Best Western Plus

Best Western Plus Grims Dyke Hotel

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Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel is a beautiful, secluded 19th Century Country House.

Just 12 miles from the centre of London and within easy reach of Heathrow, the magnificent former country residence of Sir William Gilbert is set in over 40 acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands. With 47 elegant rooms, housed in both the main hotel and garden lodge, a restaurant serving seasonal produce, this is the perfect British country retreat.

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Hotel Update Please note the hotel host functions on most weekends, but this may only affect rooms in the main house and not the garden lodge.
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Hotel Update Functions in our Music room will affect access to our Opera Period Double rooms, during these times access is via an outdoor spiral staircase.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out
Check-in is at 15:00 / Check-out is at 11:00
Parking
Free parking available. Street parking is not available.
Children
2 children up to 12 years of age stays free with a paying adult as per Best Western GB Child Policy.
Pets
Pets are allowed. £25 per pet, per night. Some Standard Double, Standard Twin and Garden Suite Rooms in Garden Lodge.

Other Services

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Bar
Restaurants
Wedding
Baggage hold
Concierge
Safe deposit
Wheelchair Access

Accessibility

The Grims Dyke Hotel features the following accessibility options on select rooms and/or areas of their premises.

  • Walk In Shower
  • Safety Bar In Shower
  • Disabled Bedrooms
  • Wheelchair Access Building Ramps
  • Bath Tub Seat
  • Rails In Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Raised Toilet
  • Lowered Vanity Areas

Restaurants & bars

Our kitchen offers exceptional dining using only quality ingredients sourced locally wherever possible. All our food is freshly prepared so whether you are dining in Gilbert’s, The Drawing room, Morning room or Library Bar, enjoying an Afternoon Cream Tea or al fresco on our terrace, expect a modern outlook on classical food with a commitment to quality ingredients and depth of flavour

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Gilbert's /The Drawing room

Restaurant

We move the Restaurant from Gilberts to the drawing room dependent on our private event bookings. Whichever room you are in you can be assured of great service and fantastic food in a traditional style room with many period features.

Restaurant

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Gilbert's /The Drawing room

Restaurant

We move the Restaurant from Gilberts to the drawing room dependent on our private event bookings. Whichever room you are in you can be assured of great service and fantastic food in a traditional style room with many period features.

Timings

Breakfast 07:00 till 10:00
Lunch 12:30 till 14:30
Dinner 18:30 till 21:30
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Library Bar

Bar

A relaxed environment overlooking the terrace and lawn. This is the perfect place for coffee with friends, a light bite through the day or a cocktail in the evening. We also have an extensive whiskey selection if that's what takes your fancy.

Bar

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Library Bar

Bar

A relaxed environment overlooking the terrace and lawn. This is the perfect place for coffee with friends, a light bite through the day or a cocktail in the evening. We also have an extensive whiskey selection if that's what takes your fancy.

Timings

Hours 11:00 till 23:00
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

Meetings

Best Western Plus Grims Dyke Hotel you've found the one! Our glorious gardens and cracker of a country house are steeped in history, but make the perfect backdrop for the beginning of your future! We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and service, which makes Best Western Grim's Dyke Hotel a romantic and elegant venue that you'll fall in love with as soon as you visit!

Facilities included

Laptop
Laptop Screen
Team Building
TV
T V Size
Unlimited Flipchart
Sound System
Number of meeting rooms: 4
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Maximum 120 guests
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Music Room

Situated on the first floor, the largest and most impressive room in the main house. Its many features include a floor to ceiling Alabaster fireplace and lofty Minstrels’ Gallery. Large windows allow lots of natural light. Perfect for those searching for a venue with something extra. PLEASE NOTE: The Music Room is on the first floor and is not serviced by a lift. The Main House restrooms are also on this level.

More info
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout

Meetings

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Music Room Floor/Location: Main house 1st floor
Maximum 120 guests
Size: 0 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout

Situated on the first floor, the largest and most impressive room in the main house. Its many features include a floor to ceiling Alabaster fireplace and lofty Minstrels’ Gallery. Large windows allow lots of natural light. Perfect for those searching for a venue with something extra. PLEASE NOTE: The Music Room is on the first floor and is not serviced by a lift. The Main House restrooms are also on this level.

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is set up in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 88
Board Room 32
Class Room 60
Reception 120
Theatre 90
U-Shape 32
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Maximum 40 guests
0.0 m2

Drawing Room

This elegant room is on the ground floor in the Main House, with views over the croquet lawn. The wall-length window creates a light airy atmosphere, contrasting with the oak panelling. PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms in the Main House are on the first floor and not serviced by a lift.

More info
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout

Meetings

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Drawing Room Floor/Location: Main house ground fl
Maximum 40 guests
Size: 0.0 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout

This elegant room is on the ground floor in the Main House, with views over the croquet lawn. The wall-length window creates a light airy atmosphere, contrasting with the oak panelling. PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms in the Main House are on the first floor and not serviced by a lift.

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is set up in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 40
Board Room 20
Class Room 18
Reception 20
Theatre 40
U-Shape 17
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Maximum 60 guests
0 m2

Gilberts

Located on the ground floor with easy access from the car park, this room has its own entrance and direct access to the garden terrace. PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms adjoining Gilbert’s will be accessible by all hotel guests.

More info
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

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Gilberts Floor/Location: Main House
Maximum 60 guests
Size: 0 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Located on the ground floor with easy access from the car park, this room has its own entrance and direct access to the garden terrace. PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms adjoining Gilbert’s will be accessible by all hotel guests.

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is set up in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 60
Board Room 24
Class Room 18
Reception 60
Theatre 60
U-Shape 12
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Maximum 12 guests
0 m2

Morning Room

A cosy room off the main lobby affording easy access to the bar and garden area. Perfect for those smaller meetings or one to ones.

More info
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Meetings

Morning Room Floor/Location: Ground Floor
Maximum 12 guests
Size: 0 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

A cosy room off the main lobby affording easy access to the bar and garden area. Perfect for those smaller meetings or one to ones.

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is set up in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 8
Board Room 12
Class Room Not recorded
Reception Not recorded
Theatre Not recorded
U-Shape Not recorded
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Weddings

Best Western Plus Grims Dyke Hotel you've found the one! Our glorious gardens and cracker of a country house are steeped in history, but make the perfect backdrop for the beginning of your future! We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and service, which makes Best Western Grim's Dyke Hotel a romantic and elegant venue that you'll fall in love with as soon as you visit!

  • Ceremony Capacity 90
  • Reception Capacity 120
  • Civil Ceremony License Yes
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Overview

Service and Venue

Our personal Wedding Planner will work hand-in-hand with you to put together the wedding of your dreams. Using one of our existing packages, or creating a tailor-made one that's the perfect match for your specific needs. Caroline will take you through every stage of the process, and our experienced on the day staff will ensure that this vision is followed, ensuring you have the wedding day of your dreams.

Catering

Our creative kitchen staff work hard together to produce quality food all of which is home-made using seasonal local ingredients wherever possible. As part of our full day wedding packages you will meet with the Head chef and together discuss your likes, dislikes, wants and needs for your special menu. With his wealth of experience from many years of service, he has hundreds of ideas to bring to the table. Once your menu has been created you will then come in to try it out and make sure it is perfect.

Honeymoon Suite

We have two beautiful honey moon suites in the main house. Both with period features, decorated in a traditional style with large windows and plenty of natural daylight. For those of you who prefer something more modern there is always the option to have a garden suite in our garden lodge.

Organiser & Registrar

Conference and Banqueting Manager

Organiser: Caroline Eames

Organiser telephone: 0208 385 3100

Organiser e-mail: functions@grimsdyke.com

Registrar

Authority: Harrow Council

Registrar telephone number: 0208 863 5611

Registrar address: Civic Centre, Harrow Middlesex HA1 2UT