The Onion Store

The most intensely private,
totally peaceful,
romantic hideaway.

Open for lovers 1st May to 6th October

		*From the visitor's book,* "This is the most beautiful place we have ever stayed in. Our busy world has stood still for 2 whole days! Thank you for your warm hospitality. Best breakfast in Britain." "For over 60 years we have wondered the world - here at the Onion Store we have found the holy grail!"

*The Onion Store*		*The Pool*


*The Grain Store*	*The Apple Store*

Accommodation
Bed and breakfast accommodation comes in three flavours - Onion, Grain and Apple! All the stores are stunningly converted ancient buildings standing in the eight acre grounds of Wellow Mead, a private seventeen century thatched house. Each independent 'store' has a romantic, private garden, en suite bathroom and own front door.

A visitor's poem!

Three nights like no other, for the food you will drool
The candles that flicker at night by the pool
Then dream-time takes over and minutes last hours
Romance spells its magic - a pillow with flowers
Is "thank you" enough for a memory to hold?
As the rain fell around us we "scrabbled" and laughed
Then drifted away in a steamy hot bath!

Facilities

Lush, tropical, plant-filled conservatory for candlelit swimming.
Guest fridge, for drinks only.
Ice, glasses etc provided.
Tea and coffee making facilities.
Books, games and umbrellas.
Candles provided in safe, secure places.
Please do not bring your own!
Please bring swimming towels.

Breakfast

Full English, vegetarian or smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and tropical fruit platter served beside the pool.

Check in times

Check in is from 4.30 pm.
Check out is 11 am.

Booking Conditions for 2010

Minimum stay 2 nights. Rates per night for Grain Store and Onion Store - £145 per night; The Apple Store £155 per night. On booking we require 2 deposit cheques, 1 for £25 dated now (non returnable deposit), 2nd cheque for £150 dated 01/03/2010; both payable to the Onion Store please. The balance is due on departure. Please note that we are unable to accept credit cards.

Cancellations
All cancellations must be in writing. If we manage to re-let we will return all bar £25 which is a non-returnable deposit. Payment in full will be required if notice of cancellation is less than 21 days. We always do our utmost to re-let.

Location
The Onion Store is to be found seven minutes from the edge of the glorious New Forest. The lovely cities of Salisbury and Winchester are 12 and 16 miles away respectively. Southampton, with a fantastic shopping mall and easy ferry access to the Isle of Wight, is 12 miles away. Portsmouth with Nelson's Victory and The Mary Rose, and Bournemouth with great beaches are both 45 mins by car. The lovely New Forest towns of Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst and Lymington are all within easy distance, as is Stonehenge. Wilton House, Mottisfont Abbey and Broadlands, the latter being in Romsey, our nearest little town (4 miles). The Onion Store has an enormous choice of restaurants and pubs within a four mile radius. Local taxis are available. Horse riding, fishing, golf and flying are all nearby. Florence Nightingale is buried in our church yard.

Please note

The Onion Store is a non smoking, non self-catering establishment.
You may, of course, smoke in your private garden.

We are open from 1st May to 6th October.

Bookings are taken year round by telephone only, please.
Tel: +44 (0) 1794 323227.

The Onion Store, Romsey, SO51 6DU

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