Title: The Observatory Annexe Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Observatory Annexe Cottage in Dorking with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70600000/70597000/70596994/dbccf985.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70600000/70597000/70596994/8ea56e3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70600000/70597000/70596994/ff2c75f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70600000/70597000/70596994/1bb811ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70600000/70597000/70596994/92107c1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Observatory Annexe provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking included - Free WiFi £514 includes taxes & fees 24 Oct - 25 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Observatory Annexe Cottage in Dorking with kitchen Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Dorking cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Premium Double Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88180000/88170500/88170465/3897dbc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wotton House Country Estate Hotel Dorking - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Surrey Hills Cottage The Observatory Annexe Cottage The Observatory Annexe Dorking The Observatory Annexe Cottage Dorking ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.225277,-0.353737&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aytwHzadA%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%40YBW%40WBY%40WBWBWBWBWDWBWDWDWBUDWFUDWDUFUFUDUFUFUFUFSHUFSHSFSHSHSHSHQHSJQHQJQHQJOJQHOLOHOLOJOJMJMLMJMLMLMLKLKJKLKLILKNILILILGNILGNGLGLENGNELENCNELCNCNCLCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBNBLBNDLBNDNDLFNDLFNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNJJHLJLJLJLJJLLLLLJLLLJLJNJNJNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPJPFRJPHRHRFRHRFRHRFTFRHTFTFTDTFTDTFTDVDTDVDTDVBVDVBVDV%40VBVBVBVBX%40V%40VBX%40V%3FX%40V%40X%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAX%3FVAXCVAVAXCVCVCVCVAXEVCTEVCVEVEVETEVETGTEVGTETGTGRITGTGRIRGTIRGRIPIRKRGPKPIPKPIPKPKNKNKPKLKNKNKLMNKLMLMJKLMJMJMJMJKJOHMHMHMHOHMFMFOFMFOFMDODODMDOBMDOBO%40OBOBM%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMEOCOEMEOEOEMGMGOGMGOGMIMIMIOIMIMKMKKIMMMKMMMKKMMMKOKMKOMMIOMQIOKOKQIQKQIQKQIQISISIQISGSIUGSISGUGUGSGUEUGUGWEUEUGWEUCWEWEWCUEWCWCYCWCWAWCWAYCWAWAYAW%3FYAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=11ilzOmVupMOc3Xq_IS_D_58UjE=) Dorking, England #### What's nearby - Surrey Hills - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Box Hill - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Denbies Wine Estate - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles - Polesden Lacey - 17 min drive - 6.6 miles - Chessington World of Adventures - 27 min drive - 14.6 miles #### Getting around - Dorking West Station - 4 min drive - Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Falkland Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Old Clunker Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sorrel - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Queen's Head - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Star - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Observatory Annexe pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Observatory Annexe? > As of 18 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Observatory Annexe on 24 Oct 2025 start from £514.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorking-Hotels-Surrey-Hills-Cottage.h70596994.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Observatory Annexe? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Observatory Annexe? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Observatory Annexe? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Observatory Annexe located? > Situated in Dorking, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Surrey Hills and within 3 miles (5 km) of Denbies Wine Estate and Betchworth Park Golf Club. Box Hill is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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