Heartwood Inns are excited to announce that reservations for The Ragged Robin in Godalming are now open. Set to open on June 17th, following a multi-million-pound investment, the pub has been thoughtfully renovated to reflect Heartwood’s signature warm and welcoming style. The property has been extended to include a spacious dining area at the rear, which opens onto a large garden with stunning views of the River Wey. With 19 beautifully designed boutique bedrooms, 200 internal dining and drinking seats, and an additional 124 outdoor covers, The Ragged Robin is poised to become a perfect spot for locals and visitors alike to relax and enjoy.
Located on the edge of Godalming, The Ragged Robin is perfectly situated for visitors looking to explore this historic market town and the surrounding Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With its idyllic riverside location, the pub provides a charming escape which is easily accessible from Guildford and London by train. Guests can choose from beautifully designed rooms ranging from a Snug to a Luxe, with prices starting at £100 per night for a midweek stay.
The rooms will feature Heartwood’s signature touches for a ‘home from home’ experience including Roberts radios, televisions with Chrome casting, Bramley toiletries and home-baked sweet treats. All rooms feature rainfall showers with the Really Fancy and Luxe rooms also boasting free-standing baths. The inn is also dog friendly with dog beds, a dedicated dog menu and a dog shower.
The pub will offer a seasonal, sustainable menu in line with Heartwood’s three star rating from The Sustainable Restaurant Association and an extensive wine and drinks list including local beers and craft ales. The Ragged Robin is Heartwood Inns’ sixth pub with rooms and will take the Group’s room offering across the six locations to more than 190 bedrooms.
The Group has plans to open two further standalone pubs in the spring, together with The George & Dragon, a 17 bedroom inn close to Marlow Bridge. A further three Heartwood Inn pubs are in the works for later in the year.
Richard Ferrier, CEO of Heartwood Collection, said:
“We’re thrilled to invite guests to book their first stay at The Ragged Robin, our sixth pub with rooms, located in the charming town of Godalming. As always, we’ve dedicated a great deal of care to creating beautiful boutique bedrooms and a welcoming pub space that we hope will become a local favourite.”
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Notes to editors
Heartwood Collection is the Group that operates 28 Heartwood Inns pubs and 14 Brasserie Blanc restaurants across the UK. Heartwood Collection’s current site portfolio is as follows:
Inns
The Barley Mow – Englefield Green, Surrey
The Black Horse – Thame, Oxfordshire
The Black Horse – Reigate, Surrey
The Black Swan – Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire
The Boot – Histon, Cambridgeshire
The Britannia – Parkstone, Dorset
The British Queen – Locksbottom, Kent
The Cricketers – Cobham, Surrey
The Coat & Bear – Newbury, Berkshire
The Hare – Old Redding, Harrow Weald, Middlesex
The Highwayman – Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
The Jobber’s Rest – Upminster, Essex
The Jolly Farmer – Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire
The King’s Arms – Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The King’s Head – Teddington, Middlesex
The March Hare – Guildford, Surrey
The Oaks – Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset
The Plough & Harrow – Long Ditton, Surrey
The Queen’s Head – Weybridge, Surrey
The Quill & Scholar – Lichfield, Staffordshire
The Red Deer – Horsham, West Sussex
The Rising Sun – Reading, Berkshire
The Ropemaker – Emsworth, Hampshire
The Royal Forest – Epping Forest, Greater London
The Sun Inn – Chobham, Surrey
The White Bear – Ruislip, Middlesex
The White Hart – Lewes, East Sussex
The White Horse – Dorking, Surrey
Upcoming openings
The Ragged Robin – Godalming, Surrey. Opening Spring 2025
The Prince of Wales – East Barnet, London. Opening Spring 2025
The White Hart – Lymington, Hampshire. Opening Spring 2025
The George & Dragon – Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Opening Summer 2025
The Red Lion – Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. Opening Summer 2025 The Old Crown – Great Bookham, Surrey. Opening Summer 2025 The Woodman – Southgate, London. Opening 2025.
Brasserie Blanc Restaurants
London – Chancery Lane
London – Fulham Reach
London – Southbank
London – Threadneedle Street
Beaconsfield
Bournemouth
Cheltenham
Chichester
Hale Barns
Leeds
Milton Keynes
Oxford
Portsmouth
Winchester
Heartwood Collection is backed by Alchemy Partners. Heartwood Inns has been awarded ‘Best Pub Brand/Concept’ in the 2025 Publican Awards. As part of Heartwood Collection, Heartwood Inns has been recognised as a ‘Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024’.
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