Dorking Vacation apartment rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and walking

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  • Apartment
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

In light of current COVID-19 please note that we always deep clean between lets, dismantle and clean the fridge, disinfect switches, handles, doors edges and frames and other high touch points. Once clean the flat is further sanitised using a Bio-Vac machine, as used on Covid wards, to capture and kill air and surface borne pathogens.

Spacious, elegant first floor flat with lovely views and a large balcony, newly refurbished - decorated throughout, new curtains and carpets complete with a new heating system giving each flat individual control. Sited in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fitted with a fully equipped kitchen, freesat television and wifi. Opening on to a pretty garden with direct access to footpaths and bridleways, leading to vast expanses of NT property. Cycle hire, riding and fishing available locally. Pretty village with a bakers, postoffice & general store and three pubs. Near Dorking, with a 45-minute train journey to London. Convenient for Guildford, Leatherhead & Redhill, M25, Gatwick & Heathrow airports.

Westcott sits in the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village nestles between the North Down and Leith Hill (the highest point in the South of England). The walking is wide and various with ancient trackways to the North & South of the property and many connecting paths. Mountain and road cycling are popular locally and bikes can be hired in the village. There is secure storage for bikes at the property.

Dormer Venn has a discrete entrance and is private, cosy, elegant & comfortable. Easy parking a short walk to the front door. Regular trains to London from Dorking, easy traveling to local business districts in Guildford, Crawley, Redhill & Reigate and many National Trust properties. There are many ancient and interesting pubs serving good food and local ales, many with open fires and all manner of restaurants in Dorking.

An excellent fish & chip van visits the village on Saturday night, a wet fish van Tuesday mornings. General stores, postoffice and a bakers in the village and fabulous farm shop a short drive away, selling local meat, dairy, vegetables, fruit, beer & wine and delicious delicacies from Spain.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Table tennis
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We are generally around and happy to offer suggestions of where to eat, visit and walk. Please either send us a text, call (you will be provided with my mobile number) or knock on the front door.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Please bring slippers to wear inside.
Please park with boot or bonnet next to pergola - do ask if you're not sure
Please open bathroom window to air the room
Please pay for any breakages
Please leave the flat clean and tidy when you leave
Please vacate the flat by 10am on the day or your departure. If you would like to leave later please check if this is possible and we will accommodate you when we can.

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About the owner

Louise S.
Average reply time:
2 hours 10 minutes

Calendar last updated:
24 Apr 2024

Years listed:
12

Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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Jet742419

Excellent location and very pleasant living area.
May 2019

Due to a previous booking of the Garden Flat, we had to change to Dormer Venn and stayed in this flat for just over a week. The little kitchen area is on the ground floor on two slightly different lev… More 

8 Jun 2019

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Comfortable, clean, quiet and pleasant place to stay
Oct 2016

We are a mature couple who stay at Dormer Venn for 3 weeks. Booking the apartment was smooth and easy. The property looks exactly as advertised I.e. WYSIWYG. It is a nice one bedroom apartment located… More 

1 Nov 2016

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Response from the owner
Dear Dragan Thank you very much for your very kind review and we look forward to welcoming you back here another time. The Garden Flat our ground floor accommodation is ideal for people with limited mobility, being all on one level. Kindest regards Louise

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david s
Wigan, United Kingdom

this is a comfortable venue in a beautiful setting
May 2015

We dont have a car but with the good bus service in the village we had an excellent holiday with trips out and local walks in the south downs and surrounding woodland. As artists, poets and nature lo… More 

20 Jun 2015

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BeaverCAW
Derbyshire

A lovely peaceful retreat in a quiet countryside setting
Apr 2015

Our week spent in the Garden Flat was most enjoyable. It was a good place to stay to enable one to enjoy the Surrey hills and the many interesting places that surround it such as the National Trust ve… More 

11 May 2015

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chriswevans
Chorleywood, United Kingdom

Very Pleasant Stay
Oct 2014

I stayed with Louise in both of the properties whilst I was between homes and neither was available for the entire duration. I found the accommodation very comfortable, clean and very enjoyable. Louis… More 

9 Apr 2015

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Louise (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Louise (the owner) a message.

If Louise (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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