YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills

Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BE

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Superb rating

(76 reviews)

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Sleeps up to 15 people
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

A picturesque and eco-friendly hostel that's only accessible by foot, YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills is a perfect rural retreat close to the city of London. This property is great for those looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of three bedrooms.

First floor

One room that sleeps up to 2 people. It includes a double bed.

One room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 7 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds and a single bed.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The small kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: grill, kettle, microwave, 2 ovens, 2 refrigerators (with freezer compartments), stove, toaster,.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery for 15 people, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, bin bags, cloths, sponges, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the cosy dining room seats up to 10 people.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 10 people. There are comfy sofas, armchairs and an open fire.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of three bathrooms. These are located in a separate building, about 20m from the main entrance.

Toilets: 3

Showers: 3

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside is a large garden. The garden is enclosed with a fence and bushes and has a gate.

Guests have full access to the garden.

Outdoor amenities: cycle store, fire pit, grass/lawn, picnic tables.

What our whole hostel offers

Bed linen
Carbon monoxide alarm
Central heating
Cleaning basics
Cot available
Dishes and cutlery
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fridge
Garden/grounds
Grill
Highchair
Hot water
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen utensils
Lock on doors
Microwave
Outdoor seating
Oven
Shower(s)
Smoke alarm
Stove
Toaster

What you need to know about our whole hostel

Check-in: From 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Heating: There is central heating throughout the property.
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs: Hire YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills and bring your dogs! Add a dog to your booking at the checkout and bring your four-legged friend along with you. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms, on the furniture, or in the kitchen, and must be kept on a lead in the grounds.
Checking in: You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access: Guest have use of the whole property.

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Overview

YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills is a centuries-old cottage a world away from the stresses of modern life. This country retreat is accessible only on foot and surrounded by National Trust woodland, phone reception is rare and there’s no WiFi or TV. While you’re on digital detox, spend idyllic hours wandering the fields and footpaths around the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and nearby National Trust Polesden Lacey estate.

Enjoy relaxing in the garden in the warmer months, or warm up by the lounge’s log fire when it’s wintery. Lovingly restored, YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills is an eco-friendly hostel and pretty as a picture.

This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Accommodation at this hostel

Entire place is offered here
Bed in a shared room is not offered here
Private room is not offered here
Camping & Cabins is not offered here

Why guests love this hostel

Ideal for a rural retreat
Unique, rustic hostel in the woods
Get away from the stresses of modern life

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Accommodation at YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills

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With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

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Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
Contactless payments
Cycle store
Dining room
Games
Garden/grounds
Highchair
Intermittent mobile coverage
Large garden/grounds
Library
No WiFi
Outdoor seating
Paid on-street parking
Self-catering kitchen
Shared lounge
Sole use available

Hostel need to know

Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Self-catering: YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: The hostel is only accessible by foot. It is situated 0.75 miles from Denbies Hillside National Trust car park down an unlit and unsurfaced track, so please bring a torch. The postcode for the car park is RH5 6SR.

Pets: Pets are not permitted at YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills - Access Statement

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Food and drink at YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills

Self-catering at YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills

YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills is self-catering only. Our self-catering kitchen includes everything you need to cook up a storm.

Bring your own food and make use of our ovens, refrigerators and microwave plus a kettle, toaster and stove. Dishes and cutlery are provided as well as cleaning essentials.

YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills

off Ranmore Common Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BE

Map references

OS Map:: 187
OS Grid Ref:: TQ140515
Lat/Lng:: 51.252025, -0.367452
what3words: stone.caring.ticket

Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9542
Email:: [email protected]

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Things to do around YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills

Hampton Court Palace

Have a royally good time at this stunning location - its amazing history and luxurious rooms will make you feel like a king or queen! Don't miss the gardens and maze outside.

Denbies Wine Estate

This beautiful estate, set in 265 acres, is the UK's largest single estate vineyard. Don't miss the cellar and estate tours. Visit Denbies website

Bocketts Farm

A working farm in the beautiful Surrey countryside, there's a play barn, baby animals, pig racing and tractor rides. Visit the Farm website

Chessington World of Adventures

Britains wildest adventure, plenty of rides plus a zoo and sealife centre. Fun for all the family. Visit the Chessington website

Classic car on Brooklands banked racetrack

Brooklands Museum

The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, with exhibits ranging from racing cars and motorcycles to the Wellington Bomber and a Concorde. Visit the Museum website On the same site is the...

Polesden Lacey

The house, with its stunning interiors, delightful gardens and superb views across the rolling Surrey hills is waiting to be explored. Visit the National Trust website

Walking and Rambling in Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills

Walking and Rambling around Tanners Hatch and in Surrey Hills

YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills sits comfortably on the North Downs Way - a long distance footpath which runs through Surrey and down to Dover. This 156 mile stretch demonstrates the beautiful scenery...

More about this hostel

Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

This hostel is part of our Volunteer Managers programme. You can find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels through YHA Volunteering.

History

The date of the cottage is unknown but the name “Tanners” most likely originates from the Tanner (or le Tannere) family who owned this land between 1340 and 1530. The word “Hatch” refers to a gate in enclosed grounds, which in the Middle Ages were known as “Commons”. Historical records show five hatches on Ranmore Common, this being the only one associated with a building. It is possible that this would have been needed for those working on the land. It was rediscovered by YHA volunteers in 1943 and rebuilt by them 1944-46.