Top 30 Best Leisurely getaways in London

“I booked an afternoon tea for nine of us for two friends’ birthdays. I cannot express how helpful the staff were in arranging the booking and arranging for dietary requirements and on the day how friendly and helpful they all were. The afternoon tea was so lovely and the atmosphere at Marygreen Manor was warm and so Christmassy. Would definitely recommend coming here for any special occasion. Thank you for giving us a lovely afternoon x”

“Excellent’ !! My husband and I have come to England several times and have found ourselves in different kinds of hotels, first of all I want to give a big thanks to Joe in the front desk for being so friendly and kind he really made us feel welcomed from the moment we came in. He was nice enough to explain to us how to get to the underground picadilly line which can get you to any of the main attractions it js about a 2-3 min walk from the hotel. I see a lot of people have complained about the room being small, yes they are quite small but what do you expect from London hotels. They will all be small. But honestly going with me And my husband we found the room to be just right .. super cozy the bed was comfortably soft we slept like babies. Honestly we have no complaints we had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay at this hotel. We stayed once at Tower Bridge hotel which is supposed to be a fancy high end hotel, 1. The staff was unfriendly 2. The hotel had no CENTRAL AIR we were baking in the summer the gave us an old fan to help with the heat.., at Hotel Moonlight you’ll find they have central air! A must when it’s warm outside! We will definitely keep booking with them.”

“Fabulous local outdoor heated pool. Staff are very friendly. There is a small rooftop cafe. Along with lane and recreational swimming there are various fitness classes. I have tried Aqua aerobics, great fun and great instructors. They are even open Christmas Day.”

“Best Travel agent I have ever known! Always gets me the best prices, great service and really friendly staff. Keep up the great work.”

“Great company to deal with. Smooth transaction from beggining to end. Dealt with Arsalan who was very professional and friendly. Made sure we got the best deal and kept us informed throughout. Will definitely be using again. Highly recommended”

“For anyone looking for buisiness / first class flights, please look no further than skyclub. I used this co, in 2015, very very professional, dealt with Alice, just brilliant, absolutely nothing, is to much trouble, with you every step of the way. Contacted Alice a few days ago, and was very pleased to know , was still with the co. I was treated like an old friend, could not be more welcoming. I wish all companies would take a huge leaf from this one. And learn what customer relations are truly about. Sincerely. Geoff Bailey.”

“Where do I begin with Royal Berkshire Hotel? In summary, I had a birthday party organised for around 85 guests in December and it was a great decision to use them! I had a beautiful lady Le Tran support me every step of the way. She bent over back to make sure my event was organized to the way I wanted it. She was extremely polite, patient and she listened. Very important. Prior to using them, I was very nervous as I had been totally messed around with Denham Grove hotel. I'll review them later but my advice will be stay clear of Denhame Grove to avoid disappointment! Back to Royal Berkshire Hotel,  on the day, staff were available to ensure everything was a success. The FOOD was Amazing! All my guests were impressed by the flavor, quality and quantity. It tasted delicious. There was a young guy (i think Anthony) who was on ground with the manager in charge to help with ensuring my event room was arranged to how I wanted it. Thank you! The bedrooms were also beautiful. Everything about this little gem of a hotel made my day so easy. Nothing seemed like too much trouble and all the staff I met were helpful and friendly. My guests took over 20 rooms in the hotel and we were able to have breakfast together. Again, there was a good selection of breakfast options and staff were able to accomodate our party size and available to support. My guest were really impressed by the hotel and their service and will highly recommend for weddings and larger events. We met one of the morning Chef (Nicky) and it was lovely for myself and a couple of my guest to chat with her. Staff look like they enjoyed working there from those on reception to the waiters. We didn't feel any form of discrimination or hostility. If I need to, I will certainty use them again in the future and will certainly plan a mini break back there. Thank you!!!”

“Great park in the heart of North Watford. When I first visited North Watford, I arrived earlier than scheduled so I decided to sit in the park for an hour. I saw groups of people playing cricket, running, walking dogs, people playing football, and people playing basketball. The area has many shaded areas perfect for the summer, as well as lots of open space. There are dedicated spaces for all the above mentioned sports, as well as ping pong! The children's gated play area has a very large variety of structures for kids to play on and would suit children aged 1-10. The locals here are all very friendly, and the facilities are great. 5 stars.”

“Great food served promptly. Bit of a queue outside on a Sunday night, but stuck with it and glad we did as the queue shifted to nothing in less than five minutes. Just the right amount of time reading the menu before the waitress asked for our order, which came less than 10 minutes later. All freshly prepared and bang on to the descriptions in the menu. The dishes looked exactly like the menu which is rare these days. Waitress was quick with the next round of drinks and then the bill. Couldn't really ask for more, thank you Yasmin.”

“What a beautiful setting for a lovely meal. The staff were very attentive and made sure we had a lovely time. The food was delicious. We will definitely be going back again and will be recommending it to all of our friends.”

“We are blessed in this country with history around us and this pub in this village is like winding the clocks back 150 years when stagecoaches would bring wealthy gentry to this overnight stay on there way to or from , what would then be four day journey to the likes of Canterbury and back . You can literally feel and touch history , enjoy the lovely food on offer and wash it down with a glass of your choice . A unique experience is yours to be had . This pub and this village is our heritage . Enjoy it”

“Really lovely hotel, staff went above and beyond to make sure we had breakfast before they were serving food. The hotel had free parking, the room was well equipped, however the heating stayed on full all night, so we ended up opening the window to help cool the room down. The only other downside was the shower screen is too small. After taking a shower it leaves a puddle down between the bathtub and the toilet. Would happily stay again, it's within a 7 minute drive of Heathrow airport making it a convenient place to stop when flying.”

“Went for a fantastic roast dinner today, they went out of their way to my meal. Would highly recommend to eat there. I will most certainly be going back.”

“Really lovely place to stay, very friendly atmosphere with great staff more than ready to help or do anything to make your stay the best experience ever. Great outdoor areas to chill and relax with a nice cold drink Food very good, nice choice. Super location with lovely walks, shops, restaurants and pubs near by. You will not be disappointed. Can wait to go again.”

“My go to hotel when in this part of London. Chiswick High Street great place to eat and drink. Hotel itself has great rooms, fabulous breakfasts and extremely helpful staff. Arrived late one evening due to delayed flights, kitchen was just closing but still produced food and drink without issue. Highly recommend.”

“We ended up staying here last minute after a terrible experience with a different hotel that was so overpriced and dirty and disappointing we decided to cancel it on the spot. We then walked around looking for another hotel that had space. So glad we found this one. Really clean, modern rooms and the staff were all super friendly and welcoming. Big shout out to Victor for helping us with the initial check in and also for his help many times with any requests we had while traveling with a young baby. We only stayed one night but we'll be back if we ever need to stay in that area in London. The hotel is very convenient with many supermarkets, pubs cafes all within short walk. Thanks again to Victor and all the staff at merit - we had a really restful stay thanks to you all!”

“They were very accomodating a with flexible check-ins. Very welcoming and very energetic staff and room was clean, cozy and warm. Had a bit of a rough start with the switches trying to figure out which was which but got there in the end. Would definitely come back!”

“I've stayed at new road quite a few times and I always enjoy my stay. The staff are friendly and I love the games room. It can get noisy at times due to the area but I always ask for a quieter room towards the back of the hotel. Restaurant food is hit and miss but the servers are great. Would stay again and recommend too!”

“The customer service was fantastic and we were very well looked after. Went for a spa break with friends which was great value for money. The dinner which was included in the price was fantastic. A lovely, friendly hotel, not too busy or pretentious and wonderful staff.”

“Amazing!. Really high standard on cleaning, installations, kitchen, service, staff. Very quiet & nice atmosphere. Perfect.”

“I would come back! I spent almost 4 months at Halpin House. It’s a great location. South Kensington is a nice and quiet area to walk, many stores nearby. Rooms are bright and comfortable. Clean showers and toilets. I would return.”

“I just bought a ticket. Thanks to kind and professional staff they helped me to find an affordable and efficient route to my destination. Highly recommended to anyone trying to find the best deals.”

“A lovely park popular with local dog walkers and football at the weekend. There's also a lovely route connecting this park to Oak Avenue Nature Reserve”

“Very beautiful and clean park Perfect for long walks and children to play. There are a few slides including a long slide. About 6 swings and other activities. My boy loves to go and play every week. Local teams play football in one of the big grounds of the park. There is also gym facility available for every one. Summer or winter does not affect its beauty.”

“Did you attend the Wellness Fair at Sir Joseph Hood today? If not, you certainly missed out on a lovely event. There were quite a few stalls and the live entertainment was fabulous. Lots of yoga, and dancing with JV Dance Fitness bringing the event alive with his fantastic dance moves. Great entertainment had by all. If you haven't been down to Sir Joseph Hood, it's a 2 hectare park, with a lovely play area with a kiddies pool and picnic area. There is also a small Putt Putt course (Mini Golf) and a soft play area. Dogs are welcome, so you don't have to leave your best friend at home.”

“I've been coming here for years. Food is always good, great service. Would recommend.”

“Great & friendly service. This was our first time visiting and we all enjoyed our meals. My slow-cooked beef cheeks were excellent, melt in the mouth. Feedback on the seabass and mussels was also excellent. Will definitely return in the summer”

“Great atmosphere with helpful, charismatic staff! Was the perfect place for a Saturday evening out. Would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back as soon as possible.”

“We stayed for our Daughter's wedding which was at another venue. Our Daughter and bridesmaids used the Garden room to prepare for the wedding. Our special thanks go to Mary for the very thoughtful care and attention she showed to the girls by providing them with a very special breakfast experience that made it relaxed and stress free for the bridal party. Nothing was too much trouble for her. We also had to delay our booking time for the restaurant on the Friday night due to late arrivals. This was done with no problem and the food and service was excellent. Thank you!”

“Very quiet place, wonderful to relax and enjoy your weekend. Clean rooms, and nice people. There is no bus station close, so the best is to come with car. Lovely place! Highly recommend it!”