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Explore the treasures of Hampshire, some in plain sight, some a little more hidden

So much to do and see…

We are extremely lucky to be based in a beautiful location, with a huge range of activities, food and drink options to suit everybody’s taste!

Below you will see a few of our suggestions:

Nearby food shopping

West Meon village is a quintessential rural English village and just a few minutes’ drive or short walk away. You can walk to West Meon along the Meon Valley Trail without going on the main road.  It takes about 25-30 minutes.

West Meon Village Shop

The West Meon Village Shop is a community award winning village shop, stocking a great range of fresh seasonal produce including groceries, bread, cakes, wines, spirits, flowers etc, but remember this is a village shop, so don’t get caught out by it’s relatively early closing times.
Phone: 01730 829310

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Smiths of West Meon

In West Meon there is Smiths, a great butcher, where you can buy a range of delicious products.
Phone: 01730 829663

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Budgens supermarket

A small Budgens supermarket can be found at the crossroads between the A32 and A272, about 2 miles north of the village. Larger supermarkets are situated in the nearby towns of Petersfield and Winchester.
Phone: 01730 829411

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PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

Cuppacheeno, West Meon

Cuppacheeno is to be found behind the West Meon village shop, serves hearty breakfasts, light lunches and homemade cakes. Almost all their ingredients are locally sourced.
Phone:       01730 829310

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The Thomas Lord, West Meon

Also in the village, named after the founder of Lord’s Cricket Ground (who is buried in the churchyard), The Thomas Lord serves enjoyable breakfast/brunch. lunch and supper. It also boasts a delightful garden. Pre-booking advised.
Phone:       01730 829244

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The Shoe, Exton

Situated in the nearby village of Exton, a small village pub with the River Meon running through its garden.  A great place to break a walk along the Meon Valley Trail or over Old Winchester Hill or Beacon Hill.  Great food.  Pre-booking advised.
Phone:       01489 877526

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The Bucks Head, Meonstoke

Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and delicious sourdough pizzas that can be ordered to take away.
Phone:       01489 877313

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Raimes Vineyard

Local vineyard and tasting barn, producing delicious English Sparkling wines within a few miles of Brocklands. Also serves light grazing options.
Phone:       07792 924914

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Ye Olde George Inn at East Meon

An old 15th Century coaching inn in the nearby village of East Meon. Serves lunch and supper.
Phone:       01730 823481

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Sky Park Farm

Sky Park Farm is a great place to visit for all the family, combining an interactive deer farm with a café and restaurant. There is an excellent Bar and Grill open late on Friday and Saturday, a farm shop and a fantastic adventure playground for children.
Phone:       01730 634634

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WALKING AND CYCLING

We encourage our guests to take in the amazing wildlife whilst staying on the farm. Keep a close eye out for brown hares, roe deer, buzzards and red kites, all of which call the surrounding fields home! For nature lovers we suggest walking quietly on an evening, as the chance of seeing barn owls and bats is very high!

The Meon Valley Trail, affectionately known as the old Railway Line to locals, is a 11-mile trail between West Meon and Wickham, winding through many picturesque villages. It is very easy walking/cycling on a well-maintained flat track.  Direct access to the trail is possible through the farm – please see the maps attached.

The South Downs Way and Old Winchester Hill are accessible from the top of the farm, both great for walking, cycling and trail running. It is also possible to reach the Monarchs Way, Wayfarers Walk, Hangars Way and Staunton Way as well as many other footpaths.

For nature lovers the near-by Chappetts Copse  is worth a visit in late May. It has the largest population in Britain of the rare sword-leaved helleborine and other rare orchids flowering at that time.

For cycle hire, RightBike in Petersfield have a range of electric bikes to hire. You can also hire bikes at QE Country Park.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Please ensure you check the websites or contact the providers to confirm opening times and availability, for the below suggested excursions.

 

SLIGHTLY FURTHER AFIELD…

picture of the beach at West Wittering