Godalming Area
Surrounding Villages
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ShalfordShalford has fantastic village amenities including pubs, cafes, shops, a Post Office and a village green. In addition is boasts a secret beach (with golden sand) and the historic National Trust Shalford Mill.
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BramleyBramley includes many village delights including a thriving cricket club, and many social activities centred on the village hall. There is a disused but pretty train station and thanks to the Beeching Cuts, a delightful cycle route connects with Cranleigh. It boasts a wide variety of shops, pubs, a petrol station and even a prestige car dealer. Integral to the village is the highly regarded St Catherine’s School (for girls). Also of note, Gertrude Jekyll spent much of her childhood in the village.
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ComptonCompton a small but important village with convenient road links to the A3. Astonishingly it boasts 31 listed buildings, including Loseley Park with its manor house and extensive grounds. The very well -known 16th Century public house, The Withies, is also located in the village with its low beams and roaring fires. It is also home to Watts Gallery, the Artists Village with its gallery, café and gardens.
Lifestyle
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Shopping
There are a variety of bespoke and high street retailers in the town.
On the outskirts of Godalming lies Milford with its train station and Secretts Farm Shop and Garden Centre, Godalming boasts an eclectic mix of independent traders as well as large established shops such as Waitrose.
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Eating
Acorn Restaurant
An excellent place to eat-out with friends and family, offering a Spanish fusion menu as well as an oyster and tapas bar.
Roost
This local community minded cafe that offers a varied healthy menu that includes gluten free and dairy free options. You can also buy their homemade sauces and oils to take home.
Godalming Tandoori
Located in what was once the Anchor Pub, Godalming Tandoori offers a delicious menu offering classic indian meals and more traditional cooking.
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Drinking
The Refectory
A picturesque pub located within a converted barn with an interesting history. The Refectory boasts an excellent food and drink menu.
The Star Inn
Built in the 1700's the Star Inn is now a lively community pub with weekly live music.
The Stag on The River
A chic pub and B&B that offers al fresco riverside dining and comfortable stylish rooms.
The Rose & Crown Bar
A friendly local pub and inn boasting cosy interiors, a Miami themed garden and lovely guest rooms.
Travel
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Trains
Trains run to London Waterloo with the fastest time of 39 minutes.
Trains to Gatwick with a time of 56 minutes.
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Other Transport
Godalming benefits from excellent connections to the A3 and M25
Train connections to Guildford connect with a direct coach service to Heathrow every hour.
Boat hire (canal boat) for pleasure available at Farncombe.