Medstead is located on the Pilgrims Way midway between the cathedral cities of Winchester (20 minute drive) and Guildford. Close to Jane Austen's Chawton and the picturesque Georgian market town of Alresford (10 minute drive). Away from busy main roads yet within easy access of all the main attractions Hampshire has to offer. Medstead has a pretty 11th century church and has its own village shop, post office and pub, The Castle of Comfort, which are within walking distance of The Barn.
How to find The Barn in Medstead, near Alton, Alresford, Petersfield and Winchester in Hampshire. GU34 5LZ.
Main line railways and distances from the cottage:- Alton (5 miles); London 1hr approx Basingstoke (12 miles); London 45 mins Winchester (12 miles); London 45 mins
Main roads and driving times from the cottage:- A31 - 10 mins A34 - 20 mins M3 (Winchester) - 25 mins M3 (Hook) - 30 mins M4 (Marlborough) - 1 hr M4 (Newbury) - 45 mins
Nearest Post Office - Medstead (5 mins) Nearest Banks - Alresford (Barclays, NatWest, LloydsTsb, Nationwide 5 miles Alton (Barclays, NatWest, Halifax, Nationwide) 5 miles Nearest cash point - Four Marks (outside Tesco Express and Total garage)
Nearest shops - Medstead (village shop and postoffice) Four Marks (2 miles) - Tesco Express, take-aways, Indian restaurant Alresford (5 miles)- individual boutiques, delicatessen, butcher, fishmonger, antiques, Tesco Express, Co-op, Pizza Express, takeaways, restaurants Alton (5 miles) - market town with Sainsbury's and Marks &Spencer, usual outlets and boutique shopping
