Boasting a garden and views of garden, South Lodge House is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Dormans Land, 14 km from Hever Castle. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All units are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, bathrobes and a wardrobe. There is also a well-fitted kitchenette in some of the units equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. As an added convenience, South Lodge House offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dormans Land, like hiking. The bed and breakfast has a barbecue, outdoor fireplace and sun terrace. Ightham Mote is 33 km from South Lodge House, while Nonsuch Park is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Gatwick, 20 km from the bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property lovely room most comfortable bed - Julia was the most welcoming host would highly recommend this place, amazing breakfast
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is excellent with trees & garden around. Julia is a very good hostess. She gave us a good breakfast & excellent advice about visiting Standen, a fabulous Arts & Crafts house just south of E. Grinstead. Highly recommended! She has a...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable accommodation, perfect for the three of us and our Greyhound! Fantastic breakfast, and our host was wonderful. Thank you
  • Ethan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Is very well kept and a lovely setting to stay in.
  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I found South Lodge by accident and was delighted with my stay. Julia could have not been more welcoming and helpful and the breakfast was superb especially eating it sat in the lovely grounds. Thank you
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was ideal as it is close to town and some fantastic countryside for walking. The French doors led out to the garden where we sat in the sunshine and enjoyed our freshly cooked breakfast. The shower was brilliant, good pressure and...
  • Flo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice place overall and Julia was a lovely host! She cooks an amazing breakfast, and she went above and beyond to make sure I arrived at my event :) Beware of the shared shower; it did not bother me at all but I have to say that I hadn't...
  • Mari
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast exceeded my expectations, was superb. Location was beautiful, room was spotless. Lovely soft bath robe. I needed somewhere for peace and quiet and that's what I found. Julia was a great host, very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble....
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice quiet location. Nice grounds, very dog friendly. Owner very helpful and accommodating.
  • Jeanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location - so peaceful and relaxing especially when sitting in the garden . We were made very welcome and the little extras were thoughtful. The environment and dining area was so different.

Hosted by Julia Searle

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Julia Searle
The original part to the property is late 18th Century- said to be haunted, I’ve never had an occurrence, although I did wonder if my teenagers were possessed 😬 The house is made from local sandstone and quite often gets mistaken for a church. I run my businesses Empoweru and WINEntwine from my home. It’s always been a wonderful place to live. There’s a well in the lounge, just one amazing thing to notice.
Running bnb for a number of years with my different properties. My youngest child is now off to university so I need to keep occupied. I like everyone who stays to feel completely at home here.
Set in the beautiful Surrey countryside we have some greats walks just round the back of my property. Excellent country pubs and sites to see such as Pooh corner and the Ashdown Forest.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of South Lodge House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Private parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Good free WiFi 33 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    South Lodge House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 08:30
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of £250 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 26
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardBankcardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    A damage deposit of £250 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about South Lodge House

    • South Lodge House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • The prices at South Lodge House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • South Lodge House is 0.9 miles from the centre of Dormans Land. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at South Lodge House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Breakfast to go

    • Check-in at South Lodge House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at South Lodge House include:

      • Double
      • Chalet