Great Bookham is situated just below Leatherhead on the A246 Guildford Road. It offers good local facilities but more comprehensive shopping can be found at Leatherhead.
Nearby there are many interesting places to visit including Polesden Lacy, a magnificent house in some 1400 acres on the North Downs. It was remodelled in the early part of the twentieth century and is famous for its beautiful tapestries and paintings. There is a walled rose garden and a variety of walks in the Edwardian gardens and landscaped park. There are several golf courses in the area and the Thorndike Theatre in Leatherhead has an excellent reputation.
Merrylands Farm is in an attractive village setting overlooking an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. ...
Facilities: These include a visiting scheme manager and emergency alarm system with attractive gardens.
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