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Destination highlights
Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.
General information
Quintessential Hampshire: sleepy hamlets, rolling hills, and quietly upscale, with forests and meadows, walking trails and towpaths, canals and castles. Just an hour from London and in close proximity to the city's major airports, the area offers a remarkable diversity of relaxing, outdoor pursuits, from a country ramble to tennis, horseback riding and nearby golf.
Time zone
GMT
Language(s) spoken
The official language of the United Kingdom is English. However, several old Celtic languages are still spoken as well as many local dialects.
Electrical system
Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm
Working hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Time and distance to city centre
London: 1 hour/67 kilometres/42 miles
Time and distance to shopping
Odiham Village: 5 minutes/3.2 kilometres/2 miles
Hartley Wintney Village: 10 minutes/5 kilometres/3 miles
Farnham: 10 minutes/5 kilometres/3 miles
Windsor: 30 minutes/37 kilometres/23 miles
Winchester: 35 minutes/48 kilometres/30 miles
London: 1 hour/67 kilometres/42 miles
Time and distance to financial district
London: 1 hour/67 kilometres/42 miles
View in–depth travel advice from Frommers.com
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| Summer Bank Holiday |
August 25, 2008 |
| Christmas Day |
December 25, 2008 |
| Boxing Day |
December 26, 2008 |
| New Year's Day |
January 1, 2009 |
| Good Friday |
April 10, 2009 |
| Easter Monday |
April 13, 2009 |
| Spring Bank Holiday |
May 25, 2009 |
| Summer Bank Holiday |
August 31, 2009 |
| Christmas Day |
December 25, 2009 |
| *Boxing Day |
December 26, 2009 |
| *Holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday are taken on the following Monday. |
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Seasonal highlights
March
- Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (River Thames/Putney, London)
- Olympia Fine Art and Antiques Fair (London)
June
- Derby Day: A world-famous horse sporting event. Takes place at Epsom, Surrey. (58 kilometres/36 miles/45 minutes drive from the Hotel)
- Wimbledon tennis tournament: Widely regarded as the most important tennis tournament on the international circuit. (London)
- Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup, Cowdray Park: Polo match played by the world's finest teams. (42 kilometres/26 miles/45 minutes drive from the Hotel)
- Royal Ascot horse races. (37 kilometres/23 miles/30 minutes drive from the Hotel)
July
- Goodwood Festival of Speed: The best of British motor racing. (56 kilometres/35 miles/1 hour drive from the Hotel)
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show
- Farnborough Airshow: Bi-annual international airshow. (11 kilometres/7 miles/15 minutes drive from the Hotel)
- Henley Royal Regatta: Independent internationally recognised rowing competition. (37 kilometres/23 miles/40 minutes drive from the Hotel)
September
- Southampton Boat Show: Europe's most spectacular on-water show. (64 kilometres/40 miles/50 minutes drive from the Hotel)
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