Local Historic Attractions
Loseley Park, Guildford Surrey, GU3 1HS
Loseley Park has been home to the More-Molyneux family for
almost 450 years.
Sir William More, a direct ancestor built the home in 1562 at the
request of Queen Elizabeth I. The home features many fine works of
art including paintings and tapestries. The walled Garden is based
on a Gertrude Jekyll design, five gardens have been created each
with its own theme and character.
Distance from hotel: 12 miles/ 30 minutes approximately
Call: +44 (0) 1483 304440
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Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
Blenheim Palace was built for John Churchill, 1st Duke of
Marlborough. The Palace designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, is one of
the finest examples of English baroque and contains a superb
collection of tapestries, paintings, sculptures and fine
furniture.
Distance from hotel: 63 miles/ 1 hour 20 minutes approximately
Call: +44 (0) 1993 811325
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Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Nr Dorking
A regency villa in an exceptional setting on the North Downs.
With a display of fine paintings and furniture, porcelain and
silver. You can enjoy extensive grounds, a walled garden, lawns and
various country walks.
Distance from hotel: 26 miles/ 35 minutes approximately
Call: +44 (0) 1372 458203
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Clandon Park, West Clandon, Guilford
A grand Palladian mansion, built in the 1730's. The house is
filled with superb 18th-century furniture, porcelain, textiles and
carpets collected in the 1920's by the connoisseur Mrs
Gubbay.
Distance from hotel: 20 miles/ 24 minutes approximately
Call: +44 (0) 1483 222482
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Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford
Hatchlands, a handsome brick house, was built around 1757. The
house contains the earliest known decorative plaster work by Robert
Adam in an English country house and his fine ceilings and
fireplace are the chief glory of Hatchlands. The garden, with a
parterre by Gerttrude Jekyll, has recently been restored and offers
many picturesque walks.
Distance from hotel: 22 miles/ 30 minutes approximately
Call: +44 (0) 1483 222482
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Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford
From its commanding position on Stag Hill, Guildford Cathedral
in its acres of green parkland, is an imposing landmark. The
Cathedral is open all year daily from 08.30 until
17.30.
Distance from hotel: 12 miles/ 28 minutes approximately
Call: +44 (0) 1483 565287
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Hampton Court Palace
To this day, you can still experience the beauty that so
enthralled Henry VIII as you stroll around six acres of magnificent
buildings. Each and every corner will capture your
heart.
Distance from hotel: 20 miles/ 28 minutes approximately
Call: +44 (0) 2087 819500
Windsor Castle, Berkshire
Windsor Castle is the official residence of the Queen. Today,
Windsor Castle is still a working palace and State Apartments
contain some of the finest works of art, armour, pictures and
interiors in the world, and are opened as much as royal commitments
allow. We recommend you allow two hours or more for your visit.
Distance from hotel: 11 miles/ 20 minutes
approximately
Call: +44 (0) 1753 743900
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