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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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.
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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.
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 38 min drive - 53.1 km
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 38 min drive - 45.0 km
Getting around
Andover Station - 7 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
The Andover Tap at The Lamb Inn - 6 min drive
Wingers - 4 min drive
Costa Coffee - 13 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 does it cost to stay at The Old Granary?
As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Granary on 20 April 2026 start from NZ$479, 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.
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
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect location for visiting friends and family in Hampshire. Good household improvements carried out since visiting in 2025. (new appliances etc)
Change the check-in time to 15.00hrs. This is the only cottage I have ever used that has a 16.00hrs check-in which is rather late.
Nicola
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
Thank you Nicola for your lovely review following your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that this was a return visit and you had another wonderful time. For any future visits, please be aware that we offer early check in and late check out options. Just give the team a call and we will do our best to accommodate any requests. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kim
23 July 2024
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.
Kim
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Nicola
3 October 2024
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.
Nicola
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2025
Hi Nicola,
I hope you had a lovely time visiting friends and family, I am glad that the location of the property was in an ideal place for you. Thank you for your lovely review, I hope you will book again with us in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Danwood
6 September 2024
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!
Danwood
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
4 September 2023
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.
Michelle
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rinus
24 November 2024
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,
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.
Thomas D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sheila
6 September 2024
A real gem.
Perfectly located in the beautiful and peaceful Hampshire countryside.
The key safe is tricky to operate.
Sheila
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Nicola
17 July 2023
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.
Nicola
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bruce
10 September 2023
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.
Bruce
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carole
12 February 2024
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!)
Carole
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us - your feedback is greatly appreciated and we will share this with the team.
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.
Jen M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lynn
26 October 2025
Beate , Lynn und Zeta
The Old Granary ist perfekt!
Nichts
Lynn
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