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This super-friendly resort hotel with a championship golf course has all the facilities you could wish for: spa, gym, wellness suite, live entertainment and a range of restaurants and bars.

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Location

On the outskirts of Liphook, the hotel enjoys quick links to a train service to London yet sits in 400 acres of its own grounds. Attractions such as Birdworld, Go Ape and the Hollycombe collection of working steam fairground equipment are all located within a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

Conveniently situated just off the A3, with Winchester, Farnham and Guildford all about a 30-minute drive away.

By car: Old Thorns is 1 hour 20 mins from London, 2 hours 10 mins from Bristol and 2 hours 30 mins from Birmingham. The hotel has free private parking.

By train: London Waterloo to Liphook takes 1 hour 15 mins. The hotel is a 5-minute taxi ride from the station. Book trains to Liphook.

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Style

Opulence abounds here, with glittering balls, fleur-de-lis wallpaper and plush flock armchairs. In the reception area, black and white prints of celebrities adorn the walls, while fairy lights trace the wooden beams along the covered walkway connecting the ballroom, leisure facilities and the main hotel.

Service & Facilities

Top-notch facilities include a state-of-the-art gym equipped with the latest technology, studio classes, a pool, thermal suites, a spa, and - naturally - an 18-hole golf course. While the hotel is bustling on weekends, the staff remains readily available to guests.

  • Restaurant
  • Two bars
  • Spa
  • ​Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • 18-hole golf course
  • Gardens
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bedrooms

Though unremarkable, standard rooms offer comfort with high-quality furniture, king-sized beds and bathrooms featuring showers over the bath. The exceptional penthouse apartments boast double-height living rooms and panoramic views.

Room types: Superior, Deluxe, Family Rooms, Interconnecting Rooms, Junior Suite, Eco Pods, Apartments

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom, luxury toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi

Restaurants & Bars

The main Kings restaurant is a light, airy place with views of the golf course. Breakfast is a buffet affair of fruits, pastries and English-cooked items. Dinner is either a carvery with three choices of meat or a brasserie à la carte menu. The lantern room serves a simple five-course set Chinese menu and the aromatic duck pancakes are particularly good.

Kings Restaurant: Brasserie menu, European and British inspired dishes, Sunday roasts. Mains £20. Open daily for breakfast and dinner (and Sunday lunch).

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