Castle Mill Bed And Breakfast Dorking in Dorking, England

Castle Mill Bed And Breakfast offers board games and puzzles for guests, a fax/photocopying service, and smoke alarms throughout the property. Free WiFi is available in all public areas, and free private parking with accessible spaces is provided. Guests consistently highlight the exceptional breakfast, with options for a complimentary continental or a full English breakfast at a small surcharge.

Rooms include private bathrooms, bathrobes, and garden or lake views, with each room providing a bath, hairdryer, and electric kettle. Some rooms, such as the Double Room with Shared Bathroom and Lake View, offer shared bathroom facilities but direct views of the lake. The Deluxe Double Room with Bath features a standalone bathtub and a separate sitting room, while the top-floor Deluxe Double Room with Shared Bathroom has its own staircase and a comfortable bed.

The property is less than 1 km from Betchworth Park Golf Club and 2 km from Box Hill, a site known from Jane Austen's Emma. London Gatwick Airport is 15 km away, and Chessington World of Adventures is also 15 km from the hotel. Guests can walk directly onto the North Downs Way from the doorstep, and the nearest railway station is a 15-minute walk.

Guests rate the host, Ric and Peta, highly for their warm welcome and helpful advice on local walks and dining. The property includes Minnie the dog, a friendly presence, and the sound of the water mill eases guests to sleep. Travelers recommend paying the surcharge for the full English breakfast, especially before a long hike on the North Downs.

Location: 2 km from Box Hill, 15 min walk to station, on North Downs Way

Rooms: 4 rooms with garden or lake views, some with shared bathrooms

Dining: Exceptional breakfast - continental or full English

Activity: Board games and puzzles available on site

Service: Free WiFi, free parking, accessible parking

Best for: Hikers, Jane Austen fans, couples seeking a quiet retreat