Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey

Richard worked here with mate Henry in 1978 so it was amazing to go back and stay.

 The waiter returns

 The lounge under the glass roof

 Lots of faux marble

 Glass and iron roof

 Big curtains

 Oatlands Park Hotel was established in 1856. The former palace was burnt down in 1794 and rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style and further remodelled in 1830. After a period of private ownership the land became valuable after the opening of the South Western Railroad which linked the area to London.

 It's a fantastic structure but at a distance from the original Royal palace was re-built by Henry VIII for Anne of Cleves using stone from an earlier Monastery destroyed during the Dissolution.

 It is believed that this cedar tree was planted by Prince Henry son of Charles I

However the orginal structure was burnt down and the current building in the wonderful soft red brick was erected

 The trees are very old and beautiful - it's an advantage being here in winter as you see the structure of the trees.

 Amazing tree and sky - just as the storm broke

 Umbrellas up

 Some terrific cypress trees

 The terrace outside the dining room

 Entrance

 Our last night at Oatlands

Beautifully wet and cold we explored the local town of Weybridge including the small but lovely Museum. The local historian staffing the museum seemed quite haughty about the current oatlands park Hotel which she told us in great detail was NOT the former royal palace at all - but she still loved going there for the High Teas!
We had two nights there and it was great - very old fashioned and comfortable, fantastic food and professional service, Richard recognized lots of details from his time here including the silver tea and coffee pots.