Private Countryside Escape with Wine Tasting in Beautiful Surrey

Discover Surrey’s hidden gems: vineyards, villages, and beauty spots. Enjoy award-winning wines, historic cottages, and scenic strolls. Perfect day tour near London.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Denbies Wine Estate Ltd - Arriving at this stunning 265-acre Denbies Wine Estate nestled in a valley surrounded by verdant hills, you can choose an Indoor Wine Tour with a wine tasting experience that begins with a short film in Denbies Cinema. You will learn about the geology and history of the estate and gain fascinating insights into the workings of the vineyard and English wine production while enjoying a glass of Denbies Sparkling Wine. Afterwards, we proceed to visit the winery where you learn about the wine-making process, finishing in the cellar for a wine tasting of true English wine with one of Denbies’ wine experts.

In spring, you also have the option to embark on an outdoor Train Tour which lasts about 50 minutes. This tour involves a trip by a small train to the top of the vineyard for some spectacular views. In the distance, you can see the famous Box Hill.

Afterwards, visit the vineyard shop, buy some delicious wine to take home, or try a cafe at the Chimney Coffee Roastery next door.

  • Shere - After a scenic 20-minute drive through tree-hugging, winding country lanes, we will arrive in Shere, a medieval village surrounded by stunning scenery, steeped in rich history and unparalleled charm. Shere embodies the quintessential English village, featuring 16th-century Tudor cottages and Victorian townhouses that seem frozen in time. Nestled in the Tillingbourne valley, this picturesque village has served as a backdrop for renowned films like the romantic comedy “The Holiday” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral”.

Strolling through the village at your own pace, you will learn about and appreciate the local architecture and history, meander into local shops and coffee houses for a refreshment, visit the famous White Horse pub for a taste of local cider, and explore the 12th-century church with its huge and heavy oak door.

You can even take your shoes off and refresh in the crystal-clear chalk river stream that is also very popular with the ducks, which is quite romantic.

  • Gomshall - We will stop for lunch at the award-winning Gomshall Mill Pub, a delightful 17th-century riverside place in the quintessential historical village of Gomshall.

This pub holds Grade 2 listed status (deserves special protection) featuring authentic beams and wooden floors and lots of charm.

Dating back to the 11th century, the site of the mill was documented in the Domesday book! This mill was operational until 1952 for flour and corn milling, and you can observe the flowing river that used to power the mill beneath the pub through a glass window.

Indulge in a choice of delicious dishes crafted from locally sourced produce. You can try traditional fish and chips or a pie of the day. During the winter, cozy up by the fire, and in the summer, bask in the beauty of the garden.

For antique lovers, there is a wonderful antique shop nearby that you are welcome to visit.

  • Silent Pool Distillery & The Pool Bar - We will stop at the legendary and mystical Silent Pool, a spring-fed lake nestled at the base of the North Down. Renowned for its mesmerizing emerald green colors creating a magical atmosphere that is truly worth the visit.

Our tour will continue to the Albury Vineyard, a charming family-run biodynamic award-winning vineyard known for producing the highest quality organic wines. Notably, their inaugural vintage was served on the royal barge during the celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

On the other side of the Silent Pool Lake is the famous Silent Pool Gin Distillery producing handcrafted, artisan spirits with uncompromising quality. A place where you can taste a gin of rare taste and beauty using over 20 botanicals in the distillation process, earning its enviable reputation across the world and winning an abundance of prestigious industry awards.

On our way down to the car park, you can taste some freshly homemade samosas or Lassi from the Indian-run shop and restaurant.

  • Newlands Corner - Newlands Corner is a popular beauty spot. Here you can take in some serious inspiration while admiring the breathtaking views across the Surrey Hills. The hills are part of a chalk ridge spanning all the way to the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent. An ideal location to unwind, relax, and refresh. You can have a little walk or buy a hot drink with a cake at the cute family-run coffee shop - the Plucky Pheasant - while reflecting on the time spent together before we slowly return back to our meeting point. Let’s hope all good thoughts and amazing memories!

Agatha Christie, the famous English crime novelist and playwright, staged her disappearance from Newlands Corner in 1926 which caused a public outcry; the whole country was looking for her. She was found 11 days later at the Old Swan Spa in Harrogate where she checked in under her husband’s mistress’s name. I am sure there was some “stress” involved.

  • Dorking - Learn about the history, the courage, and the hardship of the Dorking pilgrims that journeyed on the famous Mayflower ship from Plymouth to America in 1620.
What's Included
  • Wine Tasting Tour (Guests from 18 years of age may drink)
  • Food and wine matching if option is selected
  • Admission fees
  • Parking fees
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • The transportion is not included under our pricing but available to arrange.
Additional Information

Nestled among England’s finest vineyards, discover award-winning vineyards, near London. Visit cute villages featured in films like The Holiday and let us guide you to hidden gems, typically not found on traditional tours—from stunning natural beauty spots and quaint gin distilleries to scenic viewpoints—all at your own pace and style. Indulge in wine tastings at renowned wine estates and stroll through charming villages while uncovering the history behind centuries old Tudor cottages. For lunch enjoy locally sourced fresh produce paired with exceptional English wines at traditional riverside pubs. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from London by train or car, with transport arrangements available.

  • Travel time is included in the total duration (1 hour)
  • 1 hour lunch is included in total duration
Location
Woking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jeffery_g
Jul 24, 2024
Most amazing countryside day - Petra is very personable and works hard to get to know her clients and what their interests are so she can adapt the tour for your likes. Our destination stops provided great insight to historical England. Petra filled in the historical details and history. She knows when to engage and when to pull back so you can enjoy the experience. We highly recommend Petra for a unique England countryside experience.
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Noriaki_e
Apr 21, 2024
A Fantastic Private Winery Tour - My private winery tour with Petra as my guide was fantastic. Her friendly demeanor and vast knowledge of the region's history, culture, and climate made the experience incredibly informative. Even when a last-minute emergency forced me to adjust the itinerary, Petra remained flexible and supportive. I can't wait to join another tour with her in the future!
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O7334nojulianak
Mar 12, 2024
Very enjoyable! - I am a solo traveller so Petra’s private tour suited me perfectly. Besides having a nice company for the day and lots to talk and learn about ,I had so much fun. It was like spending a day with a friend. I found all the sites very beautiful and interesting. There is a lot of history and culture in Surrey which I never knew before. Surrey is special. Highly recommend to everyone!
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Nicoledw5576un
Mar 10, 2024
Wonderful little break - A very enjoyable private tour experience. We certainly enjoyed being chauffeured around! The wine tasting and exploring the wine estate was very nice, it is a magical place even in the rain. The location was perfect for us as it’s so close to London. My mom was very happy and we would like to come back in the summer! We will definitely be recommending Petra to our friends
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Marinaad5065ui
Mar 8, 2024
A Must Do Tour! - Wonderful experience! Petra took such a good care of us, even before we met. Getting to Surrey was super easy via taxi, only took 45 minutes from London. The tour was very relaxing, we spent enough time in each location and never felt rushed. The views around the vineyard are stunning. This tour is worth every penny!
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Mrbh2024
Mar 6, 2024
Lovely day out ! - Pretty villages, amazing vineyards,beautiful hillside views and delicious wines . Great experience Highly recommended.
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M6413rcmarekk
Mar 4, 2024
I got immersed in beauties of Surrey Hills - Amazing way how to get out of London quickly and get to know the 'real' England. We were impressed how beautiful Surrey is. We wanted to visit Shere where the famous movie The Holiday was filmed, the village is very cute. The tour was a lot of fun and very informative!
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Jamm1091
Feb 26, 2024
Discovering beautiful Surrey - : Very relaxing private tour This was my first private tour outside of London and it was a very relaxing experience indeed! I really enjoyed the emerald Silent pond by the gin destillery and the visit to the vineayrd. Luckily its a very short drive out of London so I will be back to discover more of this beautiful part of England. Thank you for your nice company Petra!
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David_h
Feb 21, 2024
A nearby escape from the city - This was a lovely and informative tour of Surrey. Petra was an excellent guide. Very easy to reach by train from London while seeming like a far off escape. Beautiful country side, history and fun tastings of Gin & English wine. A very nice day.
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Maggiesa2547rw
Feb 10, 2024
Easy escape from London - This countryside tour exceeded our expectations. We discovered that Surrey is a hidden gem. Denbies Vineyard was a fascinating part of the tour. Here they grow grapes for top quality wines and we had a good coffee in their large conservatory cafe. We loved the views over hills and the drives along country lanes, catching glimpses of bluebell woods. Petra is a knowledgeable host - kind and friendly and she treated us like royalty!
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