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 38 km from Southampton Airport, The Old Drum is near attractions such as Jane Austen's House Museum (18 km) and Goodwood House (24 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its bed comfort, central location, and attentive staff, The Old Drum ensures a pleasant and memorable experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • 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.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Andrea
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely, clean room with comfortable bed. Location is perfect for walking around the high street and station. Delicious continental breakfast included.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place has a quirky charm , the room was comfortable and there was an excellent breakfast. All the staff were both helpful and friendly.A good location with a number of eating places closely
  • Vonerlach
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charming pub with pretty, comfortable rooms. It is on a busy street and the exterior photo on booking.com does not do it justice. The beds and bedding are of top quality and there lots pampering details: nice products in the bathroom, a coffee...
  • Pamala
    Iceland Iceland
    The decor was so tasteful and carefully designed. Details in the room contributed to a comfortable, relaxed stay. The shower was one of the best I have experienced in UK accommodation, with immediate hot water. Extremely appreciated by Icelandic...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Unreal estate ltd

Company review score: 8.7Based on 176 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old Drum takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$134. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements 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 must be quiet between 10:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.