Pond Cottage - Purley

Adults-only historic homestay with garden and pond, 20 minutes from London

Outdoor Spaces & Shared Amenities

Pond Cottage Purley has a garden with an outdoor fireplace, a picnic area, and a sun terrace with seating. The property also offers a shared kitchen, designated smoking area, and bicycle parking. An outdoor fireplace and seating area provide additional outdoor spaces.

Rooms & In-Room Comforts

The homestay offers a Budget Double Room and a Double Room with Separate Shower Room, each with a private bathroom. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with Netflix and Sky TV, plus tea/coffee making facilities and a complimentary snack basket with fruit, nuts, and chocolates. Some rooms also provide dressing gowns and slippers.

Location & Transport

Pond Cottage is located 3 km from Purley Village with many eateries and shops, and within a 10-minute walk of two train stations. A 20-minute train ride connects to London Bridge (single fare £9). Nonsuch Park, Crystal Palace Park, and Colliers Wood are all 13 km away; London Gatwick Airport is 27 km from the property.

Guest Experience & Special Touches

This adults-only property is run by host Bernadette, who provides a warm welcome and personal touches such as Prosecco, shortbread, and bottled water on arrival. Guests can interact with pets Maggie the dog and cats Secco and Maysa. The homestay is rated 10/10 by many guests for its welcoming host and comfortable rooms.

Services & Security

Pond Cottage offers daily housekeeping, weekly linen changes, and laundry service for an additional fee. Security features include 24-hour security, CCTV outside the property, smoke alarms, and key access. Free on-site private parking is available, including accessible parking and a parking garage.

• Location: 20-min train to London Bridge, 13 km from Nonsuch Park
• Rooms: Budget Double Room and Double Room with Separate Shower Room
• Amenities: Shared kitchen, BBQ facilities, outdoor fireplace, free parking
• Pets: Welcome dog Maggie and cats Secco and Maysa
• Extras: Complimentary snack basket, Prosecco, dressing gowns, slippers
• Services: Daily housekeeping, 24-hour security, laundry service