Where and When?

We are getting married at Cain Manor in Headley Down, GU35.

This is near our home in Haslemere where the borders of Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex meet.

How Do I Get There?

The nearest railway stations are Haslemere and Farnham and there is parking on site at Cain Manor. You are welcome to leave your car at Cain Manor overnight but it must be collected by 11:00 on Sunday.
Please note that Cain Manor is in a remote spot so we recommend you book a taxi well in advance. Some local taxi firms include

Chris riding on the back of a dinosaur sculpture

Where Can I Stay?

Cain Manor is on the edge of the South Downs with numerous hotels nearby in Haslemere, Farnham and Guildford. We can recommend the following.

We would not recommend the nearby Frensham Pond Hotel

Sian lying down on a stone bench

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Then, read on and consider hanging around the area on Sunday

Sunday Pubs

We have lived near Cain Manor for several years and have found some excellent pubs for a brilliant Sunday lunch. Here are our recommendations for those staying nearby and in no hurry to get home.

The Crown Inn, a pub in Chiddingfold, Surrey

The Crown, Chiddingfold

A beautiful thirteenth century building with an enormous fireplace

The Duke of Cumberland, a pub in Henley, West Sussex

The Duke of Cumberland, Henley

A country pub in the South Downs National Park with a focus on local ingredients

The Noah's Ark, a pub in Lurgashall, West Sussex

The Noah's Ark, Lurgashall

A village pub, next to a cricket green, with a pub menu and sleeping dogs

The Star, a pub in Godalming, Surrey

The Star, Godalming

A town centre pub, easily reached via train and winner of multiple CAMRA awards for its range of beers and ciders

The Merry Harriers, a pub in Hambledon, Surrey

The Merry Harriers, Hambledon

An old pub with shepherd's hut accommodation, pies and roasts for two to share and local beer and wine

The Mulberry, a pub in Chiddingfold, Surrey

The Mulberry Inn, Chiddingfold

An modern, refurbished pub with a contemporary menu and a tree-filled garden

Sunday Walks

As well as discovering pubs, we've also enjoyed some brilliant walks since moving to Haslemere. We have three suggestions below.

A short train journey with an easy walk back

This walk takes you from Witley to Haslemere with the 800 year old Crown pub along the way.

We would recommend taking the train to Witley to start and walking back.

Directions

A circular walk via the Devil's Punchbowl

A slightly harder walk with a coffee stop at the top of the only hill and a recently re-opened pub in Grayswood we're yet to try.

We did this walk on an early date and decided we would move here one day.

Directions

A proper walk to the top of the South Downs

This tougher walk climbs the highest hill in the South Downs National Park immediately after the pub stop in Fernhurst.

At the top of the hill is the viewing point where Chris proposed to Sian.

Directions
Siân and Chris at their friends' wedding