Secluded, warm & cosy cottage - rural but 10 mins easy walk of shop/pubs.

A spacious cottage - two bedroom, three bathroom - converted from old stables - part of a 15th century traditional Hampshire farmstead in a tranquil edge-of-village (one guest described St Mary Bourne as a "Miss Marple village") setting with views over the iconic Bourne Valley. Two local pubs and village shop/cafe plus historic 12th century church within a 10 minute walk along flat footpaths. Perfect for a get-away-from-it-all weekend or midweek break. Wonderful at Christmas and New Year. The cottage retains many olde worlde features but is fully modernised. It's warm and cosy - heated by environment friendly automatic wood pellet system. A single, well behaved dog welcome (up to 35kg). Please enquire abotu our house rules for dogs. Two generous, ensuite bedrooms - one king, one twin. Downstairs bathroom. Large open plan living, dining and kitchen area downstairs. Outside ample car parking and small garden/dining area with fire pit and BBQ. Well equipped kitchen, hob and oven, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker and cafetiere. Dishwasher and washer dryer. Woodburning stove (free logs!) Guest access The cottage has its own entrance and is self contained. Other things to note Handy for: Highclere Castle (home of Downton Abbey) - 8 miles Historic Winchester - 17 miles Newbury - racing and training stables Further afield - Salisbury with the tallest spire in the UK - Historic Portsmouth featuring HMS VIctory and the Mary Rose Museum.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).Dogs welcomed by prior arrangement. £30 per stay..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.