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.

An amazing experience. 1 perfect night away with superb fine dining in the Pullman carriage. Room was another carriage and breakfast in the former station waiting room. Like going back in time. Beautiful surrounding area too. Everything was 100% first class.

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.

A fantastic kookie but elegant place to spend the night if you are looking for something a little bit different. The staff were very helpful and looked after us very well. The restaurant car is beautiful and the food was awesome. A peaceful setting ideal for a night away.

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.

We were allocated the lower room in the main building, which was spacious and well appointed. We had a drink on the platform, it was peaceful and relaxing. We choose not to eat in the restaurant as the menu was limited and quite expensive. We walked to the Badger pub a 100 yard up the road and had a fabulous meal and drink. The breakfast the following morning was exceptional and we thoroughly enjoyed the food. the only area that needs improvement was the saggy and uncomfortable bed which resulted in a poor sleeping experience, hence one star dropped. Overall we had a great time.