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NicaZ Apr 24th, 2007 11:35 AM

walton on thames hotel help please
 
Hello, I am going to the UK in mid May for a wedding at the Burvel House in Walton on Thames, but I cannot find anywhere to stay! The hotels suggested by the bridge and groom are either too expensive or fully booked. We won't have a car so that is also part of the equation. We are willing to spend up 100£ but not more than (even that is really pushing it-- i would be much happier with 50£ since we are coming from Switzerland and the Swiss franc). Does anyone have suggestions????

janisj Apr 24th, 2007 12:24 PM

We have a frequent poster who lives not too far from Walton on Thames so hopefully she will see your thread.

But do you mean £100 or hopefully £50 per person or total? If you mean for two - then you aren't going to find anything for £50.

But I have a wild idea if you can't find anything in Walton-on-Thames. Priceline a hotel in central London. You can get very nice 4 star places for very low rates and then can take the train to Walton.

NicaZ Apr 24th, 2007 10:26 PM

Thank you for that. I hope she will see as well-- that would be really helpful!

Regarding the pricing, I meant to say that we would pay up to 100£ per night, total. So, 200£ if we stay for 2 nights. I would prefer something cheaper, you're right, thats too wishful.

I was considering the central London idea but since all the family will be in Walton on Thames I didnt want to feel isolated. How far is the train ride from London? Do you think its easy enough if all else fails?

Odin Apr 24th, 2007 11:42 PM

Try expanding your search to other areas eg Shepperton, Weybridge.

Have you tried http://www.riverdenegardens.co.uk

Bus route from Walton 451 goes past Hampton Court (try the Mitre Hotel) and onto Kingston Upon Thames where there is a Travelodge close to the train and bus station.

I would do this rather than trekking in and out of central London.

NicaZ Apr 26th, 2007 09:46 AM

Thanks for the reply. I just phoned Riverdene Gardens and spoke with a lovely woman. The room is in my price range and I think we will probably stay there. She said it is only a 5 minute walk to the centre of Walton on Thames, and maybe 15 minutes to the Burvel House. Does that sound right? We wont have a car so I want to make sure we are close enough.

For the bus, while that might have to be an option (and presumably an easier one than Central London), I would prefer not to have to reply on public transport since we will be a wedding that might end quite late. I wouldnt want to be stuck there afterward.

Does Riverdene Gardens sound like a good plan? Its look gorgeous! Thanks so much for your help!


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