Guildford in Surrey is an attractive setting for a cottage holiday. There are many historical buildings in the town and the area around the town centre has a real oldey worldey feel. One of the most notable buildings has to be Guildhall with its beautiful decorative clock. For great views of the town we recommend that you walk up to Guildford Castle where you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views. There are also some beautiful gardens near here where it is a pleasure to sit out in good weather. For more great views why not visit Guildford Cathedral with its hilltop setting? If you want to be shown the sights of Guildford whilst on your self-catering break you may want to book on one of the guided walks that run from near the Guildhall.
With a great range of shops and restaurants including high end options, Guildford has lots to offer. Guildford also benefits from many gardens and parks such as Stoke Park where you can enjoy sitting out and soaking up the atmosphere in good weather. Loseley Park near Guildford is a large country house with some stunning parklands. For more stunning greenery you may want to visit Newlands Corner for stunning views over the Surrey Hills. For more hints and tips on what to see and do in Guildford we recommend that you pop in to the Tourist Information Office on arrival. They can be a valuable source of information and are well placed to recommend things to see and do.
Guildford is also well located for visiting the city of London. Trains in to London Waterloo only take around 40 minutes from Guildford meaning that London’s sights and attractions are just an easy train ride away. Guildford has a whole host of attractions for a self catering holiday. Whether you are seeking country cottages, large country houses or self catering cottages to rent we hope you have a great time in this part of Surrey.
What Guildford, Surrey offers for Self-Catering Holidays
With a great range of shops and restaurants including high end options, Guildford has lots to offer. Guildford also benefits from many gardens and parks such as Stoke Park where you can enjoy sitting out and soaking up the atmosphere in good weather. Loseley Park near Guildford is a large country house with some stunning parklands. For more stunning greenery you may want to visit Newlands Corner for stunning views over the Surrey Hills. For more hints and tips on what to see and do in Guildford we recommend that you pop in to the Tourist Information Office on arrival. They can be a valuable source of information and are well placed to recommend things to see and do.
Guildford is also well located for visiting the city of London. Trains in to London Waterloo only take around 40 minutes from Guildford meaning that London’s sights and attractions are just an easy train ride away. Guildford has a whole host of attractions for a self catering holiday. Whether you are seeking country cottages, large country houses or self catering cottages to rent we hope you have a great time in this part of Surrey.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Guildford, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Surrey.
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