The Old Railway Station in Petworth, England

The Old Railway Station offers 10 rooms across four restored Pullman carriages and a Victorian station building. Each carriage room accommodates two guests with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom that includes a bath. Original mahogany paneling and period fixtures remain from the 1920s, with each carriage named after its historic route - Montana, Flora, and Princess Ena.

Dinner is served in the restored 1906 Pullman dining car Princess Ena, a fine-dining restaurant open Tuesday through Saturday. The tasting menu includes dishes such as beef wellington with a £5 supplement, French onion soup, and poached pear terrine. Breakfast is served in the original station waiting room with a full English or continental option, using locally sourced ingredients.

The hotel enforces an adults-only policy, meaning all guests must be 18 or older. This restriction maintains a quiet and intimate environment throughout the grounds. No children are permitted in the carriages, restaurant, or common areas.

The property sits on the original Petworth railway platform with restored ticket office, waiting room, and signal box. Guests have access to a garden terrace with sun umbrellas and a patio overlooking the South Downs National Park. CCTV cameras and smoke alarms are installed across the site for security.

The hotel is located 14 km from Goodwood Racecourse and within a 10-minute drive of Petworth House, which houses the second-largest art collection in the UK. Chichester Cathedral and the Goodwood Motor Circuit are both 20 minutes away by car. London Gatwick Airport is 45 km from the property.

Rooms: Four restored Pullman carriages with king-size beds and period fixtures

Dining: Dinner in the 1906 Pullman dining car Princess Ena

Setting: Adults-only hotel on a former railway platform in South Downs National Park

Package: Afternoon tea, bed, breakfast, and fine-dining dinner available

Awards: Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award and Good Hotel Award nomination

Nearby: 14 km from Goodwood Racecourse, 10 min from Petworth House