THE owner of a new B&B in the heart of Romsey has been awarded £750 from Test Valley Borough Council.

Sue Mullane owns Abbey Water Rooms which overlooks a tributary of the River Test and has views towards the abbey.

It's a self-contained annexe, and the accommodation is for a couple or a family of four and includes a bathroom and a small kitchenette. Guests also have use of a small patio.

Sue said: “It is a great help to receive a grant from the council. It has gone towards the redecoration of my B&B, enabling me to offer my guests good facilities and a high standard of accommodation. Thank you Test Valley Borough Council.”

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Business incentive grants are for new full-time businesses located in Test Valley and must be applied for before the business starts. They will be paid once it has been up and running for six months.

Romsey Abbey ward councillor Sandra Gidley who presented the cheque to Sue, said: “The opening of a new bed and breakfast in Romsey is much needed and great news. I am pleased that Abbey Water Rooms has been awarded a grant from Test Valley Borough Council to help get the business off the ground.”

For more information about the grants, visit Test Valley Borough Council's website.