Set in 40 acres of stunning gardens Grim's Dyke Hotel is 12 miles (19.3 km) from London's West End and Heathrow Airport with free parking free Wi-Fi and excellent access to the M1 motorway. The hotel is easily accessible as it is situated close to junction 5 of the M1. This magnificent Victorian building is the former residence of Sir William Gilbert the writing half of the Gilbert and Sullivan partnership. The beauty of this historic country house against the backdrop of the luxuriant and peaceful gardens and woodlands that surround it create an oasis. This beautiful hotel is the ideal place for a relaxing and peaceful stay for holidaymakers and business travellers alike. Old-fashioned values combine with modern day comforts - comfortable beds well-appointed en-suite bathrooms and rooms which are individually designed in the country house style all with magnificent views over the surrounding parkland. Of the 46 bedrooms at Grim's Dyke nine luxurious rooms and suites can be found in the main house and a further 37 high quality rooms are housed in a separate lodge two of which have facilities for the disabled. The lodge is merely yards from the entrance to the main house and offers the same sense of peace and tranquility as it is surrounded by trees and overlooks the gardens. Facilities include multi-satellite TV channels business services include direct-dial telephones typing copying and faxing service. Period rooms also include personal laundry service 24 hour room service and fruit basket. Should you find a reason to venture from your room (although we can't imagine why you would want to!) Gilbert's Restaurant proffers a elegant decor in which to enjoy delectable 2 AA Rosette-recommended fare. Breakfast is charged at £12.50 however if booked in advance or upon arrival the cost is reduced to £8.50.