Wotton House

Hotels
8.3 (3337 reviews)
Guildford Road , Dorking , gb

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Children allowed

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Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location and well-maintained grounds
Friendly, attentive and accommodating staff
Good facilities: pool, sauna and gym
Excellent wedding meal and breakfast
Convenient parking and pleasant terraces
Cons:
No air conditioning — rooms often uncomfortably hot
Some rooms small, stains and grubby carpet reported
Perceived poor value for money / holding fee and high price
Spa area feels tired and could use investment
Noise from renovations/private functions and a reported fire-safety issue

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Mixed signals: several guests report towels/bathroom kept in good order and rooms described as clean, but others mention unidentifiable stains and grubby carpet in places.
Service
9.2
Very positive: multiple reviews praise staff by name, describe them as helpful, attentive and accommodating especially around wedding events and guest needs.
Location
9
Consistently praised: beautiful setting in the Surrey Hills, attractive grounds and convenient parking; terraces and walking areas are highlights.
Room Quality
7
Several negatives: rooms often described as small, hot (no air conditioning), some rooms lack conveniences (no fridge, only one chair), stains and worn carpets reported.
Amenities
8.6
Generally strong: pool, sauna and gym are appreciated and frequently used, though the spa area feels a little tired and some terraces could use maintenance; pool hours/comments noted.
Value for Money
7.4
Concerns raised: some guests feel the price is steep for the room quality, mentions of a charged holding fee and disruption from private functions affect perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Mostly positive: wedding meal and breakfast are described as excellent and cocktails tasty, though a few guests noted a disappointing main course.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall favourable: many guests enjoyed weddings, grounds and staff hospitality; primary detractors are room comfort (heat/size) and some maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 22:51

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Wotton House offers classically styled rooms with modern amenities, overlooking stunning gardens and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Leisure Facilities
Enjoy free access to the indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and tennis courts, ensuring a relaxing and rejuvenating experience during your stay.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in delicious meals at the 1877 Restaurant & Bar, known for its modern British cuisine and delightful afternoon tea options.

Experience the charm of Wotton House in the heart of Surrey countryside - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that, children under the age 16 need to be always accompanied by an adult in the pool. Please note that children can use the pool during the following times: Monday & Wednesday 14:00 till 17:00, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 09:00 till 11:00 and 14:00 till 17:00, Saturday & Sunday - 09:00 till 17:00. Half term swim times can vary so please do check with the hotel directly. Breakfast is served from 07:00 until 10:00, Monday to Friday and 07:30 until 10:30, Saturday and Sunday. Bar food available from 12:00 until 22:00. Restaurant Dinner available from 18:00 till 21:30 with the last order at 21:00. Child age is 12 and under only. The credit / debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in. When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Wotton House has a stunning selection of suites and bedrooms, and we are proud to only host one wedding on any given day. If you are a Bride or Groom wishing to book a getting ready room prior to your wedding at a different location, please do call our reservations team to check availability directly. Dogs are charged at £30.00 per dog per night, and dogs are only allowed in certain room types. Please check availability first. Dogs are the only pets that Wotton House accepts. Christmas Day Lunch does require a pre-booking prior to 1st December and is subject to availability. New Years Eve gala dinner event is an adults only evening and required pre-booking prior to 1st December. No room service available on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve & New Years Day. Christmas Eve last food orders in the bar at 20:45. Christmas Day no food available other than pre-booked options (excludes breakfast). Boxing Day last food orders in the bar at 20:45, pre-booking in the restaurant required. New Years Eve last food orders in the bar at 21:15 after this time no food available. New Years Day last food orders in the bar at 21:00, pre-booking in the restaurant required.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3337 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Rachel • couple • gb
10
Stunning location, peaceful atmosphere and a relaxing stay.
Pros:

Beautiful setting. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food. Dog friendly and so welcoming to both our dogs.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • au
10
An excellent country estate with wonderful staff, beautiful gardens & extensive carparks
Pros:

Size of room, spacious grounds & excellent staff

Cons:

No aircon in bedroom

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • gb
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Olaf • family_with_children • de
10
Traumhafte Lage, ideal für Feiern und auch ruhige Tage
Pros:

Eine beeindruckende Lage und wunderschöner Park. Ideal für Ausflüge rund um London

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Meehir • couple • gb
8
Beautiful place. Avoid restaurant.
Pros:

Excellent staff very friendly and helpful. The hotel and surrounding area is beautiful which is the highlight and the hotel itself has a very fancy vibe. They very kindly upgraded us to a bigger room and we were very grateful. Wonderful pool, jaccuzi, sauna and steam room. The highlight was most certainly the team working on reception - very friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

Let downs - no air con and we stayed when it was 38 degrees, but the team provided us with an additional fan (they have Dyson fans in each room but they are not as good as the standard standing fan). The onsite restaurant was unfortunately terrible in terms of food and pricey for the quality. I would not go to the restaurant here - avoid at all costs! Nicer places locally (Monte Forte for pizza), and the breakfast is very average. I also think that housekeeping was okay but not perfect, especially as we stayed for 3 nights and the only cleaning done every day was making the bed quickly. Despite the small let downs, I would stay here again and would recommend it to family and friends given how beautiful the space is - just don't go to the restaurant!

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • gb
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Ernold • family_with_children • gb
8
It was an amazing, beautiful and a great place to relax
Pros:

Beautiful location and venue

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • couple • gb
10
It was so good , we booked to return the same day we left.
Pros:

Everything , the staff were super friendly. Rooms were lovely and clean. It was beautiful the whole vibe was lovely and the breakfast was such good value for money.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • extended_group • gb
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Alison Jane • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Beautiful and excellent celebration

Cons:

Unfortunately there must have been fleas in the carpet given the bites I got (didn’t look like bed bugs). I flagged this to the hotel and asked for plastic bags to pack my stuff but they were dismissive and referred to mosquitos or spiders immediately. I would have given more points as this can happen anywhere pet-friendly with high frequency from weddings but given the dismissive reaction was frustrated - not only did I get bitten but there was denial. Unprofessional.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • couple • gb
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice place, just does match expectations.
Pros:

Stunning setting - the house and grounds are utterly loverly. The rooms are nicely styled an water pressure for the shower was great. Bed was comfy and had the usual facilities (tea, coffee, biscuits etc.).

The staff were lovely - all super friendly.

Cons:

Downside, is the whole place is looking a little tired and doesn't really match the photos on the website. The pool area was a little grotty really and not the most comfortable place to be.

Overall if felt like I'd over paid for the room.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • extended_group • gb
6
Would come back in the autumn when the weather is cooler
Pros:

Venue is beautiful, located in lovely grounds. Breakfast was very tasty.

Cons:

Breakfast restaurant - the service areas were backed up with lots of people in the restaurant. Staples that most people wanted like fried eggs and hash browns were always running out. Took 3 attempts of going back and forth and finally got a hash brown (not the egg though)
Due to the weather (heat wave) the rooms were unbearably hot. We had two fans which unfortunately did next to nothing. A lot of money to spend when you can't stand to be in the room due to the heat.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
5
Looks the part but doesn’t deliver
Pros:

The grounds are nice

Cons:

Staff were not attentive, food was poor

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Marguerite • couple • us
8
Pros:

The hotel and gardens were gorgeous!

Cons:

It felt like there was a severe shortage of staff. The staff that were there were amazing but they needed more support.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • couple • gb
4
Disappointing expressive stay
Pros:

Location is great, property and grounds are beautiful.

Pool is fantastic

Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

Last time we were here was just before Christmas and it seemed magical, interior decor was amazing.

This time during a heatwave, I knew there was no aircon, did have a nice Dyson fan but the room was unbearably hot with windows that hardly open. Honestly avoid in summer.

The room was grubby, bathroom fittings and window was broken. There was some renovation going on, which we only found out about on arrival, didn’t disturb us too much, but would be nice to know.

Breakfast was very average, self service coffee machines at that price is a bit cheeky.

Overall I would wait till the renovations are done and you get a better out of season rate, not worth the price in peak season, 100% avoid in summer.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The hotel had a lovely garden and pool facilities. The breakfast was also great.

Cons:

The ventilation system in the room was a bit loud. My room was near the pool so the sound was possibly that machinery.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Nura • family_with_children • gb
6
Beautiful place and dog friendly
Pros:

Beautiful property and views and great place for dogs ! Our dog had the best time ever .

Cons:

Better aircon systems in the room it was way too hot .
Would have liked a few more activities for kids .

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Strachan • couple • gb
9
An amazing country house hotel in many acres of beautiful grounds
Pros:

An amazing country house hotel in many acres of grounds

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee