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The Gardeners Cottage, Hook

Guest Rating
Rating
3.3
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
3.3
out of 5
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3

The Gardeners Cottage is a detached self-catering property set within the 35-acre grounds of the Elvetham Hotel in Hook, Hampshire. Staying here gives you access to the hotel's communal grounds, croquet lawn, Sylvanus Restaurant and Gloriana Bar. The cottage sits in a peaceful rural setting just 3. 4 miles from Hook and 10. 8 miles from Basingstoke.

The hotel grounds are immaculate and well-maintained. You can walk the estate, use the croquet lawn or head to Hartley Wintney village just 1. 5 miles away. Hook town centre is a short drive for everyday essentials.

The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests across three bedrooms. The main house has two bedrooms upstairs. The third bedroom is a ground-floor annex in a separate building with a sofa bed.

 

About The Gardeners Cottage

The Gardeners Cottage is a detached self-catering property set within the 35-acre grounds of the Elvetham Hotel in Hook, Hampshire. Staying here gives you access to the hotel's communal grounds, croquet lawn, Sylvanus Restaurant and Gloriana Bar. The cottage sits in a peaceful rural setting just 3.4 miles from Hook and 10.8 miles from Basingstoke.

The hotel grounds are immaculate and well-maintained. You can walk the estate, use the croquet lawn or head to Hartley Wintney village just 1.5 miles away. Hook town centre is a short drive for everyday essentials.

The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests across three bedrooms. The main house has two bedrooms upstairs. The third bedroom is a ground-floor annex in a separate building with a sofa bed. There are two bathrooms. The property has a patio, enclosed garden and a private outdoor hot tub. Off-road parking for three cars is available.

The Vyne National Trust property is 6 miles away. Milestones Museum in Basingstoke is under 11 miles. Reading Abbey ruins are around 13.5 miles away. Hartley Wintney Golf Club is less than 2 miles from the door.

The Gardeners Cottage suits families or groups wanting countryside surroundings with hotel facilities on the doorstep. The hot tub, hotel grounds access and rural Hampshire location make this a genuinely different self-catering stay.

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Need To Know

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What Guests Love

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Access to hotel grounds

Guests get full access to the Elvetham Hotel's 35-acre grounds including the croquet lawn and beautifully maintained gardens.

Private hot tub

The outdoor hot tub is a real highlight. Several guests reported using it most days during their stay.

Hotel bar and restaurant on site

The Sylvanus Restaurant and Gloriana Bar are steps away. Hotel staff are consistently praised for being helpful and friendly.

Dog-friendly with welcome extras

Dogs are welcome and the cottage provides treats, a water bowl and a dog bed. The enclosed garden keeps pets safe.

Peaceful rural Hampshire location

Set in countryside near Hartley Wintney, the cottage is just 1.5 miles from the village and 3.4 miles from Hook town centre.

Spacious grounds and parking

Three off-road parking spaces are available. The hotel grounds give guests far more outdoor space than a typical cottage.

Getting To The Gardeners Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Gardeners Cottage by car, the property is set within the grounds of the Elvetham Hotel near Hook in Hampshire. Hook is easily reached via the M3 motorway and the A30. Off-road parking for three cars is available on arrival.

By Train

Hook railway station is approximately 3.4 miles from the cottage and sits on the South Western Railway line between London Waterloo and Basingstoke. A short taxi ride from Hook station will get you to the property.

Off-road parking for three cars
Hook railway station (3.4 miles)
Within the grounds of the Elvetham Hotel, near Hook, Hampshire

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

The Vyne (National Trust)
Distance: 6 miles
RG27 9YL
Milestones Museum Basingstoke
Distance: 10.8 miles
RG22 6PG
Hartley Wintney Golf Club
Distance: 1.5 miles
RG27 8PT
Elvetham Hotel Estate Grounds
Distance: On site
RG27 8AS
Hartley Wintney Common
Distance: 1.5 miles
RG27 8RE
Fleet Pond Nature Reserve
Distance: 5 miles
GU51 3QT
Hartley Wintney Village Shops
Distance: 1.5 miles
RG27 8PT
Hook Town Centre
Distance: 3.4 miles
RG27 9NN
Basingstoke Town Centre
Distance: 10.8 miles
RG21 7LS
Hook Railway Station
Distance: 3.4 miles
RG27 9NN
Elvetham Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Distance: On site
RG27 8AS
M3 Motorway (Junction 5)
Distance: 4 miles
RG27 9NN
The Vyne (National Trust)
Distance: 6 miles
RG27 9YL
Milestones Museum Basingstoke
Distance: 10.8 miles
RG22 6PG
Hartley Wintney Golf Club
Distance: 1.5 miles
RG27 8PT
Elvetham Hotel Estate Grounds
Distance: On site
RG27 8AS
Hartley Wintney Common
Distance: 1.5 miles
RG27 8RE
Fleet Pond Nature Reserve
Distance: 5 miles
GU51 3QT
Hartley Wintney Village Shops
Distance: 1.5 miles
RG27 8PT
Hook Town Centre
Distance: 3.4 miles
RG27 9NN
Basingstoke Town Centre
Distance: 10.8 miles
RG21 7LS
Hook Railway Station
Distance: 3.4 miles
RG27 9NN
Elvetham Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Distance: On site
RG27 8AS
M3 Motorway (Junction 5)
Distance: 4 miles
RG27 9NN

Is The Gardeners Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The 35-acre Elvetham Hotel grounds give children plenty of space to run around. The croquet lawn is right on the doorstep. Hartley Wintney village is 1.5 miles away and Milestones Museum in Basingstoke is under 11 miles for a great family day out.
For Couples
The private outdoor hot tub is the standout feature for couples. The Gloriana Bar and Sylvanus Restaurant are steps away for dinner without leaving the estate. The peaceful Hampshire countryside setting and beautifully maintained hotel grounds make this a genuinely relaxing escape for two.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome and the cottage goes the extra mile treats, a water bowl and a dog bed are provided. The garden is fully enclosed and safe. The Elvetham Hotel's 35-acre grounds are ideal for morning walks. Hartley Wintney Common is just 1.5 miles away.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Gardeners Cottage

Sylvanus Restaurant at Elvetham Hotel

Located On site from your accommodation.

Postcode: RG27 8AS

The Cricketers Pub

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: RG27 8PT

Waggon & Horses

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: RG27 8NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Gardeners Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, The Gardeners Cottage has a private outdoor hot tub. Guests have reported using it regularly throughout their stays.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Gardeners Cottage. The cottage provides dog treats, a water bowl and a bed and the garden is fully enclosed.
How many people does the cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests across three bedrooms. Two bedrooms are in the main house and the third is a ground-floor annex in a separate building with a sofa bed.
Is there parking at the cottage?
Yes, there is off-road parking for three cars directly at the property. No street parking is needed.
Can guests use the hotel facilities?
Yes, guests staying at The Gardeners Cottage have access to the Elvetham Hotel's communal grounds, croquet lawn, Sylvanus Restaurant and Gloriana Bar.
Is WiFi available at the cottage?
Yes, broadband and WiFi are included in the cottage. No additional charges apply for internet access during your stay.
What is the garden like?
The cottage has an enclosed garden with a lawn and patio areas. The garden is fully fenced and suitable for dogs and children.
How far is the nearest town?
Hartley Wintney village is 1.5 miles away and Hook town centre is 3.4 miles from the cottage. Basingstoke is around 10.8 miles away for larger shops and services.

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The Gardeners Cottage Reviews

Victoria
Cleanliness issues from the start, found a dirty sock in the lounge and the property hadnt been hoovered at all. Down stairs bathroom had an awful drainage smell, tea and coffee etc hadnt been replaced. Cottage wasnt ready at allotted time, had to wait another hour so to then get in the property and find it in such a poor condition was disappointing. Hot tub was freezing. Worst part of all was the unadvertised and undisclosed CCTV around the property, and most disturbing of all the camera overlooking the hot tub! Serious invasion of privacy and unfortunately did not notice until the last evening! Hotel that owns the property have never been in contact since the complaint to even offer an apology at the very least. Horrendous experience and still not resolved with Sykes and our stay was on 27th Dec!!!!
We enjoyed our stay at Gardners cottage. We stayed over Christmas and the cottage was decorated well for Christmas. The cottage was warm and cosy. We made use of the hot tub on most days. The hotel staff were helpful and friendly. Unfortunately the downstairs toiletshower room in the hallway we couldnt use after day one as there was a foul smell in that room and it was there all the time during our stay. It smelt like blocked drainssewage smell. I have reported this to reception and I hope it gets sorted. I noted that this has been commented on before in some previous reviews. Apart from this problem we had a great time and would stay there again.
Lilianna
Our stay was fabulous we had a lovely time facilities and amenities were amazing and location was great for us. Thank you for having us stay at this beautiful cottage. The only thing I would say that there was no bread knife. Other than that loved it x
Richard
Beautiful cottage. Didnt realise it was in hotel grounds when booked it which gave us access to hotel facilities as well. Grounds were Emma late and well maintained. We took our dog with us and there were treats water bowl and bed for her which was cute The cottage was really clean and comfortable, the hitting was brilliant and used every day. We had a maintenance issue that was dealt with almost immediately. Hotel and bar staff were polite and courteous especially Thomas who normally does weddings but was in the bar on the night we went for food. Would definitely book again
Elaine
Lovely cottage, just a couple of small complaints. We were a group of 6 1. There were some shortages with the cutlery and crockery, luckily the hotel staff resolved the issue. 2. There was also just a small round table and only 4 chairs in the garden, again the hotel came to the rescue with an additional small table and 2 chairs, although a larger garden table to seat 6 would have been nice allowing for outdoor dining. 3 No sunshade for hot weather which it was 4. Garden front and rear of property needed some TLC 5. There is also no wardrobehanging space or storage in the annex bedroom. bedroom.
Unfortunately , despite the comments from the hotel responding to the Jan 2024 review we found all the same issues with the cottage overall was dirty and with black mould around all bathroom and bedroom windows, poorly equipped kitchen, dirty upholstery and floors insecure garden plus no standard live TV channels and a utility roomarea we would never choose to use. We raised our issues with Barry Tehrani the Operations Manager, he had believed that the January issues had been sorted but clearly they had not. He was most apologetic and has assured us that he will personally ensure that all issues will be rectified which we trust he will do. The gardens of the hotel are immaculate and hotel and staff lovely. Sadly our stay was spoiled by the issues we encountered so hopefully the substantial refurbishment that is required will be carried out promptly and a new cleaning regime and checking process brought in.
Denise
Hotel were very supportive and addressed any concerns we had at the property. Overall very good, garden now fenced off and completely enclosed.
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