Polesden Lacey
Surrey, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Polesden Rd, Great Bookham, Leatherhead RH5 6BD
Telephone 01372 452048
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Polesden Lacey is a Regency villa in Surrey remodelled by Edwardian society hostess Margaret Greville, with an unusual interior including a golden leaf room and a garden dog cemetery, set in wide grounds overlooking a river valley. Reviews are mixed - some rate it a genuinely distinctive house and grounds worth the visit, while others found the gardens underplanted and were frustrated by limited toilet facilities and a closed top floor relative to the entrance price. Garden Cottage on the estate can be booked as a holiday let.
Worth the trip
The golden leaf room, singled out by reviewers as the most memorable and unusual interior in the house.
Before you go
Reviewers flag limited toilet facilities near the entrance and note the top floor of the house has been closed on some visits, so it's worth weighing against the entrance price.
Reviewers are largely won over by the house's unusual interior, singling out the golden leaf room and the wide views over the meadow and hills from the terrace, alongside knowledgeable and friendly staff. The gardens draw more mixed reactions: several visitors love the rose garden and dog cemetery, but one found them barren with little growing and felt the site offered little on a rainy day. Practical gripes recur too, including a top floor closed to visitors, limited toilets, and parking costs seen as steep on top of the entrance price. The cafe is generally well liked, with the soup singled out for praise.
Regency villa remodelled by Edwardian society hostess Margaret Greville
“Really nice themed Christmas decorations in the house, Alice in Wonderland. Met an incredibly interesting volunteer in the dining room, he made our visit extra special.”- Elaine Tibbit, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “We had lunch at the cafe and it was delicious and priced well.” - Danielle Sonnex
Common questions about Polesden Lacey
Where is Polesden Lacey?
Polesden Lacey is in Surrey, England, at Polesden Rd, Great Bookham, Leatherhead RH5 6BD.
Do you need a ticket to visit Polesden Lacey?
Yes - Polesden Lacey is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Polesden Lacey?
The golden leaf room, singled out by reviewers as the most memorable and unusual interior in the house.
Is Polesden Lacey a ruin or still intact?
Polesden Lacey is largely intact - Regency villa remodelled by Edwardian society hostess Margaret Greville.
