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Your
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All who have experienced
a balloon flight never forget the magic and romance of just
drifting over the English countryside. Our hot air balloon
flights last approximately one hour, but the whole adventure
takes three to four hours.
Passengers are carefully briefed prior to departure on
the safety aspects of the balloon and landing positions.
After the trip, 'Champagne' is served as a celebration of
the journey and a commemorative certificate is presented
by the pilot. You are then returned back to the launch site.
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Early morning and evening flights during
the summer months when the wind is at its calmest.
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As balloons fly with the wind we cannot
guarantee you will be flying over the Surrey Hills all
the time but, if not, you will certainly see some equally
magnificent countryside.
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Balloon flights can only take place in
favourable weather conditions. Your break has been designed
to allow for four different opportunities to fly but should
weather conditions prevent this you will be given a voucher
to redeem your flight at another suitable time.
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Our ballooning partner - The British
School of Ballooning - is a family owned business set
up in 1987 and is licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority.
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The school operates a fleet of 12 balloons
carrying from two to sixteen passengers throughout Southern
England and employ only the finest pilots, ensuring each
balloon flight is a special occasion.
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The fleet uses the latest equipment with
balloons that are meticulously maintained for your safety
and comfort.
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Click here (external link) for frequently asked questions
about ballooning.
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Use your free time to relax and explore
the beautiful local area using your Discovery Information.
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Your
accommodation
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Charming and traditional, The Pride of
the Valley nestles in the western part of the Surrey Hills
and has its own idyllic country garden. Built in the nineteenth
century this award-winning inn is unique in character and
once enjoyed the patronage of a former prime minister, David
Lloyd George.
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Sixteen ensuite rooms, each individually
designed and uniquely themed.
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Furnished to the highest standards including
such features as four-poster beds, Jacuzzi baths and outstanding
décor.
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All rooms have TV, telephone, trouser
press and tea/ coffee making facilities.
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Your break includes dinner and breakfast
chosen from the extensive international menu, sourced
where possible from local suppliers.
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The bars serve a wide selection of wines,
spirits and local ales.
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Your
destination
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Wild and Tranquil, this part of the Surrey
Hills is known as the Greensand Plateau of Witley and Churt.
It is an undulating wooded plateau, bisected by the small,
intimate enclosed valleys of the upper River Way and dotted
with locally occurring hillocks. There are large areas of
open heathland and common, conifer plantations, pockets
of farmland and scattered settlement.
Nearby to the south lies Hindhead, comprising a complex
knot of twisting V-shaped valleys and steep hills. The area
offers some of the highest, wildest and most dramatic scenery
in the South East. The vibrant and lively old English market
town of Farnham is also close by, with narrow streets lined
with some of the finest Georgian architecture in the south
of England.
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Extensive open heathland with high ecological
value.
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Frensham Ponds with its own inland beach!
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Greensand Way - 108 mile trail from Haslemere
to Hamstreet in Kent, with many local circular routes
attached to it.
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The Devils Punchbowl at Hindhead - the
largest spring formed depression in the UK.
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Bronze age burial grounds and ancient
drove ways within heathland and common areas.
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Industrial past of glass making and iron
working with remnant features such as hammer ponds, leats,
weirs etc.
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Scattered settlements with pretty brick,
stone and tile hung cottages and greens (e.g. Tilford)
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Farnham, which is located 4 miles away,
has ample shopping, banks, sports centre, a station, pubs
and The Maltings Art and Crafts Centre with a packed programme
of events (external link).
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Your
free Discovery Pack
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The Discovery Pack is a combination of
specially tailored Discovery Information and a
Discovery Product for you to experience during
your break and then take home to use after your break.
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Discovery Information consists
of details of the activities you have chosen and of
local area information including a description, history,
maps and places to visit. Click
here for more details.
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The Discovery Information is
sent to you as a website when you book so that you can
plan ahead and make the most of your stay.
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Choose which local walks or cycle rides
you would like to do from the doorstep of your accommodation.
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Choose your Discovery Product
before you travel from a selection of products specifically
tailored for you or your chosen Discovery Break.
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Example products for ‘Explore the
Surrey Hills by Air’ might include: The amazing
windcopter or for the family, a rucksack made from recycled
plastic bottles or an eco laundry kit.
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Break
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| Breakfast
& dinner included throughout your stay |
| Balloon
ride on Day 1, 2 or 3 (requires correct weather
conditions) |
| Day
1 - Arrive from 5pm, settle in and supper |
| Day
2 - Breakfast, free day to explore local attractions
using our Discovery Information |
| Day
3 - As per day 2 |
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Additional
highlights |
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| Area
unique in its rich flora and fauna |
| Sculpture
park right opposite your accommodation |
| Inn working
towards a green tourism award |
| Numerous
walks available from the doorstep |
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Tailor
made options |
| Pick
your own interests from your Discovery Information
(included) |
| Choose
your own tailored Discovery Product (included) |
| Cycle
hire and horse riding available (extra cost) |
| Let
us organise your train travel and taxi to/ from
your accommodation (extra cost) |
| Anything
else? Just get in touch to discuss |
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Giving
something back |
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| We
offset carbon emissions associated
with your travel and stay |
| We
support local projects that aim to improve
the environment |
| We
provide a Take Home environmental
experience for our guests |
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