The Potters Heron Hotel

General information

The Potters Heron Hotel is a charming hotel, bar and restaurant with a thatched roof which creates an authentic and cosy atmosphere. Inside there is a much more modern 21st century feel, yet still possessing the relaxing ambiance with it’s soothing colours and comfortable décor. You can also be confident you will receive a warm and friendly welcome from all staff at The Potters Heron Hotel. Whether you’re having a drink in our bar, dinner in our restaurant, attending a wedding or an event or having a weekend away, being situated in a rural location makes it the perfect place to take a break from your busy lifestyle.

We have 53 delightful bedrooms, a large restaurant and a welcoming bar. We also have a variety of different-sized rooms for weddings, parties, private dinners, conferences, meetings, training courses and much more.

Our bedrooms offer a variety of styles to light, fresh colours, cosy chocolate colours for a warm feel and extra special rooms that have modern en suite bathrooms and homely décor. All rooms have finishing touches that will make you feel more at ease these include comfortable cushions catered to suit each room, views of the surrounding landscape, some rooms available with a terrace/balcony and also appropriate canvases to make our rooms feel that little bit more like home. All rooms include hairdryers, refreshment trays (hot drinks), Personal toiletries, flat screen TV, movie channels (chargeable), free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas.

Whether you are staying for business or leisure, alone, as a couple, in a group or as a family, our rooms give you a welcoming space and a beautiful place in which to unwind. We are confident within our variety of rooms there will be one perfect for you.
Our Bar and Restaurant have a wide variety of different dishes including starters, light dishes and platters to share, Sunday Lunch Special, side orders, puddings and tea and coffees. Please see our latest menu further details. Our menus have been designed with regional flavours and seasonally fresh ingredients in mind. We also have a wide variety of different wines and ales to choose from. Our restaurant has a mezzanine structure so there are many cosy corners to sit as well as a traditional restaurant layout, find what area suits your mood best. Drop in for breakfast or coffee, stay for lunch, our Sunday lunch is a real treat, or come for dinner. Look out for our up-coming tribute and live music events!

At the Potters Heron we’re within easy reach of both the business, leisure and cultural towns of Winchester and Southampton, as well as the peace and quiet of the New Forest and the expansive seashore on the south coast. We’re equally just the spot for local customers and guests just passing through.

There are so many places to visit in the local area from South Winchester Golf Club, Winchester Cathedral, Romsey Abbey and town, Broadlands, Sir Harold Hilliar Gardens, Marwell Wildlife, The New Forest, Beaulieu, Southampton Art Gallery, Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey Rapids and many more see our website for more ideas and locations.

We're out of town but really easy to find as we're on the A3090 between Winchester and Romsey at Ampfield and less than a mile from the M3. Exit M3 (Junction 12) on to A335 marked Eastleigh North. At first and second roundabouts follow signs to Chandlers Ford. At third roundabout follow signs for Ampfield. Continue straight over the crossroads. The Potters Heron Hotel is on the left at the bottom of Hook Road. For SAT NAV users our postcode is: S051 9ZF

If you would like to see images of our facilities, upcoming events, weddings or just extra information go to www.potters-heron.co.uk and have a look at our website.