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Private, spacious, elegant flat with lovely views, in a beautiful area

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The flats form a substantial part of our house, private with own front doors
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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private, spacious, elegant flat with lovely views, in a beautiful area

About the Apartment

Private, self-contained spacious, elegant flat with lovely views and garden, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Direct access to footpaths and bridleways leading to vast expanses of NT property. Cycling, riding and fishing available locally. Pretty village with a bakers, newsagent & general store and three pubs. Near Dorking, with a 45-minute train journey to London. Convenient for Guildford and other local business districts, M25, Gatwick & Heathrow airports.

In light of current COVID-19 please note that we always deep clean between lets, dismantle and clean the fridge, disinfect switches, handles, doors edges and frames and other high touch points. Once clean the flat is further sanitised using a Bio-Vac machine, as used on Covid wards, to capture and kill air and surface borne pathogens.

The flat has a large kitchen/dining room with lovely views across the garden (and lake, Autumn to Spring) to the North Downs. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a induction hob, electric fan oven, extractor hood, microwave, fridge with freezer box, dishwasher & electronic washer/drier. The floor is polished, old quarry tiles with rush and jute mats.

The kitchen opens on to a verandah also with lovely garden views and is equipped with wellington and walking boot racks, ring for securing bikes and a table and chairs with a pendant lantern.

The bed/sitting room is spacious and sunny. It is furnished with a double bed, large sofa bed, easy chair; gas fired stove in a traditional fireplace, chest of drawers, occasional tables and Freesat television with Humax storage and DVD player. The floor is solid blond oak with large rugs.

There is a small dressing room with a wardrobe, chest of drawers and large mirror. The bathroom has a full-size bath with an Aqualisa shower, low level flush lavatory, basin and Myson towel rail.

About the Area

Westcott is a pretty historic village with houses dating from the early 1400s. It nestles in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the ancient trackways of the North Down ~ Pilgrim Way and the Greensand Way. We are blessed with good village shops and pubs, a lively well attended church, friendly mixed community and easy access to surrounding attractive towns with lovely shops, such as Guildford and Reigate. London is in easy reach by train.

Access

Car advised
How to get there
Railway: Dorking: 4.5 km ~ 2.5 miles
Buses & taxis available at the station

Activities nearby
Mountain biking - bike hire and guided trails available in the village. Fishing - lake in village, there Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Horse Riding nearby and tennis courts in Dorking.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please bring slippers to wear inside

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dorking

Located in Dorking, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Thames River and Surrey Hills reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Chessington World of Adventures and Bocketts Farm Park. Travelling with kids? Consider G Live and Horton Park Children's Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Westcott, England

What's nearby

  • Surrey Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chessington World of Adventures - 27 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Hampton Court Palace - 32 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Thorpe Park - 36 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Windsor Castle - 47 min drive - 51.2 km

Getting around

  • Dorking West Station - 4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe La Creme - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Falkland Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Star - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Queen's Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arto - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, spacious, elegant flat with lovely views, in a beautiful area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private, spacious, elegant flat with lovely views, in a beautiful area?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private, spacious, elegant flat with lovely views, in a beautiful area on 8 Apr 2026 start from AU$234, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private, spacious, elegant flat with lovely views, in a beautiful area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private, spacious, elegant flat with lovely views, in a beautiful area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, spacious, elegant flat with lovely views, in a beautiful area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, spacious, elegant flat with lovely views, in a beautiful area located?

This family-friendly Dorking apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surrey Hills and Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre. Denbies Wine Estate and Betchworth Park Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect week

An excellent holiday - just what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pierrette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful setting

Private and quiet, a very comfortable apartment to base ourselves in while we visited the very beautiful countryside and nearby villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Thank you for choosing to stay in the Garden Flat, hope you’ll come back. Louise
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10/10 Excellent

Petra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great garden

We had five beautiful days. We especially liked the beautiful garden.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry Corstorphine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surrey hills

Beautiful Area Lovely flat and hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrie I.

A home from home

What a wonderful find! We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Garden flat, it was perfect for our needs. The hosts (including B the dog!) were friendly and helpful. A fantastic location for exploring the area. We will certainly stay there again if in the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 45 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Such a pleasure to meet you both (and your beautiful grand-daughter), thank you for your lovely review - much appreciated. We hope you welcome you again on a future trip. Louise
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The garden flat was beautiful and we had no troubles with the property at all. The roads in Surrey are a bit tricky at times, but everything else about our stay was wonderful. Louise was helpful and informative without being intrusive. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend the garden flat highly.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ground Floor Flat not far from Dorking

The property is fully self-contained - provided all the ‘necessary cooking, cleaning and washing appliances and amenities. Very comfortable and quiet living conditions. Beautiful setting with views of the Surrey Hills. Wonderful gardens with lawns, flowers, plants and hedges around the building itself, with extensive grounds then leading down to a large body of water just outside the perimeter of the property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal country home away from home

This is a great location for exploring the Surrey countryside. A well equipped kitchen with everything in good condition and a comfortable bed for a great night's sleep. The outdoor space allowed us to enjoy the beautiful garden and have direct access to the many hiking trails in the area. All together a great spot to enjoy a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

Our stay in the garden flat was perfect for us and we look forward to returning some day in the future. Upon arrival we were greeted with a tray of tea, bread, granola cake on the kitchen table and milk in the fridge. From the day we arrived till the day we left the property, we felt welcomed by our hosts Louise, Peter, and B their dog, (well trained and eagerly checked in with us daily). When we chose this property, we thought we would have to quarantine, which it turns out was not required due to a change in UK rules. It was a good choice regardless. The flat is clean, comfortable, and quiet. The internet connection worked great as my husband worked remotely whilst there. I had a fully equipped kitchen where I could cook and bake. The gardens are beautiful as is the surrounding area for walks in the countryside. The location is ideal for access to the local village, railway to London, or main roads to other parts of the country. We felt very lucky to have stayed here on the first leg of our extended trip through the UK to visit family and friends. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A good summer choice

The flat worked perfectly for us and was only 5 minutes from Dorking which has excellent shops. The weather was very good during our stay so we were able to eat outside overlooking the garden which was most pleasant. Everything was there that we required.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honestly - perfect!

This is a wonderful place to stay. I quarantined here after arriving from the US and it turned out to be a perfect place to stay. The flat is warm and cozy with lovely views over the garden and the North Downs. There was a delicious loaf of bread, butter, tea and milk waiting for me which was most welcome. Louis is so easy to deal with and the communication was smooth. There was plenty of room for me to work at the table and look out at the view. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and all the appliances are up to date. Comfortable bed and sitting room furniture. I really cannot recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat and Comfortable

I stayed during my quarantine after arriving back in the UK so spent a lot of time in the cottage. Very comfortable and clean with everything you need for a self catering break. Louise was lovely and always available with suggestions and to answer any questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay perfect for us

Seamless process
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks indeed Rod
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

A peaceful and comfortably appointed home away from home. A beautiful garden and access to walks in the North Downs. A short drive away from Dorking and the M25. We will return for a longer stay and to meet up with Bea the lab. Charming hosts. Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you very much for your very kind review. We so enjoyed chatting with you and hope the rest of your trip goes well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne erholsame Zeit in Surrey

Das Ankommen war sehr unkompliziert, die Vermieterin Louise war nicht da, es lag aber alles für uns bereit, inklusive Tee und Kuchen. Das Anwesen hat einen wunderschönen Garten - ein kleiner Teil ist nicht für Gäste zugänglich - und eine sehr freundliche Hündin. Westcott selbst ist klein, hat aber ein paar nette Pubs (wir mochten den Prince of Wales); Dorking hingegen hat fast alles was man braucht, inklusive ein paar Klamottenläden zum bummeln. Von dort aus kann man auch mit dem Zug nach London rein fahren- sehr zu empfehlen. Man sollte sich unbedingt von Louise ein paar kleine Wanderungen empfehlen lassen. Die Gegend ist sehr schön und sie kennt sich gut aus.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your lovely review Philine, very good to meet you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

super verblijf gehad!

een enorme aanrader.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein toller Urlaub

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Lagen ist ideal für Ausflüge in die Surry Hills, nach Brighton und London. Die Vermieterin ist überaus freundlich, zuvorkommend und immer hilfsbereit. Die Wohnung ist sehr sauber und gemütlich eingerichtet. Es ist alles vorhanden was benötigt wird. Der Garten ist außerodentlich schön und wir werden die Besuche von Bee vermissen.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your lovely review, very much appreciated. It was such a pleasure to meet you both and hear how much you were enjoying the area. I do hope that you will stay with us again.

About the host

Hosted by Louise Scillitoe-Brown

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We have lived here for almost 30 years, arriving with a tiny baby to dilapidated house and derelict garden.

We are still making discovers in the garden as we peel back layers. We are currently in the throes of creating a new kitchen garden and have found lots of rubble!

We love living here, walking in the beautiful Surrey Hills and seeing the seasons change. We also enjoy being close enough to London, to visit galleries, museums and the theatre and to the coast for bracing walks on flat sands.

Why they chose this property

Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills
Lots of pretty villages, country pubs and interesting market towns
About one hour to London or the coast outside of rush hour

What makes this property unique

Views - space - pretty historical garden - 10 minutes easy walk to the centre of the village with a bakers and general store, bike shop and art gallery

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