Otters Green

Botley Hill, Botley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2DL
Telephone: 01489 797181
Fax: 01489 797181

Otters Green is situated at the top of the tidal reaches of the River Hamble, in the heart of a beautiful conservation area but only a few minutes walk from the centre of the village of Botley, which has been described as:

'The most delightful village in the world. It has everything in a village I love and none of the things I hate.'
(William Cobbett, 1805)

Otters Green was so called because the otters came from the river to play on the green. Sadly they were hunted as late as the sixties and now with wild mink in the river, we no longer enjoy the presence of such delightful animals.

The dwelling itself was originally the stable to the big house next door. The bed and breakfast accommodation is situated in the original stable block, now beautifully renovated into three en suite bedrooms.

Otters Green, Southampton, Bedroom

Otters Green offers you space to relax.

Each room has its own entrance that open onto the veranda leading to a charming and secluded patio and garden area and adjacent granary.

Continental breakfast is available at your leisure on a self-service basis in the Old Granary, opposite the rooms.

A short five-minute walk away is the delightful village of Botley. The village at one time boasted fourteen pubs. It is thought the reason was that travellers in the old days had to cross a ford. The river Hamble has the double tides of the Solent; consequently the travellers may have had to wait up to six hours to cross the river.

Thankfully today we have a bridge but are still blessed with numerous and varies places of refreshment in the village, including several excellent restaurants, public houses and a café ~ all within a few minutes walk from Otters Green.

Otters Green provides an excellent base to explore the surrounding area.

To the South
The Solent bustles with craft of all types. A trip to the Isle of Wight is a must for first time visitors to the area.

To the East
The historic port of Portsmouth is a city packed with interest, perhaps most famously for old sailing ships, the Victory and the Warrior. Further east is the wonderful city of Chichester with its Cathedral spire visible long before arriving in this beautiful old city.

To the West
A visit to the New Forest is a must, to include the pretty village of Beaulieu, Bickers Hard where old sailing ships are built, the motor museum and the busy yachting town of Lymington. Further west are Salisbury, Wilton, Stonehenge, Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.

To the North
The old capital of Wessex, Winchester is a favourite with visitors from all over the world.

Otters Green, Southampton, View of House

Otters Green Bed and Breakfast offers secluded first class accommodation

~ Two double or twin rooms
~ One single room
~ All bedrooms are en suite
~ Strictly non smoking
~ Each room opens onto the veranda
~ Private parking
~ Self service continental breakfast at your leisure in the Old Granary
~ Quiet patio area and garden
~ A short walk from the beautiful village of Botley

Directions

By Car

From the M27 - Exit Junction 7. Follow the signs to Hedge End and Botley. Pass through the village square, over the river and past the old mill on the left. Look for the 40 mph road sign on the right. Just before this road sign turn right into a very concealed entrance. Take the second driveway on the right.

From Bishop Waltham, Wickham or Fareham - Follow the signs to Botley village. On entering the village look for the 30 mph signs. Directly behind the sign on the left is a concealed entrance. Turn left and take the second driveway off the single-track road.

By Train

The nearest mainline station is Southampton Parkway, next to Southampton Airport. Transport from the station can be arranged.
Botley Station is a short walk from Otters Green.