. Parking is ample and easy.

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10

Rachael

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here one night as I was attending a wedding down the road at Farbridge. The property, room and facilities were all lovely. Comfy bed, nice fluffy towels and the room had everything you could need. Plenty of parking and nice garden. The staff were welcoming, including Ruby the dog, and the breakfast was amazing! And very nice to have my gluten intolerance accommodated for at breakfast too. My only slight negative is the price but it was perfect location and only a 20 min walk to the venue (3 min drive).

10

Alison

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find with plenty of parking, arrived early but wasn’t a problem shown to our room by the landlady which was larger than expected with plenty of room it was of a high standard very fresh looking and clean! Extra pillows found , and had a selection of tea and coffees and had delish quality biscuits! Bathroom was a good size with fresh smelling towels ready and good quality shower gel and conditioner Evening meal and breakfast were of a high standard A very pleasant relaxed atmosphere where nothing was too much trouble x Would book again if ever we return to visit friends in Midhurst Thank you x If I didn’t have cats I would quite easily of adopted Ruby the dog who definitely is the boss there !

10

Irene

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just 5 rooms but well laid out and spacious. Staff friendly and the pub/restaurant very nice.

8

Kate

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location 5 miles to the north of Chichester. Popular pub with great food and lovely staff. Comfortable accommodation.

8

Elaine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, staff polite,excellent breakfast, safe parking, good value.

10

Natasha

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and the bed was clean and very comfortable. Lots of parking.

8

Philip

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old pub with nice rooms in beautiful countryside

8

Raymond

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good food, staff worked very hard to please, location well placed on main road, popular with local people. An ideal place.

8

Stewart

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant two night stay at a comfortable and friendly pub. We only ate breakfast at the property but this was excellent and with friendly service. Very convenient for Chichester - 10 minute drive to the large car park by the Festival Theatre. Traffic noise from the road was not noticeable as the rooms are set back from the main road behind the main building. The pub is opposite the Centurion Way - a footpath along the old railway line between Chichester and Midhurst.

10

Michelle

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed a lovely stay at the Kelsey Arms. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Food was excellent with a good choice. Stayed for one night whilst visiting the Goodwood festival of speed. Ideal location for Goodwood, ample free parking. Would definitely recommend this property.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as very clean or spotless. A few notes mention minor bathroom upkeep and, once, breakfast crockery not properly cleaned.

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Lee

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was an ok place to stay but not great. Room was mostly ok, bathroom needed some TLC. Biggest complaint was the breakfast. Crockery and cutlery hadn't been cleaned properly. Food was not served hot. Was just an ok place...

10

Alison

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find with plenty of parking, arrived early but wasn’t a problem shown to our room by the landlady which was larger than expected with plenty of room it was of a high standard very fresh looking and clean! Extra pillows found , and had a selection of tea and coffees and had delish quality biscuits! Bathroom was a good size with fresh smelling towels ready and good quality shower gel and conditioner Evening meal and breakfast were of a high standard A very pleasant relaxed atmosphere where nothing was too much trouble x Would book again if ever we return to visit friends in Midhurst Thank you x If I didn’t have cats I would quite easily of adopted Ruby the dog who definitely is the boss there !

10

Gino

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were tended to by courteous, pleasant staff. We did not require breakfast and the management reduced our bill taking this into consideration. The bedroom was spotless and very comfortable. It was a peaceful night which was undisturbed. The only possible thing missing was that no shower cap was provided! :-)

8

Elaine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, staff polite,excellent breakfast, safe parking, good value.

10

Christopher

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean and comfortable hotel with a good menu and huge breakfasts. Good location and straightforward drive into Chichester for a visit to the theatre.

10

Jane

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic shower, lovely clean and spacious room. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast excellent.

10

Shaun

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, and excellent, generous, made to order breakfasts. Good value for money, given current hotel prices. The room was very clean.

10

Guy

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a lovely surprise. Stayed one night for a family wedding nearby, having driven past the pub hundreds of times through many different incarnations. The rooms were super clean, looked brand new and had everything we needed, the service was great and the breakfast hit the spot. It's a proper lovely traditional country pub.

10

Andrew

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very clean, food was very good quality and staff were efficient and accommodating. Look forward to next visit

10

Simon

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really I’ve stay,clean rooms Lovely breakfast home cooked .

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, generally spacious and well equipped, with many guests noting quiet stays. Some mention creaky floorboards and noise from rooms above in the courtyard.

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10

Rachael

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here one night as I was attending a wedding down the road at Farbridge. The property, room and facilities were all lovely. Comfy bed, nice fluffy towels and the room had everything you could need. Plenty of parking and nice garden. The staff were welcoming, including Ruby the dog, and the breakfast was amazing! And very nice to have my gluten intolerance accommodated for at breakfast too. My only slight negative is the price but it was perfect location and only a 20 min walk to the venue (3 min drive).

10

Camilla

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Supposed expectation. Boutique room. Comfy bed

10

Alison

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find with plenty of parking, arrived early but wasn’t a problem shown to our room by the landlady which was larger than expected with plenty of room it was of a high standard very fresh looking and clean! Extra pillows found , and had a selection of tea and coffees and had delish quality biscuits! Bathroom was a good size with fresh smelling towels ready and good quality shower gel and conditioner Evening meal and breakfast were of a high standard A very pleasant relaxed atmosphere where nothing was too much trouble x Would book again if ever we return to visit friends in Midhurst Thank you x If I didn’t have cats I would quite easily of adopted Ruby the dog who definitely is the boss there !

10

Irene

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just 5 rooms but well laid out and spacious. Staff friendly and the pub/restaurant very nice.

10

Karolyn

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great stay in beautiful quiet bedrooms and breakfast was delicious.

10

Natasha

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and the bed was clean and very comfortable. Lots of parking.

10

Jane

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic shower, lovely clean and spacious room. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast excellent.

10

Daniel

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Second time staying, and I imagine we'll be back again. The room was comfortable and well equipped. The surroundings are beautiful. And the food was excellent. We had breakfast and dinner twice and very impressed.

10

timothy

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent overnighter, finishing with a superb breakfast. Very quiet and spacious rooms with good facilities. And only a few mins from the very interesting city of Chichester.

8

Ian

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Went to the racing and hotel close to venue staff great and food good overall great except one criticism slept in rooms in courtyard and sound proofing from room above ..floorboards very creaky and hard to get back to sleep ..but only fault

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Service feels attentive throughout stays.

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10

Alison

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find with plenty of parking, arrived early but wasn’t a problem shown to our room by the landlady which was larger than expected with plenty of room it was of a high standard very fresh looking and clean! Extra pillows found , and had a selection of tea and coffees and had delish quality biscuits! Bathroom was a good size with fresh smelling towels ready and good quality shower gel and conditioner Evening meal and breakfast were of a high standard A very pleasant relaxed atmosphere where nothing was too much trouble x Would book again if ever we return to visit friends in Midhurst Thank you x If I didn’t have cats I would quite easily of adopted Ruby the dog who definitely is the boss there !

10

Irene

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just 5 rooms but well laid out and spacious. Staff friendly and the pub/restaurant very nice.

10

Rosie

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment I arrived I felt welcome. I had a wedding cake to deliver the next day and the chef kindly stored it overnight in his walk in fridge. I was shown to my very comfortable room and all facilities explained. Breakfast choices were huge and delicious. Staff were polite and friendly.

10

Howard

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

staff are very helpful. The room was very good quality and a very comfortable bed, we went to chichester theatre on saturday night had food at the selsey arms before, the food is delicious would happily stay again and recommend The Selsey arms to anyone

8

Elaine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, staff polite,excellent breakfast, safe parking, good value.

10

Natasha

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and the bed was clean and very comfortable. Lots of parking.

10

Susan

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Greeted and had our suitcase carried to the room. Very comfortable and spacious room with all one could need, including complimentery bottled water. Appreciative of having large bath sheets rather than smaller bath towels. Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice, and well presented. We ate dinner there too and that was equally delicious. Excellent service from all staff. Please note that The Selsey Arms is not in Lavant but in West Dean!

8

Raymond

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good food, staff worked very hard to please, location well placed on main road, popular with local people. An ideal place.

10

Nigel

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent, friendly and accomodating service.

8

Kirsten

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good overnight stay prior to going to Goodwood. Well looked after including bacon butties to take away for an early start as we didn't have time for breakfast.

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Location

Countryside setting close to Chichester suits trips to Goodwood, the Festival Theatre and nearby walks, with Centurion Way handy. Easy to find on the main road.

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10

Daniel

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really great weekend break here. Food was excellent, room was great (and quiet), setting was beautiful. Would definitely stay again.

8

Kate

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location 5 miles to the north of Chichester. Popular pub with great food and lovely staff. Comfortable accommodation.

10

Hannah

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our one night stay. Very convenient for our trip to the Weald and Downlands museum. Staff were all friendly, room was lovely and breakfast was delicious.

10

Peter

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was just what we needed. Relaxing country area with some great walks nearby. Stayed 2 nights and didn't move the car.

10

Susan

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Greeted and had our suitcase carried to the room. Very comfortable and spacious room with all one could need, including complimentery bottled water. Appreciative of having large bath sheets rather than smaller bath towels. Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice, and well presented. We ate dinner there too and that was equally delicious. Excellent service from all staff. Please note that The Selsey Arms is not in Lavant but in West Dean!

10

Christopher

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean and comfortable hotel with a good menu and huge breakfasts. Good location and straightforward drive into Chichester for a visit to the theatre.

8

Raymond

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good food, staff worked very hard to please, location well placed on main road, popular with local people. An ideal place.

8

Stewart

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant two night stay at a comfortable and friendly pub. We only ate breakfast at the property but this was excellent and with friendly service. Very convenient for Chichester - 10 minute drive to the large car park by the Festival Theatre. Traffic noise from the road was not noticeable as the rooms are set back from the main road behind the main building. The pub is opposite the Centurion Way - a footpath along the old railway line between Chichester and Midhurst.

10

sarah

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for visiting this beautiful countryside. Lovely room, easy parking

8

Kirsten

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good overnight stay prior to going to Goodwood. Well looked after including bacon butties to take away for an early start as we didn't have time for breakfast.

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Dining

Food draws strong reviews, with tasty dinners and generous breakfasts and a good menu. There is an occasional complaint about breakfast temperature and crockery cleanliness.

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10

Rachael

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here one night as I was attending a wedding down the road at Farbridge. The property, room and facilities were all lovely. Comfy bed, nice fluffy towels and the room had everything you could need. Plenty of parking and nice garden. The staff were welcoming, including Ruby the dog, and the breakfast was amazing! And very nice to have my gluten intolerance accommodated for at breakfast too. My only slight negative is the price but it was perfect location and only a 20 min walk to the venue (3 min drive).

10

Graham

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a fantastic stay - great staff . Lovely room . Amazing dinner and fabulous full English breakfast. Could not fault it - definitely stay here again

6

Lee

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was an ok place to stay but not great. Room was mostly ok, bathroom needed some TLC. Biggest complaint was the breakfast. Crockery and cutlery hadn't been cleaned properly. Food was not served hot. Was just an ok place...

10

Alison

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find with plenty of parking, arrived early but wasn’t a problem shown to our room by the landlady which was larger than expected with plenty of room it was of a high standard very fresh looking and clean! Extra pillows found , and had a selection of tea and coffees and had delish quality biscuits! Bathroom was a good size with fresh smelling towels ready and good quality shower gel and conditioner Evening meal and breakfast were of a high standard A very pleasant relaxed atmosphere where nothing was too much trouble x Would book again if ever we return to visit friends in Midhurst Thank you x If I didn’t have cats I would quite easily of adopted Ruby the dog who definitely is the boss there !

8

Neil

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose the Selsey Inn for it’s location adjacent the Centurion Way and because breakfast was included. The staff were very welcoming and the room was comfy. The food was excellent and the portions were generous. The pub itself was quiet, we were there Thursday and Friday. The only downside was the floor of the room above Room 3 was very creaky.

8

Kate

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location 5 miles to the north of Chichester. Popular pub with great food and lovely staff. Comfortable accommodation.

8

Elaine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, staff polite,excellent breakfast, safe parking, good value.

10

Christopher

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean and comfortable hotel with a good menu and huge breakfasts. Good location and straightforward drive into Chichester for a visit to the theatre.

10

Daniel

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Second time staying, and I imagine we'll be back again. The room was comfortable and well equipped. The surroundings are beautiful. And the food was excellent. We had breakfast and dinner twice and very impressed.

8

Raymond

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good food, staff worked very hard to please, location well placed on main road, popular with local people. An ideal place.

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Month	Average price
January	$225
February	$213
March	$174
April	$161
May	$176
June	$117
July	$185
August	$145
September	$173
October	$168
November	$234
December	$246

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $119	7 $119	8	9 $120	10	11	12 $146
13	14 $108	15 $120	16	17	18	19
20 $267	21	22	23 $146	24	25 $182	26
27 $120	28 $120	29 $120	30 $120

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $144	2	3 $180
4 $146	5 $144	6 $144	7 $144	8 $146	9	10 $180
11 $144	12 $144	13 $146	14 $146	15 $146	16	17 $182
18 $146	19 $146	20 $154	21 $146	22 $146	23 $182	24 $182
25 $146	26 $146	27 $146	28 $146	29 $146	30 $182	31 $188

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