Gomshall

On the road early this morning after our farewells with Fran. It had been a very pleasant two days with her - as it always is.

We made our way up the A3 motorway to the village of Gomshall, just east of Guildford. It was here that we had planned to meet former colleagues, Norma and Colin, for lunch.

On Colin’s recommendation, we met at the old Gomshall Mill.  The Gomshall Mill is a 17th-century riverside mill building with the river running right through the middle. It also serves the most delicious meals!

By coincidence, Norma and Colin arrived at exactly the same time that we did - and coming from opposite directions. It was great to enjoy their company for a drink outside the pub before taking in the ambiance of the dining area inside. 

The Gomshall Mill was once an important corn mill,  and now the best pub in Surrey in 2018. There was a corn mill here from the time of Domesday in 1086.  Its use as a corn mill continued throughout the medieval period. In the 17th century it served as two mills, one for corn and one for malt. After its closure in 1953, the mill lay derelict until 1964, when the building was converted into a restaurant and antique shop, whilst still retaining much of its machinery.

It was much later in the afternoon that we said goodbye to Norma and Colin. 

We stayed at Gomshall for our overnight stop.