Staying in the Test Valley

A STAY TO REMEMBER

Test Valley is home to some unusual accommodation to make your staycation in even more rememorable.

Near Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6LQ

When it comes to choosing where to stay during your visit, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are smart country house hotels, inviting pubs, ancient coaching inns, fully serviced campsites, welcoming B&Bs, and converted barns.

The Meadow Glamping is full of surprises including 3 unique glamping units an authentic travelling gypsy caravan dating back to 1890, a boutique bohemian hideaway and an original 23 foot narrow boat. You can sip wine whilst overlooking a vineyard if you stay in a beautifully designed Wild Escapes treehouse. Chilworth Woodland Retreat near Romsey offers beautiful shepherds huts and a mini log cabin- all with hot tubs outside! Sample African safari-style glamping or luxury barn conversion living at Gambledown Farm. Meadow Tree Farm wild camping is a new and developing, pop up, adult only campsite on the edge of the beautiful village of Sherfield English. B&Bs offer that homely feel as well as a delicious breakfast on the table each morning. Snuggle up in a cosy 17th-century cottage, book a charming 16th century listed farmhouse or relax in tranquil Georgian houses - the B&Bs in Test Valley have their own piece of history on the doorstep and provide great value for money.

A collection of six individually designed boutique ensuite studio rooms. Ideal for staycations and rural retreats to discover the Test Valley. Situated on the Houghton Lodge Estate with access to the stunning gardens and walks along the River Test. Dogs welcome. Adults only. To book www.theapplerooms.co.uk

Enjoy a Family break at

Michelmersh Manor Farm

Views from the farm look to the rolling countryside of Hampshire with sheep and cows. There are plenty of activities on site: feeding lambs & calves with plenty of animals to enjoy. There is also a small games room with table tennis, snooker, table football and darts. Alternatively go for a walk on one of the many footpaths in the locality. Or take a walk to the local pub.

STOCKBRIDGE & ANDOVER

Lying at the heart of the Test Valley is Stockbridge with its picturesque Georgian High Street. Its early role on a drovers road commonly saw flocks of sheep or herds of cattle being driven through the town en route from Wales. Look for the Drovers House and you can still spot a sign in Welsh.

Today, Stockbridge High Street offers a wide variety of independant shops from an art gallery, interior design studio and boutiques to specialist food shops, including a fishmonger, greengrocer and butcher.

Tearooms, pubs and hotels offer local fare to suit every taste. Stockbridge’s link with the River Test, and in particular the brown trout, is celebrated at the Trout ‘n About festival which will happen online between 17 July-8 August this year and hopefully back in the High Street in 2022

https://virtual.tnastockbridge.co.uk/

Andover’s character owes much of its character to its prominence as an important 18th century coaching town, with many of the buildings maintaining their charming style and features from this period. Modern day Andover has a compact and bustling town centre, with a very pleasant pedestrian environment boasting more than 200 retailers

The town has a fantastic street scene with more than 30 pubs, restaurants, cafés and coffee shops, some of which sit alongside the tranquil River Anton as it weaves through the town centre. The range of boutique coffee shops, appetizing restaurants, traditional hostelries and tempting eateries make it the ideal place to relax and meet with friends.

With a twice-weekly market, a monthly Artisan Market, regular events, annual carnival and many other activities, Andover has a real buzz throughout the year.

Andover

THE FOUR HORSESHOES

The Four Horseshoes is a premium pub, bar and restaurant centrally located between Southampton and Romsey, situated in the Hampshire village of Nursling. The Four Horseshoes have some delightful garden spaces where you can sit outside, plus for Summer we have now introduced our NEW BBQ hut called ‘The Grill’ where you can order everything from burgers to grilled chicken to enjoy in the sunshine.

OPENING HOURS 11.00 - 23.00 Monday - Saturday 11.00 - 21.00 Sunday

OPENING SOON THE NEW DUKES HEAD IN ROMSEY

Please come and visit us to enjoy our two garden areas, pub and separate restaurant, with ample car parking space available.