Some excerpts from the website of Sandybridge Farm that might be useful
Find out about the Area and some of the Local Attractions. BIRDWORLD Britains Largest Bird Park and
Gardens. In addition to a walk around 26 acres of aviares and beautiful lnadscaped
gardens you can enjoy : Also on site is GENY WREN FARM, a must for all children, and grown ups too. Play on the tractors, feed the goats, pat the pigs, stroke the horses, bray with the donkey, dabble with the ducks, gobble with the turkeys, nibble with the rabbits and scratch with the chickens. FOREST LODGE
Garden Centre www.forest-lodge.co.uk. Located next to this is one of the country's top ten
garden centres. If you are already visiting Birdworld why not pop through the pedestrian link path and visit. Having previously been awarded
Garden Centre of the Year you can be sure to see further areas of interest. Set in landscaped
gardens and including the Squirrel's Pantry
Restaurant, there is something for everyone. A great way to complete your day out. WATERCRESS LINE The Mid-Hants Watercress Line is a preserved heritage
steam railway operating in Hampshire, England, UK
www.watercressline.co.uk. Formerly part of Britain's national rail network (between the towns of Alton and Alresford) the line is now run by dedicated volunteers for the enjoyment of all. Drive a
steam train! Be cossetted on a mainline
steam excursion. JANE AUSTEN MUSEUM Jane Austen's House
www.janeaustenmuseum.org.uk. The house sits impressively amid the trees beside the attractive nineteenth century Church of St. Nicholas in the picturesce little village of Chawton. Here Jane Austen revised her earlier manuscript novels Sense Sensibility, Pride Prejudice, and Northanger Abbey, and then wrote Mansfield Park, Emma and Persuasion. The house with many of Janes original furnashings and posessions includes memorabilia of her two brothers, a period costume display and an extensive collection of family mementoes and documentary material. There is also the lovely grounds and
garden surrounding the house, the old bakehouse where Jane's donkey carriage is displayed and a bookshop. THE CURTIS MUSEUM One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history.
www.hants.gov.uk/museum/curtis/index.html. Attractions include Roman pottery reconstruction. The Battle of Alton 1643. The notorious tale of Sweet Fanny Adams. Hop picking and brewing. The Gallery of Childhood. Local celebrities: Dr William Curtis, Flora Thompson, Elizabeth Gaskell, Gilbert White, Jimmy 'Gentleman Jim' Dickinson, Montgomery of Alamein and Lord Baden Powell
Our BB offers a country setting, friendly accommodation and good food. Previously a farm house, now a spacious, friendly,
quiet house in the country overlooking a
golf course. With one acre grounds, large lawns, a well, patios and
garden furniture. Conveniently situated on the edge of Kingsley village, Hampshire on the B3004 bus route between Alton and Bordon, and about five miles from Alton train station, the house is also about 500 metres from the Cricketers public house and
restaurant, the church, and the village
shop with Post
Office. Hot
drinks facilities in each
room. Families and children welcome. Large
garden mainly laid to lawn.
Central heating throughout. Spacious off-street
parking. Easy to find and on a bus route. Mr and Mrs Bridge, Sandybridge Farm
Tel: +44 (0)1420 474030
Fax: +44 (0)1420 474030 Email:
bbridge@eurobell.co.uk
View out our
Three Suites and Low Rates. Blue
Room The Spacious Blue
Room has beautiful views of the front
garden, arbour and pond. Well equipped with a Double Bed, Colour
Television and Hot
Drink Making facilities. Yellow
Room The Yellow
Room is our spacious
family room, with views of the front
garden. Equipped with Two Single Beds or a Double and a Single bed on request, Colour
Television and Hot
Drink Making facilities. White
Room This
En-Suite room has lovely views of the side and back
garden. Equipped with a Double Bed, Colour
Television and Hot
Drink Making facilities the en-
suite includes a
Shower,
sink, lavatory and
bidet. Rates Basic price £23 per person per night, plus En-
suite supplement - £10 per
room Single night supplement - £4 per
room Single person occupancy - £4. Please contact us for more details and availability.
Fresh Home Cooked
Breakfasts. The price includes a full
breakfast with your choice from full English
breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, mushroom, tomato, beans, toast, cereals, fruit juice,
tea and
coffee. Alternative items can be provided with advance notice. Vegetarians are also catered for so please let us know your preference when booking
rooms.
Breakfast times can be adjusted to meet your requirements between 7:00 – 9:00 am.
Breakfast is served at the dining table on the 1st floor providing beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and the
golf course opposite. Friendly hosts, good home cooking and great views provide an ideal environment for an enjoyable stay.
The house is painted white and easily found just outside Kingsley on the B3004 from Alton towards Bordon, being about 5 miles from Alton and 3 miles from Bordon. From London or all points East: Take the A3 and come off at the Greatham exit. Head west towards Greatham and after 800m turn right on the A325 heading North through Whitehill and Bordon. About one kilometre north of Bordon, turn left at the traffic lights onto the B3004 sign-posted Alton. After one kilometre, pass through Kingsley but when leaving Kingsley, indicate right when you reach the speed de-limit sign since the house is 100m on the right. From M4, M3, Winchester or all points West: Get to Alton main street by following one of the following: A31 north from Winchester A31 south from Farnham B3349 south from Junction 5 on the M3 A339 east from Basingstoke A33 to Basingstoke (then A339 to Alton) from Junction 11 on the M4. The B3004 leaves Alton main street at a T junction near the railway station. Pass through Worldham with its steep hill down. After about two kilometres, pass the Oakhanger turning on the right and the house is 250m on the left. If you reach the 40mph speed limit for Kingsley, you are 100m past the house.