The Hoddington Arms, a Grade II listed pub in Basingstoke, England, has been featured in the Michelin Guide and recently scored 9/10 for food in The Times’ ’24 best new hotels in the UK’, is set in a pretty village and surrounded by nature, offering seriously good food and modern, comfortable rooms to retire to.
Accommodation and Facilities
Outside the pub is The Hideaway, a row of five individually designed boutique rooms that vary in size, including Nest, Burrow, Den, Hive, and Coop. Each room is located on the ground floor, making it easily accessible, and guests can park their cars nearby.
We stayed in Burrow, a very modern and stylish room with a large internet-enabled TV and a super modern walk-in shower. The room’s design and amenities make it an ideal retreat after a day of exploring the surrounding countryside.
The pub itself is cosy and comfortable, with a beautiful private timber-ceilinged dining room for special occasions. The dining room’s timber ceiling adds to the pub’s historic charm, making it a unique and intimate setting for celebrations and gatherings.
Food and Drink
The food at The Hoddington Arms is excellent, offering pub classics made with high-quality ingredients, such as Gin and Beetroot Cured Chalk Stream Trout and Twice Baked Tunworth Cheese Souffle. The menu also features more daring options, including Slow Cooked Crispy Pork Fritter and Crab and Parmesan Crusted Cornish Cod Loin, which showcase the chef’s creativity and skill.
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Breakfasts are also brilliant, with delicious local breads and eggs, superb sausages, and options like Sweet Potato and Green Pea Falafel Fritter for vegans. The use of local ingredients ensures that the breakfast dishes are fresh and flavorful, providing a great start to the day.
For those looking to explore the local area, The Hoddington Arms is a great base, with St Mary’s Church and Upton Grey Manor House nearby, as well as Jane Austen’s House in the village of Chawton. The pub’s location allows guests to experience the beauty of North Hampshire.
Dinner, bed, and breakfast stays are available from £190 per room, including a £30 pp dinner credit. This package allows guests to fully experience the pub’s hospitality and cuisine, making it a great value for those looking to escape to the countryside.
The Hoddington Arms is a treat for a weekend break or midweek getaway, offering great food, a cosy pub full of history, and luxurious modern rooms in the heart of North Hampshire.
It is a great place to stay, with its ancient interiors and cosy nooks and corners providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
