Castlelodge Guesthouse in Surrey

On a July-August ’03 trip to England, we found a very good B&B convenient to Gatwick Airport, Castlelodge Guesthouse (28 Massetts Rd., Horley, Surrey, RH6 7DF, U.K.; e-mail info@castlelodge-guesthouse.co.uk).

They charged £50 (near $94) for the room for one night, and airport transfer was included. The Continental breakfast, available to us before we left for our early flight, was a real spread: juices, coffee, yogurt, fruit, pastries and, of course, cereal.

Our room, with private bath, was clean and quiet. A kettle with tea plus coffee and biscuits were provided as well. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely use this B&B again.

A tip about rental cars at Gatwick airport — return your rental car the day before you fly, if at all possible. The airport is badly signposted and we spent precious time searching for the return location. We were very thankful we were returning the car the day before our flight. The girl at the rental counter said we weren’t the only ones to have had this difficulty; it happened all the time.

VALERIE PACHECO
Zephyr­hills, FL