The Riverside
Woking, Surrey
- Enclosed Garden
Why we love it
Close to numerous nature reserves, woodlands, and large open green spaces. Explore or rest awhile with al fresco dining, barbequing and lazy afternoons floating down river
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Swimming in the river with you
- The special dog play area nearby
- The 800-acre common to explore a mile away
Humans will love
- Dining al fresco on the riverside
- Living off the grid in this solar powered escape
- Boating or canoeing down the river
The place
When you hear ‘25 miles from central London’, peace and seclusion aren’t the first ideas that come to mind - yet that’s exactly what you get. One of only four cabins to grace the Broadmead Cut, this part of the River Wey. The only sights and sounds you’re likely to encounter are riverboats chugging past or the occasional moo. Live off the grid for a few days, and float calmly down the river on the small rowing boat or inflatable canoe provided. Or finally show your dog you also take bath-time too, and take a wild swim together. When late afternoon rolls around, dig through your pockets for a coin, and flip for a lazy BBQ on the riverbank or a dog-friendly dinner at The Ripley, local pub with award winning food.
In the neighbourhood
- Walk from the Door: Straight from the door turn right through the front garden, then follow the river past miles of open fields and greenery. Cross back over the bridge to loop right back to where you started.
- Longer strolls to be had at Wisley common, 800 acres of nature reserve, featuring woodlands, heathlands and an array of wildlife. Take a wander to Ockham common, and enjoy the woodland, with giant redwoods and the Nightjars and Emperor Dragonflies that make the area their home
- The Anchor, award winning food, with monthly menu changes, seasonal ingredients and wine pairings. The Talbot Inn, a stunning 500-years old venue with period features, cosy bar, and celebrated restaurant. The Jovial Sailor Ripley, Half Moon Inn, The Talbot Inn, and Pinnock’s café all also within the local area, all of them dog-friendly
- If you’re around when it’s on, pop on over to Ripley’s farmer’s market. Held on Ripley Green each second Saturday of the month, you can load up on seasonal vegetables, produced goods, specialty foods, crafts and locally grown plants.