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The Great Decoy

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by brick walls and potted plants.
A cozy interior with a brick fireplace, a table with a candle, and a menu on the wall.
A traditional pub with a sign reading 'The Great Decoy.'
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a table with a candle and a mug.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a lamp, a painting, and curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Explore the area

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The Square, Hurstbourne Tarrant, England, SP11 0AA
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Test
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A bed with patterned pillows, a headboard, a hanging bag, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

A traditional pub with a sign reading 'PUB' and 'The Great Decoy' on the facade.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Cabin, Ensuite

A traditional pub with a sign reading 'PUB' and 'The Great Decoy' on the facade.

Cabin, Ensuite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Andover

At The Great Decoy, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from River Test and 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Anton Lakes Nature Reserve. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .In the area of this 3-property class Andover inn, you'll find Highclere Castle.
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • River Test - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Highclere Castle - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Thruxton Kart Centre - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Stonehenge - 42 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Andover Station - 11 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪YO! Sushi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dragon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tesco Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wingers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buddha - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Great Decoy

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Great Decoy also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Great Decoy offers 10 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Andover inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Great Decoy?

Yep, The Great Decoy has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Decoy?

As of 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Decoy on 25 Oct 2026 start from AU$208, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Great Decoy serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Great Decoy?

No, The Great Decoy does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Great Decoy?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Great Decoy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Great Decoy?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Great Decoy Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast ever
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub, where they really try and make you welcome. Staff always happy to help. Great food. Premises recently refurbished, so in top condition. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean comfortable room the shower was excellent and the staff was so friendly and polite it was a real joy to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026