We are hoping to move to Godalming, more space for our money basically as we are expecting DC1 in May. We have just been to view 2 properties, one in Milford and one in Witley, and the estate agent was saying how we're unlikely to get anything in Godalming for our budget. These villages are only maybe 10 mins drive from Godalming, but there seems to be NOTHING to do in Witley and Milford themselves and with a tiny new baby I don't want to feel isolated. I was really taken with Godalming high st so it would be great to be in walking distance of it. It's a shame that our search doesn't sound promising there.
Does anyone know about baby group/things I could walk to in these 2 villages? I grew up in a tiny hamlet from the age of 7 so I do like rural life, but it's daunting when you don't know anyone there already and I really don't want to feel isolated.
Is Godalming somewhere where if you go to baby groups there, there are people from other villages, or will I be the only non-Godalminger?
The house we saw in Milford was LUSH so if the village isn't too dead we might go for it. Witley house felt very isolated indeed. We were going to view a house in Godalming that looked perfect, was under budget, but was taken off the market this morning. Gutted!
Are there lots of mums and babies about or not really? For context I am mid 20s, DH late 20s and works in East London (will go to Waterloo), 3 bed ideally, budget £450k but ideally less!! Am also worried about DH, he's never lived in the countryside! But he'll mainly be at work.