Andover holiday cottage accommodation with walking, disabled access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Dines Barn (cottage)

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5 Star Visit Britain rated accommodation. Awarded 2009 Gold award for Tourism excellence. Sympathetic design has highlighted the original features and provides an exceptionally comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home with substantial combined living/dining area. A fully glazed front provides an airy light environment whilst underfloor heating ensures cosy winter nights.

Located in North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Hampshire/Berkshire/Wiltshire border. Our farm is managed for wildlife and just won the 2010 RSPB Nature of Farming Award for SE England. A beautiful rural setting for walkers or just peaceful relaxation only 1 hour from London or to the South coast beaches. . Alternatively a superb base for exploring Central Southern England.

Dines Barn	Living area lounge
Dines valley looking East Spring 2008

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The Central Southern England / Hampshire region

Less than an hour from London the Hampshire countryside is a pleasure in all seasons. Beautiful scenery with numerous local attractions, welcoming country pubs and restaurants.
Situated in the heart of Southern England with it's mild climate, it is an ideal base to explore Hampshire and the surrounding counties of Wiltshire and Berkshire.
- to the West lies Salisbury Plain with the World heritage sites of Stonehenge and Avebury. Then the Roman town of Bath
- to the North lies the Thames valley and then on to Oxford
- to the East lies the South Downs
- to the South lies the New Forest National Park and then the sandy beaches of Poole and Bournemouth
- The surrounding rolling farmland provides an ever-changing backdrop for the perfect holiday. A network of chalk streams including the famous River Test meander through the area providing the ideal environment for wildlife, fishing , walking or cycling.
The tourist attractions also include the beautiful cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester as well as the market towns of Marlborough or Hungerford. Visit the seaside resorts or the naval dockyards in Portsmouth (with HMS Victory and the Mary Rose) and the motor museum at Beaulieu in the New Forest.
There is so much to do and a warm welcome awaits you.

Andover area

Andover is approximately 13 miles North-West of Winchester. The town has been in continuous habitation since Saxon times and was granted its first charter in 1175 by King Henry II.
Throughout its history it has been on major routes; the ancient Harrow Way passed just north of the town, and the Winchester to Cirencester Roman Road passes through the town (and almost beside our cottage)
The expansion of the town in the 1960's nearly doubled the town's population and brought a major boost to the local economy, which now has a thriving diversity of industry.

Attractions and Places to Visit in and near Andover:
Iron Age Museum - discover a way of life destroyed by the Romans.
Hawk Conservancy - Visit the famous conservation site and see the birds of prey fly.
The Test Way - Inkpen Beacon to Totton via Longparish, Chilbolton & Stockbridge
Andover Museum - Local interest, archaeology and natural history.
The Fairground Craft and Design Centre - for crafts enthusiasts, families, crafts learners and the casual visitor.
Whitchurch Silk Mill - A working Victorian water mill.
Museum of Army Flying - A celebration of the history of aviation.
Highclere Castle - The family home of Lord & Lady Carnarvon.
Beacon Hill, Burghclere - Perhaps Hampshire's most perfect hillfort.

Other Attractions further afield:-
- cathedral town of Winchester (the home of King Arthur)
- cathedral town of Salisbury
- market towns of Marlborough, Hungerford and Newbury
- Stonehenge and Avebury
- The New Forest and South Downs
- A wide range of individual shops in local towns
- Regular weekly markets with occasional Farmer's markets and French market s
- Large variety of pubs and restaurants,
- Theatre in Salisbury and The Watermill near Newbury
- Horse Racing at Newbury or Salisbury
- Motor racing at Thruxton
- Golf Clubs at Tidworth, Andover,Salisbury and Winchester
- Fishing at Avon Springs Fishing Lakes
- Fly fishing on the River Test near the beautiful hamlet of Stockbridge
- Horseriding opportunities
- Shooting - game or clay pigeon
- Cycling - brilliant routes for road bikes or mountain bikes. Just ask us.
- Wilton House
- Bath
- Longleat safari park
- Stourhead Gardens
- Exbury Gardens
- National Motor Museum Beaulieu

An extensive network of footpaths and bridleways right outside the door makes our cottage an ideal location for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers.

How to get there

Via any London Airports or Southampton airport. Ferries to Portsmouth or Poole.

Activities near Andover

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Master Bedroom - King Size Bed with En-suite shower room/WC.
Bedroom Two - Twin Beds.
Bedroom Three - Twin Beds with walk-in cupboard.
Family Bathroom - Shower, Bath, WC.
Utility room - including ironing board and iron.
Kitchen/Dining/Living Room - Fully Equipped Eat-in Kitchen comfortably furnished with choice of Books, Guidebooks and maps . New plasma TV 2010, Freeview SKY, Games and DVDs. Mobile broadband dongle.
Entrance Hallway - with cupboards.
Outside furniture and barbecue.
Ample parking

Further details outdoors:
Tennis court aavailable for use at farmhouse 1 mile away by arrangement

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival.
New property completed September 2007

Conditions

A well-behaved dog is allowed by arrangement but sorry, no cats.
Strictly no smoking.
Refundable breakages deposit of £150 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure after inspection.
Telephone 01264735242 with any queries.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Autumn	4 Sep 10	22 Oct 10	630£ 630	130130	160160	3 Nights
Autumn half term	22 Oct 10	29 Oct 10	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	29 Oct 10	17 Dec 10	700£ 700	140140	175175	3 Nights
Xmas holidays	17 Dec 10	7 Jan 11	1050£ 1,050	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter 2	7 Jan 11	18 Feb 11	700£ 700	140140	175175	3 Nights
Winter half term	18 Feb 11	25 Feb 11	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Late winter	25 Feb 11	1 Apr 11	700£ 700	140140	175175	3 Nights
Easter hols	1 Apr 11	22 Apr 11	850£ 850	165165	200200	3 Nights
Easter	22 Apr 11	29 Apr 11	1050£ 1,050	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	29 Apr 11	27 May 11	850£ 850	165165	200200	3 Nights
Spring Half term	27 May 11	3 Jun 11	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Refundable £150 breakages deposit required with final balance payment.

We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros

Guestbook for Dines Barn

'We found the perfect barn! Great architecture, decor, scenery and wildlife - especially the barn owl'
'Best equipped with extras that we have ever found'
'Wow! What a find! Beautifully done, a lovely peaceful location'
'Enjoyed walks nearby and looking out the window at the birds and deer'
'Fantastic place to see the New Year in. We don't want to leave'

Availability

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