The Turret is a quirky and unique place to stay, featuring beautiful arched windows, a living room converted from a stable, and a beautiful double-height ceiling in the master bedroom.. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed, Futon (Single). Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. . The Turret on the ground floor is mostly open plan the living area has a large leather sofa and an LED Smart TV, the traditional handmade kitchen with modern appliances has dining table seating for four people. The bathroom has a full-size bath with shower over and is a modern classic style with quality fittings. A steep narrow staircase leads to two bedrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom is in the ‘turret’ space itself, and has a double height pitched ceiling and a standard size double bed and rustic style chandelier light. There is a small cupboard with hanging space on the landing just outside of this room. At the other end of the landing is a second bedroom which is perfect for couples with a small family, this offers a small (4ft wide) double bed and a further single fold out chair bed/mattress, storage and hanging space. The Turret is tastefully decorated in a modern yet traditional style. Please note that there is a fire escape from The Turret master bedroom leading to external steps down to the garden. We ask guests to keep children away from this. The doorway from the landing to the master bedroom is very low so please mind your head!
Ockham Cottages can be found in the historic semi-rural village of Ockham, near Guildford. There are two self catering properties attached to the owners home, part of a former school built in the 1830s. Perfect for a holiday, business trip or short break the cottages are a relaxed and friendly place to stay. Due to the semi rural location occasionally Wi-Fi outages and power cuts occur.
Set in a quiet lane leading to a farm and footpaths, the Turret is well located for the A3 with access into London, Guildford and the M25 with Horsley train station just 2 miles away – a peaceful yet convenient location. The local pub is a 2-minute drive or a 30-minute walk across through the countryside. The nearby villages of Horsley and Ripley offer a full selection of local shops, pubs and eateries, including a Michelin Star one in Ripley. Less than 2 miles from the cottage is RHS Garden Wisley, the historic home of the Royal Horticultural Society which houses one of the largest plant collections in the world. With 240 acres to explore and the UK’s first dedicated horticultural scientific centre of excellence, RHS Hilltop, Wisley has lots to offer all year round. Guildford, the county town of Surrey is situated 8 miles away on the banks of the River Wey. With its castle, cathedral, markets, university, world-class sports facilities and great entertainment, shopping, bars and restaurants, Guildford is well worth a visit, regular trains to Guildford from Horsley station.
London is easily accessible for a day trip by train, with London Waterloo station being less than an hour’s train journey from Horsley or Effingham junction stations. The Surrey Hills is one of the first landscapes in the country to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It includes the Greensand Hills which rise in Haslemere and stretch eastwards to Leith Hill, the highest point in southern England. With many picturesque villages such as Shere and Albury, the 2012 London Olympics cycle route, excellent pubs and lots of walking trails. Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park and Legoland are all within a 30--inute drive.
The Turret can be booked together with The Annexe (UK42256) to accommodate up to 7 people.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
