Here at Craven House we have bid farewell to summer and are getting into the autumn spirit. The trees in Bushy Park and around Hampton Court Palace are turning a beautiful gold and copper, the walks are brisk and fresh and cosy Surrey pubs are calling! With the clock change imminent we will soon be [...]

Here at Craven House we are always happy to welcome your furry friends in our dog friendly apartments. Dogs play an important role in our family and we are delighted to be able to have yours to stay too. We know this is especially important if you are staying with us whilst you are house [...]

One thing we’ve noticed over the past year and a bit of pandemic life is that food delivery services have upped their game. Restaurants and pubs, having spent so many months closed to diners, have found new ways to get their delicious food into our hands. While our luxury serviced apartments all come with well-stocked [...]

One thing’s for certain, this past year has seen a lot of changes. We’ve noticed a lot more people than usual moving out to the suburbs from London, house hunting, completing renovations, looking for schools and homes for their families. If you are looking to move to Surrey then you’ll be pleased to know that […]

Well, it seems summer has finally decided to show her face round these parts. Better late than never! Although if there’s one thing we’re sure of here at Craven House – we are done talking about the weather. So how about something a little more delicious? Like afternoon tea? Whether you’re on team Cream First or […]

There’s no arguing that Craven House is in a spectacular location. With Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park and the sparkling river Thames right on our doorstep we are certainly spoiled. But it seems almost embarrassing to say that that’s not all! We have also lucked out in the eating department and have quite a number of […]

Well I don’t know about you but we are quite ready for things to start easing up as the lockdown restrictions lift in the UK. While summer holidays abroad are still up in the air we’ve seen a huge surge in demand for staycations – which is great, because our luxury serviced apartments offer the […]

At Craven House – like many of you I’m sure – we were absolutely thrilled when the Prime Minister announced that hospitality could start reopening from the 12th of April. I think we can all agree it’s been a long and testing winter, and something to look forward to is very much needed. So without [...]

Are you gazing at dreary tones of grey outside your window? Fear not, it may be February but if anything spells S-U-M-M-E-R I-S C-O-M-I-N-G, it’s the latest announcement that the Hampton Court Garden Festival (also known as the Hampton Court Flower Show) have released their dates for summer 2021! The Hampton Court garden festival is [...]

Craven House luxury serviced apartments in Hampton Court and Claygate sit on the fringes of South West London: an area packed with all the fun, charm, history and beauty a visitor to the capital could dream of. There is plenty to see and do, and we’ve rounded up our best options that still allow for [...]

There’s nothing more relaxing than time away. Whether it’s a friends trip, a birthday celebration or an elegant hen do, we’re perfectly positioned for a few days of pampering, culture and catching up. And your pets are welcome too, so do bring them along. Here are just a few of the ways to turn a [...]

Travelling with pets can make it tricky to find a place to stay but I’m always happy to welcome your furry friends here at Craven House. Here’s a few reasons they’ll be happy to tag along: The Garden Suites and studio apartment in Hampton Court and No. 8. Springfield in Claygate, all have access to [...]