Our base in London (Chertsey)

About London (Chertsey)

Our London (Chertsey) base is not far from central London, so the river here is bordered by bustling towns and villages with a wider variety of restaurants, supermarkets and pubs than there is near Benson. The historic and grand royal palace at Hampton Court is just 3hrs to the east, with Kingston (and direct trains into central London) another 30minutes after that. 3hr west from our London (Chertsey) base will find you in Windsor and Eton and the countryside vistas become more and more beautiful the further you travel.

Emerald Star base

Point of interest

What you get on the base

Facilities

• Toilets and showers
• Wifi
• Laundry
• Luggage may be left in reception under staff supervision (at own risk)

Local info

Restaurants

The Swan Restaurant – Tel, +44 (0)1784 452494 (Staines)

Shops

Supermarkets, banks, post office services, restaurants and shops can all be found in nearby Chertsey

Grocery Deliveries

We recommend ordering and paying for a grocery delivery at sainsburys.co.uk. You can arrange for your order to be delivered to the base between 9am – 11am on the morning of your departure.

Fishing

Fishing is allowed but the close season is between 17th March – 16th June. A Fishing Licence is required and is available from any main or sub post office, it is recommended that you obtain your licence before you leave home. Cost is approximately £6.50 for a licence covering 8 days (children under 12 do not require a licence).

Electric car charging points

Next to the Marina Office, KT16 8PY, Gate 1 (one charging point).

Travel to London (Chertsey)

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By Train

Closest train station:

• Staines: 4 km

By Road

Be prepared

Be prepared: It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them.  Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas

Directions

From the M25, exit at Junction 11 and take the route that is signposted A320 Woking at the end of the dual carriageway. Turn right at the roundabout, which is signposted A320 Chertsey/Staines. As an extra guide you can follow the brown signs for Thorpe Park. Continue to follow the signs A320/Thorpe Park. This will take you through Chertsey and onto a dual carriageway with the Twynersh Pub on your left. Continue on the dual carriageway, going over the M3. This brings you to another roundabout. Thorpe Park is on your left. At this roundabout, go straight over onto Staines Road at take the second entrance on the right which is Gate 5. Once through the gate, continue 45m straight ahead and then take the road on your right. Follow this until you reach a large building with the curved roof and turn left immediately after it. Keep going until you see the Emerald Star reception building. 

Car rental

• In Chertsey: Kendall Self Drive: Downside Industrial Estate, Guildford St, Chertsey KT16 9DS, UK
• In Hampton: Kingfisher Car Rental: 8A Station Rd, Hampton TW12 2HY, UK
• Gatwick airport 
• Heathrow airport

Parking

• Pre-bookable private and gated parking onsite.

By Air

Closest airports:

• London Heathrow: 17 km (M25)
• Gatwick: 53 km (M25)