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History of Farnham House Hotel

Tucked away in the heart of Surrey, Farnham House Hotel has a rich and remarkable past that dates back to 1896, when it was originally built as part of the Willey Park Estate for Charles Frederick Roumieu.

Designed in the elegant Arts & Crafts style made famous by Richard Norman Shaw, the house was ahead of its time, one of the first in the area to be wired for electricity, powered by its very own generator nestled in the grounds.

Brimming with character, the house combines the charm of Victorian solidity with thoughtful, modern comforts. Among its many quirks is a striking bell tower, home to a bell cast in 1805, the year of the Battle of Trafalgar, once used to call estate workers in for dinner.  During the Second World War, this stately home served a nobler cause, transformed into a residential nursery through a partnership between the Red Cross and the Order of St John, offering shelter and care in difficult times.

In 1979, the house entered a new chapter when it was purchased by Mr. Norman Levitt and opened to the public as Trevena House Hotel.  Today, under the ownership of Hollybourne Developments Limited and managed by HD Operations, the building continues its legacy as the charming and historic Farnham House Hotel.

“Where timeless elegance meets modern day, in a storybook setting”

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