Overview
This rural retreat is sure to leave you feeling well rested, with a whole host of incredible, new memories to take home.
Wotton House dates back to the 16th century and is surrounded by Grade II listed Italian gardens and 13 acres of grounds. With a well-equipped leisure club including a swimming pool, steam room, and sauna, and a contemporary bistro restaurant on-site, you'll have everything you need for a fabulous, countryside break right on your doorstep.
You could even take a short drive to the village of Shere which you might recognise from films such as The Holiday and Bridget Jones' Diary!
Highlights
- Luxurious Country House Hotel in rural Surrey
- Grade II listed Italian Gardens
- Indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, sauna and more
Pooch perks
- Ample acres of land for your dog to run free
- Dog bed, bowls and treats provided
- Doggies welcome to swim in the Tillingbourne river that runs through the grounds
Need to know
Wotton House Hotel - Dorking Reviews
- 109 reviews
- Member since 2023
Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6HS
Suite NOT a suite
Our 'suite' (room 301) was not a proper suite. It had no separate sitting area, so nowhere for us to enjoy the prosecco included in the offer. Also, the room overlooked the car park. Breakfast was chaitic with limited choice, items not replenished leading to long queues. Overall we were disappointed that the suite did not live up the website description or our expectations.
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Rooms were quite shabby,given the price. The restaurant looked lovely but there was a poor choice of food. We went to the Running Horse pub the next night and it ran rings round the hotel restaurant.
Breakfast on both mornings was cooked well,but lukewarm,so not as good as it should have been.
Rare weekend away
So on arrival we checked in , no complimentary room upgrade as per our package ( it wasn't guaranteed), there was a wedding on so it was busy, heard some noise outside reception which was one of the guests from the wedding we assumed being arrested by the police!, we had booked restaurant, on arrival we was taken to our table, asked if it was ok, we said no, could we sit away from the doors as very noisy , was told no as the other tables we could see empty were allocated for other guests
, we asked if other guests knew where they were sitting the lady so no ,( no one else sat there all night), then went to bed, my wife was kept awake by a party in the room next door, eventually she had enough a rang reception and the noise did die down, it shouldn't have took us to ring, staff must have known,next day the lady on reception who was very nice changed us to a different room on a upper level,so on what was supposed to be a relaxing weekend away ended up being exhausting and stressful, on the plus side breakfast was good, staff there was nice and friendly
Leisure facilities are good, staff there also very nice.
With rooms we had were ok, although the 2nd rooms shower was very tight to get into!
I know venues when weddings etc are on get busy but hotels should be staffed to cope otherwise they shouldn't do it, the restaurant was very understaffed on the Friday night.
The hotel is in a lovely setting and should be a lovely get away but we had a not so good experience.
Map & Directions
Address
Guildford Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6HS
How to get here
Wotton House can be easily accessed by the M25, the M3 South, the A24 East, and the A3 from London. Parking is extensive and free for guests of the hotel.
(Use RH5 6QQ for Sat Nav)
The closest train station, Dorking Station, is just 4 miles or a 15 minute drive from the hotel. Direct links and connections from London Waterloo, London Victoria, Reading, and Gatwick Airport are available.
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Location & Local Attractions
Start your morning with a stop in Dorking, browse the antique shops of West Street before sipping coffee in one of the quaint cafes. Driving through beautiful Surrey countryside and villages head to Shere Village, which has featured in several Hollywood movies (including 'The Holiday' and 'Bridgette Jones' Diary', after exploring the village enjoy a pub lunch, afternoon tea or an ice cream at Shere Delights!
After checking-in, pop on a pair of hunter wellies and head out on a walk around the gardens and through the estate on one of the local walking routes. Or, relax on the 1877 Bar terrace with cocktails and views over the gardens, followed by a delicious dinner in our 1877 Restaurant.
After a peaceful night's sleep and a breakfast feast, head to Newlands Corner for a morning walk and stunning views of the Surrey Hills. At the bottom of the hill learn about gin making and sample some of their award-winning gin with a distillery tour at Silent Pool Gin Distillery.
Pick up a picnic in Dorking before heading to Polesden Lacey or, visit RHS Wisley and explore their world-class gardens. Freshen up, then, as the sun sets, stroll up the drive to the Wotton Hatch Pub for dinner.
Other attractions are:
Dorking
Polesden Lacey
Silent Pool Gin Tour
Newlands Corner
Denbies Wine
The Shac
Just pedal bike hire
Abury Vineyard
Wisley Gardens
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