Alresford is the perfect place for strolling and there is plenty to please the eye – from the beautiful Georgian centre of fine colour-washed buildings, The Fulling Mill and riverside walks, St. John’s Parish Church, The Millennium Trail and Old Alresford Pond, created by Bishop de Lucy, Bishop of Winchester in the 12th century.
Visit Alresford’s range of specialist shops or stop for refreshment in one of its tea rooms, pubs or restaurants, but don’t miss the Watercress Line steam railway that runs from Alresford to Alton through 10 miles of beautiful countryside.
Charters are also located in the cathedral city of Winchester and other thriving market towns of Alton and Farnham. These locations are well positioned to reach the coast, as indeed they also are to reach many major towns such as Basingstoke and Reading to the north, and Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth to the south. It is also well worth noting the myriad of pretty villages and beautiful countryside that Hampshire has to offer.
Although all locations are within comfortable reach of the London airports, they are just short journeys from the airports at Southampton and Bournemouth, providing both domestic, and an increasing number of international flights. Should flying not appeal, you can always reach the continent by sea from either Portsmouth or Southampton. Both Winchester and Alton have fast and frequent railway services to London Waterloo, with the journeys taking approximately 55 minutes.
Experience the steam trains running along the edge of the South Downs National Park, nicknamed for its early role in transporting this locally grown crop to the markets in London and beyond.
This rural pub and restaurant offers a warm welcoming, very popular all year round. A decked area at the rear of the pub enables you to enjoy sunny afternoons and early evenings in the tranquility of the Itchen Valley.
There are so many wonderful choices of establishments and environments. These are some of our favourites.
This rural pub and restaurant offers a warm welcoming, very popular all year round. A decked area at the rear of the pub enables you to enjoy sunny afternoons and early evenings in the tranquility of the Itchen Valley.
The bar is stocked with over 40 international wines available by the bottle, with over 20 of these available by the glass. The candlelit restaurant and bar dining area offering fresh seasonal local produce, cooked to order wherever possible.
Alresford is home to some of the finest educational establishments in Hampshire, so much so, people choose Alresford as a place to live with school catchments at the top of their wish list. School include Perins School (secondary school), Sun Hill Junior School (primary school) and Sun Hill Infant School.
Located perfectly close to the city of Winchester, Alresford is the ideal spot to rest if you are interested in characterful, classy and chic accommodation.
Charming 18th-century hotel located in the centre of Alresford with 22 bedrooms, all recently refurbished to a high standard. All rooms en-suite and set out for a comfy night sleep.
Choose to dine in either the restaurant, less formal Watercress Room or bar food in the Tap Room Stalls.
Situated in the delightful Georgian market town of Alresford, Hampshire, The Bell Inn is a small family run Free House in a lovingly restored Grade two listed former coaching inn. The Bell offers great food and carefully selected wines in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
