Compton is a pretty rural village positioned close to the Hogs Back Hill in the County of Surrey, and is home to just over nine hundred and sixty people. The village dates far back in time and there is evidence of a Bronze Age settlement nearby. A stroll around the village will reveal an impressive Norman church with Saxon origins that's dedicated to St Nicholas; inside the church visitors can see the oldest glass within a church in the UK, and there's also Roman tiles in the tower. The ancient track of the Pilgrims Way saw the Crusading Knights of St John visit here. Walkers will not be disappointed to discover footpaths which journey across attractive countryside, the North Downs Way and the stunning Surrey Hills. There is a charming mix of architecture within the village from ancient period houses and cottages, and 16th Century half timber framed houses. The main industry of the village has been linked with agriculture, although during the 18th and 19th Centuries Smugglers thrived in the area and hid their illegal contraband of rum and tobacco nearby. Although the Smugglers have gone, visitors today may still find the odd treasure within the antique shops, or a drop of rum in the two Inns, one of which dates back to the 16th century.
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Places to Stay near Compton
The Squirrel (1.23 miles)
The Squirrel Inn (1.23 miles)
Holiday Inn Guildford (1.98 miles)
The Holiday Inn Guildford hotel has 168 bedrooms, 15 meeting rooms, restaurant, bar, and a Spirit Health Club. The hotel is conveniently located for Guildford town centre with easy access to both the A3 and ... More | visit website
Godalming Hotel (2.22 miles)
The Godalming Hotel offers delicious full English breakfasts and beautifully renovated rooms, all with mahogany sleigh beds, wooden parquet flooring, free Wi-Fi and Freeview digital TVs. Tastefully renovated to a very high ... More
Premier Inn Godalming (2.30 miles)
Kings Arms and Royal Hotel (2.38 miles)
Built in the 17th century, there has been an inn on the site of this hotel since the 1350's. Currently under refurbishment, the hotel offers comfortable en suite bedrooms, each ... More
Innkeepers Lodge (2.56 miles)
Angel Posting House & Livery (3.01 miles)
Travelodge Guildford (3.12 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
The Residence (3.29 miles)
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