Blackthorn Guest House

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Bed and Breakfast Accommodation offered in a family home situated in the town of Reigate, which stands at the foot of the North Downs. This accommodation is a semi-detached house, which offers pleasant twin or single rooms with T.V. and tea making facilities. Rates are £22.50 p.p.p.n. with a £2.50 additional charge for English Breakfast. Payment methods are cash or cheque only, we regret that we cannot accept payment cards.

 

Area - Ideally located close to Gatwick Airport, with easy links to London and Brighton, Reigate is an old market town situated at the foot of the North Downs. Recent research has confirmed that Reigate's origins date back to the 12th. century and the whole of the town centre is a conservation area. Reigate is on the main railway line from London to the Brighton which has a stop for Gatwick Airport, making Blackthorn Guest House the ideal stop-over establishment.

 

 

How to Find Us - It's easy to reach us by car, rail or bus.  We are situated a short distance from the A217 which runs from Junction 8 of the M25 south towards Gatwick. Final details will be confirmed at time of booking. Our closest mainline railway station is Redhill, and there is a Bus Station immediately outside, with regular services running directly to us. Taxis are readily available and inexpensive.

 

Attractions - Reigate - There are many places of interest to visit, a few of which are listed below. The Priory - Built in the 13th century it became a residence in the 16th century and is now a school and contains a museum open to the public at certain times. Crown Cottage - This 17th century timber framed cottage has a cobbled passageway running through it which is thought to have been used by donkeys to shift sand. Tunnel Road - In 1823 this tunnel was built leaving a 17th century timber framed cottage above it, which still stands to-day. Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene - the church dates back to the 11th century and the country's earliest public lending library is in the upper storey of the vestry. Denbies Vineyard (Dorking) - You can visit the vineyard for viewing and tasting. Guildford - Historic town with good shopping. Brighton and London are also within easy reach of Reigate. Walking - For those who enjoy walking there is the North and South Down Way. Race courses - Both Epsom and Lingfield Race courses are within easy reach of Reigate.

 

 

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