Many tennis fans prefer to be at the very heart of all the championship action, plumping to stay at one of our iconic Wimbledon pubs & hotels; such as the characterful Rose & Crown, or the delightfully modern Dog & Fox. However, if you fancy overnighting at a pub that is less centre court and slightly more on the sidelines, then we are serving up our top picks for the best places to stay outside of Wimbledon. So, don’t get your plans in a backspin, these hotel havens are perfect for transforming a fleeting visit into a relaxing tennis focussed staycation.

Continue the journey with us round the corner, to the brand new Spread Eagle. Boasting 21 brand new, stylishly designed bedrooms, it’s a true celebration of British pubs of the past and is more than reminiscent of a gleaming gin palace. With a super feature bedroom overlooking the old Young’s brewery, superior rooms with roll top baths, and a playfully nostalgic menu highlighting the classic favourites of days gone by, you’ll be guaranteed a night of opulence and indulgence.

If you really fancy giving the crowds the tennis elbow, then you can do no better than a 20 minute railway jaunt from Wimbledon to leafy Richmond, where the iconic Orange Tree pub & hotel resides. Renowned far and wide as a proper rugby pub, due in part to its relatively close proximity to Twickenham, the Orange Tree has a comfortable, welcoming vibe and 13 boutique bedrooms. A hearty breakfast, stroll along the Thames and a spot of shopping should be on your ‘to-do’ list, as Richmond has a vibrant, bustling high street. A mix of independent traders, alluring cake shops, a veritable treasure trove of jewellery shops, and plenty by way of trendy clothing stores ready for a rummage.

Another reason to escape the bustling centre of Wimbledon, is to enjoy the Park, Teddington, which has all the class & charm of the iconic Wimbledon strawberries & cream. A joyfully restored grade II listed building, it stands majestically a short walk from Bushy Park and hosts 14 fantastic feature and superior bedrooms, all superbly finished and individually designed. A real jewel in the crown of the Young’s estate, the gloriously redesigned bar & restaurant make a worthy destination in their own right as a ‘must visit’ in South West London. In addition, the Park has 30 more affordable classic bedrooms, making it a popular choice for those of us who are less likely to linger about, and rather planning on simply using the room for a brief sleep and shower, before heading off for another day of tennis escapades.