The Best Places to Stay to Book Near Birdworld, Farnham

Set on the edge of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Frensham Pond Country House Hotel and Spa is a pretty choice for your next visit to Birdworld, just a 12-minute drive away. Enjoy its lakeside setting from the comfort of the spacious rooms or from the fine-dining Watermark Restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the views.

Cartref is a characterful Grade II-listed cottage in the heart of Farnham. Behind the lilac front door you’ll discover an open-plan living room and kitchen with beamed ceilings. Head upstairs to discover the modern bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, or out the back to laze in the quaint garden. The prime position here means you can explore the market town when you’re not visiting Birdworld, an easy nine-minute drive or an 18-minute bus ride away.

A luxury lodge in the Surrey Hills, the Devil’s Cradle is a romantic bed and breakfast that makes for a sweet weekend break. Behind its modern facade, the lodge is fitted with rustic interiors – think wood-panelled walls, beamed ceiling and a four-poster bed – and it has a sheltered patio, too. Nearby landmarks include Frensham Ponds, the Devil’s Punchbowl, Tilford Woods and the Devil’s Jumps, so there’s plenty of exploring to do here.

With roses framing the pastel-blue front door, Sweet Briar is a quintessential English country cottage. Set in the Hampshire village of Crondall, a 14-minute drive from Birdworld, Sweet Briar has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two singles. Here, modern fixtures meet original architecture, with a tiled bathroom, exposed-brick walls, wooden beams and a vaulted ceiling. There’s a private garden to relax in out the back, too.

Those looking to take in lungfuls of fresh country air will struggle to find a better place to do so than Eglantine. The pretty one-bedroom cottage has a glorious garden filled with flowers and mature trees – be sure to take a book and a picnic blanket, as you’ll want to stay in the garden all day long. The cottage itself is just as quaint, with exposed beams, a modern kitchen and a sitting room with fireplace.

Pubs with rooms are such a cosy choice for accommodation. The Princess Royal in Farnham is an excellent example of this, with 27 beautifully furnished rooms under its thatched roof. A full English breakfast is included when you book a room here – go for the Indulgence Suite for its free-standing tub – but with plant-based club sandwiches, slow-braised beef and a charcuterie board on the menu, you’ll likely want to book in for lunch and dinner, too.

Behind its Grade II-listed, 18th-century brick exterior, the Old Bakery offers a surprisingly modern stay for your visit to Birdworld. As its name suggests, the cottage was once a bakery for the village of Seale before it was transformed into a home. Now with three bedrooms – a master and two singles – the cottage is spacious and comfortable and even has a small, elevated garden out back.

For a luxe stay that’s just an eight-minute drive away from Birdworld, consider Farnham House Hotel. Set in rambling grounds, it’s a charming country house hotel packed with personality – many rooms have four-poster beds – and offers hearty breakfasts. Opt for a light dinner; if you choose the staycation package, the hotel can pack lunch for you, too – ideal if you’re planning to spend the day at Birdworld.