Jillie’s guidebook
Best pubs
William IV
7 Shepherdess WalkOur favourite pub a 20 minute walk across the fields.
An excellent pub with great food and decor right in the middle of the village one minute's walk from Rookery Nook. Food discount available with a voucher from Rookery Nook.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
The William Bray
Shere LaneAn excellent pub with great food and decor right in the middle of the village one minute's walk from Rookery Nook. Food discount available with a voucher from Rookery Nook.
500 year old pub featured in a scene from the film The Holiday with Jude Law and Cameron Diaz just over the Square from Rookery Nook.
55 Einheimische empfehlen
White Horse
20-22 Peckham Rye500 year old pub featured in a scene from the film The Holiday with Jude Law and Cameron Diaz just over the Square from Rookery Nook.
Neighbourhoods
Fabulous views to the south towards the South Downs. Car parking and excellent cafe available.
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Newlands Corner
Fabulous views to the south towards the South Downs. Car parking and excellent cafe available.
Polesden Lacey
Magnificent stately home.
King Henry VIII palace with wonderful gardens and fantastic interiors within 40 minutes drive of Rookery Nook.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Hampton Court
King Henry VIII palace with wonderful gardens and fantastic interiors within 40 minutes drive of Rookery Nook.
Local vineyard
Denbies Wine Estate
Bradley LaneWorld famous vineyard close to Dorking and Box Hill
Gin tours available at the famous Silent Pool Gin distillery 20 minutes walk away from Rookery Nook
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SILENT POOL DISTILLERS
Shere RoadGin tours available at the famous Silent Pool Gin distillery 20 minutes walk away from Rookery Nook
Famous local vineyard that supplied the Queen with sparkling wine for her Jubilee cruise down the Thames, right next door to Silent Pool Gin Distillery.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Albury Vineyard
Shere RoadFamous local vineyard that supplied the Queen with sparkling wine for her Jubilee cruise down the Thames, right next door to Silent Pool Gin Distillery.
Sightseeing
Local viewpoint where George Harrison composed Here Comes The Sun early one summer morning.
Pitch Hill
Local viewpoint where George Harrison composed Here Comes The Sun early one summer morning.
Site of an iron age fort within easy walking distance of Rookery Nook.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Holmbury Hill
Site of an iron age fort within easy walking distance of Rookery Nook.
Pitch Hill
A truly lovely place to walk and ride