The sweet Surrey village with quaint riverside pub - but with a name people can't pronounce

Surrey is home to a number of neighbourhoods that test us when it comes to our spelling and pronunciation. One place many of us struggle with is the lovely village of Pyrford.

Sandwiched between West Byfleet, Wisley and Ripley, it's located on the outskirts of Woking. But the village of Pyrford is pronounced Purr-ford.

It is a popular spot for commuters. Woking railway station offers a super quick train service into the capital, taking a mere 24 minutes to reach London Waterloo.

For motorists, Pyford is also less than 10 minutes' drive to the A3 which has direct links to Guildford, London, plus the M25. Located on the banks of the River Wey, the village offers pretty waterside walks, but also further routes to stretch your legs including a stroll along the Wey Canal with a view of the locks, bridges and colourful canal boats.

The Anchor is a country pub and restaurant situated at the Pyrford Lock overlooking the water and is popular with ramblers. Many stop off here while following the River Wey, and grab a refreshment.

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Typical dishes on the menu include baked camembert sharing starters, pan seared salmon with crushed potato and duck confit with buttery mash and red cabbage. Traditional pub dishes can also be ordered including delicious burgers, plump steaks, smothered barbecue chicken, ham, eggs and chips, sausage and mash, fish and chips.

Traditional roasts are served on Sundays with 21-day aged beef, roast pork and half a roast chicken, or a veggie loaf. Roasts come with roast potatoes, stuffing, seasonal vegetables,Yorkshire pudding and roast gravy, and diners can add pigs in blankets.

Sandwiches are available Monday to Saturday, reports Surrey Live, during lunchtime hours. Perfect options include the open artichoke sandwich, a toasted club with streaky bacon or the crispy halloumi wrap.

RHS Wisley is a short drive away and is perfect for exploring. Open throughout the year, it's an award-winning attraction packed with horticultural inspiration, places to eat and drink, and is suitable for all the family.

The world-class garden is one of Surrey's most popular destination, with gorgeous displays and blooms year round. The garden hosts regular events, including wellness retreats with yoga, sound baths and craft sessions

Pyrford, famously mentioned in H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds as the landing site for the third Martian invasion cylinder. However, the reality is that the village is a far cry from the chilling sci-fi novel and is actually a charming village that houses a historic church built in 1140 AD, and sits on the edge of Newark Priory, a historical crumbling landmark in Ripley.

The Priory is a former Norman monastery, which was a huge abbey and place of worship. It's located on an island on the River Wey, and was set upon under King Henry VIII's tirade.

It's now on private land and is not open to viewings, the priory is located on farmland. From walking along the river it can be viewed, making a gorgeous backdrop.

Pyrford and the surrounding area is a golfer's paradise, with Hoebridge Golf Centre, The Wisley Golf Club and Pyrford Golf Course all within easy reach. Pyrford Golf Course boasts stunning surroundings and an exhilarating experience, set in 23 acres and surrounded by beautiful lakes.

Property website Rightmove reveals that homes in Pyrford had an overall average price of £724,673 over the past year. Homes in the village are generally comprised of period properties and stunning farmhouses.

Some large farmhouses fetch up to £4 million, with sweeping driveways and large leafy gardens. Detached properties made up the majority of sales during this period, fetching an average price of £1,054,694.

Semi-detached properties were sold for an average of £518,718, while flats went for around £278,000. The village also has it's own pharmacy, coffee shop called The Pear Tree and butchers.

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