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Walkable and wonderful
Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to North Wessex Downs
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Andover, England
North Wessex Downs
Place, North Wessex Downs
1 min walk
Highclere Castle
Place, Highclere Castle
24 min drive
Stonehenge
Place, Stonehenge
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Master Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet
En-Suite Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Delightful, stylish holiday accommodation in a peaceful location of outstanding natural beauty, near the Hampshire/Wiltshire border. One master bedroom sleeps 2 (4 possible) with ensuite bathroom with shower and bath, with two additional pull-out beds downstairs if required to accommodate a maximum of 6 people. Downstairs an open plan lounge and kitchen-diner. The property is in the grounds of our family home with its own private outdoor seating area, a lounge terrace with hammocks, BBQ, and access to the spacious garden with swings and a trampoline. The property is within walking distance of an excellent local pub serving good food, with additional great food pubs a 5 or 10 minute drive away. Stunning walks on the doorstep with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways, ideal for walkers and birdwatchers. Superb bluebell woods within walking distance from the house. Excellent mountain biking opportunities, with easy access to off-road trails. For good road biking, National Cycle route 24 runs from Andover to Romsey along the Test Way, Route 246 and 4 from Andover to Newbury along beautiful Hampshire and Berkshire country lanes. A short drive to some outstanding local chalk-stream fly fishing. Free flood-lit tennis court 2 minutes drive. A 20 minute drive to the World Heritage site of Stonehenge, and also Avebury and Danebury Ring, and a 30 minute drive to the cathedral towns of Winchester and Salisbury. The market towns of Andover and Newbury are a 7 and 20 minute driver, respectively. The village of Highclere with the famous Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey fame) is a 20 minute drive from the house. Approximately 20 minute drive to the famous 'Bombay Saphire' gin distillery, with guided tours and cocktail courses available. The distillery is next door to the equally famous Watership Down pub (setting for the Watership Down book), a beautiful location for a delicious meal, and also walking distance to 'Hardy's' plants, with horticultural courses available on propagation, and rare plants for your garden. Local farm shops within 10 minutes drive, selling excellent, locally sourced produce, with sausage-making courses available. Direct train line from Andover to London Waterloo (1 hour 5 minutes) with easy access to the cultural highlights of the city. Chickens, cats and three quiet, lovable golden retriever dogs (Carly, Winnie and Bruno) also on site, and horses next door.
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Property # 8659196
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Andover
Andover is home to this holiday home. Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age and Museum of Army Chaplaincy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Highclere Castle and Crofton Beam Engines. Travelling with kids? Consider Andover Leisure Centre and Charlton Lakeside Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 49 min drive - 51.0 km
Getting around
Andover Station - 10 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Tesco Cafe - 8 min drive
Siam Orchid - 9 min drive
Golden Dragon - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 12 min drive
The Fox Inn - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?
As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on 25 Aug 2026 start from £595, 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 Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty located?
Set in Andover, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of River Test, Andover Leisure Centre and Charlton Lakeside Leisure Centre. Finkley Down Farm and Hawk Conservancy Trust are also within 9 miles (15 km).
About the host
Hosted by Margaret Mills and Rob Gibson
Rob and Maggie decided to buy Oakcroft and Oakcroft Annexe in 2011 to enjoy the countryside delights rural North Hampshire has to offer with their two teenage daughters, Ana and Jessica. Chickens, cats and three golden retriever dogs (Carly, Winnie and Bruno) soon followed to add to the fun. Fishing, cycling, tennis, running, walking and growing your own fruit and vegetables keep us busy when there's free time away from work or school.
Why they chose this property
The property is a fantastic, private, stylish accommodation in a beautiful, quiet, rural setting ideally placed for walking, biking, fishing and bird watching. There are spectacular views across rolling countryside mixed with beautiful woodlands and bluebells in early summer just a short distance from the property.
What makes this property unique
It's a delightful spot to use as a base from which to visit the many historical cities and towns nearby such as Winchester (King Arthur's Round Table), Salisbury (Old Sarum, Salisbury Cathedral), Newbury (unique Watermill Theatre), Hungerford (antiques centre), Southampton (West Quay shopping and Southampton Docks), Portsmouth (HMS Victory and the Mary Rose), and Bath (Roman baths and great shopping) as well as the World Heritage site of Stonehenge, Avebury and Danebury Iron Age Hillfort. There is also an excellent Iron Age Museum in Andover displaying many of the iron-age finds from the Hillfort. The village of Highclere is nearby, with the stunning Highclere Castle (of Downton Abbey fame). Twenty minutes drive away is the gin distillery 'Bombay Saphire', providing gin tours, tasting and cocktails, as well as cocktail-making courses. The distillery is next door to the Watership Down pub (famous from the Richard Adam's book, 'Watership Down'), offering a lovely rural setting for a quiet drink and delicious meals. It's also close to Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants, one of the UK's leading plantsmen nurseries, with courses available in propagation and border planting as well as being stocked with over 1200 varieties of rare plants There are several excellent local pubs for food within 5 miles of the property, one of which is within easy walking distance. We are also very close to two super farm shops, offering a selection of locally produced, high quality meat and home-made produce, with sausage-making courses available.
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