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Short breaks from London

This is our collection of characterful and special places to stay, all within 2 hours of London by car or train. For those of you who want to escape the city and head off on a relaxing short break, we’ve rounded up our favourite places that are still close enough to home. Find your perfect place below.

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    The Merry Harriers

    Hambledon, Surrey
    • From £140 p/n
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    A humdinger of a pub, hidden in a sleepy village in the Surrey Hills, oozing character and charm and with delicious food and comfy bedrooms

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  • Blackbrook House Gallery

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    Blackbrook House

    Dorking, Surrey
    • From £115 p/n
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    Peaceful, traditional country house just 2 miles from central Dorking. Relaxed hosts, good food, beautiful gardens, walks galore - a retreat

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    The Dray House

    Bognor Regis, Sussex
    • From £100 p/n
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    Throw open French windows to this sleek self-catering space, with off-street parking. Walk to the beach & the pub, visit historic Chichester

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