Stay at Gilwell Park, a 4.6-star Georgian manor hotel in London offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast, gardens, and easy access to Tower of London and Heathrow Airport.
Guests appreciate the historic setting, friendly staff, and peaceful surroundings of this Georgian manor hotel, while noting some practical limitations in facilities and accessibility.
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Set within the grounds of a Georgian manor, Gilwell Park offers a casual hotel experience surrounded by countryside. The property features well-kept gardens, a bar, and event spaces, making it suitable for both leisure and small gatherings. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast, while parking is available on site. The hotel is smoke-free and kid-friendly, though it does not offer air conditioning, a fitness center, or pet accommodations.
Rooms are described as clean and comfortable, with some guests noting that the furnishings feel a bit dated but well-maintained. The hotel’s setting on a historic Scout estate provides scenic views and peaceful woodlands, appealing to those interested in nature and history. Accessibility by public transport is limited, with the nearest Chingford train station about a mile away, so a car is recommended for convenience.
Gilwell Park is located approximately 2 miles from Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and about 4 miles from the Royal Gunpowder Mills museum. Visitors can also easily reach well-known London landmarks such as the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Tower Bridge with a short drive. While there is no onsite restaurant for dinner, local takeaway options are readily available, and the breakfast offers a respectable buffet selection.
Reviews highlight the friendly staff and peaceful surroundings, though some guests have mentioned limited lighting in the parking area and no covered walkways between buildings as minor drawbacks. The property’s historic significance and natural setting make it a practical choice for visitors seeking a quiet retreat with easy access to both countryside and the city.
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Beautiful park just outside of Chingford. Easy access (a short drive) outside of town and you will find yourself enjoying idyllic scenery and wildlife. Hotel rooms are a bit dated but in good shape. New Scouts HQ is gorgeous. Adventures reception is clean and easy to find. Park is well maintained with many notable and scenic areas.
Great campsite and Scout HQ. Been several times for events and camping. Lots of history on site to see and learn about. Good camping facilities and areas with great views on some. Woodlands with lots of wildlife.
A nice venue and the staff are very helpful. Access is via a typically tight country lane. The right hand car park for customers has little in the way of lighting and any blue badge holders have quite a distance between their allocated spaces and Reception. There is a drop off drive that swings round to Reception. There wasn't any covered paths to reach the function suite building to the back of Reception, which was a nuisance for all the guests in full evening dress!! The staff tried their best to help though with a specific brand of umbrellas that the facility must have bought in for guests at the functions there.
Very friendly and helpful staff. The smart clean rooms have very comfy beds and a good assortment of hotel essentials such as a decent selection of tea and coffee in the rooms as well as a couple of biscuits and soaps shampoos and quality towels. Nice views of the surrounding scout estate. Has WiFi and also has a bar area as well as the restaurant area which has a decent quality and selection for breakfast. Would definitely recommend if looking for a Georgian house style hotel close to London
Wonderful experience just being at this historical spot. Home of Scouting worldwide, you can feel the history here. The location is very nice, and there is a footpath that borders the property. There are wild stag and some woods on the grounds. Easy access by public transport from London. Well worth the visit.
The stay was fine. I didn't like the pillows though. Everything is clean The restaurant was closed so I had to find another place for dinner. Breakfast was small and a little cold. No fresh bread only for the toaster.
Nice surroundings, comfy rooms and a good shower. Excellent buffet breakfast. There's also a bar, but draught beer choice is lager only.... Lots of bottles though if that floats your boat. Sadly no evening meal option, but plenty of local takeaways who will deliver!
Lovely environs, situated in park lands. The staff are very friendly and the rooms were spotless. Breakfast was great. Not public transport friendly though. Chingford station is about 2.5km away.
Surrounded by countryside, this relaxed hotel in a stately Georgian manor is 2 miles from 16th-century Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge and 4 miles from a museum at the Royal Gunpowder Mills. Chingford train station is a mile away.
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