The first two nights I was in England, we stayed at the Angel Hotel. It's a beautiful little place in the heart of Guildford's shopping district.
Upon walking in, it feels cozy and comfortable. I'm a sucker for flocked walkpapers and beautiful wood paneling. Our room wasn't ready because we had arrived very early, so I sat by the fire in the lobby and had a complimentary pot of tea. I'm afraid I may have nodded off a little while I waited.
Finding the room was funny. It was on the second floor, around a corner and through a little fire door. I should have taken photos. I was so exhausted that I stumbled into bed shortly after checking in. I'm not kidding about stumbling. The floor was so uneven (it is a 500 year-old building after all), that I felt like I was falling downhill toward the bed after entering the room. It was fantastic!
It was a lovely room. The bed was deliciously comfortable, the pair of stuffed chairs were also very comfortable, and the bathroom had a deep tub and bathrobes. I was especially in love with the bathrobes. I think cozy comfort is what I crave most after traveling for a day.
Check out the leaded glass window and a snippet of the alley view.
The creepy painting was an added bonus to our room. Graham and I were making up stories about the children. We think the girl is creating a sun while the boy is being terrorized by a spirit.
The chef there works with game meats incredibly well. On our first night I had a roast duck with cabbage that was amazing. The duck was so good, Graham ordered it the second night.
This photo was taken from the dining room, looking into the lounge and the stair that goes to the first floor.
Staying here was definitely a splurge. We were able to get our room at a discount, which is why we were there at all. Even so, it was an expensive stay. However, after a day spent in airports and in-flight, two mildly extravagant nights were a blessing.
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