Guest Rating: 
4.1 / 5
This carefully restored country house is set within over 40 acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands, ideally situated within reach of London's West End and Heathrow airport.
A world away from the tumult that is London, yet only 19 km (12 miles) from the bright lights of the West End, and just 13 km (8 miles) from Heathrow airport. This 3-star Silver Award hotel is easily accessible as it is situated close to junction 5 of the M1.
This magnificent Victorian building is the former residence of Sir William Gilbert, the writing half of the Gilbert and Sullivan partnership. The hotel and grounds have been used as a backdrop for many famous feature films and TV programmes. The beauty of this historic country house is complemented by the backdrop of the peaceful gardens and woodlands that surround it, creating an oasis. This beautiful hotel is the ideal place for a relaxing and peaceful stay for holidaymakers and business travellers alike.
Gilbert's Restaurant is set in one of the most impressive rooms of the house, with its elegant decor, flamboyant stone carvings and fabulous inglenook fireplace. Here you can enjoy tranquil views of the gardens whilst enjoying the delectable AA Rosette-recommended fare, served up by award-winning chefs. The exciting yet traditional menu offers something for everyone with vegetarian options always available. Gilbert's are pleased to cater for those guests requiring special diets. Soft piano music adds to the ambiance, while you enjoy your meal and your company.
Through the great panelled doors off the grand entrance hall you'll find the Library Bar. This was the library where Gilbert wrote some of his most well known works, and also where he created his last 2 operettas in collaboration with Sullivan. A huge fireplace once stood in place of the bar, which still features the copper surround Gilbert had installed. This peaceful room looks out onto the croquet lawn, terrace and gardens.
Surrounding Grim's Dyke Hotel is one of its most spectacular features, the grounds, an enchanting mix of wild woodland and formal gardens. Close by you will find a croquet lawn along with the kitchen gardens, beehives and Victorian greenhouses that supply the restaurant. If you venture further into the woods you can find the now empty boating lake, fringed with azaleas.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 30.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
Disabled Facilities:
2 bedrooms situated on the ground floor in the adjacent lodge have been designed for wheelchair use. These can be requested, subject to availability.
Old-fashioned values combine with modern day comforts. Comfortable beds are complemented by well appointed en suite bathrooms.
Of the 46 bedrooms at Grim's Dyke, 9 luxurious rooms and suites can be found in the main house and a further 37 high quality rooms are housed in a separate lodge, 2 of which have facilities for the disabled.
All rooms include business services that include typing, copying and faxing. Period rooms also include personal laundry service, 24-hour room service and a fruit basket.
This room is furnished to a high standard with all the modern comforts you would expect, with a lovely outlook onto the surrounding gardens. It is situated in a separate lodge, merely yards from the entrance to the main house and offers the same sense of peace and tranquility.
Recently refurbished, this room is beautifully furnished to a high standard, with stunning views of the surrounding gardens. Situated in a separate lodge merely yards from the entrance to the main house, it offers the same sense of peace and tranquility.
Tastefully furnished to a high standard, this spacious room benefits from a seating area and stunning outlook onto the beautiful gardens from a well appointed personal terrace. Situated in a separate lodge merely yards from the entrance to the main house, it offers the same sense of peace and tranquility.
Individually designed in the country house style with all the modern comforts you would expect from a superior room, some with four-poster beds. The outlook onto the stunning gardens and woodland that surround the hotel adds to the appeal of this beautiful room.
Inclusive of a glass of house wine, dinner OR room upgrade. Please state at the time of booking.
Inclusive of room upgrade, fruit, home made chocolates & hand made cookies.
Once the great man's Billiard Room overlooking the croquet lawn and rose beds, the recently refurbished Gilbert's Restaurant is one of the most impressive areas in the house. The magnificent inglenook fireplace is reminiscent of Gilbert's style of humour, with birds, foxes and naughty lemur monkeys all carved within the stone decoration. The food and selected wines are carefully balanced together and the restaurant now boasts 2 aa rosettes for quality and two rac dining seals.
By Car:
- Grim's Dyke is only 19 km (12 miles) from London's West End via the A5 or A41 onto the A410 through Stanmore.
- Turn right at the roundabout and cross into Old Redding at the traffic lights.
- The hotel is 400 metres further on, on the right-hand side of the road.
From Heathrow:
- Take the M4 West to the M25.
- Follow the M25 North to junction 19 (Watford), then follow the A41 and A409.
- Turn right into Old Redding at the 2nd set of traffic lights.
From the M1:
- Exit at junction 5 (Harrow) and follow the A41 and A409.
By public transportation:
Guests without cars should take London Underground trains to either Stanmore (Jubilee Line) or Harrow on the Hill (Metropolitan Line) and then take a taxi.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
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