The Holiday (2006) was filmed across charming spots in England and sunny California. This Nancy Meyers rom-com, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black, split its production between cozy English villages and glamorous LA homes for that perfect holiday house-swap vibe.

Key English Locations

The film's English scenes capture Surrey's picturesque countryside, making fans flock there every Christmas.

  • Shere, Surrey : The iconic village where Iris (Kate Winslet) lives—think cobblestone streets and the White Horse pub. It also starred in Four Weddings and a Funeral.
  • Godalming, Surrey : Used for village exteriors and the railway station, adding that quaint British charm. Local council tales from Reddit highlight the 2006 shoot buzz.
  • Wonersh, Surrey : Exterior of Graham's (Jude Law) Mill House, a hidden gem reachable by train from Shalford.
  • Holmbury St. Mary, Surrey : Inspired Rosehill Cottage (Iris's home), though interiors were a London soundstage set. Honeysuckle Cottage served as the real-life muse.
  • Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire (Cotswolds) : Cornwell Manor for Amanda and Graham's romantic lunch spot—brief but stunning.
  • Great Wolford, Warwickshire : Roads leading to the cottage, giving an isolated rural feel.

California Spots

LA brought the glitz, contrasting the UK's snow-dusted lanes.

  • San Marino : Amanda's (Cameron Diaz) lavish mansion exterior at 1883 Orlando Road.
  • Silver Lake : Miles' (Jack Black) house at 2210 Neutra Place.
  • Brentwood : Arthur's home at 163 S Rockingham Avenue, a rare interior-exterior match owned by comedian Phyllis Diller then.
  • Beverly Hills : Greystone Mansion interiors for a key restaurant scene.

Fun Filming Facts

Surrey locals still share stories—like snow machines faking a white Christmas in summer shoots. Recent 2025 posts from ex-village insiders offer guided tours and gossip, keeping the locations trending on Substack. Visit by train for an immersive trip, as fans do yearly.

TL;DR: Primarily Surrey villages (Shere, Godalming) in England and LA homes in California—perfect for a rom-com pilgrimage.

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