Rated a 5-star inn by the AA, the 600-year-old Crown Inn combines traditional character with modern room luxuries, including flat-screen TVs and DVD players. On the village green in Chiddingfold, The Crown is within 20 minutes of Guildford's town center, and less than an hour from London. Awarded Great Britain’s Most Excellent Inn 2010 by Condé Nast Johansens, the friendly Crown Inn has luxury rooms with attached bathroom with original wooden beams. Some rooms have four-poster beds. The refurbished rooms have handmade beds, Egyptian cotton bed linen and private bathrooms with luxurious Noble Isle toiletries. A seasonal à la carte menu is served in the oak-paneled restaurant and there is also a bar menu. There is an extensive wine list and a selection of beers and spirits.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Chiddingfold
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very helpful staff and wonderful breakfast and coffee. Great location for wedding down the road. Great size room and bathroom.
  • C
    Christine
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location in a beautiful old building & run by helpful friendly staff Good breakfast offered
  • Mair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Inn and the food was just lovely and the staff, without exception, were fabulous and made us very welcome. We were a very last minute booking and hadn’t come planning to stay.
  • Shelagh
    United States of America United States of America
    As an ex-pat coming back - the Crown welcome was - - Welcome Home
  • Mervin
    Canada Canada
    Nicely restored, centuries old building, but with all the expected idiosyncrasies….sloping floors, low doorways and ceilings, narrow stairs, no lift. The restaurant was excellent, food delicious, varied menu. Breakfast options were good. The...
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have stayed here may times. Lovely old building. Great bar and atmosphere.
  • Rik
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The room and bathroom were spacious and clean. The addition of a table fan was a nice touch for added comfort during the summer. The inn had also prepared the baby cot before our arrival, which not many hotels do. The breakfast and dinner were...
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the atmosphere of a traditional pub with the quirky layout.
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    Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was fantastic. Hotel takes you back in time. Bathroom updated. Lovely country feel. Very friendly patrons and staff
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pub and staff. Food & breakfast lovely. Very clean & use of refillable soaps is great ♻️ Shower really nice and powerful! Comfy bed and bedding. Will be back! Lovely area too for a walk (check out all trails.)

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Crown Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Private check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
The Crown Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for group bookings of 5 rooms or more, special terms apply and the Crown Inn will charge a deposit.

The Crown Inn charges a deposit of 20% against any reservations made for the weekends, including Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

Please inform The Crown Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Crown Inn

  • The Crown Inn is 650 feet from the center of Chiddingfold. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Crown Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Crown Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Crown Inn include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
  • The prices at The Crown Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Crown Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The Crown Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Themed dinners
  • Guests staying at The Crown Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Breakfast to go