Forget the romantic notion of a cottage in the middle of nowhere. Dorking is annoyingly well-connected. The mainline station gets you to London Waterloo in under 50 minutes. That’s less time than it takes to get from Clapham to Shoreditch on the Tube on a bad day.
This makes it a magnet for professionals who want deep countryside on weekends without sacrificing their city job. The A24 is a breeze for driving to the coast, and you’re a short hop from Gatwick Airport. It’s the practical dream for anyone who hates the airport stress but loves a holiday.
