Luxury self-catering accommodation in Surrey
England’s south east county of Surrey has long been a popular holiday destination for those seeking a blissful holiday surrounded by countryside. Just a stone’s throw from London yet a world away from the hustle and bustle of the capital, Surrey is a welcome retreat away from everyday life.
Officially England’s leafiest county, Surrey has a wealth of rolling patchwork fields, open countryside and ancient woodlands to explore. Pair this with picture-postcard villages, delightful market towns, beautiful stretches of waterways and renowned Royal Ascot: Surrey becomes the ultimate rural holiday destination for all. The smaller towns of Oxshott, Bramley and Godstone are full of cricket-pitch charm, and in autumn a walk-in Chobham or Lingfield will have you kicking up piles of russet leaves. Days out are in abundance with something for the whole family to enjoy.
Walking boots are essential for those following the western stretch of the North Downs Way: a 153-mile pilgrimage from Farnham all the way to the Kent coast. Stop off at Guildford Castle, where a 360-degree panoramic view from the tower gives a sense of perspective to the surrounds. From your cosy self-catering cottage, whip up a batch of sandwiches and then picnic in the castle grounds, or pop across to Windsor Great Park, where children can run with happy abandon in the play area, wander slowly through the picturesque Savill Garden and spot deer in the park.
Rhapsody
A utopia of surreal garden sculptures, topsy-turvy architecture and glass-like pools, Rhapsody has fallen head first through the rabbit hole and landed in the heart of Wonderland.
Sleeps: Up to 12 (10 adults and 2 children)
From: £12,495 per week, £9,995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (late April - September), with jet stream, sunken hot tub, yoga studio, glass reading room overhanging the pond, cinema room, games room (with pool table, darts, table tennis and table football)
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