1 photosImages not verifiedYHA Tanners Hatch is a unique historic cottage youth hostel nestled in the beautiful Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This charming 17th-century building provides an intimate setting for small group meetings, team retreats, and educational visits. The hostel offers dormitory-style accommodation for up to 38 guests across multiple rooms, making it ideal for youth groups, school trips, and outdoor activity organizations. Located on the National Trust's Polesden Lacey estate, guests can enjoy stunning countryside views and direct access to numerous walking and cycling trails. The facility includes a communal kitchen, dining area, and outdoor spaces perfect for team building activities. The hostel's rustic charm and peaceful woodland setting provide an inspiring environment for workshops, training sessions, and group discussions away from urban distractions.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Dormitory | 25 | — | 12 | 20 | 15 | — | — |
| Common Room | 20 | — | 10 | 15 | 12 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Bed rates from £18 per person per night for YHA members. Group booking discounts available. Exclusive use bookings considered for groups of 25+. Kitchen facilities included.
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Tanners Hatch, Polesden Lacey, Dorking, RH5 6BE, United Kingdom
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YHA Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel is a verified youth hostel in Dorking, hosting up to 38 guests, with day delegate rates from £130. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, International. Verified on-site: wi-fi, food & catering, bedrooms, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, international delegations and residential events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 38 guests in shared dormitory accommodation
Basic facilities with Wi-Fi and communal TV areas
Self-catering kitchen facilities and meal services available
Limited parking available on-site
YHA Tanners Hatch is a unique historic cottage youth hostel nestled in the beautiful Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This charming 17th-century building provides an intimate setting for small group meetings, team retreats, and educational visits. The hostel offers dormitory-style accommodation for up to 38 guests across multiple rooms, making it ideal for youth groups, school trips, and outdoor activity organizations. Located on the National Trust's Polesden Lacey estate, guests can enjoy stunning countryside views and direct access to numerous walking and cycling trails. The facility includes a communal kitchen, dining area, and outdoor spaces perfect for team building activities. The hostel's rustic charm and peaceful woodland setting provide an inspiring environment for workshops, training sessions, and group discussions away from urban distractions.
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