Sure, you won't find any palm trees swaying in the breeze along a high street in Surrey. Nestled in the southwest corner of Surrey, Haslemere might not be a beach town, but it's certainly the closest our landlocked county gets to the seaside. This charming market town, while decidedly inland, holds the distinction of being Surrey's nearest settlement to the coast This charming town, situated between Chiddingfold and Hindhead, is a mere 20-minute drive from Guildford .
The town boasts excellent transport links to London and the coast, thanks to its proximity to the A3 and Haslemere railway station, which offers an hour-long commute to London Waterloo. If you wanted to get to the seaside, you can drive it in around 40 minutes, to the stunning seaside town of West Wittering. Thousands of families flock there every year to enjoy the natural and unspoilt sandy beach, as well as the wonderful views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs beyond.
Complete with a café and toilet block, the car park to the Blue Flag beach gets packed during the summer months More than one mile long, there are toilets, places to eat and a car park, and it is home to Seal Bay holiday resort, ideal for a traditional British camping trip or self-catering getaway. There are caravans, luxury lodges and beach pads available to rent. But Haslemere has so much to offer you might not want to leave.
Despite its convenience for commuters, Haslemere is enveloped by stunning countryside and numerous National Tr.
