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Henman Bunkhouse

Dorking, Surrey
The exterior of Henman Bunkhouse, Dorking, Surrey
The exterior of Henman Bunkhouse, Dorking, Surrey

At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 16
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Preferred changeover day Flexible
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
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About Henman Bunkhouse

A rural Surrey bunkhouse on Leith Hill, with lots of walking trails on its doorstep.

16-sleeper Henman Bunkhouse nestles in the northern slopes of Leith Hill, the highest point in south east England. Although London is only thirty miles away, the bucolic setting provides an ideal location for groups to experience rural Surrey at its finest. 

It has a fully-equipped kitchen, an open fire and a garden with a BBQ. Dorking town is just five miles away if you need to stock up on supplies.

Walkers can directly access the Greensand Way plus other local way marked trails. There are many bridleways and byways over Leith Hill and the surrounding area on which cycling is permitted.

The bunkhouse closes for Christmas and New Year.
 

Enquire and book

Opening times

When emailing the team please reference the name of the bunkhouse you are enquiring about.

Email leithhill@nationaltrust.org.uk

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer available
  • Dishwasher not available
  • Washing machine available
  • Tumble dryer not available
  • Telephone available
  • Television not available
  • DVD not available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ available

Layout

  • Ground floor

    A well equipped kitchen, larder, dining/communal area with a dining table for 12 and comfy chairs, open fire (free wood and fire starting material provided). Two bedrooms with hand basins.

  • First floor

    Internal stairs to a bedroom with hand basin.

Notes for guests

Heating: Oil fired radiators/open fire.

Bedding/linen: No bedding is provided. Guests are requested to bring their own bedding and linen including sleeping bags/duvets and pillows.

Parking: Parking for nine cars approx. 50 metres from the bunkhouse via gravelled uneven track. There is not a closer drop off point.

Garden: A well manicured unenclosed garden next to the bunkhouse with picnic tables and barbecue.

Hazards: There is a pond at the bottom of the garden so children should be supervised at all times.

 

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A view of the West Front of Leith Hill Tower, Dorking, Surrey

Leith Hill Tower and Countryside

Come and explore the trails through woodland, heathland, and farmland before climbing to the top of the majestic Leith Hill Tower.
Still of Leith Hill Place 360 video showing outside of the house

Leith Hill Place

Beauty and genius in the Surrey Hills
Small fungi at Headley Heath

Holmwood Common

Ancient common once owned by King Harold and William the Conqueror
Hawthorn berries on Bookham Commons

Denbies Hillside

Dramatic and stunning chalk escarpment with panoramic views
Bracket fungus grows on a fallen log

Abinger Roughs and Netley Park

Hidden woods with ancient trees and flower-sprinkled grasslands, just off the North Downs and Pilgrims Ways
The exterior of the house at Polesden Lacey on a spring day

Polesden Lacey

The perfect setting for an Edwardian country retreat

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Henman Bunkhouse

Dorking, Surrey
Email leithhill@nationaltrust.org.uk

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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