The property
Kings Somborne, with it’s charming thatched roof cottages and flint stone houses nestled in a valley of classic Hampshire rolling hills, is a prime location to experience your holiday in a very relaxing, typically English rural setting.
Located only 8 miles from the beautiful historic city of Winchester, 25 miles from coastal beaches and within an hour’s train ride of London, Kings Somborne offers the opportunity to enjoy a huge variety of activities or simply chilling out in the peaceful countryside.
Little Fromans, a red-brick cottage with flint garden walls is positioned down a quiet cul-de-sac, with no passing traffic.
Next to a handful of cottages it overlooks the village at the front and is surrounded by green fields at the rear.
A terrace to the front, side and rear of the property allows you to enjoy these views as you dine outdoors, while inside in winter months you can relax by the open fire.
Bring your family and friends along to share a much-needed rest, with plenty to see and do in the local area.
The fresh, welcoming feeling of the sitting-room will help you relax on the L-shape sofa or you can put your feet up on the two-seater settee in a snug corner of the room.
Neutral colour schemes and lighting combine to create a quiet, peaceful ambience.
On a cold winter's evening enjoy a read of your favourite book in front of the fire, or tune in to the TV after a long day of exploring.
The kitchen is fully fitted, with modern units, lovely views over the village and is connected by an archway to the dining room, with a table set for eight.
The ground floor double bedroom boasts an en-suite shower room and French double doors leading out onto the terrace on the west side of the house – perfect for watching the sunset.
Upstairs there is a very large double room with a super-king size bed, and newly fitted en-suite.
There are two more double bedrooms upstairs – one with a king-size bed and the other a double and single bed, for use as a twin.
The family bathroom with bath and separate shower is also located upstairs.
With the beautiful cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury close by and the ancient sites of Stonehenge, and Danebury easily reached, how can you miss an opportunity to stay at this wonderful property?
About the location
KING'S SOMBORNE
Winchester 10.2 miles; Salisbury 18.6miles; Bournemouth 37.3 miles
This charming village is located in the beautiful Test Valley in Hampshire. With its close proximity to the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury and its central position for exploring the North West Downs, and the New Forest National Park, makes this village an ideal location for a relaxing Hampshire break. There are two local shops providing groceries, off-licence supplies and postal services, and the village Crown Inn serves traditional pub food. Also within walking distance are the John O’Gaunt pub at Horsebridge (1.2 miles) and The Boot pub in Houghton (2.8 miles).
Explore the beautiful North Wessex Downs, which boast excellent walking and cycling opportunities. Apart from the many public footpaths which lead from the village there is the 24 mile Clarendon Way which passes through the village to link Salisbury and Winchester.
The nearby Test Way cycle path follows a disused railway line for 10 gentle traffic-free miles, which are ideal for young cyclists. More challenging is the 14-mile Farley Mount off-road cycle trail.
Fly-fishing in the chalk streams of the renown River Test is also a possibility at Stockbridge.
Historical attractions nearby include Winchester Cathedral (10 miles), Salisbury Cathedral (22 miles), Danebury Iron Age hill fort (5 miles), Figsbury Ring (13 miles) the National Trust’s Mottisfont Abbey (5 miles). Nearby gardens include Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (5 miles), Exbury (24 miles). Romsey and.
You also have many opportunities to explore local cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops in Stockbridge (3 miles), Winchester (10 miles), Romsey (7 miles) Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (22 miles).
For our younger guests in the local area there is Paultons Theme Park (12 miles), Winchester Science Park (14 miles), the Hawk Conservancy (13 miles), Finkley Down Farm (12 miles), Marwell Zoo (15 miles), and the Army School of Flying (8 miles). Further afield day trips to the Calshot Activity Centre (25 miles), the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (37 miles) or the Blue Flag beaches of Bournemouth (37 miles) will keep you busy. A day-out to all the attractions of London is also possible via a one-hour train ride from Winchester into Waterloo.
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