Houghton Lodge and Gardens – a real gem in the lush Test Valley in Hampshire. 2 Stored in my memory are those precious moments when I sat on a small wooden landing stage beside the River Test. I could hear the flick of a fly fisherman’s rod nearby. I watch a swan gliding elegantly towards…
Potters Heron, Ampfield, Hampshire, England
Conveniently situated between the historic towns of Romsey and Winchester this attractive property is the ideal base for exploring the picturesque Test Valley. Potters Heron is situated in its own leafy enclave in the village of Ampfield, off the main road between Romsey and Winchester. The large thatched building offers both a hotel and a…
Hotel Review: Tylney Hall Hotel, Hook, Hampshire, England
It’s a longish, well-manicured, tree-lined winding driveway leading to the imposing Victorian, Grade II listed Tyney Hall hotel. The former stately home of Lord Windlesham and then Lord Rotherwick once served as the HQ of a shipping line, after which Tylney Hall became a school. Eventually, in 1985 it became a hotel. The interior is…
