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a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey

About Shere

This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs. It is rich with pretty cottages with black and white timber-framing, many with over-hanging first storeys, with some dating from the 16th century.

The attractive Church of St.James is approached via a Lych-gate designed by Sir Edwin Luytens in 1902. The church is believed to date from 1190, it has a Norman tower, and pointed arches characteristic of Early English style.

A legend exists telling of a time when King John visited the tree encircled waters of the Silent Pool lying a mile west of the village. He is said to have surprised a maiden bathing naked, she was so over-come that she slipped and drowned! Fact or fiction, this is still a delightful tale, the stuff that English country villages are made of.

Shere is found between Guildford and Dorking, lying close to the North Downs Way.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Shere

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	Hurtwood Inn Hotel Peaslake, Surrey, England (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE) This atmospheric 1920s country inn stands at the heart of the quiet English village of Peaslake, less than an hour from central London, close to the M25 and historic Guildford.... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	Barnett Hill Guildford, Surrey, England (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SW) Set in 26 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland, Barnett Hill features an oak-panelled dining room, free parking, and luxury toiletries, just 5 minutes from Guildford.... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Yew Tree House Guildford, Surrey, England (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NW) Yew Tree House offers spacious rooms with simple modern décor, a 5-minute drive from the centre of Guildford. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, and Heathrow Airport is 30 minutes’ drive... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	Wotton House Dorking, Surrey, England (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction E) The grand Wotton House is nestled in 13 acres of listed gardens in the Surrey countryside, 3 miles outside of Dorking. It boasts an indoor pool with a range of other leisure facilities, and a restaura... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00

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Nearby travel help

Gomshall Station	(1.3 miles, 2.0 km, direction E)
Chilworth Station	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction W)
M25 Junction 10 (Wisley Interchange)	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)
M25 Junction 9	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE)
London Gatwick Airport	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E)
London Heathrow Airport	(17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction N)
Shere to London	(24.8 miles, 39.9 km, direction NE)