Andover is a historic market town known for its traditional architecture and vibrant local markets. For the business traveller, Andover provides a strategic location with easy access to major transport links, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences, while offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city.
Whether you’re looking for a studio apartment, a two-bedroom property with a balcony, or a four-bedroom townhouse, you can choose from a selection of upmarket serviced apartments in Andover and the surrounding area. Contemporary and equipped with everything you might need, all our short-term and extended-stay business accommodation in Andover is available year-round.
You’ll find each property has super-fast free wi-fi as well as a fully-equipped kitchen and dining areas. The majority also come with a dishwasher, washing machine, and laundry facilities. Weekly domestic cleaning is standard for all our executive apartments in Andover, UK.
Place to stay in Andover, our accommodation in Andover offers on-site parking and swimming pool. Our Andover properties are ideal for London – being just over an hour by train.
The market town of Andover lies along chalk hills on the banks of the River Anton in Hampshire, four miles east of the Wiltshire border in south-east England.
Commuting is good in Andover, thanks to a very well-connected road network. The A303 to the south of Andover meets the M3, while the A34 to the east connects with the M4.
It means the town is only around 6 miles from Whitchurch, 17 miles from both Basingstoke and Salisbury, and 22 miles from Winchester. London is 62 miles to the east. West of Andover sits the chalk plateau of the Salisbury plain – 150 square miles and currently used as a military training ground.
Andover and the rest of the Test Valley has a rich manufacturing history. In the past, the town was known for its thriving woollen and silk weaving industry, which played a significant role in its economic development. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Andover's textile mills were renowned for producing high-quality fabrics. Today the area’s largest employer is the Ministry of Defence – and has been for some time – to the extent there is even the Museum of Army Flying in the town.
One of the most notable businesses in the area is Twinings, the renowned tea company, which has a production facility in Andover. Additionally, the town has a thriving logistics and distribution sector thanks to its strategic location along major road networks. Many businesses have established warehouses and distribution centres in Andover to serve the wider region.
Andover's business landscape also encompasses technology and engineering sectors, with companies involved in manufacturing, precision engineering, and innovation. The town has attracted companies in the aerospace and defence sectors, benefitting from its proximity to military establishments such as RAF Andover.
Overall, Andover's economy has diversified over the years, with a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and technology-based industries contributing to its economic vitality. This diversity has helped Andover weather economic changes and remain a significant contributor to Hampshire's business landscape.
Visiting Andover, bird lovers will enjoy paying regular trips to the Hawk Conservancy Trust where they can enjoy flight demonstrations by eagles, owls, vultures, and more.
Those interested in flight and the military will enjoy a visit to the Museum of Army Flying. Sitting in the Army Air Corps Airfield in Middle Wallop, it includes two huge hangars containing around 40 rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. Simulators and interactive displays make it a fun day out for children too.
There are also plenty of nature reserves and national parks in the area. One of these, Rooksbury Mill, is situated on the River Anton and surrounds a pretty 17th-century water mill. Another is Anton Lakes district, this time at the source of the same river.
Thruxton Motorsport Centre hosts several national competitions – British Formula 3, the British Superbike Championship, and the TOCA British Touring Car Championship.
Andover boasts some lovely local markets. The Andover Farmers’ and Crafts Market, typically held on the third Sunday of each month, is a gathering of local artisans, growers, and producers.
And of course, staying in our self-catering accommodation in Andover, you can cook with some local lovely produce on offer.
The nearest airport to Andover is Southampton. This is a thirty-two-minute drive or just over an hour by train via Basingstoke. London Gatwick is nearly two hours by train via Clapham Junction.
Heathrow Airport is similar but there are changes. It’s just over one-and-a-half hours by train to Basingstoke then by bus to the airport. A car journey takes around one hour. Luton Airport is a drive of an hour and a half.
Andover Train Station is located at Station Approach in the centre of town and is served by South Western Railways. It takes 20 minutes to Salisbury, 52 minutes to Winchester and 70 minutes to London Waterloo by train,
The town’s bus terminal is on Western Avenue, which is a mere five minutes’ walk from the town centre. It’s approximately 80 minutes to Salisbury and 30 minutes to Winchester.
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