In order to alleviate the gloom of January we opted for a change of scene. Sadly the Paws on the doors team doesn't have any holiday booked for some months, not to mention the necessary pet passports etc for a trip to Barbados or St Barts, so we headed for Hampshire instead.
Lower Froyle is hidden away south of the M3, just a few miles from the South Downs, the perfect distance for a weekend break from London.
The Anchor is on the outskirts of the village surrounded by farmland so you'll find nowhere better for peace and quiet.
Dating back to the 16th Century, everything inside is proportioned for a time when people weren't quite so tall but we soon got used to ducking and weaving our way through the bar and none of the oak beams succeeded in landing the killer blow...
Several log fires keep the place cosy and there are plenty of comfortable spots for dogs around the bar. We spent most of our time hiding the snug before retreating upstairs.
All of the bedrooms are named after English poets and writers. We were given the Robert Graves, which was just perfect. A big bed, a generous armchair, and a few rugs for extra warmth made for a very comfortable night. The £10 supplement for dogs seemed proportionate and we were made to feel very welcome indeed.
The Anchor Inn, Lower Froyle, Hampshire, GU34 4NA.
http://www.anchorinnatlowerfroyle.co.uk/anchor-home
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