The HotelThe Talbot Ripley is located in a quiet village in Surrey and within 4 minutes drive to one of the world’s great gardens RHS Wisley. Wisley is the historic home of the RHS and houses one of the largest plant collections in the world. The gardens delight through every season: enjoy swathes of bulbs and blossom in spring, unforgettable mixed borders and roses in summer, autumn’s bountiful colours, and frost-sparkled walks in winter.Rumoured to be the coaching inn where Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton’s love affair blossomed in 1798, the four-star Talbot Hotel Ripley is a place that combines historic features with contemporary amenities.The bedrooms are located either in the Ripley Wing or the Old Coaching Inn and are decorated in peach and ochre colour schemes, complemented by dark brown wooden furnishings. Each room features a flat-screen TV, desk and chair, hot drink-making facilities and en suite bathroom with hairdryer.Seasonal dishes, ranging from modern à la carte to traditional and seafood specialties, can be savoured in stylish yet informal surroundings in the hotel’s restaurant which overlooks the garden and summer terrace through a glass wall, or in the bar area featuring 15th-century beams and open log fires.NB* Tickets and entry must be booked direct with RHS Wisley prior to visit.Groupon’s Guide to SurreyLocated in the South East of England, Surrey offers numerous attractions ranging from historic buildings to contemporary art galleries.Visitors may start their journey with a visit to the Hampton Court Palace, an imposing palace dating back to the 16th century, home to royal families. Various animal species may be seen at the British Wildlife Centre, while other outdoor activities come in the form of the Daytona Sandown Park, a suitable place for kart racing enthusiasts. A scenic landscape may be admired while visiting the Virginia Water alluring holidaymakers with its ornamental cascade, calm lake and woodland.