Holiday rentals and lettings in Albury

Searching for a place to unwind? Located in a rural area of the Surrey Hills, Albury is a small town perfect for a holiday away from the city. With beautiful holiday rentals in the inspiring green countryside, the small town is a serene destination with stunning woodland scenery, country pubs, and a diversity of places to visit that will make you put your phone in a drawer.

Like something out of a country painting, Albury's luxury holiday rentals have a farmhouse charm with a green setting, rock facade, and exposed beam ceilings but with completely renovated features. You can enjoy heated pools, hot tubs, a sauna, a gym, a tennis court, and sometimes even a personal chef. Although if you want to cook for yourself, the modern kitchens are fully equipped! In contrast, the luxurious bathrooms have plenty of space, as do the suite-style rooms and cosy living rooms with fireplaces.

Nestled deep in the Surrey Hills woodlands on the banks of the Silent Pool, the local Silent Pool pub is arguably Albury's most visited venue. Taking inspiration from Scottish whisky distilleries, this famous distillery produces handcrafted spirits using local ingredients with a distinct flavour. During your holiday you can sample complex flavours made from botanicals such as berries, liquorice, cassia bark, iris and more to give you a unique sensation. You can also try gins made with more delicate products, such as rose petals, which give a delicious floral essence.

South of Albury, in West Clandon, you'll see Clandon Park House, a 220-hectare agricultural estate that is home to one of only four Maori meeting houses outside New Zealand, and the only one of its kind in the UK. The Maori meeting house is a building of international significance and displays traditional Hinemihi carvings depicting her body parts. Hinemihi was a woman of great authority who lived in New Zealand and is the namesake of a subgroup of the Tūhourangi Maori tribe. Today, the spirit resides in the carvings at the Maori meeting house in Clandon Park.

The surrounding area of Albury is spacious, open, and green, with walks and hiking trails through the most picturesque scenery! To the east of Guildford town centre, situated above Albury and the village of Chilworth, Newlands Corner is a popular place for walking. With spectacular views of the Surrey Hills, it is an area of open lowland with plenty of woodlands to explore. Elsewhere, just outside Guildford, Riverside Park Nature Reserve offers 30 hectares with footpaths and an 800 m walkway through oak woodland, wetlands, ponds, and meadows. In addition, Holmbury Hill, the fourth-highest peak in Surrey, has forest tracks, stunning views and an Iron Age campsite.

From quiet roads to steep inclines, you'll find a variety of cycling routes around Albury. The wide-open green spaces of Hatchlands Park are ideal for cycling with the family through woodland and wildflower meadows that burst into colour in spring. The Downs Link, however, follows a disused railway line where you can cycle 37 miles (59.55 km) through woodland, wetlands and meadows, and is also considered suitable for families. And 20 minutes from Albury, the town of Dorking, England's self-styled cycling capital, provides the area's most famous zigzag climb, Box Hill, a mix of country lanes and country lanes with outstanding views of the town for more experienced cyclists.

Located in the haunted Silent Pool, Albury Vineyard is a pleasant place to visit on holiday. Relax and enjoy a glass of wine and cheese on the patio and experience organically grown English wine. The ultra-fresh and lively flavours range from hints of grass, citrus, red berries, strawberries, and peach will give you a subtle sweetness in your mouth. While the delicious aromas of pears, apples and redcurrant will envelop you with their floral and fruity hints.

Considered one of the finest gardens in the world, RHS Garden Wisley is an exotic place well worth a visit. With displays of magnolias, rhododendrons, fruit flowers and roses, you'll be enveloped in enchanting colours and scents that are sure to inspire you and make you feel serene. Visit the garden, enjoy freshly baked cakes in the Food Hall and see over 12,000 different plants. RHS Garden Wisley is home to one of the largest collections of plants in the world.

Mandira's Kitchen, located in Silent Pool, offers award-winning authentic Indian food that will turn your dinner into something special! This 400-year-old converted barn provides you with freshly frozen dishes and weekend dining options for tasty Indian street food. Select your favourite Indian dish, order takeaway or enjoy a freshly brewed Malabar coffee in the courtyard. Best of all, the dishes are preservative and gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.

The Guildford Ghost Tour will give you a fun paranormal experience that will have you screaming and laughing. Start your visit at Guildford High Street, next to Holy Trinity Church, and get ready for a one and a half hour tour of the most haunted and mysterious places in this ancient town. Discover the identity of the Grey Lady around Tunsgate, hear the screams of executed criminals and explore inside Guildford's most haunted building, The King's Head pub. This is one of the most entertaining tours in the area.

Used as a royal palace, prison and private residence, take a tour of Guildford Castle. Climb to the top of the Great Tower, enjoy the 360-degree panorama of the town, wander through the gardens famous for their vibrant floral display and see the life-size statue of Alice Through the Looking Glass. This was made honouring author Lewis Carroll, who lived in Guildford.