The Talbot Inn, Woking
About the Hotel
Rooms at The Talbot
The Talbot offers 43 bedrooms with a blend of traditional and contemporary facilities. Rooms include free WiFi, safes, complimentary bottled water, and room service. Bathrooms feature a rain shower. Available room types include Vintage Double Rooms with period features, Family Rooms with sofa beds, Coach House Twin Rooms, Classic Double Rooms with garden views, Classic Twin Rooms, Accessible Classic Double Rooms with walk-in wet rooms, and Classic Single Rooms. All rooms are decorated in muted tones and have LCD TVs, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryers, irons/ironing boards, complimentary toiletries, magazines, and mineral water. Four Poster rooms have original period details.
Dining at The Talbot
The Talbot Inn's restaurant serves modern British cuisine. The restaurant features a copper ceiling and glass wall. The bar offers real ales and seasonal produce. The menu includes options for quick bites, Barrel & Stone artisan pizzas (with gluten-free and vegan options), and sharing boards with wine. Afternoon tea is available with finger sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, and cakes. The bar and lounge offer brunch and sandwiches with tea. Guests wanting to dine in the restaurant are advised to book a table in advance. Bespoke's debut cookery book provides inspirational ideas for three-course meals from some of the most exciting professional chefs in the country, along with their thoughts on tricks of their trade and how these translate to the home kitchen, and even recommendations for drink pairings.
Leisure and Amenities
The Talbot offers spaces for intimate events such as The Surrey Barns, Victory Room, and Garden Room. The Wisley is the largest room for up to 80 guests banqueting or 120 theater style, with natural daylight, high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and crystal chandeliers. The Victory room accommodates up to 30 guests and features panelled walls and chandeliers. Emma's Lounge includes original features with beams, an inglenook fireplace, and casual seating for small meetings. Three electric charging points are available at £12.50/hour.
Location and Access
Located in Ripley village, where rock legend Eric Clapton was born, The Talbot Inn is near Painshill Park's 18th-century landscape gardens, Mercedes-Benz World, and Guildford with its 11th-century castle and riverside setting. Ripley Farmers' Market is held every second Saturday of the month. RHS Wisley Gardens is a five-minute drive away. The hotel is 3 miles from Woking and 25 minutes' drive from Thorpe Park. Chessington World of Adventures is close by. London Heathrow is 35 km away. Nearby landmarks include North Downs (4 km), Brooklands Museum (6 km), Pyrford Common (3 km), Ripley Green (0.5 km), Papercourt Lock (2 km), Papercourt Lake (1.5 km), Newark Priory (0.5 km), St Nicholas's Church (2 km), and Pyrford Village (2.5 km).
Hotel Services
The Talbot offers services for weddings, including fully licensed rooms like the Barns Room, Wisley Room, Emma's Room, and Garden Room. Meeting rooms are available for up to 120 people. A large car park is available at the rear of the hotel. Engagement parties, baby showers, christening parties, and funeral receptions can be accommodated. Walking trails are nearby, including the Ripley Ramble. Gift vouchers are available. The hotel provides transparency and control with a focus on customer benefit and security. Chat information is accessible when interacting with the online team or guest relations.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Shower cabin
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor