Hampshire has a brand new place to name dwelling: The Candover, a relaxed nation pub with rooms set within the Hampshire countryside. With only a few locations to remain on this a part of the county, The Candover will proceed its lengthy legacy as a training inn for many who stay close by, and for guests seeking to discover this missed nook of Hampshire just one.5 hours from London.
Suppose timber and stone flooring, limewashed partitions, vintage furnishings, and a comfy bar with log fires – the type of place you wander again to after a stroll and really feel immediately at dwelling. The Candover combines the heat of a conventional village pub with up to date hospitality, while staying true to the necessities – completely saved beer, nice wine, and wonderful meals.
The Candover has 10 bedrooms – there are three Backyard Rooms, that includes four-poster beds, Juliet balconies, and beneficiant interiors. Two Household Rooms embody built-in bunks for kids and personal patios main into the backyard. Two Giant Rooms with Bathtubs provide tremendous king-size beds and deep tubs for lengthy soaks. Two Cosy Rooms present cosy, characterful areas, whereas one Cozy Room affords a typical, well-sized bed room with backyard views.
The pub’s menus rejoice sincere British meals cooked over the coal and wooden open grill. The Eating Room is a 50-cover house with linen-dressed tables, bookable for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Pub, with one other 50 seats, is walk-in solely and serves pub classics, bar snacks, and the à la carte menu. Drinks mirror the perfect of the area and past: Candover Greatest, brewed solely with Triple fff Brewery; a curated wine “black e book” of rarities; and cider from native maker Hydes.
The backyard makes The Candover as welcoming to households as it’s to mates assembly for drinks. The Terrace affords bookable outside tables, whereas a playground, bench seating, and a summer time Horsebox Kitchen hold issues relaxed and vigorous.
Luke Ashwood, Operations Supervisor of The Candover (beforehand of Cubitt Home Group) mentioned: “With the wonderful Hampshire countryside on our doorstep and so few locations to remain close by, The Candover got down to create one thing particular. We’ve formed it to really feel timeless and filled with character, providing a excessive customary of hospitality that stays true to its heritage as a conventional pub. It’s a spot locals will be happy with and luxuriate in, and folks will love to find – as welcoming for a pint on the bar as it’s for a weekend away.”
Staying at The Candover places Hampshire’s highlights inside straightforward attain: discover Alresford’s watercress heritage, Stockbridge’s artwork scene, the medieval attraction of Romsey, and the hamlets of the Candover Valley. Stroll the South Downs, and luxuriate in tradition at Winchester Cathedral, Jane Austen’s Home, and The Grange Pageant. Food and drinks are equally wealthy: Chalkstream trout, Jude’s ice cream, and glowing wines from Black Chalk, Hambledon, Raimes, and the native Candover Brook winery.
The Candover shouldn’t be solely a uncommon place to remain on this a part of Hampshire but in addition the right base for exploring a county that blends attraction, creativity, and countryside character.
