Eyot Lodge is located in the heart of Chiddingfold, which is regarded as one of the most desirable and attractive villages in Surrey, with its picturesque village green nestling around St Mary's Church. The village has a good range of shops including a post office, general stores, traditional butcher and public houses including the popular Crown Inn.
More extensive shopping facilities can be found in Haslemere to the south and in Guildford and Godalming to the north.
There is an outstanding selection of schools in the area, including Aldro, St Hilary's, King Edward's, Waverley Abbey, Tilford & Rodborough in Witley plus Charterhouse, Priors Field, Tormead, St Catherine's, Cranleigh, The Royal Grammar and Guildford High amongst many others. Within the village are two nursery schools, both of which have a good reputation and St Mary's Primary School. Godalming has a good 6th form college.
Recreational opportunities include golf at several local clubs,including Chiddingfold, Milford, the West Surrey and Hurtmore. There is shooting and fishing at several local venues, polo at Hurtwood Park and Cowdray, racing at Epsom and Goodwood and sailing at Frensham Ponds and Chichester Harbour. The Surrey Sports Park boasts professional-level training facilities. Further leisure and entertainments centres can be found at the Spectrum Leisure Centre in Guildford and centres at Godalming and Haslemere provide a good range of activities. Within the village on the cricket green is the very popular Chiddingfold Cricket Club.
The immediate surrounding countryside offers walking, cycling and riding opportunities in areas that include Hydon Ball and The Devil's Punchbowl at Hindhead. The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is on the doorstep. This part of Surrey is renowned for its accessibility to Central London, yet at the same time offering some of the prettiest countryside in England.
Distances
Witley 3.4 miles (London Waterloo from 54 mins), Godalming 7.1 miles (London Waterloo from 43 mins), Haslemere 5.2miles (London Waterloo from 57 mins), Guildford 12.3 miles (London Waterloo from 36 mins), Milford 5.1 miles (London Waterloo from 47 mins), Central London 43.4 miles
Roads: A3 Milford 5.5 miles, M25 (Wisley Junction 10) 20 miles
Airports: London Heathrow 37.7 miles, London Gatwick 30.9 miles
(Distances and times approximate)