Thea, country lanes by Gatwick

Most Gatwick guests expect terminals and car parks. Thea reminds them that the Surrey Hills are only a short drive away. She is curvy, 165 cm, with caramel blonde hair worn long and loose, and green eyes that look as though they have spent the day outdoors. Her style is natural glamour: a soft knit dress, a denim jacket over the top, gold studs, very little makeup because she does not need it. Late twenties, living in South Kensington, and as down to earth as they come.

Cheerful is the constant with Thea. She laughs at herself first, enjoys everything a little more than expected, and has the warm, direct manner of someone who has never tried to impress anyone. Hiking fills her free weekends, cycling fills her weekdays, and Japanese food is her reward for both, ramen after a long ride, a sushi counter when she wants a treat. Her English is friendly and plain spoken, and she is the easiest possible company after a stressful day of travel.

For a Gatwick evening with character, she likes Langshott Manor outside Horley, an old manor house hotel a short taxi ride from the terminals, with gardens she will walk before dinner if the light allows. The alternative is a terminal hotel with a quiet corner, and she is equally happy there. Either way she orders well, talks easily about the trail she walked last weekend, and keeps the whole evening relaxed. Her travel sits inside the three hour airport minimum, so there are no surprises.

The Gatwick page covers terminals and timings. Go through the booking steps and ask the desk when her next open evening falls.