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Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Property grounds
The garden at Oakcroft Annexe in Spring.  The main house is to the right.

Overview of Stylish Rural Retreat in Tangley in a Quiet Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Andover, England
  • Popular LocationThruxton Motorsport Centre14 min drive
  • Popular LocationStonehenge25 min drive
  • Popular LocationHighclere Castle31 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)50 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.

Property manager

Margaret Mills and Rob Gibson
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Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please always shut the gates to the property when entering or leaving. Please respect the rural tranquility of the area with no loud music.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Andover

This holiday home is located in Andover. Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age and Museum of Army Chaplaincy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Crofton Beam Engines and Danebury Iron Age Hillfort. Travelling with kids? Consider Finkley Down Farm, or check out an event or a game at Thruxton Motorsport Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Andover, England

What's nearby

  • Hawk Conservancy Trust - 12 min drive
  • Thruxton Motorsport Centre - 14 min drive
  • Bombay Sapphire Distillery - 18 min drive
  • Stonehenge - 25 min drive
  • Highclere Castle - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Andover Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Pink Olive - 8 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • Chestnut Tree - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive

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.

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 9 mi (15 km) of River Test, Finkley Down Farm and Hawk Conservancy Trust. Combe Gibbet and Walbury Hill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in Tangley
This property was perfect. Beautiful quiet location. Owners were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well looked after. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hosts and accommodation
A lovely place to stay. We ended up staying 4 months in between a property move. Rob and Maggie were so flexible and couldn’t do enough to help. A perfect and peaceful location. Would definitely recommend. Thank you again. Vince and Jules
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cécile A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles perfekt
Maggie und Rob sind wunderbare Gastgeber. Das Haus ist perfekt eingerichtet, ruhig gelegen. Der Pub um die Ecke bietet leckere Thai Gerichte. Wir haben wunderschöne Ausflüge nach Bath, Winchester, Salisbury, Oxford, Christchurch... genossen.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Emvin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week long stay at Oakcroft
We very much loved our stay at Rob and Maggie's annex in Tangley in between house moves. We felt very welcome and had all the amenities we needed for the week. The location is wonderful and The Fox pub opposite does lovely Thai food. Our 4 year old daughter loved playing on the trampoline, with their dogs and chickens. Very much recommend this rental. 5/5!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing..
As per our previous visit in 2019, Rob & Maggie could not be more welcoming & efficient with the running of the lodge,nothing was too much trouble with the lodge being extra clean & well stocked with consumables ...10 out of 10 from us....thanks guys!!..
Stayed 19 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Mills and Rob Gibson

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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.

Languages:

English, French, German

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