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Lensbury, Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9NU United Kingdom +020 8614 6420 lensbury.com ACCOMMODATION » 171 luxury four-star hotel rooms GETTING AROUND » The club is 30 minutes by car from London Heathrow Airport and 45 minutes from London Gatwick Airport. There is free shuttle service to and from Teddington Station. Inquire for times. NEARBY SIGHTS » Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew » Hampton Court Palace » Twickenham Stadium (where you can watch rugby matches) RECOMMENDED TRANSPORTATION » Chariot Cars: enquiries@chariotcars.co.uk » Parker Cars: bookings@parkercarservice.com Reciprocal Club The Lensbury By Michelle Van Slack, Director Member Services Escape to the banks of the River ames Enjoy the charm of old England at The Lensbury I f you are planning a royal trip to jolly old England and are looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of London, then I recom- mend visiting the remarkable Lensbury at Teddington Lock. Located in Teddington, the club is just a short 30-minute train ride from London's Waterloo Station. is regal club was founded in 1920 as a social hub for wealthy gas titans. Since then it has gone through many transformations, but it is now a full-service club with sprawling green grounds and more activities than one family can tackle in a week. With your letter of introduction, you will have access to more than 25 acres of posh surroundings. e grounds house 19 tennis courts, gardens, a playground, a boat house stocked with kayaks and canoes to paddle down the ames, and a nine-hole, par 3 golf course. e facilities also include the hotel, gym, indoor pools, and steam rooms. You can choose from 100-plus exercise classes. With all these possible activities at e Lensbury, it is no surprise that they would offer equally highbrow dining options. e Restaurant (yes, that is the name!) offers peaceful indoor dining and outdoor seating in e Conservatory—both with views of the lush landscaped grounds. e Bar is a popular watering hole and a perfect place to catch the latest games and matches over a pint. When it comes to accommodations, e Lensbury does not disappoint. e building's unique architectural style allows you to choose the size and design of your hotel room to suit your expectations and budget. With 171 modern rooms, they are ready to accommodate your every need. Why not hop over the pond for a quick nosh at Lensbury? With a letter of introduction from Member Services, you are just a plane ride away. THE LENSBURY Michelle Van Slack is Director Member Services. Send her feedback on your reciprocal club visits at mvanslack@wac.net. For reciprocal letters of introduction or more information, call Member Services at 206.464.3068 or email membership@wac.net. 10 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | SEPTEMBER 2014