Domewood

Settlement in Surrey Tandridge

England

Domewood

Turf Farming Perry Farm is flat and ideal for producing turves. — Turf Farming Credit: Nigel Freeman

Domewood is a small village located in the Tandridge district of Surrey, England. Situated approximately 25 miles south of London, it is a predominantly residential area with a tranquil and picturesque atmosphere. The village is nestled in the heart of the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which attracts visitors with its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Domewood is characterized by its charming rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills, woodlands, and meadows. The village itself is a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The architecture is a mix of traditional cottages and more modern houses, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings.

The village benefits from its proximity to the nearby towns of East Grinstead and Crawley, which offer a range of amenities including shopping centers, schools, and healthcare facilities. Domewood itself has limited amenities, but residents can enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the countryside while still having access to essential services.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in Domewood, with numerous walking and cycling trails crisscrossing the surrounding countryside. The area is also home to several golf courses and equestrian centers, catering to sports enthusiasts. Additionally, Domewood is conveniently located near the historic Hever Castle, which provides a glimpse into the area's rich heritage.

Overall, Domewood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, with its idyllic rural setting and close-knit community. Its natural beauty and proximity to amenities make it an appealing place to live for those seeking a harmonious blend of countryside living and modern convenience.

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Domewood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.145193/-0.081907 or Grid Reference TQ3440. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Turf Farming

Perry Farm is flat and ideal for producing turves.

Nigel Freeman

A very rural square

Taken from the b.o.a.t. at TQ327405 looking west. A very rural square.

SGBailey

Hedgecourt Lake, Surrey

Hedgecourt Lake, also known as Domewood Lake, lies just north of the A264. Presumably it is used for fishing, although I did not see any anglers there - just plenty of water birds and a sleepy swan.

Dr Neil Clifton

Sheridan Farm, West Park Road, Surrey

Sheridan Farm lies just south of the B2028 near Domewood. The breeding and rearing of racehorses is an important activity here.

Dr Neil Clifton

Farm buildings, East Park Farm, Surrey

This farm is reached down a small lane off the north side of the B2028. Incidentally, geographers working in this gridsquare should be warned not to go onto the notorious Plantation Estate, where strangers, especially those with cameras, are very far from welcome.

Dr Neil Clifton

Paygate, West Park Road (B2028), Surrey

This splendid Tudor house lies on the south side of the B2028, though not easily visible from the road, owing to the fence.

Dr Neil Clifton

Open barns, Chithurst Farm, Surrey

Chithurst Farm is reached by a long and narrow lane leading southwards from Croydonbarns Lane

Dr Neil Clifton

Chithurst Lane, Surrey

The status of this lane south of Chithurst Farm is not known to me. There are no public footpath or bridleway markings on the OS map, where it is just shown as a 'white' road. Whether it actually emerges anywhere at the southern end I do not know. As can be seen from the photograph, it is barely motorable.

Dr Neil Clifton

The Hedgehog Inn, Copthorne

Formerly the Effingham Arms the Hedgehog is now a restaurant pub and has acquired the adjacent house (in the left of shot) to provide guest rooms. In a sense it's assumed the function of the old-fashioned inn. The exterior has hardly changed since the 1950s Link

. It's the occasional meeting place for local members of the Guinea Pig Club Link

who will have witnessed the changes over the years.

Andy Potter

Accommodation for the Hedgehog

House converted into guest rooms to provide accommodation for TQ3340 : The Hedgehog Inn, Copthorne. The structure built on to the right of the house looks new but may simply have been repointed as it appears on a photograph from the 1950s Link

Andy Potter

Stubpond Lane

A minor road leading south to Felbridge off West Park Road (B2028), but (in part) not maintained as fit for motor vehicles (although perfectly passable if you don't mind a few potholes). Eventually emerges at Hedgecourt Lake TQ3540 : Hedgecourt Lake, Surrey.

Hugh Craddock

Chithurst Lane

The lane is a no-through road for motor vehicles, but still maintained by the county council as far as Brick Barns Farm, useable if you don't mind the odd pothole (see also TQ3341 : Chithurst Lane, Surrey). Beyond Brick Barns Farm is a bridleway which connects with West Park Road (B2028), although the entire route was perhaps once a through road. For a minor country lane, it cuts a remarkably wide swathe through the fields: nearly 30m between the field boundaries on either side.

Hugh Craddock

Bridleway at Brick Barns Farm

Public bridleway Horne 346 runs south from the farm (in continuation of Chithurst Lane), round the corner of Downswood Cottage, and then east out to West Park Road (B2028). Like Chithurst Lane (see TQ3341 : Chithurst Lane), the bridleway cuts an extravagant 17m between boundaries, suggesting a more important origin than its lowly status today.

Hugh Craddock