Exciting refurbishment at one of Surrey's top wedding venues

Staff and guests at Barnett Hill raised a glass at a glitzy champagne and canapé reception to mark the hotel's official re-opening, following the completion of the first stage of an extensive renovation.

The beautiful four-star Queen Anne-style country house, situated in the Surrey Hills, dates back to the 1900s, when it was constructed by Frank Cook, the grandson of the renowned travel agent, Thomas Cook. The property was then loaned to the British Red Cross as a hospital during WW2, becoming a rehabilitation centre for the injured. In the years following, the British Red Cross opened the house to the public until it was turned into a hotel. Peter Hinchcliffe, coowner of Barnett Hill, said: “We're so pleased with the end results of phase one of Barnett Hill's renovation. The hotel looks amazing and has now well and truly been transformed into an elegant, beautiful place for our guests to retreat.”

For more information about Barnett Hill, please visit www.barnetthillhotel.co.uk