Wotton House

Hotels
8.3 (3369 reviews)
Guildford Road , Dorking , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

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 3369 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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John • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely hotel beautiful grounds friendly staff
Pros:

The breakfast and staff were lovely the checking out was ridiculous with a queue that extended outside the door and I did not understand why

Cons:

The checking out was awful

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Gayane • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

Happy with staff, from booking in and the staff who booked us out, we choose your hotel because of the gardens, and wasn’t disappointed.
We went to Denbies wine estate on the 14th, for an award ceremony. We could’ve stayed there, however, we liked your hotel better.

Cons:

I phoned the day before our arrival and tried to book a cream tea without Prosecco was put through to 3 different people, “it’s all booked” looking forward to the cream tea.

When we went to get our cream tea on our arrival, there was no evidence of my booking.

The lovely lady with a foreign accent was most apologetic and went to see the chef to see if they had enough food and sandwiches but sadly they didn’t. So we left and went to the pub next door of your property.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • extended_group • gb
10
Stunning oldu worldy venue!
Pros:

Beautiful and stunning location

Cons:

Needed updating - very hot -
Had a Dyson fan bug aircon would be a benefit

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Czarleen • couple • gb
6
It was okay
Pros:

Staff are helpful
Restaurant on site is a plus

Cons:

The drainage in the shower was not working well, I’ve reported it within two hours of our arrival.
No one was available to fix it and it’s getting late so i suggested we shower in a different room and that’s what they did, we were given a room across the hall way to shower. The problem was fixed the next day.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
5
Wouldn't stay again.
Pros:

Breakfast was OK though if you arrived towards ene it was cold. Grounds and building were good.

Cons:

Menu was limited. The food at evening meal was not good and not good value. Had fish and chips- the batter on the fish was rock hard and the fish didn't feel fresh, too dry. Chips Ok. Hallways in bedroom area felt a bit faded and shabby.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Abdul • couple • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
6
Nice place, very beautiful- needs investment.
Pros:

Stunning building and grounds. Breakfast and bar area were excellent. Very comfortable bed.

Cons:

Room and other areas desperately need some work, rotten window frames etc. No shower in the bathroom (only a bath) and fire alarm went off at 7am!!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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kevin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

was amazing hotel staff could not do enough amazing would sstay again

Cons:

fantadtic for a wedding

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Joris • solo_traveller • be
6
Less a country manor, and more of a budget hotel
Pros:

Wotton House is well situated and generally all is quiet in and around at night. It is not too far from the M52 and so worked well as a stop-over for us.

Cons:

While the outside of the House is grand and stately, the wing holding the majority of the rooms is characterless and felt dull as a budget hotel. The restaurant too, while large and clean, is modern and feels out of place in a manor house.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
6
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Caroline • couple • gb
6
Lovely setting, ok pool/sauna, nice staff, terrible food.
Pros:

Beautiful building and grounds, helpful staff. Nice bar.

Cons:

Food served in the restaurant wasn’t good. The menu needs reviewing - very limited. The burgers were served just like we ordered from a children’s meal. No salad, no coleslaw, no vegetables just chips- not for grown-ups! Not value for money.

A long walk from restaurant and bar to toilet facilities.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Room was comfortable, food exceptional location is beautiful and the staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

More attention needed in the pool area as some young ladies were filming themselves but there were minors in the pool area. Also minors in the jacuzzi when the sign clearly states over 16s

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jenna • couple • gb
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Evans • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast and leisure areas were great. Outdoor heated area good too.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Geerdi • couple • nl
5
Cons:

Slecht onderhouden gebouw, veel vlekken in tapijt, kapot behang. Alles oogde versleten.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Dee • couple • gb
5
The staff were friendly and accommodating with our rooms. But the whole building needs some TLC.
Pros:

The King Bed Premium Room was nice
Comfortable beds.
Had good facilities.
Bathroom was a good size.

Cons:

The outer shell of the building needs a good refurbishing
Brick work needs some attention.
Windows are in a poor state.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
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Kate • couple • gb
7
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