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Oakhurst Cottage
Timber-framed home offering a rare insight into domestic life in the mid-19th century, with garden to explore.
Hambledon, near Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4HF
Book a visit
Opening times for 21 May 2025
Asset Opening time Cottage Closed Book a visitVisits are by pre-booked guided tours only. Guided tours are limited to 6 people per tour due to the size of the cottage and for our volunteers to provide the best experience for our visitors. Any cancellations must be made via your booking confirmation email (events@nationaltrust.org.uk )or by calling 0344 249 1895.
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Visits are by pre-booked guided tours only. We run tours on Thursdays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays during the open season at 2.00pm and 3:30pm. Please book using the button link on the website or by calling 0344 249 1895. Tours last approximately one hour and are limited to 6 people per tour.
No toilets, unstaffed site, uneven floors and steps throughout. Narrow, winding stair to first floor rooms. Low, narrow doorways
- By road
Oakhurst Cottage is located in the village of Hambledon, near to the Cricket Green.
Parking: There is no designated parking at Oakhurst Cottage. Please park on Vann Lane opposite the Cricket Green.
- By train
The nearest train station is Witley which is served by South Western Railway. From the station it is approximately a 20-25min walk. There is no footpath on this route, so you will need to walk on the road.
- Cycling
Plan your route to Oakhurst Cottage using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.)
Highlights
Cottage
Small timber-framed cottage in the village of Hambledon, with an inglenook fireplace and lathe and plaster walls. A fascinating glimpse into Surrey’s rural past.
Rural life
Shows how an agricultural labourer and his family would have lived in the 19th century. Simple practical furniture, patchwork quilts, a bread oven, rush light candle-holders and kitchen ware.
Garden
Garden at the front, planted simply with fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers, reflecting paintings of the cottage by Helen Allingham.
Things to see and do
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Explore Oakhurst Cottage and Garden
Discover a rare glimpse into times gone by. Explore the compact, traditional garden, a selection of working men’s tools and a cottage dressed to show rural 19th century life.
Visit historic Hambledon village
Before your tour, why not pay a visit to historic Hambledon village with its cricket green and village shop with popular deli-café. The Shop is open 7 days a week from 8:30am to 2:00pm. The deli-café closes 30mins earlier.
Top trails
Trail
Winkworth to Oakhurst wonder walk
Take this walk in reverse and visit Winkworth Arboretum, a horticultural gem in the heart of Surrey, where you'll find our cafe and toilet facilities.
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Upcoming events
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About Oakhurst Cottage
Step inside this simply-furnished, timber-framed cottage and garden and travel back in time. Lived in continually until the mid-1980s, this 16th-century labourer's dwelling has remained unaltered since the mid-19th century, offering a glimpse into four centuries of uninterrupted occupation. Its untouched state makes it a rare gem, providing a direct connection to the region's social history and rural lifestyle. All visits are by guided tour and must be pre-booked, including for members.
History
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The history of Oakhurst Cottage
Find out how the history of Oakhurst Cottage and it restoration and conversation by the National Trust.