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Surrey is one of the leafy counties that surround London and could be a good base if you want to take a self catering holiday near London. As with other home counties, many parts of Surrey have good transport links with London making visits to England’s capital city feasible during a self catering stay in Surrey. Gatwick international airport is also located in Surrey. Although not a typical summer family self catering holiday destination, Surrey does attract a number of families on account of the thrills and rides available at Thorpe Park which is located at Chertsey in Surrey, some 30 miles from central London.
Although close to London, Surrey has plenty of countryside such as the Surrey Hills, the North Downs and Box Hill where you can enjoy country walks, cycling and the great outdoors. If you enjoy visiting market towns on a self catering break why not visit Guildford, Farnham or Dorking, each with its own attractions including restaurants and tea shops. For a self catering break in the country, not too far from London, Surrey could be just right for you. Wherever you decide to stay in Surrey and whatever you decide to do during your trip, we hope you have a fabulous time.