Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6DS

Elstead is a civil parish in Surrey, England with shops, houses and cottages spanning the north and south sides of the River Wey; development is concentrated on two roads that meet at a central green. It includes Pot Common its southern neighbourhood. Hamlets in the parish, marginally separated from the village centre, are Charleshill and Elstead Common, both rich in woodland. Elstead lies between Farnham and Godalming on the B3001 road about 2.2 miles (3.6 km) west of the A3 Milford interchange. The village’s layout around the green and the presence of woodland in surrounding hamlets suggest a tranquil setting. The proximity to the A3 provides convenient access to larger towns while maintaining a rural atmosphere. Residents benefit from local shops and a community feel, with the River Wey adding a natural feature to the landscape.