Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

from £149 per person

Qatar Goodwood Festival

28 July - 1 August 2026

Chichester, West Sussex

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Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

The Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is the perfect base for the Qatar Goodwood Festival, just a 35-minute transfer from the action. Guests can enjoy free parking, a range of on-site dining options, a championship golf course, and luxury spa facilities, making it an ideal blend of convenience and comfort for racegoers.

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Why stay at this hotel

Great value experience

Restaurant & sports bar

On-site spa & golf course

Free car parking

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is ideally located in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, less than a 45 min transfer from the iconic Goodwood Racecourse. Set within 400 acres of scenic grounds on the edge of the South Downs National Park, it offers the perfect blend of tranquillity and convenience for racegoers. Guests can enjoy easy access to the Qatar Goodwood Festival while staying in a modern, stylish resort surrounded by rolling hills, picturesque woodland, and excellent on-site facilities.

The hotel has it own car park and parking is complimentary for Racing Breaks guests.

Old Thorns offers a varied selection of food and drink options to suit everything from relaxed casual meals to more refined dining experiences.

Kings Restaurant

The hotel’s main dining room serves breakfast, dinner and seasonal specials in a relaxed brasserie-style setting overlooking the golf course. Expect hearty breakfasts to set you up for the day, and classic evening dishes crafted from quality ingredients. Sunday roasts and afternoon tea are also highlights here.

Sports Bar

Enjoy a more informal atmosphere with classic pub-style meals, bar snacks and a great selection of drinks. The Sports Bar is ideal for relaxed lunches or unwinding with friends after a day at the races. stay.

Atrium Cocktail Bar

For evening drinks and crafted cocktails, the Atrium Bar provides an elegant spot to socialise and unwind, with some menus also featuring lighter bites and afternoon tea options.

Oties Café

A bright, casual café space perfect for breakfast, light lunches and sweet treats like waffles, sundaes and freshly made sandwiches with coffee or smoothies.

Room Options

Superior Room

Enjoy a restful night in a beautifully appointed Superior Room, featuring a king-size bed (configurable as twin or double), flat-screen TV, tea & coffee facilities and a modern en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries — it’s the perfect base for your trip.

Deluxe Room

Relax in generous space with a Deluxe Room, offering a king-size bed and a comfortable sofa bed (if required), perfect for additional guests or a cosy lounge area. Thoughtfully designed with comfort and style, it’s your tranquil retreat after a day at the races.

Double Double

Spacious and practical, the Double Double (Family Room) can sleep up to four guests with two king-size beds (perfect to be used as a twin but with more space). A great choice for those seeking comfort.

Two / Three Bed Residiences

A perfect escape groups of up to six, they offer spacious single-level living with stylish open-plan lounge, dining area and TV. Each bedroom has its own modern en-suite bathroom with both a bath and rainfall shower — ideal for relaxed stays with scenic views of the golf course and surrounding countryside.

Reviews

""Trip to Glorious Goodwood, stayed in Old Thorns hotel which was lovely, lovely grounds with great sports bar and service at hotel, coach next morning arrived early and trip to races was good, Goodwood is a stunning course with great facilities. Coach trip back, driver left as soon as all guests returned and got us back to hotel in good time, all very well organised and already thinking of booking again. 2nd racing breaks trip and will def use again.""

Sharon

""We used Racing Breaks for the first time for our recent trip to the Goodwood Qatar Festival. From the first phone conversation with Ed the whole experience was first class. Good communication, great hotel (Old Thorns), on time, reliable transfers and tickets arrived as promised. Definitely recommend.""

Mick B

""Had a fabulous experience with these guys at Glorious Goodwood! Stayed at the Old Thorns hotel, which was also lovely. Will definitely book through Racing Breaks again. Thank you from a very happy customer.""

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