Esher is situated towards the north of Surrey, close to London but with the relaxed atmosphere of the Surrey countryside. There are heritage and tourist attractions within an easy drive of the town – Hampton Court, Brooklands Museum and Claremont Landscape Garden

For a thoroughly arty weekend why not also visit the Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village just outside Guildford. A unique art gallery and heritage site consisting of historic Arts & Crafts buildings, studios for art and pottery workshops plus an award-winning Tea Shop.

With its fair share of Michelin starred and AA Rosettes, Surrey is home to some of the finest restaurants in the South East.

Offering cuisines from around the globe as well as exquisite local and traditional fare, Surrey serves up a diverse selection of restaurants to suit everyone’s palate and purse strings.

Asian Cuisine from Giggling Squid – High Street Esher, Great Thai Food and good service and The Good Earth a long established restaurant

Giro Café – High Street Esher – A really friendly coffee shop placing itself at the heart of cycling life and the local community. Excellent coffee and fresh food available

Surrey is home to some of the UK’s leading luxury hotels outside of London, as well as an excellent range of value and budget places to stay. For instance, you can enjoy the five-star luxury of the award-winning Beaverbrook near Leatherhead, which is among the highest rated hotel estates in the country.

For those seeking luxurious accommodation with unique leisure facilities stay at the Foxhills Club and Resort, where you can tackle one of two 18 hole championship golf course, unwind on a spa weekend, practice your serve on one of the eleven outdoor tennis courts or simply relax.

Discover motor racing history at the chic and stylish Brooklands Hotel near Weybridge.

For those of you looking for a smaller hotel that’s still big on luxury, why not try The White Horse in Dorking, Oatlands Park in Weybridge, the Hilton Cobham, The Talbot, or Woodlands Park Hotel near Cobham.