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The Great Decoy

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Andover inn

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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

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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

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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

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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 Twin Beds

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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 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Andover

In Andover .A stay at this inn places you within half a mile (1 km) of River Test and 6 miles (10 km) of Anton Lakes Nature Reserve. Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age and Finkley Down Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • River Test - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 19 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Thruxton Kart Centre - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Stonehenge - 42 min drive - 27.8 miles

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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Andover inn
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 hair dryers. This Andover inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

Property 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: approximately GBP 10 for adults and 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

How close is The Great Decoy to the airport?

The Great Decoy is 32.6 mi (53-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Decoy on Oct 25, 2026 start from $136, 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Great Decoy.

Does The Great Decoy offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Great Decoy, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Great Decoy?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Great Decoy?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Great Decoy?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Great Decoy have a pool?

The Great Decoy does not have a pool.

Does The Great Decoy have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Great Decoy have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Great Decoy to downtown Andover?

The Great Decoy is 0.2 mi away from Hurstbourne Tarrant.

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