Guests say
The Old Bull Pen is a spacious and clean cottage with a good standard of furniture and a large garden area. Guests have enjoyed the welcome pack and found the property to be a great place to stay with lovely countryside views. However, some guests were disappointed with the proximity to an industrial estate and the lack of scenic walks directly from the property.
The property is consistently described as very clean, which suggests high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
Mixed reviews on location with some guests disappointed by the proximity to an industrial estate and a busy road, while others found the location great and central.
The cottage is described as spacious and providing everything needed for a comfortable stay, with good quality furniture.
Facilities are generally good, but there were issues with Wi-Fi and TV services, and some minor maintenance needs were mentioned.
Welcome packs were appreciated by guests, contributing to a thoughtful experience, although it is noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This is an ideal location for a family wishing to discover Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset with myriad attractions for all the family.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil underfloor central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Large enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking or e-cigarettes.. This delightful, detached, single-storey home is adjacent to the owners’ field where you can see sheep and sometimes horses grazing. This immaculately presented converted barn has been tastefully styled and comfortably furnished and are ideal for couples or families. The Old Bull Pen has been converted in 2018 and has extensive gardens overlooking the countryside. The property has a sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue, plus parking for two cars.
Situated on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border, the property is very conveniently located for exploring the area. It is close to the market town of Andover where you will find shops, leisure facilities and many places of interest. Finkley Down Farm and the Museum of Iron Age are ideal for family days out and why not try one of the history trails such as Danebury Iron Age Hillfort. The city of Winchester is well worth a visit with its cathedral, King Arthur’s Round Table, the Science Centre and Planetarium. Approximately 23 miles away you will find Salisbury with its magnificent 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the Magna Carta and Europe’s oldest working clock.
Guests who enjoy exploring the countryside will find there are scenic walks from the door, including Savernake Forest, Collingbourne Woods and Devizes, with canal barges and lovely walks. Andover is rich in history with Saxon links. Other popular places of interest include Stonehenge, Hawk Conservancy Trust, The Museum of Army Flying, Thruxton motor racing circuit, Longleat House and Safari Park, Stourhead, Wilton House, Highclere Castle (home of Downton Abbey), Broadlands at Romsey, Southampton, Beaulieu Abbey and Motor Museum, Marwell Zoo and Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World. Mudeford, Christchurch and Bournemouth beaches are approximately 50-60 miles away and just over an hour by car. There is also a train to London Waterloo (70 minutes), or to Salisbury heading to the west country. A good farm shop, 2 miles away, offers fresh produce, and there are two golf courses just 7 miles away. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Reviews (9)
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Linda Jones
The images depicted on the website leads one to believe the cottage is relatively isolated. It isn’t. It is in the immediate vicinity of what appears to be an industrial estate. Whilst it is true that the rear of the cottage looks out over grassland and fields, the other three sides of the building look out either over the industrial site or at other residential buildings. Two of the bedroom windows look directly either into a window or the wall of the building next door. The entire collection of buildings is within very close proximity to the A342, a busy road carrying fast moving traffic with no facility for pedestrians.I was unable to locate the “scenic walks from the door”. Enquiries of a local resident resulted in the knowledge there were no accessible footpaths in the area, unless I proceeded along and crossed the road mentioned above. There is no facility for country walks from the door scenic or otherwise.The cottage itself was very clean and spacious. The furniture was of a good sturdy standard. There was inadequate crockery for 6 persons and the kettle was beyond de-scaling. It needed to be replaced. Not sure what happened to our “welcome pack”, but we couldn’t find it, not even a pint of milk! There was a good-sized garden area – not fully enclosed, so probably not suitable for toddlers/ young children. The patio was large and well-laid.As we were looking for a cottage in the country with walks from the door (as advertised), we were disappointed. We shall not be visiting again.
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Confirmed Guest
Well equipped and very clean cottage. Local amenities were limited - you need a car to access most things .During our stay , the wi fi went down and the TV could not access any terrestrial channels at all - the owner tried to fix these issues but unfortunately was not able to before we left.It was very helpful to have washing up liquid and dish washer tablets provided . The welcome pack was appreciated .
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Trevor Smith
Fantastic place to stay. The welcome pack came in very handy too. Great place to visit the local National trust and other places of interest.