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1856: Frederick Goodall bought 170 acres of the land on which Grim’s Dyke now stands

1870: Building work began, overseen by the famous architect Norman Shaw

1872: Grim’s Dyke was completed and the Goodall family took up residence.

1880: The Goodalls sold Grim’s Dyke to Robert Heriot of Hambros Bank who lived here for 10 years

1890: Grim’s Dyke was bought by Sir William and Lady Gilbert

1899: Work began on Gilbert’s boating lake, a 1.5 acre stretch of water where he used to bathe every day

1905 – The lake was extended to form a large rectangle roughly 170 yards long by 50 yards wide

1906: Gilbert helped found Grimsdyke Golf Club where he was President

1911: Gilbert died on May 29th trying to rescue a local girl, Ruby Preece, who had got into difficulties swimming

1929: On one of her rare public appearances, Lady Gilbert attends the re-opening of the Savoy Theatre

1936: Lady Gilbert died, having spent her final years doing local charity work

1937: A public auction of the house realised £4600

1937: Grim’s Dyke became a rehabilitation centre for women suffering from tuberculosis

1939-1945: Officially, whatever role Grim’s Dyke played in the war is classified and not due for release until the 2040s

1945: Re-opened as a rehabilitation centre for men suffering from tuberculosis

1963: The rehabilitation centre was closed down and Grim’s Dyke entered a period of decline, during which time it was used as a film and television set

1967: The Champions was filmed here, as were several episodes of Dr Who during his battles with the Daleks

1968: Boris Karloff starred in his last film, The Curse of the Crimson Altar

1969: Vincent Price made his 100th film, The Cry of the Banshee. Ronnie Barker also used the house and grounds to shoot one of his comedies, Futtocks End

1998: Grim’s Dyke was formally re-opened by the Rt. Hon. Kenneth Clarke, Chancellor of the Exchequer

Tariffs and Special Offers

Our rates are inclusive of VAT and are based on availability in the hotel. The more rooms we have available, the less you'll pay!

Three special accommodation packages have been announced for the May Bank Holiday and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June. They will be available from May 3rd to 7th and on the nights of June 3rd and 4th.

Overnight stay for only £25 per person per night, room only, minimum of two nights.

T's & C's:
Rates quoted are for two nights’ stay based on two people sharing a Garden Lodge twin or double room. Subject to promotional availability. These rates are applicable for new bookings only. Supplements apply for upgrades and breakfast. We reserve the right to amend or remove this offer without prior notification. Payment in full is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.

Overnight stay with Afternoon Cream Tea for only £35 per person per night.

T's & C's:
Rates quoted are for one nights’ stay based on two people sharing a Garden Lodge twin or double room. Subject to promotional availability. These rates are applicable for new bookings only. Supplements apply for upgrades and breakfast. Afternoon Tea must be confirmed at the time of booking. We reserve the right to amend or remove this offer without prior notification. Payment in full is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.

Overnight stay including Breakfast and a fabulous three-course meal in our award winning double AA-Rosetted restaurant for only £55 per person per night.

T's & C's:
Rates quoted are for one nights’ stay based on two people sharing a Garden Lodge twin or double room. Subject to promotional availability. These rates are applicable for new bookings only. Supplements apply for upgrades. Three-course meal is from our set menu, supplements may apply. Dinner must be confirmed at the time of booking. We reserve the right to amend or remove this offer without prior notification. Payment in full is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.

Grim's Dyke Hotel

Old Redding, Harrow Weald, Middx, HA3 6SH
Sat Nav: HA3 6SE

T +44 (0) 20 8385 3100

E reservations@grimsdyke.com

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