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✓Semi-detached holiday home with parts dating back over 450 years
✓Original features including many beams (some low) and wooden window frames
✓Steep, spiral, and narrow open stairs throughout the property
✓5 bedrooms: 2 zip and link bedrooms with super kingsize beds (convertible to 2 singles on request), 2 kingsize bedrooms (5ft beds), and 1 bedroom with 2 single 3ft beds
✓2 full bathrooms: one bathroom with bath and shower over plus toilet, one shower room with walk-in shower and toilet
✓Oil central heating system throughout the property
✓Wood burner in the large living room with initial fuel included
✓Electricity, bed linen, towels, and Wi-Fi included in the rental
✓Kitchen equipped with electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer, and dishwasher
✓Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
✓Large farmhouse style kitchen/dining room with light and airy decor and table seating for 10 comfortably
✓Living room featuring a wood burner, Freeview TV, and DVD player
✓Snug room with sofas, bean bags, and Smart TV for entertainment
✓Boot room and utility room available for storage and laundry needs
✓Enclosed lawned garden with sitting out area, garden furniture, and barbecue
✓Garden offers uninterrupted views across trees and through to the parkland of West Meon House
✓Private on-site parking for 3-4 cars including an electric vehicle charging point
✓Cycle store on site with capacity for up to three bikes
✓Pets allowed free of charge, maximum of 1 pet permitted
✓No smoking allowed anywhere on the property
✓Child-friendly equipment provided including travel cot, highchair, and stairgate
✓Security deposit of £100 required
✓Welcome pack provided on arrival including initial fuel for the wood burner
✓Check-in time from 15:00 and check-out time before 11:00
✓Located within 100 yards of village amenities including shop, post office, pub (The Thomas Lord), café, and award-winning butcher
✓Situated in West Meon village within South Downs National Park with direct access to miles of scenic walks including the South Downs Way
✓Nearby attractions include Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Portsmouth historic dockyard, Winchester cathedral, Southampton shopping centre, New Forest, Chichester festival theatre, beaches at the Witterings, Hayling Island, Watercress steam train, Jane Austen’s House, Gilbert White’s house and Birdworld, Marwell Zoo, Peppa Pig World, and fishing nearby
✓Local bus services available to Winchester and Petersfield; Petersfield train station offers about an hour train journey to London

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Local Insights: White Horse Cottage

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West Meon, Hampshire

Weather & Local Conditions

16°C

Overcast

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 3:02am

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16.40°C

Temperature

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18 km/h

Wind Speed

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84%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

White Horse Cottage sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

85m

(279 feet above sea level)

White Horse Cottage sits in a peaceful Hampshire setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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85m

Elevation

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West Meon

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to West Meon are typical Hampshire lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.0121880° N | Longitude: 1.086698° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for West Meon (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

4:04am

Sunrise

7:16pm

Golden Hour

8:16pm

Sunset

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4:04am

Sunrise

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8:16pm

Sunset

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7:16pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:16pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in West Meon, you have approximately 16.20 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at White Horse Cottage.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Hampshire. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

Local Breweries & Craft Beer

Discover local craft beer near White Horse Cottage:

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81 Artisan

Micro · Chichester

14.6 mi

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The Langham Brewery llp

Micro · Petworth

17.8 mi

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Goodwood Brewery

Micro · Chichester

18.6 mi

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Beer Lover's Tip: Many Hampshire pubs serve locally brewed ales. Ask for local ales - perfect after a day exploring with the group!

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White Horse Cottage, West Meon

About White Horse Cottage

Need To Know

More Pet Friendly Cottages You May Like

Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

Local Breweries & Craft Beer

What Guests Love

Getting To White Horse Cottage

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is White Horse Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Frequently Asked Questions

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