Claridge House is a Victorian country house on 2 acres of established woodland garden with onsite parking in Lingfield. Close to London/ Gatwick set in Surrey Hills and surrounded by National Trust properties. The comfortable guest rooms (single, twin and double ensuites) provide upgraded Wi-Fi, towels, kettle, shampoo/body wash, hairdryer … however no television. As a retreat centre, this is vegetarian, alcohol-free and with a non-smoking policy. A substantial continental breakfast is served between 8:30-9:30am. Pre-ordered packed breakfast available for early starts.
NEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT:- 45 mins from London Victoria to Lingfield station and approx. 1 mile from station. From London Victoria catch the East Grinstead train to Lingfield. You will need to change at East Croydon if travelling from any other major London train stations. Once at Lingfield, the retreat is a pleasant 25 minute walk through local parks.
EVENING MEALS:- Pre-ordered light meals available.
Directions: BY CAR:- From the M25:
Leave at Junction 6 (A22) following signs to East Grinstead. At Blindley Heath traffic lights turn left to Lingfield on B2029. At first mini roundabout in Lingfield go straight ahead, at second mini roundabout bear left. Follow directions below from Lingfield.
From M23:
Leave at Junction 10 following signs to East Grinstead. At the second roundabout turn left and follow the B2038 to Lingfield (cross one staggered junction, then cross the A22 at a roundabout). At first mini roundabout in Lingfield bear right, at second mini roundabout bear left. Follow directions below from Lingfield.
From Lingfield:
About half a mile out of Lingfield, past the racecourse on your right, go under a railway bridge with traffic lights. About quarter of a mile after the bridge, fork right towards Dormansland along Dormans Road. Claridge House is situated about 240 yards along on the left.
BY TRAIN:- From London Victoria catch the East Grinstead train to Lingfield. You will need to change at East Croydon if travelling from any other major London train stations. Once at Lingfield, the retreat is a pleasant 25 minute walk through local parks. Alternatively order a taxi by telephoning Friends Cars 01342 618082 or via the Uber app.
NEARBY PUBS & RESTAURANTS - The Plough in Dormansland, Old House at Home in Dormansland, The Star in Lingfield and many in East Grinstead.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS RECOMMENDED BY HOST - Hever Castle, Chartwell (Churchill’s home), Standen House (William Morris house), Ightham Mote, Knole House, Chiddingstone Village, British Wildlife Centre, BlueBell Railway from East Grinstead, Emmetts Garden, Herrons Bonsai Centre, Wakehurst, Nymans Gardens and Gatwick Airport.
A self contained apartment in the grounds of Claridge House, a Victorian country house located in Lingfield, with 2 acres of established woodland garden
Hever Castle 5 miles away
Once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife, with a maze in the lovely gardens.
Chiddingstone Castle 6 miles away
A unique and unspoilt castle with various international collections.
Chartwell 6 miles away
Once the family home and garden of the great Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.
Penshurst Place and Gardens 8 miles away
The House, once the property of King Henry VIII, was left to his son King Edward VI and granted to Sir William Sidney in 1552. It has been home to the Sydney family since then.
Wakehurst Place Garden 8 miles away
House and wild botanic garden with more than 500 acres of woodland and world’s plants. Now home to the Millennium Seed Bank, the world’s largest seed conservation project.
Groombridge Place Gardens 9 miles away
A fascinating mix of quintessentially English formal gardens and a wacky Enchanted Forest with giant swings and zip wires.
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