Peaceful riverside retreat in the Test Valley

This airy and comfortable detached bungalow is within our wonderfully rural and peaceful garden, at the end of a private drive near Stockbridge. Its view is over a stream of the River Test to a field with sheep, cows and chickens, and it has its own patio. Horsebridge is a hamlet with a pub, close to where the Test Way and Clarendon Way cross; both are perfect for walkers and cyclists. Salisbury, Winchester, Southampton and Stonehenge are all but a short drive away. The space The cottage is secluded on three sides. The sitting/dining room has a picture window and is therefore light with a marvellous view. It has a wide screen smart television, a comfortable sofa and chairs to watch it from, and a piano. There is a wood-burning stove, and a dining table and chairs for six. There are three bedrooms; the main bedroom is made up as a King-size double (with separate duvets) and has an en-suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, sink and loo; the other two bedrooms have twin singles and share a bathroom with bath, shower over the bath, sink and loo. The kitchen has a sink, an oven, halogen hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer. There is a small utility room with washing machine, iron and board, hoover and sink. Outside there is a terrace with garden table and seating for six and some easy chairs; the terrace is generally out of sight from the main house. The cottage is at the end of a large lawn, and while guests can always use the area of lawn by the cottage we are generally happy for children and dogs to roam further along the lawn. However the garden is not fenced on all sides, and is bordered by an unfenced river, so children and dogs must be supervised. Guests and children are not allowed to camp in the garden, or to invite overnight guests beyond the advertised maximum of 6 guests. (However it might be possible for an infant or young child in a self-provided travel cot to share a bedroom with its parents - but please ask us first.) Guest access There is space for two cars to park nose-to-tail outside the cottage. Other cars can park a short walk away. Charging of electric vehicles is not allowed for safety and insurance reasons. Other things to note Well-behaved, friendly dogs are welcome, but we would ask that they be kept off the sofa, chairs and beds and they should be declared on booking (there is an extra charge of £15 per dog). The Test Way is very near the cottage and is often used by dog walkers; should any dog mess be left on the lawn it must be removed. Visiting dogs are not allowed over the bridge in the photos into the field where sheep and cattle graze. We have a very friendly and playful spaniel who is not allowed in the cottage or on its terrace, but who enjoys playing with other dogs (and children) on the lawn.