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 9.4 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
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest review summary
Guests commended the welcoming staff and delicious <b>breakfast</b> at The Crown Inn. The charming <b>location</b> was appreciated, though <b>room comfort</b> and <b>bed comfort</b> received mixed feedback. Some guests noted noise issues due to room soundproofing, and opinions on the bar were varied.
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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8

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, 8.9

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
Cancellation 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

  • Room options at The Crown Inn include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
  • The Crown Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The Crown Inn is 650 feet from the center of Chiddingfold. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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.

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

  • Guests staying at The Crown Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Breakfast to go
  • Check-in at The Crown Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Themed dinners