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In a small town in the Test valley, a Georgian coaching inn, home to the little-known Houghton fishing club, has received an exciting makeover. More
Good Hotel Guide Review
In a small town in the Test valley, a Georgian coaching inn, home to the little-known Houghton fishing club, has received an exciting makeover. Bedrooms, some in a garden wing, have a bold, contemporary look, bright fabrics, an espresso machine. Six dog-friendly rooms open on to the walled garden. The Mayfly house room has an antique four-poster. You can take tea in a comfy lounge, dine on dishes such as citrus-cured River Test trout with pea and trout mousse, keta caviar, pickled fennel and trout toast, while an outdoor kitchen dispenses chargrills and wood-fired pizzas. There is unrivalled chalk-stream fly-fishing on the rivers Test and Itchen, with tuition available for beginners.
Hotel details
Address
High Street
Stockbridge
Hampshire
SO20 6EU
England
Telephone
01264 810606
Bedrooms
31. 13 in mews, 6 on ground floor, 6 above, and Hayloft suite. Separate 3-bed cottage.
Open
all year.
Facilities
bar, 2 dining rooms, lounge, library (private dining/events), walled garden, outdoor kitchen, covered terrace, alfresco dining, civil wedding licence, treatment rooms, walled garden.
Background music
in all public spaces.
Children
all ages welcome, 1 family room (sleeps 4), children's menu.
Dogs
welcome in garden rooms and Hayloft suite, bar, Le Hutte terrace and garden, not in restaurant (£20 per dog night).
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £192, singles from £158.