Quality Hotel Andover

The Quality Hotel Andover is a 3 star hotel offering budget accommodation in Andover, Hampshire offering good access to local attractions.

Address

Micheldever Road
Andover
Hampshire
SP11 6LA
Tel: +44 (0)1264 369111

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Overview


The hotel is located in quiet country grounds and housed inside a country house adding to the charm and character of the hotel. The hotel offers a good standard of accommodation at reasonable rates and its location makes it well located for exploring a number of attractions in Hampshire. The hotel is close by to major roads and is a good option for both business and leisure guests.

Local transport links in the area include Andover train station located 1.6 miles away, with access to services in Hampshire, the surrounding areas and London. There is access to local bus and major roads.

Visitors can expect a warm welcome and good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located close to the town of Andover where visitors can find easy access to local amenities. Andover offers visitors with a choice of shops, cafes and restaurants. The closest train stations are located at Andover, Whitchurch (Hampshire) and Grateley.


Facilities


There are a total of 49 guest bedrooms at the hotel all of which offer en-suite facilities. The rooms offer good comfortable accommodation, guests can choose from single, double and twin rooms. Room facilities include television, direct dial telephone, radio, alarm clock, hairdryer, trouser press, work desk and tea and coffee making facilities.

There is Wi-Fi internet access available (chargeable). There are free car parking facilities available on site for guests.

There are facilities for business meetings, events and conferences at the hotel with capacity for up to 200 delegates. There are facilities for weddings and private functions too.

Dining


There is a hearty full English breakfast included in the room price along with a choice of cereals, yogurts, and hot and cold drinks.

The hotel Bar & Lounge area offers guests a place to sit back and relax with a choice of drinks and snacks. There are a variety of drinks available including soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits. There is a bar menu serving a variety of snacks, light bites and meals. The relaxed atmosphere here makes it a great place to catch up with family and friends.

The Bere Hill restaurant offers diners an enjoyable dining experience; the restaurant uses fresh, locally sourced produce to create a range of tempting meat, fish and vegetable dishes. The restaurant offers the best in British cuisine offering a number of classic favourites. There is an impressive wine list with wines from around the world to help find the perfect accompaniment to your meal.

Local Attractions


The hotel is conveniently located for exploring Hampshire’s Attractions and local places of interest.

The hotel is situated in the market town of Andover in Hampshire offering visitors a convenient location from which to see the various sights and attractions in the county. Hampshire offers visitors history and culture, coastline, market towns and cities with character and plenty of unspoilt English countryside making it an attractive location to enjoy a short break or holiday.

There are a number of local attractions and places of interest close by to the hotel, the Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age are located in the town centre just over one mile from the hotel. The museums trace the history of the town from Saxon times to the present day and illustrate the storey of Danbury Hill Fort.

The Whitchurch Silk Mill is located approx 7 miles away and contains a number of exhibitions including audio and visual and artefacts on the history of the mill and silk weaving. The Hawk Conservancy Trust is located 5 miles away, here visitors can see and learn more about the conservation work the trust does for birds of prey and see a number of demonstrations and feeds on birds of prey from around the world, making for an entertaining day out for the whole family.

The New forest is located approx 30 miles away, attracts millions of visitors each year. The landscape provides a haven for picnickers, walkers, cyclists, horse riders and much more. There is also a varied range of wildlife here on show; these can be seen at the New Forest Reptile Centre, which offers a number of woodland trails. The New Forest Museum & Visitor Centre located Lyndhurst provides a good base from exploring the New Forest.

Beaulieu is located in the south eastern tip of the New Forest and is among the most popular day attractions in the UK. There are a range of attractions to explore including the historic house with a range of fine collections & memorabilia, the National Motor Museum with an exhibition of over 250 vehicles and there is the Abbey and Gardens.

The town of Winchester is located approx 15 miles from the hotel; attractions here include the impressive Winchester Cathedral among the largest cathedrals in the UK. The history of the cathedral dates back to the 7th century, there are audio and guided tours available for visitors to learn more about the fascinating historical cathedral.

Winchester Castle is located 15 miles from the hotel in Winchester town centre, the historic castle dates back to the 11th century and includes The Great Hall, The Round Table and Queen Eleanor's Garden. The Great Hall is regarded as an outstanding example of 13th century architecture. The Round Table has for centuries been associated with the mysterious King Arthur. Queen Eleanor’s Garden is located next to the Great Hall and includes turf seats, a fountain and a number of flowers and herbs that were originally around at the time.

Winchester is a town that can be explored well by foot, there are many small side streets in the town with a range of small shops specialising in clothes, arts and crafts and delicatessens along with a traditional tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and galleries.

Winchester City Mill is located in the town centre; the mill was built in the 18th century and offers a rare example of an urban working corn mill. Visitors can see mill close up and see audio visual displays, demonstrations of flour milling and take part in activities offering a fun outing for the whole family.

Marwell Wildlife is located approx 7 miles from Winchester; at the wildlife park visitors can see a wide array of animals from around the world including monkeys, buffalos, giraffes, penguins and many more. Set in 140 acres of scenic countryside, there are over 250 species of animals for visitors to see. Marwell plays a leading role in wildlife conservation and offers a fun educational day out for the whole family.

The town of Basingstoke is located 20 miles from the hotel, the Festival Place Shopping Centre has over 160 shops and outlets with a choice of cafes and restaurants and a cinema offering a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities.

Other attractions in Basingstoke include the Willis Museum is located in the town centre and documents the rich history of the town from its origins up to the present day. Milestones Museum recreates a living museum recreating life in Hampshire from Victorian times up to the 1930s, there are a network of streets recreating the way life was back then with a team of knowledgeable costumed interpreters.

Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire; it is located 30 miles from the hotel to the east of the New Forest. The city has been famous as a naval and trading port; there are a number of some medieval buildings still remaining in the city, including parts of the city wall and the 14th century Bar Gate.

Southampton offers some impressive art galleries including the City Art Gallery that includes over 3,500 works of art ranging over six centuries including the renaissance and includes the main collection of 20th century British Art that has become internationally acclaimed.

The Museum of Archaeology boasts one of the finest collections of archaeology collections in the UK and traces the history of the city back to Roman times up to the empire age under Queen Victoria. There are fine collections from historical settlements, jewellery, coins and ceramics tracking back the rich history of the city.

There are a range of shopping facilities in Southampton including the WestQuay Southampton Shopping Centre offering over 90 shops and a range of cafes and restaurants. The city is also known for its markets, one of the best known are the Bargate Markets located close to the Bargate Monument in the city. There are over 50 stalls offering fruit and vegetables, cheeses, fair-trade items and gifts.

Portsmouth is another of the major centres in the county and is home to the Royal Naval Museum at the dockyard. There are a number of historic vassals on display and is a must for any maritime enthusiast. The Blue Reef Aquarium in Portsmouth is a popular attraction offering a fun day out for the whole family. There are over 40 displays of marine life from around the world; there is a huge ocean tank and an underwater tunnel where visitors can see the trilling and spectacular displays of sea life including a huge range of fish, otters and frogs.

Hurst Castle is located at the entrance to the Solent in Hampshire; the castle was built back in the 16th century under the reign of Henry VIII as a coastal fortress. The castle was built to defend the western approach to the Solent and played a part in the Napoleonic wars and in World War II. Two of the guns installed in the 1870’s can be viewed in their casemates. Visitors to the site can view the public exhibitions and exhibits and there is a cafe for refreshments.

Braxton Herb & Rose Garden is located in Milford on Sea on the Hampshire coast, the gardens are surrounded by 200 acres of farmland, the walled garden was originally planted as a herb garden and over the years the planting has increased to include some unusual garden perennials.

The Walled Cottage Garden features a Knot Garden of Germander and Cotton Lavender. The Rose garden includes almost 100 different varieties including the Eglantine Rose. There is also a lily pool and visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll through the gardens and enjoy some tea on the lawns, a quintessentially English experience especially in the summer months.

The Sir Harold Hiller Gardens are located in Romsey in Hampshire, located in 180 acres with over 42,000 plants from all over the world. Visitors can see the gardens throughout the year and see the changes in the plants as the seasons change. The gardens have summer tea rooms and a restaurant along with events and exhibitions throughout the year.

Jane Austen's House Museum is located in the village of Chawton 28 miles from the hotel, contains a number of mementoes recording her life and writings. The house is where the famous author wrote some of her most famous novels such as Pride & Prejudice. She spent the majority of her life in Hampshire finding inspiration in the county, when writing her works she drew inspiration from friends, social occasions and places all over Hampshire, making Hampshire Jane Austin's County.

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum is located in Gosport, Hampshire. Visitors can go onboard the World War II submarine, the HMS Alliance and hear stories about living in a submarine. Other attractions include the first submarine of the Royal Navy the Hollond 1, which is over a century old. There are history galleries outlining the heroic feats of the Victoria Cross submariners. There is a replica of the Drebbel, built in the 17th century and regarded as the world’s first practical submarine. There are snacks and drinks available at the coffee shop that overlooks Portsmouth Harbour.

Mottisfont is an impressive historic house and estate located close to Romsey in Hampshire. The estate is under the care of the National Trust, the house here was formerly a medieval monastery. Mottisfont Abbey forms the corner piece of the estate and is located in beautiful grounds. There is plenty of history for visitors to explore here including the remains of the 13th century Augustinian priory. The estate is where visitors can find the National Collection of Old-Fashioned Roses which bloom in June only attracting many visitors

Poultons Park is an adventure theme park located close to the New Forest in Hampshire. There are over 50 different rides and attractions here offering a fun filled day out the family can enjoy. There are a range of things to see and do here ranging from both thrilling and more gentle rides to museums, animated shows plays areas for children and fun activities in the gardens. There are a variety of places serving food and drinks with a range of snacks and hot and cold meals available.

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Closest Train Stations:

Andover: 1.6 Miles

Whitchurch (Hampshire): 8.0 Miles

Grateley: 9.1 Miles


Closest Airports:
The closest airport is Southampton Airport located 29 miles away by road via the M3. Bournemouth Airport is located 44 miles away via the A338.

Southampton Airport: 29 Miles

Bournemouth Airport: 44 Miles



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