The Watership Down Inn Freefolk, Hampshire, RG28 7NJ

  • 7 bedrooms

award-winning Hampshire village pub

The Watership Down Inn is an award-winning village pub nestled at the foot of the North Wessex Downs, just outside Whitchurch, within proximity of Basingstoke, Andover, Newbury, and Winchester. The pub is a short walk away from the Home of Bombay Sapphire Gin and has seven well-appointed bedrooms. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food, explore the beautiful Test Valley, or visit Highclere Castle.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Gastro Pub
  • Parking
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

Choose from a collection of seven beautifully appointed double, double/twin, and family en-suite bedrooms.

Each room is named after characters in the Watership Down novel.

Choose from three rooms upstairs in the original inn, or four self-contained ground floor garden rooms.

Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome on request with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub.

Food & Drink

The Watership Down Inn Whitchurch dates back to the 1800’s.

Step inside and you will find country style interiors, quarry tile flooring, a wood burner, and hardwood bar.

Expect a smattering of pub classics, refined seasonal dishes, delicious sides and desserts, and a roast on Sundays.

Behind the bar you will find local real ales, bottled and draught lagers and ciders, and a carefully curated wine list.

Nearby

The pub sits in the Hampshire village of Freefolk, a short drive east of Whitchurch on the edge of the North Wessex Downs.

Winchester is a 25-minute drive south.

Book a stay and explore the Mill Trail, a circular walk through the Test Valley Water Meadows.