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Low Cost Guest suite in beautiful Surrey just 50 minutes from Central London.

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Parkgate House
Living area with sofa-bed and original fireplace in attic suite
Bed and TV in attic suite
New bathroom suite in attic suite
Original fireplace and extendable table in attic suite

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Caterham, England
  • Woldingham Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Chessington World of Adventures
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Big Ben
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Redhill (KRH-RAF Marham)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

About this property

Low Cost Guest suite in beautiful Surrey just 50 minutes from Central London.

Our guest suite would suit someone who would like to visit London but retreat to a safe and tranquil setting for a good night's sleep and avoid paying overpriced London hotel rates. This could also suit people who would like a longer stay in the area; maybe an extended holiday or a work placement or a business trip or somewhere to stay in-between properties and would require more facilities offered by the average hotel. The excellent transport links between Caterham and London make this a very viable alternative for anyone visiting or working in the London area. Our guest suite overlooks the beautiful Queens Park on one side and our garden on the other. This guest suite is on the on the middle floor of a large Edwardian property in a private road opposite the beautiful Queens Park. The suite has a large double bedroom and a second room with a small double sofa bed. The ensuite bathroom is accessed via the main bedroom. The Edwardian property still retains many of the original Edwardian features. Once inside, our guests are totally private. Guests in this family suite can attach their own devices to a TV monitor which we provide for them but guests should bring their own connection cables if they wish to benefit from this. We try to provide guests with as many home from home comforts as possible within the space provided. The second room in this suite could be used as a second bedroom or breakfast room / living area. There is enough storage for 4 people for a short stay and two people for a longer stay. Larger groups could be accommodated in a second suite if required but storage in that suite would be limited. Extra bedding, towels, linen and more are provided in the suite itself. Off street parking is included free of charge whenever it is available.
This accommodation would suit people with a variety of different needs and schedules. We have hosted both short-stay and long-stay guests either visiting London and the surrounding area or visiting friends / family or working in the local area. We are very flexible and are happy to provide guests with occasional regular accommodation on a Monday to Friday rental if they are working in the area and would like to go back home at the weekend or vice versa. We have also accommodated several guests on a temporary basis who were looking to buy or rent more permanent accommodation in the Caterham area. We have also accommodated several people looking for short-stay solutions, some were in-between properties, others were working on their own homes and needed to find alternative accommodation till the work was completed. All our guests like the option of being able to prepare basic meals in the privacy of their own space rather than eat out every day, and they all say that they would rather be here than stay in an impersonal and over-priced hotel room. The advertised accommodation is perfect for one or two adults for a long stay and would be fine for three adults or two adults and two young children for short stays but for four or more adults or parents with older children we would recommend booking the overflow suite in addition to this one so as to render the experience more comfortable.

Property manager

Lucia

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Caterham

Located in Caterham, this apartment is in the city centre. Hever Castle and Gardens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Surrey Hills and Clapham Common. Check out an event or a game at Wimbledon Tennis Club, and consider making time for Chessington World of Adventures, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Caterham, England

What's nearby

  • Woldingham Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Chessington World of Adventures - 22 min drive - 30.7 km
  • London Eye - 39 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Big Ben - 39 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Hyde Park - 42 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Caterham Station - 12 min walk
  • Gravel Hill Station - 15 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caterham Arms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kingfish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bua Thai Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Low Cost Guest suite in beautiful Surrey just 50 minutes from Central London. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Low Cost Guest suite in beautiful Surrey just 50 minutes from Central London. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Low Cost Guest suite in beautiful Surrey just 50 minutes from Central London. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Low Cost Guest suite in beautiful Surrey just 50 minutes from Central London. located?

Located in the heart of Caterham, this apartment building is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Surrey Hills and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Woldingham Golf Club. Bletchingley Golf Club and Godstone Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km). Caterham Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

thierry g., Chauvigny france

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait
Bonne location et très bonne accueil des propriétaires qui sont très agreables
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ayowale Peter O.

Lucy was exceptionally kind
Without too much words, our stay in Caterham was interesting courtesy of Lucy and everyone. We enjoyed every bit of it. I recommend it for anyone anytime anyday.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Andreas G.

low cost but also low comfort
We stayed 6 days with our 2 youngsters to visit London and the Southeast. Travel by train to London takes a good hour and getting back in the evening even more as the trains stopped on almost every station. Therefore we did this only twice. The two rooms are more or less practicably equipped regarding the limited space. Unfortunately both beds, the bed sofa (you feel the metal carriers when you sleep on it) and the double bed (worn out mattress) were quite uncomfortable. They should be both replaced.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Stefan R., Tarmstedt

Super nette Gastgeber ! Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Schöne Lage im ländlichen Surrey südlich von London. Bahnhof ist nur 10 Gehminuten entfernt und man kommt sehr gut nach London. Familien Appartement war sauber und mit dem Wichtigsten eingerichtet. Es standen im Raum Kühlschrank, Mikrowelle, Wasserkocher und Toaster zur Verfügung. Das Schlafzimmer hatte ein sehr weiches Doppelbett und der zweite Raum eine große ausklappbare Schlafcouch für 2 Personen. Das angrenzende Bad verfügte über eine Dusche, kleines Waschbecken und Toilette. Preis/Leistung Top! Wir würden wieder kommen. Liebe Grüße
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Ralf B.

Nette Unterkunft mit wenig Komfort
Ein Kühlschrank und eine Mikrowelle im Wohnzimmer stellen die Küche dar. Das Geschirr steht im Wohnzimmerschrank. Zum Spühlen dient eine Plastikwanne. Das Wasser hierfür gewinnt man aus dem kleinen Waschbecken im Badezimmer. Das Ausziehsofa im Wohnzimmer ist zum Schlafen aufgrund der vorhandenen querenden Stahlstreben ungeeignet. Die Tür zwischen Wohnzimmer und Schlafzimmer ist verzogen und nicht schließbar, sie geht immer selbstständig auf. Das Badezimmer entspricht dem englischen Standard. Positiv sind das Bett im Schlafzimmer, problemloser WLAN-Empfang und Fernseher mit Sky und 15 Minuten Fußweg zum Bahnhof, wobei der Rückweg vom Bahnhof sehr steil ist. Das Haus liegt an einem kleinen Park, Geschäft mit langen Öffnungszeit sind 5 Minuten entfernt, die Wohnung ist für 4 Personen nur bedingt geeignet, für zwei Personen noch annehmbar.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

I had a wonderful time in Caterham! I'm glad that I went the VRBO route for this trip. 🙂
I arrived by myself for the first week of my trip and had a great time exploring and learning about the train, bus, and taxi systems. This location was perfect for being outside of the big city of London yet close enough to visit when I wanted to. The host family is super friendly and helpful and available for advice as I needed it. I had everything I needed there as well. It was so great to have a refrigerator, toaster, microwave in my room for personal use instead of always having to eat out. When my two travel buddies arrived for the final two weeks, we were provided with a driver and car at a very good rate so that we could make a couple of day trips in the countryside to special places we wanted to see. We had so much fun! I would recommend this VRBO very highly and hope that I can stay in touch with the hosts Lucia and William and friend Owen.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

SIN-YEE W.

Like staying in a friend's house
Lucia and Will are nice and welcoming. We felt like home when staying there. I like the homemade jam very much! Thanks Lucia again for the warm hospitality, thanks Will for driving us to the school, and thanks Owen for driving me to the train station!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Osvaldo P.

Buona
Posizione tranquilla e a breve distanza (10 minuti a piedi) dalla ferrovia (comodissima) sia per raggiungere Londra sia per chi come noi arriva da Gatwick. Appartamento essenziale ma dotato di tutto l'indispensabile (anche se manca il piano cottura,sostituito efficacemente dal microonde combinato) Abbiamo gentilmente trovato in casa alcuni alimenti necessarii per iniziare il soggiorno I proprietari sono gentili, cordiali e disponibilissimi per qualsiasi esigenza. La proprietaria parla benissimo italiano. Raccomando la sistemazione per chi vuole visitare Londra con un pò di calma e non è alla ricerca di una casa di lusso ma di una soluzione pragmatica ad un buon prezzo
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Clean and inviting.
Love the owners, very helpful and professional. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Owen H.

Gorgeous and Friendly
Great and well kept. Perfect location close to train station and town. Would recomend it to anyone coming to Surrey for a long stay.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kari R.

Nice place to live and the Landlady & Lord were so kind that we felt like belonging to the family!
We stayed here 6 weeks through January and first part of February 2017. Our accommodation included only basic items like a fridge, microwave oven and kettle, but that suited us well. Sky TV with some 800 channels(!) was also included, as well as a fast internet connection (ADSL) through Wifi. Regardless of the "varying" UK January weathers we enjoyed very much of the vast network of trails, parks, commons and all in this beautiful area of hills and valleys in Surrey Hills. Added with tons of history (Kenley Air Field, old churches, hospitals, barracks, etc.). The connections to London area worked extremely well for us as well, mainly by Southern Train services, but utilizing buses and even trams sometimes as well.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2017

About the host

Hosted by Lucia

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Please note : we are not an agency or property developers. We are the owners / landlords of this property and we are available at any time via phone or email to assist our guests with any problems they may have and ensure that their stay is of the highest possible standard.

Why they chose this property

What we love about this area is the fact that we enjoy all the benefits of Surrey village life and country living, local pubs, golf, riding and beautiful country walks which have proved invaluable during the past two years with all the lockdowns and social distancing we have been subjected to. Now that we can enjoy more freedoms again, guests will like the fact that we are just an hour from central London by train from Caterham station. Our many past guests have loved being so close to London and yet our rates are comparatively low for what we offer. This attracts more and more long stay guests as the cost of serviced apartments in this area is now very high. We do not offer what a fully serviced apartment or a serviced studio apartment can offer as our suites are essentially holiday accommodation units, but we do our best to provide guests with some kitchen appliances so as to make their stay more comfortable.

What makes this property unique

This is an excellent area for people of all ages. Our adult daughters have been riding at a local riding school since they were just three years old, as a family we have enjoyed country walks in the North Downs, the Kenley Aerodrome and a local petting farm where people can meet the animals as they walk through the charming country path through the fields. Now pubs and cafes are open again, a country walk ending with a drink at one of our local pubs / inns or a coffee at one of our many local cafes - (we missed them all so much during the recent lockdowns). We have tennis and badminton courts in the beautiful Queens Park, just across the road from our house, and a bowling club, mini golf, croquet and a children's playground and in the summer you can sit on the green with a picnic and watch a traditional game of cricket in the perfect setting or take the children to the playground and treat yourselves to an excellent Kelly's ice-cream from the kiosk there. If you are here in November, you can enjoy the Caterham Dene spectacular firework display also from the park or from the windows in the two suites on the middle floor, if you would rather admire it in the comfort and warmth of your own home. Our local King and Queen pub nearby often stage Plays and events from their makeshift outdoor theatre and the Miller Centre amateur dramatics theatre in Caterham can certainly match the London stage in excellence but at a fraction of the cost.
This area is safe and virtually crime free compared to other more central areas, yet we still have easy access to London whenever we want it. London Bridge is an hour or less away by train and Gatwick is just 20 minutes away,

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish