Guildford Lodge

Built in 1858 as the main gatehouse into Horsley Towers with distinctive twin towers in an Italian style.

Located in a prominent position near the southern access into the village, Guildford Lodge is proably the most photographed building in East Horsley.

Originally this building served as the main gatehouse leading into Horsley Towers from the Guildford Road. It was constructed in 1858 on the site of a Regency-style lodge and is the largest and most elaborate of all the lodges built around the former Lovelace estate.

This Grade II listed building portrays characteristic Lovelace flint and brick decorations including a frieze-like balustrade and moulded corbelling. It has distinctive twin towers which provide echoes of the larger ‘Italian Tower’ that Lord Lovelace created for his main Horsley Towers residence. 

When the Lovelace estate was sold in the 1920’s, the gatehouse function ceased and this building was converted to a private house. An electric gate still remains positioned beneath the archway controlling access into the short private road, Guildford Lodge Drive, which was developed behind the lodge.