Guildford
The county town, with a cobbled high street and the widest choice of bars and restaurants
- South East England
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- dog_friendly
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Group stays in Surrey
Surrey works especially well for groups who want one house, enough space to stay together, and easy access to restaurants, activities, and day-trip options nearby. Browse live large group houses first, then add experiences like private chefs, spa treatments, or cocktail masterclasses once you've chosen the right base for your dates.
Why Surrey?
Surrey is the closest proper countryside to London — the Surrey Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty barely half an hour from the M25, with Box Hill, the North Downs and long stretches of woodland. For groups it solves a specific problem: a genuine country house weekend that everyone can reach from London in under an hour, without anyone needing to take a day off to travel.
Getting There
Guildford is around 35 minutes from London Waterloo, with Dorking and Farnham similarly quick
Inside or just beyond the M25 — under an hour from most of London, though weekend traffic on the A3 is worth planning around
Limited between villages; a minibus is easier for a group moving between the Hills and the towns
Gatwick is around 30 minutes and Heathrow around 40, which makes Surrey unusually easy for guests flying in
Quick Facts
- From London
- Around 35–60 minutes by train from London Waterloo to Guildford, Dorking or Farnham; under an hour by car via the M25 or A3
- Best Time to Visit
- Year-round — the Hills are as good in autumn and winter as in summer, and access is easy in any weather
- Nightlife
- Guildford has the widest choice; elsewhere it is country pubs and village inns rather than late bars
- Dining
- A dense concentration of gastropubs and country inns, plus vineyards on the North Downs chalk
- Beach Access
- Landlocked — the Sussex coast is around an hour south
- Accommodation
- Country houses, converted barns and larger period properties set in wooded grounds
- Typical whole-house pricing
- Prices vary by property and season — see live listings for current rates
- Activities
- Box Hill, Surrey Hills walking and cycling, RHS Wisley, Denbies and the vineyards, Guildford
Destination guide last reviewed August 2026.
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After dark
Top Nightlife Spots
Surrey Hills pubs
Village inns around Shere, Abinger and Peaslake, most set up for walkers and larger groups
London
Half an hour on the train if the group wants a night in town without staying there
Venues, opening hours and door policies change — check ahead before planning your night around a specific spot.
Eat well
Best Brunch & Dining
Shere
A much-filmed village in the Hills with tearooms and a well-known pub
Farnham
Georgian streets, independent cafes and a monthly farmers' market
Denbies
A large vineyard estate above Dorking with a restaurant and tours
Restaurants and menus change — check ahead and book for larger groups.
Days out
Things to Do
Box Hill
A National Trust viewpoint above the Mole valley, with walks from gentle to steep
Surrey Hills AONB
Woodland and chalk downland walking and mountain biking across the county
RHS Wisley
One of the Royal Horticultural Society's flagship gardens, near Woking
Denbies Wine Estate
England's largest single vineyard, with tours and tastings for groups
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