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The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn

4.0 star property
The Ropemaker offers a peaceful haven where travelers can enjoy a full breakfast and relax in a beautiful garden setting, away from everyday stress.

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The Ropemaker welcomes guests with a charming garden and convenient bar for evening refreshments. Rooms have WiFi for staying connected, and mornings start right with a full breakfast. Attentive staff help visitors make the most of their stay and surrounding explorations.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
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About this property

The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn

  • Upscale hotel near Portsmouth International Port
  • At The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn, you can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn include perks such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
    • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn?

As of May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn on May 26, 2026 start from $140, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ropemaker - A Heartwood Inn located?

Situated in Emsworth, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chichester Harbour and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Prinsted Beach and Northney Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km). Havant Warblington Station is 18 minutes by foot and Emsworth Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, pleasant property. The room was beautifully decorated but was like a sauna & we couldn’t cool it down. The bed was super comfy and the food very good. They catered for my gluten allergy very well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable, warm and clean. Parking and checking in was straightforward and staff were polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super easy check in process, staff very friendly, the room was lovely and super clean. Bar was well stocked and we were served delicious mulled vine :) Breakfast was wonderful, loads of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were 1st class room was spotless all in all ,perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Stay was excellent and the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly welcome, great breakfast and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the Ropemaker. Staff are welcoming, rooms/bed are extremely comfortable and the food is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay and eat

Lovely pub hotel , very comfortable room , nice welcome touches , very friendly and efficient staff and very good food especially the choice for breakfast would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a great room, and handy with a nice bar and restaraunt
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay. Will book again.

Fantastic overnight stay, staff were excellent, food was amazing and lots of little touches to make my stay more comfortable. Will plan to stay there again next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms , great attention to detail and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well maintained property . Lovely food . Very friendly staff. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with great staff, food and different rooms with nice touches
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and cosy pub with fantastic accommodation. Food was delicious and elevated pub fare.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was fine Food verry good rooms nice and staff great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Food was lovely the wine was lovely too
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

Very clean, comfortable bed, quiet, good food, good value. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all very good quality social areas. Very open and plenty of options for seating. Room was lovely and spacious. Very comfortable and nicely decorated. Good base for access to Chichester and Portsmouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet and peaceful room complete with everything we needed. Staff very polite and helpful. Could not fault our stay at the Ropemaker. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice rooms and very comfortable bed, I stay away for work a fair bit and this was one of the best nights sleep I have had from not sleeping in my own bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thoroughly recommend this hotel

Very comfortable room, grwat food. Good bar. Efficient and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff . The room was lovely with nice personal touches and attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant and super comfy room. best hotel (and we stay in a lot) in a long time. Superb.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent - staff friendly and helpful. V good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025