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Sorrel

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Esher

The Starling

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Egham

The Tudor Pass at Great Fosters

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Woking

The Bird in Hand

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Guildford

Guildford

Surrey's historic county town — cobbled streets, a Norman castle, and a dining scene that rivals any in the South East.

Woking

Woking

Surrey's biggest town — Victoria Square, a transformed centre, and a dining scene catching up fast.

Esher

Esher

Where leafy suburbia meets cosmopolitan taste. Sandown Park, boutique high street, and some of Surrey's finest gastropubs.

Cobham

Cobham

Premier League glamour meets village charm. Cobham's High Street punches well above its weight for dining and luxury living.

Weybridge

Weybridge

Riverside elegance on the Thames. Victorian grandeur, Brooklands heritage, and a thriving independent food scene.

Epsom

Epsom

Racecourse town with Georgian bones. The Downs, the Derby, and a high street of genuine independents.

Farnham

Farnham

Georgian architecture, a renowned castle, and a food scene anchored by craft breweries and award-winning restaurants.

Godalming

Godalming

One of England's prettiest market towns. Medieval streets, artisan producers, and a community that takes food seriously.

Reigate

Reigate

A thriving market town at the foot of the North Downs. Priory Park, Bell Street's independents, and excellent local dining.

Dorking

Dorking

Home to Michelin-starred Sorrel and the heart of the Surrey Hills. Box Hill, Denbies vineyard, and serious food credentials.

Haslemere

Haslemere

Gateway to the Devil's Punchbowl. A charming hilltop town with independent spirit and surprising culinary depth.

Virginia Water

Virginia Water

Wentworth estates, lakeside walks, and some of the most exclusive dining in the Home Counties.

Cranleigh

Cranleigh

England's largest village. A tight-knit community with a growing food scene and access to the Surrey Hills.

Staines

Staines

Staines-upon-Thames — riverside revival on Surrey's northern edge, minutes from Heathrow.

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