Out and About
WALKING
We are surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways, so we’re the perfect base for a walking/cycling holiday. We can also arrange guided walks with our charismatic qualified ecologist guide.
You can walk to Westcott across the fields or follow the footpaths into nearby Dorking or cross a single track lane onto Leith Hill.
We can recommend some good walks where you can stop for lunch on the way (The Plough Inn in Coldharbour, Wotton Hatch, Wotton or Stephen Langhton, Friday Street.
We recommend below routes:
- SHY to Wotton (Wootton Hatch Pub) 25 min walk.
- SHY - Wotton - Friday Street (Stephen Langhton Pub) 50min walk.
- SHY to Coldharbour (The Plough Inn Pub) - Leith Hill viewing point (1hour 20min)
CYCLING
A huge cycle network surrounds us so bring your bike and explore this Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty. We can also arrange for you to hire a bike from a local cycling company prior to your arrival. The new Westcott to Dorking cycle route is also now open. Visit the Mole Valley Cycle forum for the latest information on cycling in the area. We can arrange for a bicycle hire from our local bicycle hire shop prior to your arrival.
HEAVY HORSE SKILLS AND RIDES
Learn traditional skills such as carriage driving lesson.
Heavy horse and carts ride via the woods to the Coldharbour Pub (6 or 12 people wagon)
WILLOW WEAVING
experience half / full day willow weaving course with local crafts lady.
ARCHERY COURSES
for small parties or groups, friendly fun lessons. Available from the end of April.
ANTIQUES HUNT
West Street in Dorking is the place to be if you love antiques. Spend an afternoon dipping in and out of each shop, trying to find a bargain before stopping at one of the local tearooms.
VINYARDS
We are based in walking proximity to Denbies Vinyard, Dorking ( indoor wine tours and outdoor vineyard tours) https://www.denbies.co.uk and Albury Organic Vineyard, Albury (finest quality organic sparkling and rose wines from vines grown exclusively in the Surrey Hills) www.alburyvineyard.com. Both of the vineyards offer wine tours and tastings.
Kids Activities
- Bocketts Farm Park is a working farm and educational attraction for all the family
- Abinger Hammer - fishing at the stream for younger children.
- Leith Hill Tower, Stepping Stones near Dorking, Box Hill
Corporate Events
We cater for large groups, corporate events or team building days. We work with a fantastic artisan local catering company that serves unbelievably good food with impeccable presentation and service. In addition to this, we can fill your days with rural crafts activities tailormade to your needs. Few ideas: Local wine and cheese tasting evening, Guided walk followed by a hog roast and live music, willow weaving workshop or local quality beer/cider with a hog roast and live music.
Dining
- The Prince of Wales, Westcott (20 min walk via public footpath)
- The Plough Inn, Coldharbour - 1,30min walk or book heavy horse and cart ride via the woods
- Stephen Langton, Friday Street - 1,30min walk
- Bertram Bees, Westcott (20 min walk)
- Wotton Hatch, Wotton - 30 min walk
- The Parrot, Forest Green - 15 min drive
- The Abinger Hatch, Abinger Common
- Restaurants in Dorking - Pizza Express, Ask, Thai Square (Thai Food), The New Fountain Garden - Chinese (No MSG), The Brasserie (Indian Food),
- Supermarkets - Sainsbury's, Waitrose, M&S, Lidl, Tesco Metro
Eating In
Breakfast Hamper for 2 people – pre-order breakfast hamper (free range sausages, free-range bacon, free-range eggs, tomatoes, local watercress, granary bread & butter)
Fruit and Veg Hamper for 2 people – pre-order fresh local fruit or veg from our local farm shop; subject to seasonal availability; we endeavour to use where possible local produce however depending on the season we may purchase not local produce.
Local Shops
Abinger Hammer Kingfishers Farm, Abinger Hammer
The Village Greens Shop, Ockley or Denbies Vineyard
Beer and ale shop - local quality beers and ciders https://www.cobbettsrealales.com