Surrey Hills and Saxon Towns: Overnight Stay For Two With Full English Breakfast, Dinner and Mini Afternoon Tea for £99 at Best Western Frensham Pond Hotel (Up to £205.70 Value)

The leafy home of Tudor palaces and England's largest vineyard, Surrey shrugs off the constraints of Greater London and unfurls over the North Downs. Blonde grasses ripple across the Surrey Hills, the spongy earth of their tree-lined avenues turned red, yellow and gold beneath a sheet of autumn leaves.

Charming Saxon market towns are left empty during the week as the county's commuters are inhaled back into London, and a calm atmosphere spreads from sculpted parklands to cafes, pubs, and intriguing boutique shops. The country lanes are perfect for exploration by bike, the undulating countryside is the rambler's ideal terrain, and a clutch of gorgeous Georgian mansions rests in the proud assurance of their heritage.

Saunter to Surrey with today's Groupon: £99 for an overnight stay for two with full English breakfast, dinner, mini afternoon tea, and bottle of sparkling wine at Best Western Frensham Pond Hotel.

The Hotel
A 15th century residence and 17th century inn, the Frensham Pond Hotel matches country house charm with all the luxury of modern hospitality. With views over the peaceful shimmer of Frensham Great Pond, the hotel's Watermark restaurant offers guests a seasonally changing menu, packed with the fresh flavours of local produce.

The rooms are well-equipped with cable TV, desk, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, trouser press, and an alarm clock to wake guests from blissful slumber. The gym can be found at the Lifestyles Health and Leisure Club, where the squash courts ring and rattle with the frantic clatter of play. There is also a hot tub, steam room, and plunge pool for more peaceful relaxation.

Groupon Recommends
After celebrating their arrival with a bottle of bubbly and a mini afternoon tea of scones, guests may wish to go for a wander around the lake to catch the smell of the autumn soil on the air before they return to the hotel for dinner. Waking to the soft burble of a wood pigeon in the morn, guests can discuss their plan for the day over a full English breakfast.

Painshill Park offers 158 acres of Georgian landscaped parklands, complete with a lake, follies, and a crystal grotto. The Surrey tourist board can provide a number of suggestions for rewarding walks in the area, and there are many opportunities for sweeping views over this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Local Amenities
The market town of Farnham lies a short drive from the hotel, where boutique shops jostle with pubs, cafes, and restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. The town centre holds a handful of shops and banks, as well as a police station, and Farnham hospital is a short drive away. Guildford, around 30 minutes away by car, plays host to high street shops and shopping centres that will satisfy most requirements.

Transport
Trains: Trains to Farnham run every half hour from London Waterloo and take approximately 55 minutes. The hotel is a short taxi ride from Farnham.
Car hire: A number of operators are available in Guildford and London.

Groupon Top Tip
Take waterproofs and walking boots for countryside wanderings, strolls by the pond, and treks through the Farnham nature reserve.

Reviews

Guests have been impressed by the efficient service and comfortable rooms at Frensham Pond Hotel. Booking.com users scored an average of 7.8/10 and gave further mention to the scenic location, while comments from TripAdvisor reviewers were also largely favourable.

Excellent hotel for a quiet getaway. Staff are all friendly and welcoming and the room quality is excellent. Food was adequate but nothing stunning. Hotel is in an excellent location for a stroll around Frensham Pond and plenty of facilities on site if you would just prefer a day of relaxing.
– Davd S, Late Rooms, Jun 2011

A lovely quiet hotel, around 5 miles from Farnham, Surrey. Set beside a large pond (lake) with birds galore, walking tracks or just sit out and watch the world go by, beautiful and peaceful.
– Glenys, Booking.com, Sep 2011