Little Mead offers seclusion peace and a glorious setting. It has its own lovingly created garden. It is situated just 3.5 miles from the ancient Cathedral City of Winchester and is easily accessible by Air (from Southampton Heathrow and Gatwick) Road (via the M3 M27 and A34) Rail (Winchester Station is 3.5 miles away and offers good train services to London the South West and North). There is an hourly bus service on weekdays ( but not on Bank Holidays) until the early evening. Little Mead welcomes holiday makers and business people alike. For the former it is an excellent centre for walking cycling and for fishing trips and it is within easy travel distance of Stonehenge Jane Austin's house at Chawton Gilbert White's House at Selbourne the Alresford steam railway the New Forest the Historic Naval museums at Portsmouth and of course Winchester itself. It offers a good base for those having business at Sparsholt Agricultural College (0.5 miles) IBM Hursley NTL Aqiva in Crawley the Law Courts and Police HQ in Winchester and the army bases at Worthy Down and the Sir John Moore Training Regiment HQ. Families are particularly welcome as are guests attending weddings at the village church and Lainston House Hotel. All three rooms have their own bathroom facilities Wi-fi Broadband connections Flat screen TV and tea and Coffee making facilities. The earliest check in time is 4pm and the latest check in time is 9pm. Check out time is 11.00 am The owners have two very friendly dogs; a Labrador and a miniature Jack Russel. They will ensure that these dogs are kept out of site of those guests who may find that this is a problem.

Little Mead has two double rooms and one twin room all at first floor level. Rooms are South facing and one room also faces to the East. One twin room and the double room have en-suite facilities while the other double room has its own private bathroom. This room can be converted to a twin room on request at booking. The Little Mead web site (www. little-mead. com )includes an access statement which will be of particular interest to disabled guests

Awards:

• eviivo Friendliest Award 2011 - Winner

Style:

• Traditional
• Rustic
• Homely
• Eco-friendly
• Comfortable

Rooms Facilities:

• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Hypoallergenic pillows
• Wireless internet connection
• Internet access
• Fire alarm with light
• High speed internet connection
• Freeview
• Fireplace
• Desk with lamp
• Colour television
• Non-smoking
• Desk
• Alarm clock
• Hairdryer

Bed Details:

• Double bed
• King-size
• Twin (single beds)

Bathroom Details:

• En suite
• Private bathroom
• Private toilet
• Bathtub/shower combination
• Shower

Eco Policy:
Little Mead attaches high priority to the protection of the environment. Little Mead is equipped with PV panels for generating electricity and solar panels for heating water.

Amenities:

• Non-smoking (throughout)
• Lounge
• Lock-up facility for bicycles
• Internet access (wireless) in public areas

Parking:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Number of Rooms: 3

Number of Floors: 2

Mobility Description:
An access statement is available on the web site and on application. Downstairs rooms are accessible to guests with all but the most severe walking difficulties but the bedrooms can only be reached by a stair case

Smoking Policy: No smoking

Dining Facilities:

• The dining room faces to the South and gives direct access to the garden and terrace. Our guests eat together. When possible we like to offer our guests a cup of tea at no extra charge on arrival.

Children Policy: No preference

Child Facilities:

• Highchairs
• Cots

Check In Time: 1753-01-01 16:00:00.000

Check Out Time: 1753-01-01 11:00:00.000

Reception Closing Time: 1753-01-01 21:00:00.000

Pet Policy:

• No pets

Recreation:

• Mountain biking
• Garden
• Cricket pitch
• Water activities
• River
• Football field
• Polo
• Fly fishing
• Walking
• Horse riding
• Bird watching
• Gym off-site
• Fine dining
• Theatre
• Tennis courts - outdoor
• Shopping
• Museums/galleries
• Golf
• Cycling
• Squash court

Business Facilities:

• Internet connection (wireless)
• Printer
• Photocopier
• Desk

Directions:
Leave Winchester on the Stockbridge Road Leave the Waitrose store in Weeke on your right. About 1 mile after leaving the 40mph zone turn left into Woodman Lane signposted Sparsholt. After about 1 mile and shortly after passing the Plough Inn on your right turn right by a small grass island and immediately turn left into Home Lane. Little Mead is about 200 metres up the lane on the left opposite a thatched cottage.;