Grayshott
Grayshott is surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside with beauty spots Waggoners Wells, Ludshott Common and the Devil’s Punchbowl all within easy walking distance.
It is a village of about 2,500 people with a thriving social and business life, and has won Best Village awards on numerous occasions. It can be found just off the busy A3.
It was a small hamlet for many years. Earliest dwellings are believed to be squatters cottages (or broomsquires cottages – makers of twig brushes) in Stoney Bottom and Whitmore Vale.
The arrival of the railway at nearby Haslemere in 1859 changed its fortunes. It was given the nickname ‘Little Switzerland’ because of the clean air and height of the area. Many prominent Victorians lived in the area.
From 1898 to 1901 Flora Thompson author of ‘Lark Rise to Candleford’ was assistant postmistress in Grayshott. Among her customers were Arthur Conan Doyle and George Bernard Shaw.
Grayshott is also famous for its Pottery and Spa and having been the home of Sir Robert Hunter who founded the National Trust. The well known actor Colin Firth was born in the village.
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