The Greyhound on the Test

About

Clinging to its roots, the open plan bar and dining area display original low beams and wooden floors decked out with leather upright chairs and solid wooden tables. Fishing memorabilia is a constant reminder of where you are. A separate lounge, with an inglenook fire that roars in winter and comfy wing-back armchairs and sofas, is the absolute place to relax after a satisfying meal.

For that special occasion, look no further than Chef Alan Haughie’s refined cooking, inspired by seasonal and local ingredients. The mouthwatering menu is full of hearty options with a hint of flair and the wine list is equally impressive. Out back is a dreamy riverside garden where one could quite easily pass a few hours beside the crystal clear waters of the River Test chalk stream.

The eight en-suite bedrooms are decorated with antique furniture and paintings, which happily sit alongside modern comforts such as fluffy mohair throws, flat-screen TV, WiFi internet and chic bathrooms that don’t detract from the old-world charm.