Nestled in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Dormer Venn offers a peaceful retreat with lovely views from its large balcony. Enjoy spacious rooms, high-tech controls for heating and fibre broadband, plus a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine.
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Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroom
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Private, self-contained, 1st flr flat with large balcony & beautiful views
Dormer Venn is good for couples, solo and business travellers. First floor flat with lovely views opening onto large balcony in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Direct access on foot and bike to beautiful walks and off road trails. Easy travel to London & local business centres. Pretty village with shops & a pub. QiT 4*
Dormer Venn has spacious rooms with new carpets or vinyl/Amtico flooring throughout; beautiful curtains and original artwork give a relaxed, elegant and comfortable atmosphere. Optical fibre broadband and a Heating system with 'nest' thermostat, provide guests with hi-tech controls of their environment. The kitchen is equipped with halogen hob, fan oven, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer (also line outside), microwave and lots of china and pans.
Guest access Each flat is private and self-contained. Dormer Venn has a large private balcony off the sitting room, both with lovely views and guests have access to most of the 3 acres of grounds around the house. We keep the top lawn immediately behind the house private and a small area of garden to the side of the house.
Being a first floor flat, accessed by stairs, with a kitchen on two levels, Dormer Venn is not suitable for those with limited mobility. The Garden Flat, our ground floor accommodation, has one step up and intone on one level - see property code HAUK 8471871 for details.
Guest interaction We respect our guests privacy, but we are always happy to suggest places to eat or visit and recommend walks of varying lengths in the beautiful countryside that surrounds us and are on hand for help or advice if required.
Neighbourhood overview Westcott nestles in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) between the North Downs and Leith Hill. We are surrounded by excellent bike/horse trails and footpaths. Pretty markets towns of Dorking, Guildford, Reigate and Farnham are between 2 & 24 miles away. There are many National Trust properties and short distance away and some outstanding gardens including Wisley. The commercial centres of London, Crawley & Croydon can be reached in about an hour out of the main rush hour and the coast is about an hour away too. Getting around Dorking Main station is 2.5 miles away with regular service to London. Dorking Deepdene is on the line that runs between Redhill and Reading. Gatwick is about 1/2 hour away and Heathrow 45 minutes - traffic permitting. There is a bus service 5 minutes walk away to both Guildford and Dorking and beyond. Other things to note There are shops 7 mins walk away that supply almost all usual needs, as well as the excellent Kingfisher farm shop in the next village and Waitrose, Sainsburys and Lidl in Dorking 2 miles away. We are hidden on a country road, but provide detailed directions on how find us and supply a mobile number for any extra help. Our rates vary depending on the time of year which we will discount for bookings of multiple weeks or in quieter periods.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the sea
On a lake
Things to do
Foosball table
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please leave shoes at the door and bring slippers to wear indoors
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frequently asked questions
Is Private, self-contained, 1st flr flat with large balcony & beautiful views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private, self-contained, 1st flr flat with large balcony & beautiful views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private, self-contained, 1st flr flat with large balcony & beautiful views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private, self-contained, 1st flr flat with large balcony & beautiful views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private, self-contained, 1st flr flat with large balcony & beautiful views located?
This family-friendly Dorking apartment building is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Surrey Hills and Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre. Box Hill and Leith Hill are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Fantastic, well equipped flat in beautiful location.
Just had a week in this fantastic accommodation. Gave opportunity for walks in lovely countryside, visiting national trust properties and a beautiful place to come back to and relax at the end of each day.
Cottage had everything we wanted, very clean and comfortable. Lovely views over the garden. Great area for seeing the Surrey Hills, within easy reach of Leith Hill, Brroklands museum, Wisley RHS garden and National trust properties. A great stay, thank you!
We really enjoyed our stay at Dormer Venn. The location is superb set amongst beautiful gardens with a great view of the lake. The flat itself was comfortable, clean to a high standard and in the perfect location to explore a wide variety of places in Surrey. The hosts (Louise) were most helpful and we loved meeting Bea the dog who welcomed and said goodbye to us most days including our last day and loved a good fuss! We would highly recommend Dormer Venn to any one we know wanting to visit Surrey and hope one day to visit again.
Prima. Plek is fantastisch. Appartement is goed en heeft alles wat je nodig hebt.
Een nespresso apparaat i.p.v. een caféterras zou wel handig zijn. Wat kleine problemen met de toilet gehad. Die werden uiteindelijk opgelost.
We moesten een dag eerder weg. De host stortte spontaan een mooi bedrag terug.
Heerlijk adres “in the quiet countryside”
We chose this property because it is near to where family lives. It was perfect for that. We stayed for 2+ weeks and the weather was quite cold and rainy during our stay. Sadly, we couldn't take much advantage of the walking trails in the Surrey area but we were warm and comfortable at the flat. We didn't cook but made breakfast and light dinners; the kitchen, albeit on 2 levels and down stairs, was fine. We did find the parking tricky as we are not used to manual transmission cars. I would advise renting a small car if you are staying here; between the multiple cars that are parked in the area one must park and the narrowness of the area, there is alot of forward and reverse to get out. We had an SUV, the only car available at Hertz when we arrived, and we did have some trouble getting out. A minor inconvenience. Louise was very helpful and prompt with answering our questions. Altogether a lovely stay.
Wonderful accommodation in an excellent location. Beautiful and clean, very well equipped with everything you could need and more.
Wonderful host Louise, very welcoming and helpful.
Would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Lovely apartment, good quality and comfortable furnishings. Everything you need to unwind and beautiful area.
Only minor thing is that kitchen is on two levels and on ground floor. All prepared food and drinks are consumed upstairs. Once you get accustomed to it, it is okay.
Brilliant week long break for a couple, working from home was a breeze and the access to the beautiful Surrey countryside was unreal. A little gem of a place.
I can’t speak highly enough of how much we enjoyed our stay. We had to do a quarantine after immigrating to England and we picked Dormer Venn to do it. I’m so glad we did because it was comfortable, clean and cozy. The time flew by! We especially enjoyed getting out into the garden and using the well supplied kitchen. I will be recommending it to friends and family when they come to visit
We’ve had such a lovely stay in a very well equipped & comfortable unit with a beautiful garden & view. The host was most accommodating & helpful & we’ll certainly be returning to stay in this lovely accommodation
After months of lockdown coupled with intense Zooming sessions for work we really needed a break. The very well equipped and clean flat provided a perfect base to both rest and walk from. A well-stocked bookcase providing plentiful reading. Set in beautiful gardens running down to a lake you can walk in multiple directions to discover, to mention just a few, quiet woodland tracks, the North Downs Way and a nearby village with well stocked shops and pub.
The hosts are friendly and informative without being intrusive.
So, in total, well recommended and we hope to return in the autumn for more lovely walking.
High spec, comfortable accommodation with wonderful views of grounds and the Downs beyond. Approachable and delightful hosts, what more could I have asked for, returning to the UK and unwinding while sorting out permanent accommodation.
We had a pleasant stay in Dorma Venn it was very cosy and comfortable.
The kitchen was compact but well equipped however the steps behind the sink, fridge, cooker felt a little unsafe. The garden was absolutely beautiful and the view of the lake from the property was stunning. Louise was friendly and helpful and there is plenty of gorgeous countryside to explore. We were visiting family and friends so it was a perfect base for us to do that. Dorking is a beautiful town with lots of Antique and Boutique shops but also supermarkets and everything you could need for your shopping only a couple of minutes drive away.
It only took 20 minutes to drive from Gatwick so also very convenient if you are flying in.
All in all it was a wonderful place to stay.
An extremely comfortable flat situated in the Surrey countryside. Car is essential but location is ideal for exploring local beauty spots. Flat is well equipped and the owner is helpful.
Diane L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent
susan p.
13 Nov 2018
Lovely 1st floor flat, beautifully decorated with all you need. Ideal location for walks and sights.
Even the fact it rained every day couldn't not spoil my stay. Coutryside ideal for walking with some great pubs nearby, Royal Oak, Holmbury St Mary a favourite. National Trust Polesden Lacey a must to visit for the house and grounds. Kingfisher farm shop just up the road also a must to visit. Dorking very pleasent to wander around with tea shops, antique shops and good charity shops.Enjoyed a perfect break despite the weather.
susan p.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Seema B.
22 Aug 2018
Very peaceful. Lovely accomodation. In a great location.
Very quiet and peaceful location in a lovely part of Surrey Hills and owner very welcoming.
Seema B.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Rod E.
2 Jul 2018
Fabulous!
We loved it here. Lovely people, clean, cosy, private and comfortable. A brilliant anchor to stay and visit beautiful Surrey. Brilliant.