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Ockley, Surrey, England
Number of guests
Sleeps up to 16 (14 + double sofa bed)
Property description
A beautiful country estate on the Surrey/Sussex border, comprising a large Gothic style manor house with a commanding hill top setting (360 degree views), set in five acres of park-like grounds and a further 15 acres of paddocks. The house is approached along a one-kilometre private driveway and is just one hour from London.
This is a fantastic place in which to celebrate a special occasion, combining the facilities of a sumptuous hotel with the privacy of a private house. A superb reception hall leads onto a large contemporary living room with an open fireplace, a dining room with comfortable seating for 14, a well equipped kitchen and a sunny breakfast room.
Within the grounds is a large York Stone, south-facing terrace with gorgeous views leading onto a stunning (50ft long) swimming pool with a twisty water slide and diving board. There's also a hot tub with LED lights and an inbuilt iPod docking sound system overlooking fabulous views, and a new Finnish pine sauna/steam room with soothing fibre-optic lights. Relaxing facials, massages and manicures can all be arranged.
Begin any event with champagne on the terrace, sit down to a formal, catered dinner then enjoy a dance in your own private nightclub! The house has a huge dance studio with surround sound music, laser and disco lights and a 9-foot cinema screen.
Heron Hall is heaven for mountain bikers and walkers, having direct access onto Leith Hill. The Surrey Hills have the best walking and mountain biking in the county, with mile after mile of fantastic terrain to explore. Nearby are wonderful pubs with gastronomic menus and beautiful gardens to relax in.
The Hall often hosts management conferences, as it has three large reception rooms (allowing delegates to break out if necessary), a state-of-the-art projector in the studio and ample seating. Being so secluded, the house allows for contemplation and quiet thought, with the added advantage of relaxing evening facilities and a large kitchen to prepare meals if required. The estate is often used for shooting of films and for photographic sets.
Location
Located on the Surrey/Sussex border, one hour from central London by car, or one hour by train from Victoria or Waterloo. The nearest shops, restaurants and pubs are about two miles away in Ockley. There is a large supermarket in Dorking, five miles away (online deliveries available). Various walks and cycle rides lead from the door.
Nearest airport: Gatwick (12 miles)
Nearest stations: Holmwood (1 mile); Dorking (5 miles)
Accommodation
A lovely big reception hall leads onto a large contemporary living room with an open fire, a chaise longue and two huge windows. The dining room seats 16. The kitchen is beautifully functional, and there's a sunny breakfast room for informal meals.
There are seven double bedrooms (one with an extra single bed, one with an extra double sofa bed) and one single room. The house can therefore sleep 14 in great comfort, plus two in the sofa bed.
The Master Suite has a super king size bed, views over the Surrey Hills, a dressing room and an en suite bathroom with a jacuzzi bath and power shower.
The guest suite has a double bed, large wardrobe and an en-suite with a bath. Three of the double rooms and one single share a large family bathroom on the first floor.
On the top floor there is one large double bedroom which an extra single bed; there's also an office/bedroom up here with the sofa bed. Up to five can therefore enjoy somewhat self-contained privacy and amazing views on this floor, sharing a large wet room.
Facilities
The swimming pool is thought to be the largest private pool in Surrey – 50 foot long and 25 feet wide, with a diving board, twisty water slide and a charming vine- and wisteria-covered pergola. A changing room, sauna/steam room, fridge and granite bar are all provided in the pool area. There's also the aforementioned hot tub.
Also within the grounds is a hard tennis court, plenty of garden furniture and a Gas Weber barbecue.
Entertainment facilities include a large TV, DVD player, Sky and a music system with iPod link.
The Party Room (studio) is huge, with two dancing poles, mirrors, wood panelling, laser and disco lights, a DJ booth with DVD player, CD mixing decks, an iPod link, an overhead projector and a large screen. Seating can be arranged conference-style or informally. There is WiFi throughout the house.
The dining room has a square table. There's a hatch through to the kitchen, a built-in hot plate system, triple aspect and lovely views.
Both the kitchen and breakfast room open onto the terrace. Facilities include a 6-ring gas hob, a large double electric oven, a further Neff oven, dishwasher, normal fridge, American fridge with filtered water and ice etc, a washing machine, tumble dryer, large in-built larder and De Longhi coffee machine.
The playroom is stocked with children’s toys, games and books, children’s and adults' croquet, tennis racquets and balls.
All towels and linen are included.
Guests may bring their own horses.
NB: No weddings or marquees.
Area
Local attractions for visitors include Chessington World of Adventures, Clandon House and Loseley House and many children's petting farms. There is wonderful horse riding around here, and plenty of opportunities for those who love clay pigeon shooting, assault courses, quad biking, even tank driving.
Beauty therapists can be organised for massages, facials etc.
Golf: Sunningdale, Walton Heath, Gatton Manor, Betchworth and Kingswood Golf Clubs are all nearby.
It is only 45 minutes' drive to the beach at Brighton – many guests make this delightful daytrip.
Prices
31 Oct – 31 Mar: £2,150 per night.
High season (July and August): £2,895 for two nights
Mid season: £2,295 for two nights
Christmas and New Year 2010: £2,995 for two nights, £1,000 per night thereafter (exclusive of gas and electricity).
Contact the property owners
Phone: +44 (0)7941 326120
Fax: N/A
Please note that you cannot rent this property directly from The Big Domain. If you wish to rent Heron Hall, or would like to enquire about availability, please click on the Contact the Property Owner button above, and use the form provided to contact the owner directly.
