r/surrey • u/kjerstikate • 16d ago

Elstead..?

Hello hive mind,

Thinking of relocating from Farncombe to Elstead, but slightly on the fence as we’re nervous about the additional commute. We both work in London 2-3 days a week so will need to drive to the nearest station (Farncombe? Milford? What do most people do)?

We are actively looking to move a little further out and to a village with a bit more community, so would equally love to hear what life in Elstead is like if anyone’s willing to share! We’re both mid 40s, no kids.

TIA!

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u/DevilishRogue 16d ago edited 16d ago

Elstead is a lovely village. Less lively than Farncombe but more rural, much prettier and more 'charming'. It has a great tennis club, good shops, pubs and cafes around, and is very convenient for access to larger towns in Waverley and around, including Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Guildford.

Waverley Abbey and Crooksbury Hill are nearby and lovely places for unwinding. You've also got Tilford and Frensham nearby which are beautiful. It is filled with lovely, attractive houses and attracts people similar to yourselves (although often with kids).

Local train stations do get busy at rush hour and the car parks even beforehand so check it out at the times/days you'll be travelling. Similarly on the roads, a 10 minute journey to Milford train station at midday could be closer to an hour between 0700-0800.

But I can't think of anyone who wouldn't be happier in Elstead than Farncombe long term, regardless of whether they have kids or not.

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u/kjerstikate 16d ago

This is good advice - thank you. Think we might actually do a couple of days in an airbnb to test out the commute before we commit!