Set in a peaceful location alongside the River Dever, this charming thatched cottage is surrounded by lavender fields and beautiful countryside that is perfect for all manner of outdoor pursuits. The historic city of Winchester is a short car journey away and offers a great selection of shops, cafes and restaurants, ideal for a relaxed day spent browsing. Should you be able to tear yourself away from the tranquillity of the cottage, you will find many attractions such as Stonehenge, Salisbury and Avebury are easily accessible, ensuring there is no shortage of things to do here. Why not try your hand at fly fishing in the nearby Test Valley or simply enjoy long country walks with your four legged friends. Tucked up a quiet no through lane, a winding path leads you through the beautiful cottage style garden to the front door. A spacious entrance hall with separate WC, piano and wood burner leads firstly into the lounge where you can relax whilst you warm up beside the open fire and take in the character features that are in abundance here. To the right of the hallway is a bright and airy study with sofa bed. Next step into the stunning open plan conservatory/diner where there is a large table, perfect for leisurely meals overlooking the garden. Just next door is the charming country kitchen. This space is well equipped with an AGA, electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. An adjacent utility room houses a washing machine and additional fridge. Opposite is a cosy snug with TV and wood burner. From the dining hall head up the first set of steep cottage style stairs to a super king size bedroom. This inviting room has an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. A second winding staircase rising from the entrance hall leads to a cosy twin bedroom (restricted head height in places) and a shower room with a shower and WC. A step down from the second staircase landing brings you into a pretty double bedroom. A third flight of steep and narrow stairs leads from the dining hall to a further twin bedroom with an en suite bathroom with bath and WC (please note this is interlinked with the previous double bedroom with a half sized door). Please note the first floor of the cottage is peppered with low ceilings, level changes and charming character features. Heading outside, the expansive enclosed cottage garden offers a choice of seating areas, pretty borders and rolling lawns. A heated outdoor pool and BBQ create the perfect setting for lazy afternoons (available April October). To the front of the property is the River Dever, which is accessed just across the lane, care to be taken with children and pets when outside of the enclosed garden. For the younger members of the family there is a swing and slide and level lawns ideal for ball games. Off road parking for five cars is available. Yoga, spa treatments, local produce and art workshops are available within the grounds on request direct with the owner.
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Less than an hour from London, Upper House is one of 2 adjoining rental properties which sits high on the Hampshire Downs with wonderful views. It is the perfect place for a very quiet and chilled out weekend relaxing, chatting, cooking and enjoying the countryside. It's great for outdoor activities with superb access to the South Downs Way for walking and cycling. The kitchen is the hub of the house whether it's dining in the evening for grownups or making pancakes in the morning with the kids. Or if you prefer to be pampered - there’s a ready supply of talented caterers who can come in to do breakfast, lunch and dinner, leaving you free to lounge by any of the 3 open fires. Outside the kitchen is a brick terrace which overlooks the mini maze garden and has a view to The South Downs. Inside, the main reception area is an impressive drawing room with double height ceiling supported by ancient pitch pine beams with an open fire at one end, a plasma TV at the other and a mezzanine above. The 6 bedrooms ...
Escape from the city and discover the delights of the New Forest, or the hop fields of Kent; great walking in the South Downs, and so much to do on the Isle of Wight.