Sutton vacation rentals

Sutton: a family-friendly Greater London suburb

Sutton lies on the south-west side of Greater London. It might not have all the entertainment and dining of Central London, but the family-friendly suburb is awash with parks, 1,500 acres to be precise, as well as having dozens of fine examples of British architecture, many of which are listed. Cozy traditional pubs, a friendly community and some excellent shopping get thrown into the mix. Beyond your London Borough of Sutton vacation rental, there are areas of outstanding natural beauty, like the Surrey Hills, whose rolling landscape can be explored on foot, bike or horseback.

Catch a production in Sutton

If the weather turns, there's no shortage of places to dive for cover. The 400-seater Secombe Theatre has year-round dance and musical performances, while Little Holland House was once the home of the artist Frank Dickinson and now serves as a museum about his life. Alternatively, try Honeywood Museum, a fine example of Edwardian and late Victorian British architecture. If the sun is shining, make a beeline to the Carshalton Lavender Fields for some seriously Instagramable snaps, particularly during the annual harvest at the end of July, or the 125-acre Morden Hall Park to see the watermill.

Sutton: the best of both worlds

Staying in a London Borough of Sutton vacation rental perfectly places you between the exciting shopping and dining experiences in London's West End and the outdoorsy adventures further out in Surrey. If you take a short journey out to Surrey Hills, you can go rambling along the footpaths, jump in the saddle to go horseback riding, or bring your bicycle to go whizzing along the sunny country lanes. If all that sounds a little too much effort, you could always dive into one of the pubs to warm up by the fire, with a pint and some humble British fare.

Sutton's inconsistent weather never spoils the fun

Don't let the famously inconsistent British weather put a dampener on things. Your best bet is scoring a London Borough of Sutton vacation rental during the summer months, when you have the best possible chances of fine weather. Other than the festive holidays, it's also the busiest season. If you want to skip the crowds, try one of the shoulder months. If you catch it right, South East England receives some sunny skies over April and May and during fall the trees burst into autumnal colors. Even the cold winters have merits and you can pick up a rental at rock-bottom prices.

A surprising number of critters reside in Sutton

You're not going to find a whole lot of wildlife in this outer London suburb, other than the odd backyard critter, like foxes or pigeons. That said, the nearby Sutton Ecology Center is a 2.2-hectare reserve in the middle of the urban sprawl and is made up of woodland, marshlands and ponds. Records show that it originated as an orchard in the late 16th century. Fast forward to today and it's a haven for birdlife, as well as colorful dragonflies and butterflies. It's free, open to the public and won't be far from your London Borough of Sutton vacation rental.

Transportation to and around Sutton

Fly into Heathrow Airport (LHR), the closest airport, located 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) away.

If you're traveling by train, Sutton Station, Sutton Belmont Station and West Sutton Station are the main stations in the city.