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LEITH HILL, SURREY HILLS
BRASSICA ROOM, BROADWAY BARN
48 HOURS IN
Surrey
With its classy food scene, pictureperfect villages, pretty countryside and sunny vineyards, Surrey offers much more than a weekend break but it’s a good place to start, says Sara Hardy
Friday lunchtime
Start your weekend in style with lunch at the characterful Onslow Arms in West Clandon– easily accessed from the M25. The food here is consistently excellent with a wine list to match. You can snuggle up on one of the chesterfields that sit beside the imposing inglenook fireplace or, if the weather calls for rosé or Pimm’s, the walled garden is the perfect spot.
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Friday evening
The journey to Ripley (birthplace of guitar legend Eric Clapton, and your home for the next two nights) will take ten minutes. Once you’ve settled in to your beautiful accommodation at Broadway Barn (broadwaybarn.com), take a stroll down the tree-lined high street for a drink at the intimate Ripley Anchor which dates back to the 16th century and is owned by two protégées of Michelinstarred chef Steve Drake. Its cool but cosy atmosphere and prestigious accolades, including Michelin’s Bib Gourmand, make it a glorious spot for dinner. Alternatively, a few steps down the high street will take you to The Clock House where you can enjoy the full Michelin star experience.
Saturday morning
If it’s the second Saturday of the month, call in to the farmers market on the village green before setting off because it’s a foodie’s paradise. Otherwise, drive ten minutes into the Surrey Hills to the chocolate box village of Shere. You might find this place strangely familiar and that’s because it has
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Friday afternoon
Don’t get too comfortable because it’s a two-minute drive to the top of Newlands Corner for some of the best views in Surrey. Blow away the cobwebs with a choice of circular walks (varying in length and incline) which take you past the turquoise spring-fed lakes of the Silent Pool gin and vodka distillery. You will also pass the organic vineyard of Albury which provides exquisite wines to many prestigious restaurants. VILLAGE PUB
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