The Angel Posting House and Livery
Guildford, Surrey, England.
Built in 1527 upon the site of Whitefriars Monastery, The Angel is a part timber-framed building located in the famous old High Street of Guildford. Indeed, evidence of its predecessor is still in existence today – the stone vaulted undercroft with remains of the original spiral staircase is said to date from the 14th century.
The name is related to its history as a stop-off point for those travelling on horse-drawn coaches or on horseback between London and Portsmouth. It is unsurprising, therefore, to find that the building has accommodated a fair few historic figures. Oliver Cromwell, Lord Nelson, Jane Austen, Lord Byron and Charles Dickens have all rested within its walls.
Indeed, the hotel has named all of its 21 guest bedrooms after the notable figures to have patronized the place in years gone by. Room types include doubles, twins, Junior Suites and Deluxe Suites.
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The name is related to its history as a stop-off point for those travelling on horse-drawn coaches or on horseback between London and Portsmouth. It is unsurprising, therefore, to find that the building has accommodated a fair few historic figures. Oliver Cromwell, Lord Nelson, Jane Austen, Lord Byron and Charles Dickens have all rested within its walls.
Indeed, the hotel has named all of its 21 guest bedrooms after the notable figures to have patronized the place in years gone by. Room types include doubles, twins, Junior Suites and Deluxe Suites.
See the Historic Hotels in Surrey index
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