Suzanne’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Stonehenge
Historic tourist attraction only 30 minutes away by car.
Downtown Abbey house! Lots going on throughout the year.
156 lokale inwoners raden aan
Highclere Castle
Downtown Abbey house! Lots going on throughout the year.
Mottisfont
National Trust house and gardens.
Interesting museum and coffee shop with lots of events taking place throughout the year.
21 lokale inwoners raden aan
Whitchurch Silk Mill
28 Winchester StInteresting museum and coffee shop with lots of events taking place throughout the year.
Beacon Hill Iron Age Hill Fort. Great views over Hampshire and Berkshire including Highclere Castle.
Beacon Hill Walk
Beacon Hill WalkBeacon Hill Iron Age Hill Fort. Great views over Hampshire and Berkshire including Highclere Castle.
Jane Austen's House
Winchester RoadThe cottage where Jane Austen wrote her books.
A small country town with rail links to London (1 hour) and the gateway to the North Wessex Downs. Lots of rural walks from the centre of town, pubs, cafes and the Silk Mill. Further information can be found on the Whitchurch Association website.
Whitchurch
A small country town with rail links to London (1 hour) and the gateway to the North Wessex Downs. Lots of rural walks from the centre of town, pubs, cafes and the Silk Mill. Further information can be found on the Whitchurch Association website.
Towns nearby
Historic city with great restaurants, shops, museums and of course the cathedral. Lots to explore. Fantastic winter market which opens in November.
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Winchester
Historic city with great restaurants, shops, museums and of course the cathedral. Lots to explore. Fantastic winter market which opens in November.
Salisbury
Shops, restaurants and a beautiful cathedral.
Newbury
Shops, restaurants and a lovely walk along the canal.
Stockbridge
Boutique high street near Winchester.
50 minute drive to the park and ride. Then take a short bus ride to the heart of Oxford.
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Redbridge park & ride
Abingdon Road50 minute drive to the park and ride. Then take a short bus ride to the heart of Oxford.
Food scene
Bourne Valley Inn
Lovely pub with fantastic outdoor space in the summer.
Traditional village pub serving delicious food. Filled with friendly locals. Children and dogs welcome.
The George Inn
Traditional village pub serving delicious food. Filled with friendly locals. Children and dogs welcome.
Scenic drive from our Airbnb to the pub. Incredible food.
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The Jack Russell
Scenic drive from our Airbnb to the pub. Incredible food.
Kudos Coffee
3 Church StLocal coffee shop in Whitchurch. Very friendly.
Leckford Estate
Longstock ParkThe estate is run by John Lewis. Garden centre and coffee shop.
The long Barn
Winchester RoadLavender farm and coffee shop.
Blue Ginger
17 Bell StDelicious curry restaurant in nearby Whitchurch.
Village shop selling local produce, take away coffees and tea. Very friendly service.
St Mary Bourne Village Shop
Bourne MeadowVillage shop selling local produce, take away coffees and tea. Very friendly service.
Bourne Valley Pyo
Egbury RoadFab family fun picking strawberries 🍓 in the summer or 🎃 in October.
Quality butchers and a garden which is part of the National Garden Scheme (selected dates to view).
Bere Mill Butchery
Quality butchers and a garden which is part of the National Garden Scheme (selected dates to view).
Entertainment
Mayflower Theatre
22-26 Commercial RdSouthampton theatre showing popular West End Shows.
Beautiful small theatre with a wonderful restaurant.
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The Watermill Theatre
Beautiful small theatre with a wonderful restaurant.
Stunning building where Bombay Sapphire gin is distilled. Relax in the bar with a gin or take a tour and learn how to make gin cocktails.
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Bombay Sapphire Distillery
London RoadStunning building where Bombay Sapphire gin is distilled. Relax in the bar with a gin or take a tour and learn how to make gin cocktails.
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Sarson LaneIf you don’t fancy camping at CarFest we are only a 15-20 minute drive away from the festival!
CarFest South
Overton WayIf you don’t fancy camping at CarFest we are only a 15-20 minute drive away from the festival!
Andover Leisure Centre
West StreetSwimming, gym and a climbing wall for children.
Planet Ice Basingstoke
Leisure Park RoadiFLY Indoor Skydiving Basingstoke
Euskirchen WayCharlie's Lake
Andover Golf Club
Marwell Zoo
Thompson's Lane4 Kingdoms Adventure Park & Family Farm
Newbury RoadThruxton Motorsport Centre
Approximately 45 minutes from the Annex. Book ahead. Great fun for the children and adventurous adults 😀
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadApproximately 45 minutes from the Annex. Book ahead. Great fun for the children and adventurous adults 😀
Beautiful wedding location. We are only a 10 minute drive so perfect for guests attending weddings. Please advise if you would like an early check-in to get ready.
Clock Barn
Beautiful wedding location. We are only a 10 minute drive so perfect for guests attending weddings. Please advise if you would like an early check-in to get ready.
Neighbourhoods
The property is situated between the beautiful villages of Hurstbourne Priors and St Mary Bourne. The nearest town is Whitchurch.
Saint Mary Bourne
The property is situated between the beautiful villages of Hurstbourne Priors and St Mary Bourne. The nearest town is Whitchurch.
Walking
Test Way
Test Way
Brenda Parker Way
St Catherine's Hill
Bull DroveDanebury Iron Age Hillfort
Stockbridge Down
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Vervoersmogelijkheden
Reaching local attractions
St Mary Bourne can be accessed by walking, car or bike. The two closest pubs are only a 15 minutes walk away. The nearest train station and two small supermarkets (Co-op and Tesco) are in Whitchurch which is an 8 minute drive away or 30 minutes walk along a footpath. Trains to London Waterloo take just over an hour.