A wonderful two days at Claridge House! We soaked up the beauty, the silence, and the gentle peacefulness of the environs, even with there being a yoga retreat going on one of the days. The rural setting of lawn, flower beds and giant trees provided a pleasant outdoor meander. The breakfast buffet was wholesome - with nutritious offerings of fruit, juice, soft-boiled eggs (cooked to perfection!), pastries, bread. Coffee press; tea.... all included in the rental. There was probably more items, but that was our focus. The kitchen staff were warm, expressing an interest in the visitors. We enjoyed sharing our travel stories with other visitors. The host was most helpful making arrangements for our late arrival, when she would be off premises. We are most grateful! Claridge House has been tastefully decorated to be visually appealing and comfortable without being glossy or hard-edged as one finds in corporate settings. Our second floor room had beautiful tall windows with great light-blocking but attractive curtains, the beds were made up with crisp cotton sheets; several coverings available too depending on one's comfort level: duvet and blanket. The bathroom gleamed and was fitted with what seemed to be new, quality fixtures. If you want rest and renewal, this is an ideal destination. For lunch and dinner, one may want a car or taxi as the House is rurally located. We walked to one of two reasonably distanced pubs, but the narrow yet at times busy roadways seem to press in on the narrow sidewalks. We long to return to Claridge House for rest and renewal, next time to explore countryside footpaths, and nearby (by car) Wakehurst Place! PS. we found the Wifi very adequate!

The host has done everything right! No complaints!

I would describe the breakfast as ‘fancy’ continental, with plenty of choice, looked after by the lovely Alison. A very beautiful morning so we ate outside then walked round the grounds - a great way to start the day. We didn’t choose Claridge House because it was a ‘retreat’ but it turned out that this was a bonus.

Nothing comes to mind.

It was a beautiful house, being a Quaker house and retreat it was peaceful. The location was great as we went to Hever Castle. Breakfast was lovely vegetarian everything you could want. Staff also very friendly.

A Quaker house so no alcohol and vegetarian might of put me off , but so glad we went .

Quiet and relaxing, small and very intimate. Staff and other visitors very friendly. Clean rooms, ensuite fresh and basic but functional.

It is a unique place to stay, not like a run of the mill hotel. Some might find the rooms basic. However, we very much enjoyed our stay.

The vibe - this is a quiet old house with beautiful gardens perfect for a peaceful and reflective stay. I enjoyed sitting in the well-tended garden in the evening. The breakfast was presented in a lovely way on a tray, the bread, croissant and boiled egg suited me perfectly. My single room overlooked the gardens and had a fab en-suite. Communication was really good about checking in.

We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. The breakfast was very well laid out and we enjoyed the healthy choices. We also enjoyed the walk around the tranquil gardens. Definitely a boost to our health. Will definitely choose to stay here again.

It was stunning! So perfect! We came to celebrate our anniversary. The staff were sooo wonderful, such bright, happy, warm people! The gardens were stunning, we are definitely planning on returning for future anniversaries!! The whole place is very charitable, and centred on destressing and slowing down!

We should have stayed longer :(

This place is literally beautiful and I cannot recommend it highly enough! My sister and I stayed here for 2 nights and from our arrival to our departure we were incredibly happy. We were welcomed from the moment we got there by the lovely Mary who is absolutely brilliant. She was so incredibly kind and friendly. Nothing was too much. Claridge house is truly a place of peace and if you are seeking reflection and relaxation time then you should definitely go. It was half hour from East Croydon on the train with no changes. Beautiful surroundings and beautiful rooms with such a peaceful ethos. Breakfast was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We will defintely be returning and for a longer stay this time too!

Staff were friendly, it was lovely and quiet. The grounds were beautiful, and our little cabin was really clean. Perfectly positioned for a stay after the racing at Lingfield.

Please be mindful that this is a Quaker House, it is vegetarian (no fry up for breakfast), and there is no smoking or alcohol anywhere on the grounds. Fine for us, but some people might be unaware when booking.

The breakfast was "different" but it did the job and was served very nicely! The park is superb and the house very nice indeed. It is very likely that if you will have me again, I shall return :-)

Can't say, really! The fact that the weather was also nice was an aded bonus. That I was travelling with my youngest daughter for a very long time made even more special.