The Percy Arms Hotel - Guildford

5-star countryside pub with South African cuisine and Surrey Hills access in Guildford

Dining and South African Cuisine

The Percy Arms serves a menu that blends British classics with South African dishes such as bobotie and Monkey Gland sauce steak. Tuesday is steak night, where a 16 oz rib eye steak is offered for £19.00, and guests can select their own cut from the butcher's block. Sunday carvery includes three cuts of meat with generous sides.

Accommodations and Rooms

Rooms at The Percy Arms include Deluxe Double Rooms with a freestanding bath in the bedroom and a separate walk-in shower. Twin Rooms with private bathrooms are available, and all rooms are furnished with a work desk and flat-screen TV with Netflix connectivity. Each room has a Nespresso machine and complimentary toiletries.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The hotel offers a children's menu and an outdoor playground with a fenced area for children under 10. High chairs and a family-friendly dining room are available. Parents can use the garden terrace while children play in the supervised play area.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Percy Arms Chilworth sits opposite Chilworth train station, providing direct access to Guildford city centre. The property is within 2 km of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with hiking and cycling trails starting from the door. Top Gear Test Track is 15 km away, and Box Hill is 21 km from the hotel.

Breakfast and Dietary Options

A full English/Irish breakfast is included in the room rate, with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available upon advance request. Breakfast is pre-ordered the evening before from a choice of cooked dishes. The sausages are homemade, as confirmed by the staff.

• Location: Opposite Chilworth train station, 8 km from Guildford
• Dining: South African bobotie and Monkey Gland steak, Tuesday steak night at £19.00
• Rooms: Deluxe Double with freestanding bath and Netflix TV
• Family: Children's menu and fenced outdoor playground
• Breakfast: Full English/Irish with homemade sausages, gluten-free options
• Special Features: On-site butcher's block for custom steak cuts