Cannizaro House Hotel - Wimbledon, London
UNITED KINGDOM
10th June 2014
If you're planning a holiday to London and want somewhere to stay that is close to Central London, but away from all of the hustle and bustle that comes along with it, then the 'Cannizaro House Hotel' located on the edge of Wimbledon Common is it. A hotel that offers both charming English elegance, with the convenience of Central London within 10 miles. Staying at this hotel feels like being in the countryside, without the hours of travel into Central London – Hotel address: West Side Common, Wimbledon, London, England, SW19.
Situated in the popular postcode of SW19, the hotel is located a 5 minutes stroll to Wimbledon Village. Crossing through Wimbledon Common and passing the pond, you'll find designer shops, restaurants and pubs lining the High Street. Following down through Wimbledon Hill Road, another 5-10 minutes, you will find Wimbledon (Central). Stumbling upon many more shops and restaurants, as well as the train station. Where you can travel to Central London (Waterloo Station) in about 15 minutes.
The Cannizaro House Hotel has a deep history, dating all the way back to 1705. Having been owned by wealthy merchants, Governors and Counts and transformed throughout the years, from a private home, to a home for Officers, during the First World War, an elderly residence. As well as the center of London's society, frequented by Prince's and Princesses, as well as others of the rich and famous. At one point the house was consumed by fire, destroying most of the house. Nonetheless, if was rebuilt and down the track it eventually became what it is today – a luxurious boutique hotel.
Approaching the hotel it presents English luxury, at it's finest. A huge white mansion with multiple white bay windows, spread cross three floors of the building. Each hotel room is distinctive from the other. With each room designed in a unique style, supplying the rooms with a calming ambience, like a home-away-from-home. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious offering deluxe flair and comfort.
Breakfast can be had in the hotel restaurant on the ground floor. With views of the beautiful Cannizaro Park or delivered to your room, if you fancy some breakfast in bed. The breakfast menu offers a selection of breakfast choices or you can put together your own, which comes freshly served from the kitchen.
The Cannizaro Park is an astonishing 35 acres and was a private garden for about 300 years, before it was open to the public just after 1947, when the Wimbledon Borough Council bought the property. The Park is at its best during the Summer months, when the flowers are in full bloom, the grass is luscious and green and the pond is floating with different kinds of birds and ducks - http://www.cannizaropark.com/web-pages/gallery.php
Overall the Cannizaro House Hotel is a unique place offering luxurious style, comfort, an abundance of history and vast gardens to explore. Even without gym facilities all you need is your running shoes, because the park tracks can take you on a great scenic run, which without a doubt beats the treadmill. Every year, at the end of June and early July, is a busy time for Wimbledon. As this is the time it hosts the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. So if you want to secure your room at the Cannizaro House during this period, make sure you book early so you don't miss out.
Website: http://www.cannizarohouse.com/hotel-accommodation-wimbledon/