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Your
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The Surrey Hills has much to offer those
wanting to relax in a cosy environment and to enjoy some
English culture. We have teamed up with The Pride of the
Valley, a traditional country inn – warm and atmospheric,
with oak panelling, leather sofas and open fires. Opposite
the inn is the sculpture park, two hundred works of art
set in a magnificent woodland and lakeside setting.
Nearby is the lovely old English market town of Farnham
with its fascinating specialist shops and galleries, cafes,
restaurants and pubs and a vibrant arts scene. Its narrow
streets are lined with some of the finest Georgian architecture
in the south of England with a parish church and castle
dating back to the 12th Century.
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Do your own thing and really unwind in
a relaxed environment.
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Choose from a wide variety of free and
paid events
(external link) at Farnham Maltings community arts centre.
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See some of the finest Georgian architecture
in the south of England.
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Explore specialist antique shops and
shops selling Persian carpets, handmade shoes and cut
glass.
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Walk the Farnham heritage trail and see
where William Cobbett lived and died.
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Choose from a variety of attractions
in and around Farnham – from the Pride of the Valley
Sculpture park to The Hogs Back Brewery or the Rural Life
Centre.
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Use your free time to relax and explore
the beautiful local area using your Discovery Information.
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Your
accommodation
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Charming and traditional, The Pride of
the Valley nestles in the western part of the Surrey Hills
and has its own idyllic country garden. Built in the nineteenth
century this award-winning inn is unique in character and
once enjoyed the patronage of a former prime minister, David
Lloyd George.
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Sixteen ensuite rooms, each individually
designed and uniquely themed.
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Furnished to the highest standards including
such features as four-poster beds, Jacuzzi baths and outstanding
décor.
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All rooms have TV, telephone, trouser
press and tea/ coffee making facilities.
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Your break includes dinner and breakfast
chosen from the extensive international menu, sourced
where possible from local suppliers.
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The bars serve a wide selection of wines,
spirits and local ales.
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Your
destination
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Cosy and cultural, this part of the Surrey
Hills has many unique attractions testifying to its rich
history that stretches back for thousands of years.
Farnham is a delightful town with much to offer and is
easily reached by train from London in less than an hour.
Some of the highlights in the area include:
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Bronze age burial grounds and ancient
drove ways within heath land and common areas.
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Industrial heritage of glass making and
iron working with remnant features such as hammer ponds,
leats and weirs.
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Scattered settlements with pretty brick,
stone and tile hung cottages and greens (e.g. Tilford).
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Farnham, which is located 4 miles away,
has ample shopping, banks, sports centre, a station, pubs
and The Maltings Art and Crafts Centre with a packed programme
of events (external link).
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Extensive open heathland and common with
high ecological value (e.g. Frensham, Hankley, Thursley,
Witley and Ockley).
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Frensham Ponds with its own inland beach!
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Greensand Way - 108 mile trail from Haslemere
to Hamstreet in Kent, with many local circular routes
attached to it.
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The Devil’s Punchbowl at Hindhead
- the largest spring formed depression in the UK.
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Your
free Discovery Pack
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The Discovery Pack is a combination of
specially tailored Discovery Information and a
Discovery Product for you to experience during
your break and then take home to use after your break.
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Discovery Information consists
of details of the activities you have chosen and of
local area information including a description, history,
maps and places to visit. Click
here for more details.
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The Discovery Information is
sent to you as a website when you book so that you can
plan ahead and make the most of your stay.
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Choose which local walks or cycle rides
you would like to do from the doorstep of your accommodation.
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Choose your Discovery Product
before you travel from a selection of products specifically
tailored for you or your chosen Discovery Break.
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Example products for ‘Cosy and cultural
in the Surrey Hills’ might include: The amazing
windcopter or for the family, a rucksack made from recycled
plastic bottles or eco laundry kit.
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Break
itinerary |
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| Breakfast
& dinner included throughout your stay |
| Day
1 - Arrive from 5pm, settle in and supper |
| Day
2 - Breakfast, then explore local attractions
using your Discovery Information |
| Day
3 - As per day 2 |
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Additional
highlights |
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| Area
unique in its rich flora and fauna |
| Sculpture
park right opposite your accommodation |
| Permaculture
and coppicing in practice |
| Inn
working towards a green tourism award |
| Numerous
walks available from the doorstep |
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Tailor
made options |
| Pick
your own interests from your Discovery Information
(included) |
| Choose
your own tailored Discovery Product (included) |
| Cycle
hire and horse riding available (extra cost) |
| Let
us organise your train travel and taxi to/ from
your lodge (extra cost) |
| Anything
else? Just get in touch to discuss |
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Giving
something back |
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| We
offset carbon emissions associated
with your travel and stay |
| We
support local projects that aim to improve
the environment |
| We
provide a Take Home environmental
experience for our guests |
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© Farnham Town Council
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