The Old Railway Station

Having previously stayed at the Old Petworth Railway Station several times and seeing the Princess Ena under restoration, we were keen to try it out once opened, so booked to go as a party of 5 for my father in law's birthday. We had such a lovely evening. The carriage has been beautifully restored. We were taken to our seats and the two servers were professional and friendly throughout the evening. The food was amazing. Classy, but not overly fussy, which is just what we like. They were very accommodating, fitting us onto a table for 5 and providing a separate small table for his presents. We would definitely recommend it and will be back. Thank you very much.

The Old Railway in Petworth continues to impress on this second visit. While I didn't dine in the fine dining restaurant this time, the experience was still exceptional. The cream tea was simply delightful—freshly baked scones, rich clotted cream, and perfectly brewed tea made for an indulgent afternoon treat. The morning breakfast was equally outstanding, cooked to perfection with fresh ingredients that truly made a difference. The atmosphere remains as charming as ever, blending historic elegance with warm hospitality. Every detail, from the impeccable service to the beautifully maintained surroundings, adds to the welcoming feel. It’s clear that the care and dedication of the staff create an unforgettable stay. Whether enjoying a leisurely afternoon or starting the day with a fantastic meal, the Old Railway continues to be a hidden gem worth revisiting.

What a fabulous stay?! It was only for one night for a special birthday and a wonderful surprise! Everything is absolutely perfect. It is so well run with such lovely staff. We were so sorry we couldn’t visit the restaurant, being a Sunday, but the breakfast is so delicious and so well thought through. Keep up the good work.

We booked an afternoon tea, bed and breakfast, as well as an evening meal on the Princess Ena railcar for my wife’s special birthday. Everything was simply fantastic, we can’t recommend this experience enough. From the get go we were really looked after, I didn’t have thousands of pounds to go on the Orient Express, but this was the next best thing, at really reasonable prices. The afternoon tea in the station was excellent, carriage we slept in was a treat, very clean indeed, very well in its upkeep, and the food and service on Ena was exceptional. Last year we had our first holiday in 17 years, and fortunately ate up the Eiffel Tower, the food there was exquisite, which felt like Michelin standard, and without a doubt, the chef’s food at The Old Railway station was the same. This whole experience will live with us as a fond memory forever, we will definitely come back, you were all so friendly, nice and very professional, thank you so much x.

From the moment we arrived we were greeted with enthusiasm and great hospitality. The staff were wonderful and the room was truly amazing! It was clean and had an amazing feel about it. We dined in another carriage for our evening meal which was truly exquisite! Thank you all for the attention to detail!

Had an amazing time at The old railway station.Stayed in one of the old train carriages which are in need of alittle TLC but this is in the process of being done now.But were still lovely and comfortable with everything you need. Had a wonderful dinner in the dining carriage which has recently been refurbished and was amazing so I’m sure the carriages will also be amazing when finished. The staff were so helpful and friendly and really made the stay even more special. Would definitely stay here again in the future. A little hidden gem in the Petworth country side.