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They had me at holiday house tour.

Yes, they literally had me at Holiday House Tour. I love Christmas tours. my friends from Surrey Services told me about this about a month ago and I just forgot until now to post it

And I’m a big fan of Surrey Services for Seniors.

I know if Eddie Ross is involved it will be a fabulous event so save the date!

Friday, December 8, 2023.

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Luxurious Private Tours in the Surrey Hills

Bespoke tours in one of britain’s most beautiful regions.

Discover the enchanting beauty of the English countryside as you journey along country roads, passing idyllic villages and timeless market towns, all from the comfort of a spacious, luxurious vehicle. Delight in a leisurely stroll through a secret boutique vineyard, pausing for an exquisite wine tasting experience. Immerse yourself in the quintessentially English ambiance by visiting charming pubs and cottages. Embark on an exploration of the arresting architecture of an Arundel Castle or one of the world's greatest gardens on your own private tour in Surrey ,conveniently located just 30 minutes away from central London.

Perhaps you long to explore historic villages and stately homes, or to discover a hidden boutique vineyard. Perhaps you prefer quiet, mindful moments to relax and soak up the scenery. If you can dream it, we can create it.

• Book your tour date Pick a date that suits your schedule. If you choose to include an overnight stay to extend your escape, we’ll gladly recommend luxurious accommodation to reflect your taste and budget.
• We craft your private tour Whether you prefer to travel alone, or with a partner, friends or family, each bespoke luxury escape is a holiday like no other – uniquely tailored to reflect your dreams and desires.
• Make memories Once you’ve approved your itinerary it’s time for your trip – so relax, unwind and enjoy your private tour. Accompanied by your host and guide, you’ll explore this beautiful region and make memories to cherish forever.

My partner and I live busy lives in central London and coming across Surrey Escapes has encouraged us to try something new and get out of the hustle and bustle for a day. It felt such a privilege to have a private guide just for us without having to plan a thing! We just booked our own train and accommodation that Petra recommended, and the rest was in her hands. For us as a couple it was a perfect getaway in such a romantic part of England.

What a fantastic trip! Petra has a wealth of knowledge of Denbies wine estate and the surrounding area. She certainly knows a lot and she is such a fun company too, considering I was traveling solo, I felt very comfortable. Beautiful scenery and a wonderful wine! Just perfect.

Surrey Escapes is one of the best tour companies I have been to in all my years of travelling to the UK. Travelling to Arundel Castle and the neighbouring sites were a wonder to experience. Petra was the epitome of professionalism, hospitality, and knowledge.

Petra’s local knowledge blew us away. She was able to tailor our experience perfectly, uncovering hidden gems we simply wouldn’t have found on our own.

Petra really made our day out in Surrey something to remember, she was very knowledgeable and accommodating.

Hello, I'm Petra Kol, co-founder of Surrey Escapes. Originating from the picturesque south Bohemia in the Czech Republic, I've always been captivated by the beauty of nature, tradition, and history. Throughout my extensive travels and solo adventures in various countries, I've amassed a wealth of life-changing experiences.

A few years ago, I finally settled in the scenic county of Surrey, England. Surrounded by rolling hills, meandering rivers, enchanting vineyards, and picture-perfect villages, I felt as if I were on a perpetual holiday. It was in this moment that my passion for exploring the local treasures was ignited. I became deeply committed to sharing the beauty of this place with others, and thus, Surrey Escapes came to life.

Our mission is to provide you with an exceptional and personalized experience through our day trips outside of London. We invite you to escape the hustle and bustle, bask in the glamour and style, and immerse yourself in the captivating wonders that Surrey has to offer.

The cottage from The Holiday is now available to rent for a cosy getaway

Discover Honeysuckle Cottage, the home that inspired the cottage from The Holiday. The traditional country cottage is now available to rent on airbnb.

A tale of romance, festive cheer and a beautiful English cottage,  The Holiday  is a Christmas classic. For fans of the film, there’s exciting news – you can now stay in the exact home that inspired Kate Winslet’s Rosehill cottage.

The cottage from The Holiday  is based on Honeysuckle cottage located in Holmbury St Mary, Surrey which was scouted by researchers looking for the “cutest, smallest, most English cottage “. Deciding the location was too far to travel from London for shooting, the home was then recreated brick-for-brick to feature in the festive film. The cottage has now been listed on airbnb  and has dates available from January 2023*.

Here, we take a tour around the cottage with its traditional stone exterior and scenic views of the Surrey Hills.

A tour around the cottage from  The Holiday

Honeysuckle Cottage’s living room includes many classic country features, such as the inglenook fireplace , traditional log burner and exposed brick. The large armchair is the perfect place to snuggle down with a book on a dark winter’s evening and gives the room a truly cosy feel.

The cottage has three bedrooms in total – one with a king-size double bed , one with a standard double bed and one with a single bed.

Exposed beams paired with rustic furniture and a stone floor bring a farmhouse-style feel to the cottage’s dining area .

The cottage’s kitchen is the perfect example of an archetypal country kitchen , featuring wooden beams, stone flooring and an AGA , while painted kitchen cabinets create a fresh, uplifting mood.

Whether you’re there to experience a part of film history or not, it’s hard to resist the picturesque views of the Surrey Hills and fresh greenery from the cottage’s  bedroom window.

*Availability may change, please visit here for more details.

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  Even if you are not a massive fan of the USSR, Lenin or socialism, Gorki Leninskie on the outskirts of Moscow is still a great place to visit, as it is one of the few estate houses in Russia belonging to a middling-class of landowners which has survived today with its interior intact. Of course the reason it has survived intact is thanks to the fact that Lenin spent the last years of his life here and after his death it was turned into a museum. Before Lenin, the estate belonged to the Zinaida Morozova – the widow of the famous Russian patron of the arts Savva Morozov. After the death of her husband, Zinaida wanted to turn the estate at Gorki into a family home with her new husband Anatoly Reinbolt, and the famous Russian architect Fyodor Shekhtel was hired to carry out the reconstruction

Moscow → Gorki Leninskie → Moscow

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  Transfer to the Gorki Leninskie Museum-Reserve. Your guide will wait for you in the lobby of your hotel with a sign saying   .  The journey can take up to 1h30 hours depending on traffic.

•  11:00  • 

• The Large House – this is the house where Lenin spent the last years of his life and where he died on 21 January 1924. You will see not only the rooms where he worked and relaxed, but also the rooms of his sister, the beautiful summer gardens and lots of items connected with Lenin and the former owners of the estate.
• Lenin’s Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost – this car was bought in England for governmental use. At first it was a standard car with four wheels, but it was transferred to a factory in St Petersburg for modification: its body was placed on caterpillar tracks and skis were attached to the front. Lenin travelled from Moscow to Gorki in this car, and made trips around the Moscow Region in it. On the night of 21 January 1924, after the autopsy on Lenin's body, Lenin’s brain was taken in this car to Moscow to be studied, and on the return journey the car brought back a zinc coffin.
• Lenin's Kremlin office and apartment – on 12 December 1922 Lenin worked for the last time at his office in the Kremlin and departed for Gorki. His Kremlin office and apartment was then sealed shut. During the presidency of Yeltsin the rooms were opened up and it was decided to transfer the furniture to Gorki Leninskie where the rooms were recreated. You will see here the actual furniture that Lenin used as well as other interesting artefacts, some of which date from an even earlier period: a map of the time of the Russian Civil War, materials for congresses and conferences, collections of statistics, and presents from workers and peasants sent from all over the country. The clocks in the office display the time of 8.15 when Lenin last left his office.
• Lenin Museum – this is the newest building on the estate. The museum was built in 1987 and represents a true monument of the late Soviet period. The museum was cutting edge for its time and features audio components. The centre of each hall has a cube of black glass which displays a six-minute long film. The museum may be dedicated to Lenin, but today it also serves as a museum of the technology and spirit of the Soviet Union in the 1980s. 
• Burial of the Leader Monument - this is one of the most unusual monuments of Vladimir Lenin. Nowhere else is the founder of the Soviet Union depicted as a corpse being carried, after all “Lenin lived, Lenin lives and Lenin will always live". The designer is Sergey Merkurov who also was responsible for creating Lenin’s death mask. He was at the time the country’s leading specialists in death masks and also worked on death masks for Lev Tolstoy, Vladimir Mayakovsky, Mikhail Bulgakov and Maksim Gorky.

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