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The Great Decoy

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by brick walls and potted plants.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a table with a candle and a mug.
A traditional pub with a sign reading 'The Great Decoy.'
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a lamp, a painting, and curtains.
A cozy interior with a brick fireplace, a table with a candle, and a menu on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Square, Hurstbourne Tarrant, England, SP11 0AA
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Test
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with patterned pillows, a headboard, a hanging bag, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A traditional pub with a sign reading 'PUB' and 'The Great Decoy' on the facade.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A traditional pub with a sign reading 'PUB' and 'The Great Decoy' on the facade.

Cabin, Ensuite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Andover

The Great Decoy places you next to River Test and within a 10-minute drive of Anton Lakes Nature Reserve. This 10-room, 3-star inn has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • River Test - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 19 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Thruxton Kart Centre - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Stonehenge - 42 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • Andover Station - 11 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪YO! Sushi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dragon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tesco Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wingers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buddha - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Great Decoy

Guests staying at The Great Decoy enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers are also included.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Great Decoy?

This inn is located in Andover, just steps from River Test. Anton Lakes Nature Reserve is also within a driving distance of 3.9 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Decoy?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Decoy on Nov 8, 2026 start from $137, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Great Decoy feature a casino at the property?

No, The Great Decoy doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Great Decoy?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Does The Great Decoy have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Great Decoy serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Great Decoy allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Great Decoy though service animals are welcome.

How close is the airport from The Great Decoy?

The closest major airport to The Great Decoy is Southampton (SOU), which is about 22.9 mi away. Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 29.5 mi away.

The Great Decoy Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay - from the greeting to the beautiful room, to the lovely breakfast and great service. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast ever
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub, where they really try and make you welcome. Staff always happy to help. Great food. Premises recently refurbished, so in top condition. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely pub. Amazing community spirit, busy, and with great food, best sticky toffee pudding ever. The rooms were really well designed and pretty. Fresh cookies on arrival from very attentive staff. We adore pubs with rooms and this is quite honestly one of best we've stayed at. We have never been let down by the Chickpea group and will definitely book more stays with them. One little downfall was the size of the car park, but certainly don't let this put you off. I found it odd that Bombay Sapphire gin was not on offer when it is just a couple of miles away but other than that, what a perfect stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean comfortable room the shower was excellent and the staff was so friendly and polite it was a real joy to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026