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Short day trips from London
Leave your daily obligations behind and feel a world away in mere minutes! Our magical country house hotels are easily accessed from London and make the perfect base from which to embark on joyful day trips. Discover Britain’s finest gardens, historical sites or dining experiences.
Read ArticleAce your Wimbledon experience
Wimbledon is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited! Who doesn’t love cool Pimm’s, fresh strawberries and cream while you watch incredible tennis all day long?
Read ArticleDiscover Surrey
There are plenty of things to do in Surrey and Woodlands Park Hotel is well located to explore this county’s gems from its thriving market towns and picture postcard villages, to its ancient woodland and glorious gardens.
Read ArticleHistory of Woodlands Park Hotel
Woodlands Park House was designed by Rowland Plumbe, RA, in 1885 for Mr FC Bryant, the son of the founder of the match company, Br...
Read ArticleThe best party of our lives
As soon as Anne-Marie and Mark arrived at Woodlands Park Hotel in Cobham, Surrey, they instantly knew that it was right for them.
Read ArticleSurrey Food Festival
This year’s Surrey Food Festival promises to be a culinary celebration of local food and drink so why not make a weekend of it and stay at the nearby Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa and Woodlands Park Hotel.
Read ArticleSilent Pool Distillers
Gin lovers - join a tour, plan a visit to an event or even participate in a class or workshop.
Read ArticleChristmas Gift Vouchers
From culinary dining experiences, to an idyllic overnight getaway or relaxing spa day, Hand Picked Hotels can offer a truly original Christmas gift with its range of vouchers.
Read ArticleLive like Royalty: Top Six Royal Breaks
Live like royalty with Hand Picked Hotels and walk in the footsteps of the monarchy where you too can play king or queen for a day, a night, a weekend…
Read ArticleWedding venues outside London
This month we look at the best Hand Picked Hotel wedding venues under two hours from the UK’s capital
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