Miles & Polly's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Leith Hill affords some of the finest views in the south east of England and is the highest point in Surrey. To the south you will be able to see the South Downs and on a clear day you might even see The Shard and Canary Wharf in London. For a small fee (or free to National Trust members) you can climb the 74 steps of Leith Hill Tower, built in 1765. There is a small refreshment shop at the base of the tower which serves tea, coffee, soft drinks, cake and ice cream. Our property lies north of Leith Hill and we have found a super 5km circular walk which will take you from your accommodation all the way to the top of the hill and back.
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Leith Hill Tower
Leith Hill affords some of the finest views in the south east of England and is the highest point in Surrey. To the south you will be able to see the South Downs and on a clear day you might even see The Shard and Canary Wharf in London. For a small fee (or free to National Trust members) you can climb the 74 steps of Leith Hill Tower, built in 1765. There is a small refreshment shop at the base of the tower which serves tea, coffee, soft drinks, cake and ice cream. Our property lies north of Leith Hill and we have found a super 5km circular walk which will take you from your accommodation all the way to the top of the hill and back.
The picturesque millpond at Friday Street is only a 10 minute walk through pretty woods from our house. You will pass The Stephan Langton pub which serves lunch and dinner using locally sourced ingredients. The area was once the centre of an iron industry and the houses in this tiny hamlet are well over 100 years old. You can continue your walk north following the stream and a series of ponds through the Wotton Estate. The Tillingbourne Waterfall (the highest in Surrey) is well worth a visit.
Friday Street
The picturesque millpond at Friday Street is only a 10 minute walk through pretty woods from our house. You will pass The Stephan Langton pub which serves lunch and dinner using locally sourced ingredients. The area was once the centre of an iron industry and the houses in this tiny hamlet are well over 100 years old. You can continue your walk north following the stream and a series of ponds through the Wotton Estate. The Tillingbourne Waterfall (the highest in Surrey) is well worth a visit.
The Tillingbourne waterfall isn’t something you would normally expect to see in the heart of the Surrey countryside and it is well worth a visit. Whilst you can’t swim in the pool by the falls (it’s part of the privately owned Wotton Estate), the view of the falls is quite spectacular, especially in winter (although it’s not Niagara!). We can provide you with detailed instructions for a 6km circular walk that takes in the waterfall, nearby fishing ponds and the millpond at Friday Street.
Tillingbourne Waterfall
The Tillingbourne waterfall isn’t something you would normally expect to see in the heart of the Surrey countryside and it is well worth a visit. Whilst you can’t swim in the pool by the falls (it’s part of the privately owned Wotton Estate), the view of the falls is quite spectacular, especially in winter (although it’s not Niagara!). We can provide you with detailed instructions for a 6km circular walk that takes in the waterfall, nearby fishing ponds and the millpond at Friday Street.
Leith Hill Place was the childhood home of one of England’s greatest composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams, who gave it to the National Trust in 1945. It is well worth a visit and you can combine it with a walk up Leith Hill or through the Rhododendron woods. The house is full of history and intrigue, but don’t expect a perfectly restored masterpiece - it is a little rough around the edges. The house has a kitchen serving tea, cakes and scones which you can enjoy in the dining room or on the terrace. The house is closed during the winter, so check the National Trust website before visiting.
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Leith Hill Place
Leith Hill LaneLeith Hill Place was the childhood home of one of England’s greatest composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams, who gave it to the National Trust in 1945. It is well worth a visit and you can combine it with a walk up Leith Hill or through the Rhododendron woods. The house is full of history and intrigue, but don’t expect a perfectly restored masterpiece - it is a little rough around the edges. The house has a kitchen serving tea, cakes and scones which you can enjoy in the dining room or on the terrace. The house is closed during the winter, so check the National Trust website before visiting.
Very close to Leith Hill Tower and Leith Hill Place, the Rhododendron Wood provides a spectacular backdrop if you fancy a leisurely afternoon walk. Created in the late 1800s by Caroline Wedgwood (of pottery fame), the best time to visit is between March and May when the flowers are in bloom.
Rhododendron Wood — National Trust
Very close to Leith Hill Tower and Leith Hill Place, the Rhododendron Wood provides a spectacular backdrop if you fancy a leisurely afternoon walk. Created in the late 1800s by Caroline Wedgwood (of pottery fame), the best time to visit is between March and May when the flowers are in bloom.
Polesden Lacey is a magnificent Edwardian manor house which sits in spacious grounds and pretty gardens (particularly the roses in the summer!). It is a National Trust property, so do remember your membership card if you have one. Make sure you check the National Trust website for opening times. Polesden Lacey lies just to the north of Dorking, and is about a 25 minute drive from our house.
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Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey is a magnificent Edwardian manor house which sits in spacious grounds and pretty gardens (particularly the roses in the summer!). It is a National Trust property, so do remember your membership card if you have one. Make sure you check the National Trust website for opening times. Polesden Lacey lies just to the north of Dorking, and is about a 25 minute drive from our house.
Shere is a pretty little village with a few shops, newsagent, church, a couple of pubs and coffee shop. Shere Trekking & Outdoors is perfect if you need to top up on your hiking or trail running kit, and you must visit The Shere Shop for gifts. The Dabbling Duck is a great little spot for afternoon tea and there is also Shere Delights for excellent ice cream. We can point you in the right direction for some lovely walks that take in many of the highlights.
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Shere
Shere is a pretty little village with a few shops, newsagent, church, a couple of pubs and coffee shop. Shere Trekking & Outdoors is perfect if you need to top up on your hiking or trail running kit, and you must visit The Shere Shop for gifts. The Dabbling Duck is a great little spot for afternoon tea and there is also Shere Delights for excellent ice cream. We can point you in the right direction for some lovely walks that take in many of the highlights.
We lived in Peaslake for 13 years and have very fond memories of the village. It’s a great base from which to explore Holmbury Hill and Pitch Hill. We have enjoyed many happy visits to The Hurtwood Inn for food and drinks, although it is quite expensive. St Mark’s Church is charming and well worth a quick visit.
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Peaslake
We lived in Peaslake for 13 years and have very fond memories of the village. It’s a great base from which to explore Holmbury Hill and Pitch Hill. We have enjoyed many happy visits to The Hurtwood Inn for food and drinks, although it is quite expensive. St Mark’s Church is charming and well worth a quick visit.
RHS Garden Wisley is a ‘must visit’ for garden lovers and those just looking for a interesting day out. It sits in 240 acres and is the RHS’ flagship garden with year-round appeal. The Bicentenary Glasshouse offers a little bit of the tropics (very appealing on a cold Sunday in winter) and they have just opened the Welcome Building at a cost of £20 million. RHS Garden Wisley is only 25 minutes by car from our house.
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Hardin ng RHS Wisley
Wisley LaneRHS Garden Wisley is a ‘must visit’ for garden lovers and those just looking for a interesting day out. It sits in 240 acres and is the RHS’ flagship garden with year-round appeal. The Bicentenary Glasshouse offers a little bit of the tropics (very appealing on a cold Sunday in winter) and they have just opened the Welcome Building at a cost of £20 million. RHS Garden Wisley is only 25 minutes by car from our house.
Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking is one of the largest wine producers in the UK. A visit there offers an insight into the agriculture of wine production. Denbies wine now competes on an international level and has won multiple gold awards for its sparkling wine, the first ever gold for an English rose wine, and most recently, an international gold for Denbies Noble Harvest Dessert wine.
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Denbies Wine Estate
Bradley LaneDenbies Wine Estate in Dorking is one of the largest wine producers in the UK. A visit there offers an insight into the agriculture of wine production. Denbies wine now competes on an international level and has won multiple gold awards for its sparkling wine, the first ever gold for an English rose wine, and most recently, an international gold for Denbies Noble Harvest Dessert wine.
Silent Pool Gin offers gin-lovers a 90 minute distillery tour where they talk about how they came to exist as well as telling the story of the Silent Pool, the history of gin, and why their recipe is so special. The tour finishes with a tasting of the full range of handcrafted gin and gin-based fruit cordials.
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SILENT POOL DISTILLERS
Shere RoadSilent Pool Gin offers gin-lovers a 90 minute distillery tour where they talk about how they came to exist as well as telling the story of the Silent Pool, the history of gin, and why their recipe is so special. The tour finishes with a tasting of the full range of handcrafted gin and gin-based fruit cordials.
Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
Standon LaneAlbury Vineyard
Shere RoadFood scene
The Abinger Hatch is only a mile from our house and sits in the centre of Abinger Common, a little village with a pretty church and green. The pub is open every day for lunch and dinner - best to book ahead if you are planning to visit on a Sunday lunchtime. It serves some excellent craft beers and has a lovely wood burning stove. There are plenty of picnic tables to use outside during the summer months.
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The Abinger Hatch
Abinger LaneThe Abinger Hatch is only a mile from our house and sits in the centre of Abinger Common, a little village with a pretty church and green. The pub is open every day for lunch and dinner - best to book ahead if you are planning to visit on a Sunday lunchtime. It serves some excellent craft beers and has a lovely wood burning stove. There are plenty of picnic tables to use outside during the summer months.
The Parrot in Forest Green is only a 10 minute drive from our house. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment and is now looking very resplendent. It is open every day for lunch and dinner and has a very appetising menu - best to book a table in advance.
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The Parrot Inn
Horsham RoadThe Parrot in Forest Green is only a 10 minute drive from our house. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment and is now looking very resplendent. It is open every day for lunch and dinner and has a very appetising menu - best to book a table in advance.
The William Bray has become increasingly popular with our Airbnb guests for a pub supper. It's located in the pretty village of Shere, only a 10 minute drive from our house. The pub has recently been refurbished, and the food come highly recommended.
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The William Bray
Shere LaneThe William Bray has become increasingly popular with our Airbnb guests for a pub supper. It's located in the pretty village of Shere, only a 10 minute drive from our house. The pub has recently been refurbished, and the food come highly recommended.
The Hurtwood Inn sits in the centre of Peaslake and is a great place to unwind with a pint of Shere Drop or a Silent Pool gin. The food is quite expensive, but they serve some very authentic pizza and pasta dishes. We have enjoyed countless visits to the pub having lived in the village for 13 years.
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Hurtwood Inn Pub and Restaurant
Walking BottomThe Hurtwood Inn sits in the centre of Peaslake and is a great place to unwind with a pint of Shere Drop or a Silent Pool gin. The food is quite expensive, but they serve some very authentic pizza and pasta dishes. We have enjoyed countless visits to the pub having lived in the village for 13 years.
The William IV in Little London is a quiet, little pub just outside Albury and has been transformed by new owners. The interior has been beautifully designed and exudes character and charm. Although we have enjoyed a couple of drinks at the pub we haven’t eaten there yet. Reports from friends in nearby villages all say that it is very good.
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William IV
7 Shepherdess WalkThe William IV in Little London is a quiet, little pub just outside Albury and has been transformed by new owners. The interior has been beautifully designed and exudes character and charm. Although we have enjoyed a couple of drinks at the pub we haven’t eaten there yet. Reports from friends in nearby villages all say that it is very good.
The Dabbling Duck sits in the middle of Shere, a quaint little village just a 10 minute drive from our house. It’s a great place for breakfast which they serve everyday from 9.00am. They are also very popular for their afternoon tea and have a great selection of cakes. Parking is limited on the high street that runs through the village, so best to use the main Shere car park and walk a few minutes to The Dabbling Duck.
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The Dabbling Duck
Middle StreetThe Dabbling Duck sits in the middle of Shere, a quaint little village just a 10 minute drive from our house. It’s a great place for breakfast which they serve everyday from 9.00am. They are also very popular for their afternoon tea and have a great selection of cakes. Parking is limited on the high street that runs through the village, so best to use the main Shere car park and walk a few minutes to The Dabbling Duck.
Just a 10 minute drive away, Kingfisher Farm Shop is perfect if you’re looking for picnic supplies - cold meats, pasties, treats, drinks and fruit. They also sell Denbies wine and bottles of local beer, as well as the essentials - bread, milk and chocolate.
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Kingfisher Farm Shop
Guildford RoadJust a 10 minute drive away, Kingfisher Farm Shop is perfect if you’re looking for picnic supplies - cold meats, pasties, treats, drinks and fruit. They also sell Denbies wine and bottles of local beer, as well as the essentials - bread, milk and chocolate.