The Most Charming English Villages For A Wonderfully British Staycation

There are cobbled paths, a stream with ducks, country pubs and Tudor cottages galore in Shere, though it’s just seven miles from the bright lights of Guildford. Set between the North Downs and Greensand Ridge, it maintains many traditional features, with a cluster of old village houses, a blacksmith, Norman church and tea house. The small museum, which houses a display of agriculture tools and toys, requires only a donation to visit. Peaslake, with its labyrinth of mountain biking trails and Hurtwood Inn serving good food, is only a couple of miles away. [Photo: Instagram/april_the_fifth]