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Finest Retreats | The Old Granary

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41453 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Finest Retreats | The Old Granary

Stay in a spacious, luxury converted granary offering a perfect countryside experience, a real home from home just outside of Andover. The Old Granary is situated close to the River Dever, in the hamlet of Bransbury, and is ideal for both couples and families looking for a picturesque rural stay with easy access links to Winchester, Salisbury and more.

The property can comfortably accommodate four guests and up to two pets, the large property has an expansive fully fitted kitchen and dining room to make you feel at home should you wish to cook up a feast! With all amenities provided; dishwasher, electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer and separate utility with additional toilet and washer/dryer. After a busy day exploring you can cosy up in the lounge with a log burner, smart TV and Wi-Fi.

On the second floor you can find a large king size bedroom, twin room and separate family bathroom. Enjoy views of the lawned garden and terrace, with outdoor seating for alfresco dining and summer evenings.

The neighbouring village of Barton-Stacey (1.5 miles) is a lovely woodland walk and has local pub The Swan Inn and shop for supplies. Further afield, the cathedral city of Winchester is a 20 min drive, an area full of history and heritage, local markets, shops, cafes and excellent eateries. For a fun family day out visit Paulton’s Park, Marwell Zoo or stop off at The New Forest Wildlife Park all within a 30-40 min drive.

Fly fishing available one mile from the cottage on the River Tess, between May and end of September. For bookings and enquiries please contact the estate office at admin@middleton-estate.co.uk

With private off-road parking, this home is suited to all ages, both couples and families looking for weekend break or longer retreat in the Hampshire countryside. For more information, please contact Finest Retreats!

Property manager

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet
  • Fee: GBP 30
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,453 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Checkin 16:00-22:00

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

408422

About the area

Map
Barton Stacey

What's nearby

  • River Test - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Finkley Down Farm - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Bombay Sapphire Distillery - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Winchester Cathedral - 16 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 20 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Andover Station - 7 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddha - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coach & Horses - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wolversdene Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | The Old Granary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. There's a fee of GBP 30. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | The Old Granary?

Check-in begins at 12:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | The Old Granary?

Checkout is at 12:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | The Old Granary located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from River Test and within 6 mi (10 km) of Finkley Down Farm and Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age. Longstock Park and Whitchurch Silk Mill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Finest Retreats | The Old Granary Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Wonderful, we want to come back….

Beautiful location, clean, modern yet cosy. Had everything we needed also worked from home a few days and WIFI excellent.
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8/10 Good

Rinus

Wonderfully quiet and easily accessible.

Plenty of space for car, boattrailer. Hardly seen other people so all privacy. Fairly central so ideal as a base Not as clean as we're used to,
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10/10 Excellent

Danwood

Everything was great. The team answered on my questions and was very helpful.

Our workers who have stayed here were really happy and enjoyed their stay. We will certainly come back!
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8/10 Good

Sheila

A real gem.

Perfectly located in the beautiful and peaceful Hampshire countryside. The key safe is tricky to operate.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Perfect for family

We’ve had a lovely half term stay visiting friends and the surrounding area. Stonehenge and Winchester both easy to get to. The house is lovely and easy to stay in. Many thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Nicola

Handy for visiting family

Perfect location to visit our Hampshire based friends and family. We have used this house several times over the past few years and will keep coming back as it ticks all our boxes. We've been staying in this house for the past few years and it is getting a bit shabby, which is a shame. It needs a bit of TLC to bring it back up to scratch.

8/10 Good

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great stay but small things would have made a difference

Overall this is a great property. Very secluded but near to main roads and easy access to amenities. There are however a few things that would have made a vast improvement to the property considering the cost to rent. The sitting room could do with more and better seating. Considering this is for 4 people, 2 small sofas is not sufficient for evening comfort especially considering the dining area can accommodate 8 people. Smaller things like there are no toilet roll holders. Also the bathroom taps are over-zealous and soak you and the bathroom! But the bedrooms are very comfortable and the kitchen is well laid out. My only other feedback was the level of interruption. We had 2 different sets of gardeners show up on 2 different days without prior knowledge or arrangement - both in the mornings when we were trying to enjoy the outdoor space. And the fire blanket and extinguisher needed to be taken for servicing which meant we were without essential safety gear for over 24 hours. Like I say, these are small things but if managed, would improve the overall experience and justify the cost to rent the property.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023