Polesden Rd, Great Bookham RH5 6BD England

This country retreat, only four miles from Dorking and junction 9 of the M25, has glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills and acres of countryside to explore. It was home to the famous Edwardian hostess Mrs Greville, who entertained royalty and the celebrities of her time. Marvel at the glittering gold Saloon designed to impress kings and maharajahs, or Mrs Greville's extensive collection of Dutch, Italian and British paintings, Chinese and European ceramics and fine French furniture. The gardens offer something for every season, including climbing roses which are at their best in June, a beautiful herbaceous border and a winter garden bursting with yellow aconites. The wider estate has four waymarked trails with plenty of space to let off steam on a walk through woodland or over rolling hills.

Church Road, Great Bookham KT23 3LT England

17 High Street, Great Bookham KT23 4AA England

Artisan chocolatier. You can even watch your tasty treats being made thanks to a glass-screened chocolate kitchen. The shop have a sit down area near the counter, with a range of chocolate goods from brownies, chocolate cakes, hot chocolate and serving also award winning teas and artisan coffees made from beans roasted in Guildford, Surrey.