Luggage handled
Between the Danesfield House lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Danesfield House to Eurotunnel Folkestone · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Danesfield House Hotel & Spa and Eurotunnel Folkestone — 100 miles, typically 2h 05–2h 55, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

What to expect
Travelling to Danesfield House, your driver meets you at the Eurotunnel Folkestone passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: the drive sweeps off the Henley Road to the clock-tower court — cars arrive beneath the wisteria, which sets a tone.
Between the Danesfield House lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Danesfield House to Eurotunnel Folkestone or the reverse — the fixed fare from £215 holds either way.
A named chauffeur with your board at Eurotunnel Folkestone, and a car at the door at Danesfield House — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
The fleet
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £215 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £85 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £115 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £75 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £95 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £130 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Danesfield House to Eurotunnel Folkestone.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 05–2h 55 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 05–2h 55 | Surge pricing | No name board at Eurotunnel Folkestone; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 05–2h 55 | Fixed from £215 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
Henley Regatta week books this house and our cars in the same breath — reserve both by April or join the waiting lists together.
The nearest station to Danesfield House is the nearest mainline station — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Eurotunnel Folkestone.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The 100-mile run typically takes 2h 05–2h 55. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £215 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
The drive sweeps off the Henley Road to the clock-tower court — cars arrive beneath the wisteria, which sets a tone.
The drive is typically 2h 05–2h 55. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
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