Hotels Ripley
Ripley’s biggest claim to fame is that it is the birthplace of the great rock guitarist Eric Clapton. Ripley is also mentioned in two of H.G. Wells’ novels: The War of the Worlds and The Wheels of Chance. Ripley has for centuries been a place that caters to travelers; it first catered to travelers on the Portsmouth Road that passed through the village centuries ago. The High Street was lined with pubs, beerhouses, and inns catering to the tourist trade during that time. Surrey is now connected to London and points further afield by the A3 motorway. While many of the old pubs and inns have disappeared, the Talbot Inn has been a part of Ripley since 1453 and still caters to the traveler today. The Talbot Inn has 39 rooms along with a restaurant, wedding facilities, and a conference area. As would be expected of a traditional coaching inn, the Talbot also contains a traditional bar with a fireplace, outstanding pub fare, and a large selection of real ales. Ripley is also the home of Drake’s restaurant, which is the recipient of both a Michelin star and 3 AA rosettes. In addition to the Talbot Inn, there are a number of hotel and bed & breakfast options in and around Ripley. Travelers are advised to compare hotels online before making a deciding on which option to book hotels. Good cheap hotels can be found around Ripley; the Lion Hotel and the Derbyshire Hotel are both good options. Ripley is not served by either train or bus service. Ripley is located within 30 minutes of London on the A3 motorway, and both Heathrow International and Gatwick International can be reached within 20 minutes by car.