Luxury holidays in Surrey

When to go

Surrey beckons at any time of year: crisp in winter; bursting with life in spring; sometimes hot in summer; and ablaze with colour come autumn. Of course, this being England, there’s always the chance of rain, but fire-warmed pubs are only a short stroll away.

Getting there

• Planes

  The UK’s two busiest and best-served airports nudge Surrey’s borders: Heathrow to the north; Gatwick to the south. The easy proximity to both explain the country’s enduring wealth and prosperity.

• Boats

  Services from central London are quick and easy. Southern and South Western railways serve the main stations of Leatherhead, Haslemere, Dorking, Woking and Guildford directly from Waterloo.

• Trains

  Cars are a handy way to explore the county’s rural environs, though you can happily do without.