Minden

About this property

Situated within the quaint village of St. Mary Bourne in Hampshire is Minden, a three-storey home, accommodating eight guests. Resting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a stone's throw away from an array of amenities, this family-friendly home offers guests a contemporary interior, and a nature-filled exterior whilst exploring this wonderful part of the region. Park up on the driveway and enter the homely sitting room, stylishly furnished with a plush corner sofa, a woodburning stove, and a Smart TV, or to delve in one of many books on offer, locate the snug/study, offering some peace and quiet from the hub of the home. Venture into the spacious kitchen/diner, flooded with natural light through the bi-fold doors, hosting a range of state-of-the-art appliances and a formal dining table, to help you prepare and enjoy meals. Explore the rear garden, where you can dine alfresco upon the patio with the sound of the stream in the background, whilst the children of your party take advantage of the play area. As the night unfolds, select between four well-presented bedrooms, including a king-size with en-suite, a second-floor king-size with en-suite, a king-size and a twin, all serviced by a sleek bathroom with both a free-standing indulgent bath, and a walk-in shower. Awaken to a coffee in the enclosed garden before embarking on your adventure, explore the village where you can pay a visit to the local pubs The George or The Bourne Valley Inn, pick your own produce or enjoy a light bite to eat in the café in the village shop. Be sure to pay a visit to the nearby Silk Mill or head for a day of family fun at Finkley Down Farm where the kids can play in the indoor play area before handling animals and visiting meerkat mansion. Next head off towards Andover, where you can head back in time at the Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age, feel at one with nature at the Hawk Conservancy Trust then continue onto North Wessex AONB, home to Highclere Castle, the setting for the Downton Abbey series and a myriad of walks including the Test Way and the valley which is popular with cyclists. Travelling south, reach Winchester and its abundance of attractions, some of which are nature-led, including Winnall Moors Nature Reserve, others rich in history and culture, including tours of Winchester Cathedral, Winchester City Museum, and the remains of Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace), and others appealing to those with interests in astronomy, including visits to Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium. Prepare for a fun-filled getaway at Minden.

In Hampshire's North Wessex Downs aonb, St. Mary Bourne is a small community situated halfway between Lower Wyke and Binley. The village of Bourne Rivulet has a village hall, a well-stocked general store, and The George Inn pub, a typical cavern providing home-cooked food. Discover nearby villages' attractions, including the chance to tour Highclere Castle, the location for Downton Abbey, take walks through Watership Down's rolling countryside, or travel to Andover to discover the Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age as well as the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Before heading south to South Downs National Park, you can add more attractions to your schedule in the thriving city of Winchester, including the National Trust's Winchester City Mill, Winchester Cathedral, Winnall Moors Nature Reserve, and The Great Hall.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Snug/study

Air-source heat pump.

Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books.

Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.

Private driveway for 2 cars.

Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, shed, children's play area, and stream.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.1 miles, Bourne Rivulet 0.6 miles.

Note: There are steps to the exterior of the property.

Note: Whilst the stream is shallow, please ensure that children are supervised at all times