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The Old Granary

Cottage in Winchester with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, River Test
  • Place, Stonehenge
  • Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dangerous animals not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-22:00

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

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

About the area

Winchester

Located in Winchester, this cottage is in a rural area. Highclere Castle and Whitchurch Silk Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and North Wessex Downs. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Thruxton Kart Centre or Thruxton Circuit. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Barton Stacey

What's nearby

  • River Test - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Highclere Castle - 20 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Stonehenge - 31 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 36 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wolversdene Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lemon Plaice - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 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.

How much is parking at The Old Granary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Granary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Granary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Granary located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from River Test and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Forest Edge Kart Club. Finkley Down Farm and Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

5.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

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

Nicola

Visit to friends and family

The location is perfect for us as our family are close by. Good to see that there is a new shower and cooker since last time with the decor refreshed.
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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

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

Michelle

Large clean house in stunning surroundings

Large clean house in stunning surroundings. Very comfortable, equipped with everything we needed. Easy check in process and lots of information about the local area.
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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.
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Excellent well equipped, clean and comfortable property in a rural location.

Secure garden for the dog. Comfortable furniture and beds. Well equipped kitchen. Very nice toiletries and liquid soap on all basins and sinks. Comprehensive first aid kit and instructions for all the appliances. Welcome pack including milk would have been nice due to remoteness, a new dishcloth and pan scourer together with basic cupboard items like salt and pepper would have saved a shopping trip. Wall mounted toilet roll holders would have been more convenient than floor stands.
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

Quiet and comfortable

We have stayed here before (in 2020) and nothing has changed. Beautiful location, very peaceful. House is well equipped. The master bed is not a true king size (two twins pushed together). Good for dogs - nice big garden. The A303 is nearby but not too noisy. Downside to the A303 is having to head west, down to next junction, loop over the A303 and then rejoin it in order to go east - no other way to gain access to the dual carriageway. Nice pub in Barton Stacey (not really walkable, no footpath and no street lights but decent food and welcoming). Great to see hares, deer, rabbits on the doorstep. Might be worth telling renters exactly where to find the lock box (we knew from previous stay but arriving in winter, in the dark may prove frustrating searching around!)

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Beate , Lynn und Zeta

The Old Granary ist perfekt! Nichts

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