🇬🇧 Ilford, United Kingdom
Arran Guest House
📍 7, Argyle Road, Ilford, IG1 3BH
Your stay — Arran Guest House
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cranbrook Baptist Church (175 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Hospital Chapel of St Mary and St Thomas (364 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Seventh-day Adventist Church (399 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Salvation Army (434 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Exchange Ilford — 204 m · ~3 min walk
Uphall Recreation Ground — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Redbridge Museum — 602 m · ~8 min walk
Kenneth More Theatre — 552 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 57 m · ~1 min walk
Rohpharm Pharmacy — 274 m · ~3 min walk
Food Plus — 24 m · ~1 min walk
Ilford — 236 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and train stations as they offer poor rates and high fees.
Contactless cards and mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted in most shops, pubs, and restaurants; carry some cash for market stalls and smaller cafés.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 10% in restaurants is appreciated for good service; no need to tip in taxis or for hotel staff unless extra help is given.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee from a chain café or local bakery costs around £2-£2.50.
A sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket costs £3-£5; a pub lunch special is around £7-£9.
Main course at a curry house or pub around £9-£13; fish and chips from a chippy £8-£10.
Ilford town centre has a few street food stalls near the market and station, with curries, kebabs, and fried chicken for £5-£8.
Iceland, Lidl, and Asda are the main budget supermarkets in IG1; Sainsbury's Local for top-ups.
Ilford Exchange and the high street have chain stores like Primark and Peacocks for affordable clothing; the market also has cheap basics.
A bus day pass is about £5.50 and covers all TfL buses; from airports, take the Elizabeth Line (from Heathrow) or National Express coach (from Stansted) — avoid Heathrow Express for budget travel.
Get a free Oyster card or use contactless to cap daily travel costs; eat at curry houses or pubs rather than chain restaurants; shop at Lidl/Asda instead of convenience stores for groceries.
Good to know — Ilford
Type G · 230V
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$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ilford, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Arran Guest House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 57 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Rohpharm Pharmacy — 274 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Mayfair Hotel (Cranbrook Road stop) → Ilford town centre or Gants Hill
💡 Bus 25 runs 24/7 to Holborn if you miss the last Tube; sit on the top deck for a street-level tour of Ilford's curry mile.
Mayfair Hotel, Ilford → Central London (e.g., Oxford Street)
💡 Flag down only on main roads; Ilford has plenty of minicabs too if you need a cheaper (but less reliable) ride.
Stansted Airport (STN) → Mayfair Hotel, Ilford
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Ilford Cars for a fixed price; avoid airport rank prices which can hit £70.
Ilford Station → Liverpool Street (Central London)
💡 Use contactless or Oyster for the best fare; avoid peak hour 07:30–09:30 if you want a seat.
About Ilford
Wikipedia ↗
Ilford is a large town in East London, England, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Redbridge, Ilford is within the ceremonial county of Greater London. It had a population of 168,168 in 2011, compared to 303,858 for the entire borough. Identified as a metropoli...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Arran Guest House?
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Where can I eat cheaply near Arran Guest House?
A sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket costs £3-£5; a pub lunch special is around £7-£9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Arran Guest House?
A bus day pass is about £5.50 and covers all TfL buses; from airports, take the Elizabeth Line (from Heathrow) or National Express coach (from Stansted) — avoid Heathrow Express for budget travel.
Top Attractions in Ilford
💡 Check Ilford BID's social media for free workshops like flower arranging or face painting – they're usually in the central atrium and free to drop in.
💡 Best viewed from the corner near the library – you can see the full height without traffic obstructions. No public access inside.
💡 Head to the walled garden near the mansion for a quieter spot with roses and a café open till late afternoon.
💡 Check their website for free monthly talks or family craft sessions – they're often quieter than the main galleries.
💡 Enter from the Cranbrook Road gate for the oldest section. The chapel is locked but worth seeing from outside for its Gothic details.