ALRESFORD is an attractive small Georgian town worth visiting, for walks, good food and shopping.  It is the home of the Midhants Railway Watercress Line, and is very popular for its pubs and walks. Stop off at Caracoli for lunch or afternoon tea!

AVINGTON Trout Fishery, about 3-4 miles away, is one of the oldest stillwater trout fisheries in the country, famous for its clear water stalking and the big fish it produces. Also situated across from the fishery is Avington Park, used mainly for Weddings, but also for corporate functions and as a film location.

If you are a fan of Jane Austen, you can visit her home in the village of CHAWTON, and her resting place in Winchester. Her tomb can be found in the North Aisle of the Winchester Cathedral.

NEW FOREST a great day out, including Beaulieu, Exbury Gardens, Lymington for sailing and Ferry to the Isle of Wight, amongst many other popular attractions.  

PORTSMOUTH Historic Dockyard with Victory the Warrior and Mary Rose. Gun Wharf Quays is a popular shopping and eating destination on the waters edge.  The D-Day Museum, birthplace of Charles Dickens and the Blue Reef Aquarium are also worth a visit. The Spinnaker Tower is now open with lifts to the top for far reaching views.

SALISBURY Stonehenge and Avebury about ¾ hour drive away.

LOCAL PUBS are nearby for evening meals and Winchester is only 5 minutes away for restaurants. Pubs include The Percy Hobbs, just 2-3 minutes from us. The Cricketers iand The Chestnut Horse in Easton, The Trout in Itchen Abbas, The Bush in Ovington, The Willow Tree in Winchester, as well as many others.  Or if it is finer dining you are looking for, there are many restaurants in Winchester, including Hotel Du Vin, The Chesil Rectory as well as Brasserie Blanc.

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