Test Valley
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Test Valley is a district rather than a single settlement, covering a spread of countryside in Hampshire. The area takes its name from the River Test, and visitors tend to base themselves in self-catering cottages dotted throughout the region rather than in conventional hotels. With 36 cottages available, there is substantial scope for a quiet retreat—the kind of place where you arrange your own meals and settle in for a few days rather than moving between venues each night.
Test Valley offers the kind of escape that works best when you arrive with your own plans: walking routes through the Hampshire countryside, local pubs and shops in the market towns that dot the district, or simply the space to do very little. It's the sort of place where the appeal lies in what surrounds you rather than in staged visitor experiences.
Where to stay in Test Valley
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The self-catering approach suits the character of the area. Cottages here range across different sizes and styles, so it's worth browsing to find something that fits your needs—whether that's a small rural hideaway or somewhere with more space for a group. This is accommodation built for people who want to slow down, not for those chasing a packed itinerary of tourist attractions.
Mill Arms
Barley Hill, Romsey
The Greyhound on the Test Hotel
31 High Street, Stockbridge
The Three Cups Inn
High Street, Stockbridge
Hapenny Acre
Branches Lane, Sherfield English
Grosvenor Hotel Stockbridge
High Street, Stockbridge
The White Hart
High Street, Stockbridge
The Peat Spade Inn
Village Street, Stockbridge
The Kings Head
The Street, Whiteparish
Things to Do in Test Valley
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Attractions Near Test Valley
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3 mi
Mottisfont - National Trust
Romsey · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Army Flying Museum
Andover · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Romsey · ⭐ 4.7
7 mi
Golden Gecko Climbing
Romsey · ⭐ 4.7
7 mi
Romsey Rapids Sports Complex
Romsey · ⭐ 4.0
Ampfield Riding Stables
Romsey · ⭐ 4.4
9 mi
Wacky Warehouse - Vine Inn
Romsey · ⭐ 3.5
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
New Forest · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Test Valley
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Stockbridge View
⭐ 4.7 · from £22/night
Gambledown Farm
⭐ 5.0 · from £600/night
Alderbury Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £19/night
Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.4 · from £40/night
Meadow Tree Farm
⭐ 4.4 · from £26/night
White Hill Farm Caravan Park
⭐ 4.2
Small Trees Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £24/night
Rowbury Farm Camping
⭐ 4.8 · from £26/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Test Valley(36)
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Andover Lane Farm
2 cottages · from £557
Gambledown Farm - Cuckoo - Safari Tent
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,332
Gambledown Farm - Robin - Safari Tent
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,332
Gambledown Farm - Skylark - Safari Tent
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,332
Gambledown Farm - Staddlestone Barn
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £881
Gambledown Farm
2 cottages · from £1,762
Gambledown Farm - Woodpecker - Safari Tent
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,332
Glendower
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,537
Common questions about Test Valley
How many holiday cottages are there in Test Valley?
We list 36 self-catering cottages in and around Test Valley.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Test Valley?
Yes — 27 of the 36 Test Valley cottages we list allow pets.
Are there large holiday cottages in Test Valley for groups?
Yes — the largest cottage we list in Test Valley sleeps 8.
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