check-in time: 3:00 pm. in a grand country mansion dating from 1820, this polished business hotel with an annex is less than a mile from the a246 road and 3 miles from hatchlands park. suites are set in the mansion, and add minibars and sofabeds. breakfast is offered for a fee in a relaxed restaurant. upgraded suites have separate living rooms, nespresso machines and free-standing baths. there are also 51 meeting rooms. other amenities include 2 upscale bars and 1 cosy lounge, in addition to a gym and an indoor pool. the warmly decorated annex rooms include complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment Heathrow Airport 31 min
National Trust - Hatchlands Park (10 min) Georgian manor with art, furniture and a museum of keyboard instruments, set in a landscaped park. Bocketts Farm Park (11 min) Working farm with animals to feed, tractor & pony rides, pig racing & play areas with trampolines. Hampton Court Palace (26 min) Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation. RHS Garden Wisley (11 min) Vast garden including a glasshouse with 3 climatic zones, a learning space and a Growing Lab. Thorpe Park Resort (26 min) Rides and slides for all ages, plus annual passes, events and a large choice of food outlets. Newlands Corner (9 min) Iconic park, the site of an Agatha Christie stunt in 1926, with open fields & scenic hill views. Painshill (12 min) 18th-century landscaped garden with follies, grottoes, waterwheel and vineyard, plus tearoom. Polesden Lacey (12 min) Edwardian mansion on a 1400-acre estate with period furnishings, walking trails & scenic gardens. Guildford Castle (15 min) Open March to October it has 360-degree views from the Great Tower and a model of the original. Leith Hill (25 min) Hillside area featuring woodland, meadows & wildlife, plus an 18th-century tower with scenic views. Brooklands Museum (19 min) Longstanding motorsports venue hosting events, part of Brooklands Museum of aviation and motoring. Loseley Park (26 min) House and grounds with guided tours, period furnishings, a chapel, a gift shop and a tea room. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (22 min) Designated natural area popular for scenic views & walking, running, cycling & equestrian trails. Chessington World of Adventures Resort (22 min) Relaxed rooms, some with safari views, in a pair of theme park hotels offering informal dining. Box Hill (21 min) Scenic hill with walking trails & sweeping views, plus a cafe, gift shop & parking at the top. |