By Lydia Halsey
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Surrey is known for its outstanding natural beauty, from seventeenth-century manor houses to the captivating Surrey Hills. The county has left a lasting impression on its visitors for hundreds of years and has been a source of inspiration for novelists such as Jane Austen. Travelers are drawn to Surrey due to its natural landscapes and the ability to hike through its serene forests. But, of course, after all that walking, a traveler needs to refresh themselves before dining for the evening. The Hurtwood Hotel Bed and Breakfast is the best place to stay for guests who enjoy getting grimy through a hiking experience but want to come home to refinement.

Hurtwood Hotel Bed and Breakfast is based in Peaslake. The property has thirteen large spacious rooms ideal for couples or solo travelers. In addition, guests can enjoy the excellent bistro pub attached to the property, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel dwells within the Surrey Hills, known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The bed and breakfast is an ideal base for hikers and bikers to come home to after a day of exploring Surrey’s nature trails. While staying at Hurtwood Hotel, a hotspot to visit is Leith Hill Tower, which sports panoramic views of Surrey’s countryside. Guests will also want to visit Denbies, England’s largest vineyard, and take part in a wine tasting experience.

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"The county has left a lasting impression on its visitors for hundreds of years and has been the setting of many classic novels by writers like Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. "

Each one of Hurtwood Hotel’s en-suite rooms has its own distinctive character. Guests can choose from the airy deluxe, superior, and classic rooms to stay in for the night. All the rooms are styled in a neutral colour palette and come with soft sofas, armchairs, and a Nespresso coffee machine. A guest can snuggle down in one of the room’s super king-sized beds and drift off into a deep and relaxing sleep.

The hotel also has a newly refurbished Old School House Cottage. The separate property is opposite the hotel and overlooks the peaceful village of Peaslake. The cottage is ideal for couple travelers or large family holidays since the property has two double rooms and a lounge area with sofa beds, accommodating four adults and three children. The cottage also has a stylish bathroom with modern décor and a fully stocked kitchen. However, Old School House guests should not feel isolated in the property; they can join other guests in the main house for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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"In addition, the bistro pub attached to the hotel serves a fusion of British and Italian cuisine for lunch and evening dining, from black truffle lasagna to a tagliolini pasta dish with Devon sourced crab meat. "

The hotel’s breakfast is a luxury but relaxed affair. Hurtwood serves continental options such as fresh fruits, pastries, and cereals. Yet, if guests prefer a heartier breakfast, a diner can order a full English that includes a tasty selection of bacon, sausage, egg, mushrooms, and tomatoes. In addition, the bistro pub attached to the hotel serves a fusion of British and Italian cuisine for lunch and evening dining, from black truffle lasagne to a tagliolini pasta dish with Devon sourced crab meat. The bar section of the pub also showcases an extensive wine list, from pinot noir to crisp chardonnay.

The best outdoor experience Hurtwood Hotel has to offer is an E-bike tour around Peaslake. There is no better way than to breathe in some fresh air, exercise, and take in the natural beauty of Surrey than on a bike tour. The hotel offers a suspension carbon comp Levo SLS e-bike from Specialized for guests to ride through Peaslake’s forests and hills. A guest can also hire a guide to accompany their tour to take them on a journey through the best trails, offering anecdotes about the scenery and village of Peaslake.

While traveling around England, one must visit the county of Surrey. The sunsets upon the Surrey Hills allow a traveler to bask in the afternoon sunshine while watching the trees sway in the warm breeze. The Surrey bed and breakfast Hurtwood Hotel is a wonderful place to visit and ideal for guests who enjoy staying in a quaint English village and bike tours around Surrey, the county known as the garden of England.

Lydia Halsey

Lydia is an aspiring creative writing and travel writer based in Hertfordshire, England. She is driven through her passion for the arts, feminism, and climate change which she delivers through features around culture and lifestyle. While traveling, she is drawn to museums and art galleries and likes to experience a country’s culture by visiting coffee shops and restaurants.