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Secluded, warm & cosy cottage - rural but 10 mins easy walk of shop/pubs.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Andover, Hampshire
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Test
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Andover

This vacation home places you next to River Test and within a 10-minute drive of Whitchurch Silk Mill. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • River Test - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 19 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Stonehenge - 44 min drive - 31.8 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 47 min drive - 34.4 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 21 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Orchid - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪YO! Sushi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dragon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tesco Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whitchurch Silk Mill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded, warm & cosy cottage - rural but 10 mins easy walk of shop/pubs.

A spacious cottage - two bedroom, three bathroom - converted from old stables - part of a 15th century traditional Hampshire farmstead in a tranquil edge-of-village (one guest described St Mary Bourne as a "Miss Marple village") setting with views over the iconic Bourne Valley. Two local pubs and village shop/cafe plus historic 12th century church within a 10 minute walk along flat footpaths. Perfect for a get-away-from-it-all weekend or midweek break. Wonderful at Christmas and New Year.

The cottage retains many olde worlde features but is fully modernised. It's warm and cosy - heated by environment friendly automatic wood pellet system.

A single, well behaved dog welcome (up to 35kg). Please enquire abotu our house rules for dogs.

Two generous, ensuite bedrooms - one king, one twin.
Downstairs bathroom.

Large open plan living, dining and kitchen area downstairs.

Outside ample car parking and small garden/dining area with fire pit and BBQ.

Well equipped kitchen, hob and oven, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker and cafetiere. Dishwasher and washer dryer.

Woodburning stove (free logs!)

Guest access
The cottage has its own entrance and is self contained.
Other things to note
Handy for:
Highclere Castle (home of Downton Abbey) - 8 miles
Historic Winchester - 17 miles
Newbury - racing and training stables
Further afield - Salisbury with the tallest spire in the UK - Historic Portsmouth featuring HMS VIctory and the Mary Rose Museum.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs welcomed by prior arrangement. £30 per stay.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Andover within a short 1-minute walk of River Test. You'll also find North Wessex Downs and Whitchurch Silk Mill within a short drive.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Southampton (SOU), which is 28.3 mi away (58 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 27.1 mi away.

Secluded, warm & cosy cottage - rural but 10 mins easy walk of shop/pubs. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a picture book village. Beautifully clean property and everything worked as planned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful place to calm down and enjoy the english countryside - and not far away to the next city. The landlord is very nice and helpful; thank you, Khalid!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This property was as advertised, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely cottage was amazing!! Charming and historic while modern and very well appointed. Khalid was very responsive to every question or request. Everything was very clean and we had everything we needed.It’s a nice easy walk into town to the local shop and pub. If we are ever back in the area we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a very quiet location. Very well equipped and finished to a high standard, would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

stayover

very pleasant, well equipped, above all in a lovely peaceful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location in beautiful village. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very quick to reply to any questions.The cottage was as described and was in a lovely peaceful environment, Plenty of dishes and utensils to use and a lovely local pub within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation

Nice accommodation very quiet. Nice linens and towels. Location is beautiful with lots of trees and lovely buildings. Added bonus of being able to walk to two pubs, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5*. A beautiful cottage with the highest level of quality. Everything has been thought about in great detail and it is a wonderful cottage for a holiday break in the Hampshire countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St. Mary Bourne

The Old Stables is a wonderful location that pictures do not do justice! Hosts are very friendly and helpful and the scenery is magnificent. Would highly recommend and we hope we can return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! Well appointed.Quiet and secluded - just what we wanted. But not far from anything.Many extra little touches that we all appreciated.Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Old Stables

Just as expected. Great cottage, clean, modern and good location near small village. Enjoyed both pubs/inns in the local village. Communication with owner was superb even though he was out of town. Made us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at Khalid's cottage. It was perfectly situated in a picturesque village, close to 2 lovely local pubs with great walks from the house. The house itself was exactly as we'd hoped - clean, cosy and comfortable. Lots of lovely touches too such as board games, books and recommendations for local attractions. We really couldn't have picked a better spot for our girls weekend away. We will be back! Thank you for everything, Khalid.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil retreat

This is an amazing property, set at the end of a lane so is quiet and secluded ( just what was needed) but the village has a couple of local pub/ restaurants nearby and the community cafe and shop are also within walking distance. Stable cottage is immaculately maintained and so very comfortable whilst having everything you could need to hand. The hosts were friendly and attentive but recognised that privacy was important. Any questions prior to arrival were dealt with quickly and efficiently.Would love to return without any doubt at all. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely delightful property! A hidden gem in the heart of the Hampshire Countryside! Beautiful accommodation such attention to detail cannot wait to return! Stunning place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Idyllic location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026