Visiting Holmwood Common

Hidden woodlands, lush green meadows, tranquil ponds and an ancient common filled with ancient oak trees. If you’re looking for a great place to walk the dog or just fancy taking a stroll in the fresh air, we know the ideal spot to visit.

A Natural Hidden Gem

Our menu reflects our deep appreciation for seasonal, modern British cuisine. Each dish is carefully prepared with unique twists that highlight the inherent flavors of the ingredients. If you’re curious about the origins of our ingredients, please don’t hesitate to inquire, and we’ll gladly share that information. We make every effort to incorporate local ingredients into all of our dishes whenever possible.

At The Old House, we aim to create a welcoming and familiar atmosphere during your stay. Our guest bedrooms are located in a converted barn affectionately known as ‘The Coop,’ offering picturesque views of our mature garden. These six ensuite rooms are named after British chicken breeds and feature tasteful decor that includes natural textures and earthy hues. You’ll also find modern furnishings and charming original elements in each room.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HOLMWOOD COMMON

Holmwood Common, at the foot of the North Downs and the Surrey Hills Area of outstanding natural beauty, is just 10 miles from Gatwick Airport, but you wouldn’t know it was so close to one of the world’s busiest transport hubs because the planes overhead are drowned out by wonderful birdsong, and the beautiful scenery — think dappled woodland, open clearings, ancient oak trees and picturesque ponds — is a sight to behold.

This 517.61 acre site, just off the A24 south of Dorking, was once an ancient common owned by King Harold and William the Conqueror. Today it’s a relatively hidden gem that offers great opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding.

It’s the kind of place you can visit all year round; in summer it’s the ideal spot for a picnic in the sun; in winter it’s a great place to stretch the legs and enjoy some fresh air; in autumn it is alive with mushrooms and toadstools to discover; in spring it bursts into new leaf and looks as pretty as a picture. It is renowned for its abundant wildlife — birds, bats and butterflies in particular — and its glorious native crab apple trees, which erupt into pink blossoms each spring and bear small fruit in the autumn.

DIRECTION TO THE OLD HOUSE INN FROM HOLMWOOD COMMON

Holmwood Common is approximately 27 minutes from The Old House Inn. Here’s how you get here:

Turn left onto Horsham Road/A24

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Newdigate Road

Newdigate Road turns slightly right and becomes Thurbarns Hill

Turn left onto Trig Street and continue for half a mile

Continue onto Kingsland

Turn left onto Village Street

Continue onto Parkgate Road for a mile

Continue onto Partridge Lane

Turn left onto Blanks Lane for a mile

Continue onto Stan Hill for two miles

Stan Hill turns right and becomes Norwood Hill Road

Continue onto The Street

Turn right onto Lowfield Heath Road

Continue onto Charlwood Road for a mile

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Old Brighton Rd S

At Lowfield Heath Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto London Road/A23

At Gatwick Rd Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Gatwick Road

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Radford Road for a mile

Turn left onto Balcombe Road/B2036 for half a mile

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Antlands Lane for two miles

Continue onto B2037

And the Old House Inn will be on the right.