From £332.35 per night.
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The Potter's Heron

Newly refurbished restaurant with rooms in Ampfield

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Overview

After a day spent roaming the rolling countryside of the Test Valley or exploring the New Forest, make your way to The Potter's Heron, a welcoming thatched pub with rooms in Ampfield, Hampshire. Perfectly positioned near Winchester, Romsey, the New Forest National Park and the South Downs, The Potter's Heron is an ideal base for weekend breaks, countryside escapes and relaxed midweek stays.

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  • Opening 3rd April 2026
  • Welcoming thatched pub
  • Superb location near New Forest and the South Downs
  • Range of seasonal menus
  • Thoughtful comfortable bedrooms
  • Ideal stay for your pooch

Bow Wow Factor

Perfectly placed near Winchester, Romsey, the New Forest National Park and the South Downs, it's an ideal base for countryside walks, relaxed days out and unhurried midweek or weekend stays in Hampshire. They're ideally located in Ampfield for dog walks of all lengths. Whether it's a quick leg stretch or a long ramble through the nearby countryside, the surrounding area offers some of the best dog walking in Ampfield.


With plush bedding and thoughtful touches throughout, it's the perfect place to slow down, switch off and enjoy a truly comfortable stay in the Hampshire countryside.

With great food, inviting spaces and comfortable rooms, The Potter's Heron isn't just somewhere to stay, it’s your home from home in Hampshire.

Perfectly placed near Winchester, Romsey, the New Forest National Park and the South Downs, it's an ideal base for countryside walks, relaxed days out and unhurried midweek or weekend stays in Hampshire.  They're ideally located in Ampfield for dog walks of all lengths. Whether it's a quick leg stretch or a long ramble through the nearby countryside, the surrounding area offers some of the best dog walking in Ampfield. 

The dog friendly bedrooms are the perfect retreat after a day of exploring Ampfield. Designed for comfort and convenience, and easy access to the outdoor Dog Wash area

Each of the dog friendly rooms at The Potter's Heron can welcome up to 2 dogs for a small additional cost.  Your first pet stays for free with PetsPyjamas!


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Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer

  • An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
  • Complimentary room upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
  • Welcome drink in the bar (house wine, local beer, tea/coffee)
  •  Full breakfast for two daily
  • Dinner for two on one evening (allowance £30pp)
  • Lazy late check out
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
  • Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
  • YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
  • FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
  • Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
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£344.10 per night £172.05 pppn
2 Adults, 1 Dog
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Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer

  • An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
  • Full English Breakfast daily
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
  • Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
  • YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
  • FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
  • Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
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£332.35 per night £166.18 pppn
2 Adults, 1 Dog
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Dine with Your Dog

Dogs are welcome throughout many parts of our pub. Whether you're popping in for a pint or enjoying a long, lazy lunch, you'll find dog friendly spaces in The Potter's Heron where your pooch can settle in comfortably by your side.



Need to know

This hotel has Restaurant facility
Restaurant
This hotel has Dine with pet facility
Dine With Pet
This hotel has Cot Available facility
Cot Available
This hotel has Accessible rooms facility
Accessible Rooms
This hotel has children welcome facility
Children Welcome
This hotel has Wheelchair Access facility
Wheelchair Access
This hotel has Green Space Within 1 Mile facility
Green Space Within 1 Mile

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Exceptional service and delicious food

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Map & Directions

Address

Winchester Rd
Ampfield
Romsey
SO51 9ZF

Complimentary onsite parking is available


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Location & Local Attractions

Perfectly placed near Winchester, Romsey, the New Forest National Park and the South Downs, it's an ideal base for countryside walks, relaxed days out and unhurried midweek or weekend stays in Hampshire



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When you make a reservation with us, our Canine Concierge are on hand pre and post trip.

Dogs stay free with PetsPyjamas

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