Watership Down Inn

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Watership Down Inn in Freefolk offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The inn features a traditional family-friendly restaurant serving local cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfasts. Leisure Facilities: The property offers a garden, terrace, and bar. Additional amenities include bicycle parking and free on-site private parking. Highly rated for its attentive staff and comfortable rooms. Nearby Attractions: Located 0.6 mi from Highclere Castle and 27 mi from Southampton Airport, the inn is close to Newbury Racecourse (14 mi) and Stonehenge (30 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I'm sure like many we stayed here for an experience day at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery which is only a 15min walk up the road. The Inn is such a lovely place and the staff were friendly engaging and helpful. Our room was clean nicely...”
Jan
United States United States
“very clean and pretty. Fun lobby and welcoming proprietor. perfect spot to stay between Southampton and Cotswolds.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food was excellent, a good, comfortable bed a good shower and within walking distance to the Bombay Sapphire distillery.”
Ian
Canada Canada
“Location is in a rural area. It was very quiet and peaceful. Lots of parking. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was separate from the main building, again very quiet. It was very well appointed.”
Staple
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food is great. We had a lovely dinner and breakfast. For once, the bedroom wasn't too warm, unlike a lot of places.”
Lynne
United States United States
“Very charming inn, comfortable room and beds, lovely gardens, friendly and helpful staff, easy parking.”
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved everything about the property from the layout, amenities and location. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and we felt incredibly welcome.”
Tina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely big, comfortable garden room with huge bathroom! All new and fresh.”
Matthew
Switzerland Switzerland
“Lovely little Inn with great theme and decor throughout. All the staff were amazing and super friendly made us feel very welcomed after a long day driving. Food in the restaurant hit the spot perfectly in the evening, and the breakfast was...”
Grumpy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely little inn, exellent food, good choice of ales, just what was needed to unwind after typical driving experience in UK”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Conservatory - Breakfast
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Pub - Lunch and Evening Food Service
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Watership Down Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Watership Down Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 2:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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