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The Trooper Inn, PETERSFIELD  

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Situated at the highest point in Hampshire, in the heart of the countryside, the Trooper is one of the county's finest pubs.

The first bricks of this charming Inn are reputed to have been laid in at the beginning of the 17th century, and in the 400 years since, the building has had a chequered history. At the turn of the last century, it was a busy stopover on what was then the main route to London, as well as the inn of choice for local hunting parties. At the outset of the First World War it is said that the pub was used as a recruiting centre for troops, although it is not known whether this was the source of the Trooper name.

Since the end of the Great War, the trooper has been home to a friendly ghost. Local folklore tells that he rides across the fields opposite the inn.

More recent history saw 'the Pub at the Top of the Hill' allowed to drift into decline. An unreliable electricity supply even saw it gain the nickname 'the Pub with the Candles' after its primary lighting source. The candlelight tradition has been enhanced at the Trooper, but these days supported by a more dependable electricity supply!

In the mid 90's the Trooper faced closure and conversion to a housing development, but was rescued from this fate by the wholehearted opposition of the villagers, who objected to losing their local watering hole. It was at this time that the present owners took over and embarked on the regeneration of this wonderful pub. In the years since, the Trooper has built an enviable reputation for the quality of its food and drink, as well as for the excellent level of service and welcoming atmosphere.

The hotel is open all year round (with a slightly reduced service on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day). The restaurant & bar is open from Monday evening until Sunday lunch (closed Sunday evening & Monday lunch).

Each of the eight en suite rooms has its own individual character - they are each named after a local village or landmark, and feature pictures by local photographer Jon Furley.

All of the rooms are comfortable and attractively decorated, and most have wonderful views across the Hampshire downs.

Each room boasts a full range of facilities, including en suite, coffee & tea making facilities, TV, phone, hairdryer and trouser press.

Please note that we have eight rooms in total (1 x twin on the ground floor "Stoner"; 1 x double with shower "Privett"; 4 x doubles with bath/shower on the first floor "Oakshott" "Selborne" "Ashford" & "Empshott"; 2 x doubles with bath on the second floor "Chawton" & East Tisted" - each room type is shown twice to indicate double or single occupany rates only and may not be booked multiple times on the same night - the allocation is not automatically updated for the single rate when booking double and vice versa!

The Trooper makes an excellent base for a relaxing and enjoyable break. We back onto the stunning Ashford Hangers nature reserve, and are well positioned for the South Downs, Jane Austen's Chawton and Gilbert White's Selborne. The charming market town of Petersfield lies just a few minutes away. read more

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