The British Wildlife Centre in Surrey is a zoo dedicated to British wildlife featuring around 40 species in their own enclosures, offering educational keeper talks and promoting conservation.
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Willow Lodge
Willow Lodge is a stylish one-bedroom lodge set in the South Downs National Park, offering a private terrace, hot tub, and rural countryside views, ideal for a romantic retreat for two guests.
Ditchling Beacon is the highest point in East Sussex offering extensive panoramic views, historic Iron Age hillfort remains, and scenic chalk downland walks including the South Downs Way. It is popular for walking, wildlife observation, and picnics.
The Dairy Byre is a homely holiday cottage for four guests on a working beef farm near the South Downs National Park, located on the edge of the village of West Chiltington with rural charm and traditional features.
RSPB Pulborough Brooks is a family-friendly nature reserve in West Sussex featuring both wetland and wooded heathland trails with rich wildlife including birds, dragonflies, and fungi. Visitors can enjoy accessible paths, bird hides, a visitor centre with cafe and shop, and special events like night-time safaris. Dog access is allowed on specific trails, and facilities support wheelchair and pushchair users.
The Dragon Pad is a stylish and indulgent apartment located in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, offering modern elegance and a cosy, homely atmosphere in a multi-floor layout with natural light and refined interiors.
Royal Victoria Place is a partially covered shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with 99 retail units and a community centre, offering an indoor shopping experience.
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a historic spa town in Kent, England, known for its picturesque Pantiles, cultural venues, green parks, and convenient transport links including rail services. It offers a blend of heritage, shopping, and outdoor leisure for tourists.
This well-presented barn conversion holiday home on a smallholding in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers rural views with direct access to glorious walks and wildlife.
Stone House Country Estate offers a blend of Tudor and Georgian architecture with services for weddings and private events, featuring indoor drawing rooms and extensive gardens for an exclusive visitor experience.
Walnut Walk is a cosy timber clad cottage within a private countryside estate offering a peaceful base surrounded by ancient woodland and open land, suitable for families and pet owners seeking a nature-immersed retreat.
Sheffield Park and Garden is a large landscape and woodland garden in East Sussex, originally designed by Capability Brown. It features a significant collection of rare plants and trees, natural ponds, and extensive grounds for outdoor exploration. The garden remains a National Trust property and offers visitors a serene and historic natural environment.
Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to take part in an outdoor, games-based adventure inspired by British folklore. Guided by the Old Crone, teams complete magical tasks to find the Stranger Folk and decide their fate.
A high-end, two-bedroom apartment set on the first floor above a working farm in the Surrey Hills, offering peaceful countryside views and a rural village setting with close access to nature and village amenities.
Titsey Place is a historic 16th century manor house in Surrey with guided tours, beautiful gardens, parkland, woodland walks, and a tea room, open seasonally to the public with parking and picnic facilities.
A luxury self-catering holiday home set in the South Downs National Park with four ensuite bedrooms, accommodating up to 14 guests, featuring private fishing and scenic rural views.
Bramber Castle features the ruins of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle with a well-preserved gatehouse tower and historic earthworks in West Sussex. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains overseen by English Heritage, including the original motte and foundations, alongside an adjacent historic church still in use.
Chestnut Cottage is a cosy timber clad cottage within the private Nutley Edge estate, set in English countryside with ancient woodland and a stream, offering a family-friendly and accessible base for countryside adventures.
Join professional forager Megan Howlett for a walk and talk through Sheffield Park’s gardens, exploring seasonal wild foods and learning about their folklore, history, uses and edibility.
This two-bedroom holiday let is a cosy converted stable in Edenbridge, set in a walled garden with a patio and private parking, offering a homely and private retreat near countryside and historical sites.
Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, is a historic Tudor castle featuring richly decorated interiors, a significant collection of Tudor portraits, and extensive gardens including a maze. Restored by William Waldorf Astor in the early 20th century, it offers both indoor and outdoor experiences with facilities like a cafe, picnic areas, and accessible amenities.
Visitors can explore the restored Uniform Room at Chartwell and view Sir Winston Churchill’s recently conserved uniforms and other clothing, including his Siren Suit.
Elsie’s Hut is a bespoke shepherd’s hut set in a rural location near the South Downs National Park, offering a cosy, peaceful retreat with scenic views, garden space, and nearby countryside activities.
Devil's Dyke near Brighton is a dramatic dry valley and scenic nature spot featuring historic hill fort remains, panoramic views, and rare chalk grassland habitat, ideal for walking, cycling, and exploring nature.
Havre De Calme is a one-bedroom holiday lodge in the rural village of Halstead, offering a peaceful retreat with wildlife views and access to a shared heated outdoor swimming pool, private parking, and outdoor seating areas.
Chevening offers visitors access to historic gardens set around a Palladian country house, featuring lawns, a lake, maze, parterre and woodland walks. The gardens are open seasonally with limited visitor numbers and are mostly accessible to wheelchair users. The house itself is not open to the public as it serves as a country retreat for Foreign Secretaries.
A spacious and grand Surrey house with five double bedrooms, located in a rural area with scenic views, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, and large garden, suitable for families and groups with pets welcome.
Abinger Roughs and Netley Park offer extensive woodland and grassland with marked trails for walking and cycling, a natural play area, and opportunities for wildlife spotting. The area features ancient oaks and has historical significance linked to Charles Darwin. Netley Park's woodland grounds provide scenic views over the Tillingbourne Valley, making it a great outdoor destination for families and nature lovers.
A Halloween family trail based on the children’s books, following the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill as they search for hidden ghosts around Hatchlands Park. The outdoor trail includes things to see and do along the way and is aimed at pre-schoolers and young children.
Poundgate Park House is a spacious family home located in the Sussex countryside with garden views and a conservatory, offering a stylish and rural private retreat ideal for multi-generational groups or gatherings.
Crowborough is a historic market town in East Sussex, notable for its picturesque setting on the edge of Ashdown Forest, outdoor recreational opportunities, and cultural heritage including ties to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The Old Dairy is a historic converted dairy in West Sussex, offering a romantic and peaceful rural retreat with countryside views, a garden patio, and equestrian facilities including stabling and grazing on site.
A modern first floor apartment in Leatherhead offering a spacious open plan living space with two bedrooms, suitable for up to four guests, set near the Surrey Hills with wheelchair accessible features and private parking.
Twin Pines is a cosy one-bedroom holiday let located in the quiet village of Kenley, offering a peaceful retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and convenient access to local shops, cafes, and transport links.
The Ashley Centre is a shopping centre in Epsom, Surrey, featuring a mix of shops, office spaces, and a theatre space with accessible facilities including a multi-storey car park and Shopmobility service, conveniently located near public transport.
This comfortable timber clad cottage is located within a private estate amidst rolling fields and ancient woodland in Sussex, providing a peaceful and spacious retreat suitable for families and friends.
A large double Oast House near Tunbridge Wells set in the High Weald AONB with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, private pond, gardens, and spacious living areas, offering a pet-friendly and peaceful countryside retreat.
Penns in the Rocks is an early 18th-century historic house with artistic and literary heritage, featuring a garden with a dedicated temple and situated near natural sandstone rocks, offering visitors a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences.
First floor apartment in a peaceful rural area of Sussex within a 14th-century hunting lodge setting, overlooking fields and woodlands with access to extensive grounds and nature paths.
Wakehurst is a historic estate in West Sussex featuring a late 16th-century mansion, extensive botanic gardens, and the international Millennium Seed Bank. Visitors can explore the gardens and mansion, enjoy the woodland and wetland conservation areas, and dine onsite. It offers a rich horticultural experience including the largest Christmas tree in England and national plant collections.
A local mycologist leads a circular walk through the woods and meadows of Borde Hill’s South Park to explore fungi. Afterwards, attendees can ask questions over tea, coffee and cake inside the Ginkgo Coffee Shop.
This is a stylish and high-end luxury mansion set on 2-acres with landscaped gardens including a moat, featuring 7 ensuite bedrooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, cinema room, and games room in a unique and scenic countryside setting within Foots Cray Meadow near Sidcup.
Petts Wood and Hawkwood is a large woodland area near London offering peace, wildlife, and scenic walking paths with historical memorials. Visitors can explore diverse natural habitats and enjoy organized events focused on nature.
Cherry Pip is a traditional timber clad cottage situated on a private estate near Nutley village, offering a peaceful rural retreat with panoramic views, accessible features, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
A quaint charming barn located in a rural country village offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with historic character and countryside surroundings.
A beautifully converted Grade II listed oast house set in the grounds of a farm in Sussex, offering a stylish yet homely atmosphere with a galleried first floor living room and countryside views.
A luxury working farm holiday let located next to Nyetimber Vineyard in West Sussex, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat suitable for two guests, with a shared courtyard and private parking.
Parham House & Gardens is a historic Elizabethan mansion with significant collections of needlework, paintings, and furniture, set within extensive gardens including a four-acre Walled Garden. Visitors can explore both the indoor house and outdoor gardens, with accessible facilities and on-site food options.
Cedar Lodge is a two-bedroom lodge set in the peaceful and scenic South Downs National Park, offering a stylish and comfortable countryside retreat with an open-plan layout and private terrace.
Devil's Dyke is a deep dry valley on the South Downs near Brighton, known for scenic views, walking, hang gliding, and historic Iron Age hillfort remains. It is managed by the National Trust and offers a popular outdoor experience for visitors.
Tigers Rest is a cosy and homely two-bedroom holiday let situated in the tranquil village of Harvel, Kent, surrounded by picturesque countryside and ideal for a relaxing family retreat.
Coldrum Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow ruin located near Trottiscliffe in Kent, England. It is part of the Medway Megaliths and features stone burial chambers from the Early Neolithic period. The site is open year-round without charge and hosts both archaeological interest and modern Pagan activities.
Surrey Hills Barn is an ancient timber-framed rural barn set in the Surrey countryside, offering a peaceful private retreat with historic character and proximity to nature and countryside walks.
Denbies Hillside in Surrey offers beautiful outdoor experiences with spectacular views, diverse wildlife, and historic features such as WWII pill boxes. Visitors can enjoy peaceful countryside walks and scenic nature trails.
This is a brick-built cottage set in the private estate of Nutley Edge, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with a shared grassed garden area and access to ancient woodland and countryside surroundings.
Beech Cottage is a homely accommodation located in the mid-Sussex countryside with scenic views and extensive grounds including woodland and fields, ideal for families and those seeking a countryside retreat.
A luxury holiday cottage for two on a working beef farm near the South Downs in West Sussex, offering original features, a courtyard outdoor space, and tranquil countryside surroundings.
Kingsley Cottage is a semi-detached annexe on the ground floor set in a countryside village near Kent, ideal for a couple seeking a peaceful and scenic break with surrounding field views and nearby outdoor attractions.
St John's Jerusalem is a National Trust property in Kent featuring a 13th century Knights Hospitaller chapel and a garden moated by the River Darent, with historical medieval buildings and landscaped grounds accessible to the public.
Dartford is a historic market town in Kent, England, with a rich industrial and religious heritage, accessible by rail and serving as a cultural and shopping hub for visitors.
A five-bedroom detached home in Banstead with views of horse paddocks and London, featuring an enclosed garden suitable for pets and children, offering a comfortable living and dining area with natural light, and situated near nature reserves and local attractions.
Lychgate Cottage is a cosy ground-floor cottage set in the village of Henfield with peaceful surroundings and easy access to countryside walks and nearby historic towns.
Tor Hatch Cottage is a cosy holiday home set in a quiet rural location within the Surrey Hills AONB, offering views of a picturesque valley and access to garden and countryside paths, suitable for a peaceful and private retreat with romantic and family-friendly atmosphere.
Clandon Park House is an early 18th-century Palladian country house near Guildford, Surrey, owned by the National Trust. Though significantly damaged by fire in 2015, it is a site of historical and architectural importance with restoration plans underway. Visitors can explore its extensive parkland, gardens, and the rare Maori meeting house, along with an associated regimental museum.
An exhibition in the main showrooms at Hatchlands Park explores how the American Declaration of Independence in 1776 affected people connected to the estate. Visitors can view information and displays about the event.
Birch Cottage is a homely mews cottage located within a private gated estate in Sussex, surrounded by rolling fields and ancient woodland, making it a peaceful countryside retreat for families and friends.
This Victorian barn conversion in Kent offers a multi-level holiday home suitable for families or friends, located near notable National Trust sites in a peaceful countryside setting with a large garden and games room.
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens is a historic garden in Kent featuring seasonal floral displays, themed garden areas, panoramic views, and family-friendly outdoor attractions including a playground and hedge maze.
This accommodation is a countryside lodge located in the South Downs National Park featuring modern and open plan design with scenic surroundings, suitable for a relaxed and nature-focused getaway.
Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill near Brighton offer visitors a scenic outdoor experience with ancient woodland, chalk grassland, and historic farm buildings including a donkey wheel. The site is part of the South Downs Way and is known for diverse wildlife and stunning views.
A historic 17th-century cottage on a beautiful estate with surrounding parkland and woods, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat suitable for families and pets, featuring modern amenities integrated into a traditional setting.
Penshurst Place features 11 acres of historic formal gardens divided into unique themed rooms including an Italian garden and rose gardens, with facilities such as a children's play area and refreshments, offering visitors a rich outdoor horticultural experience.
Windover Barn is a countryside homely barn conversion located on a hillcrest with views of the South Downs, providing a peaceful and scenic private retreat suitable for families and children.
A detached single-storey barn conversion in a rural Sussex location with views to woods and a large garden, featuring ground floor living and dining areas, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms, suitable for up to 4 guests with pets allowed.
St Mary’s House & Gardens in Bramber, West Sussex, features a medieval timber-framed house with fine panelled interiors, an Elizabethan Painted Room, and five acres of scenic gardens. The venue offers mostly wheelchair accessible facilities, a cafe, free parking, and a shop, with access for Historic Houses members free of charge.
This single-storey detached holiday cottage is set within 3 acres shared with the owners near South Downs National Park, providing a peaceful retreat for couples or small families with nearby village amenities and local attractions.
Blackcap in East Sussex is a 623-acre hilltop area along the South Downs ridge featuring scenic views, ancient history, wildflower walks, and diverse wildlife. It's an outdoor destination rich in natural beauty and historic significance.
The Goat Shed is a wheelchair accessible detached property in a quiet rural village setting with countryside views, designed for couples, families, and guests seeking peaceful and scenic surroundings.
A bright, contemporary ground-floor annexe on the Sussex-Kent border, suitable for two guests, offering a peaceful and cosy countryside retreat near the village of Frant with parking and Wi-Fi included.
Broadwater Warren is a nature reserve set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with heathland and woodland restoration, offering wildlife habitats for threatened species, scenic viewpoints, and accessible trails for visitors including wheelchairs and pushchairs.
A peaceful rural cottage set within historic farm grounds, suitable for families and pet-friendly, near Eastbourne beaches and countryside attractions.
High-end modern three-storey townhouse in Swanley offering stylish spacious living with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, close to London with convenient transport links and local green spaces.
Lullingstone Roman Villa is an archaeological site and museum featuring a Romano-British villa from the 1st to 5th century AD, notable for its early Christian chapel murals, intricate mosaics, and marble busts. Visitors can explore both the villa ruins and the surrounding grounds, gaining insight into Roman Britain's history and early Christianity.
Stablehurst Cottage is a peaceful countryside retreat situated in Sussex offering a blend of charm, modern comfort, and proximity to local history and natural beauty.
Standen is an Arts and Crafts house in West Sussex, featuring original Morris & Co. interiors and an extensive Arts and Crafts garden. Visitors can explore the historic house and surrounding gardens managed by the National Trust.
A Halloween-themed trail around the garden, with spooky features including creepy crows and Standen bats. Visitors can explore the Spookiful Bothy and take part in creative activities in the Witchard den.
A stylish one-bedroom lodge with private hot tub and terrace, set on the edge of South Downs National Park, designed for romantic and peaceful countryside breaks with views and outdoor space.
This charming luxury holiday cottage is set within extensive grounds in the West Sussex countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat close to nature and local villages.
This is a detached single-storey barn conversion set in rural Sussex countryside near the South Downs and Worthing, featuring exposed beams, slate floors, and a wood burning stove, suitable for families and pets.
This ground floor detached cottage located in the Bewl Valley offers accommodation for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, featuring an open-plan living space and an enclosed garden, set in Sussex countryside on a working farm with views of Bewl Water and surrounding meadows.
Scotney Castle in Kent is a National Trust property featuring a medieval moated manor ruins and an early Tudor Revival country house surrounded by picturesque gardens with seasonal floral displays. Visitors can explore both indoor historic house spaces and outdoor gardens with historical and natural highlights.
A display in the ground-floor rooms of Scotney Castle’s Mansion House presents previously unseen photographs of the Old Castle and the Hussey family, drawn from the estate’s photography collection.
Byre Cottage is a cosy and romantic single-floor barn conversion cottage located in the rural West Sussex countryside close to Billingshurst, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with an enclosed garden and patio, ideal for a family or guests with pets.
A very high-end detached property located in a peaceful rural area of Harvel, Kent, set within enclosed grounds with garden and barbecue, accommodating up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and pet-friendly facilities.
Owletts is a historic Grade II* listed country house near Cobham, Kent, known for its 17th-century architecture, connection to architect Sir Herbert Baker, and gardens designed partly by Gertrude Jekyll. It is owned by the National Trust and open to the public on a limited basis.
Quail Cottage is a peaceful, cosy self-contained holiday cottage in rural Sussex, set in the countryside near Cuckfield, surrounded by scenic walks and gardens, offering a tranquil retreat in a working farm setting.
Nymans is a Grade II* listed English garden in West Sussex, featuring extensive woodland, rare plants, and the picturesque ruins of a mock-medieval stone manor. Managed by the National Trust, it showcases a variety of historic horticultural styles and plant collections.
A Halloween activity trail at Nymans, inspired by the children’s books. Follow the bunnies’ ghost-hunting adventure, try activities including Halloween hoopla and broomstick racing, and collect a sticker at the celebration party.
A stylish and historic restored timber framed Sussex barn located in a peaceful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a working family farm, offering a private hot tub and ample outdoor space, ideal for families and countryside exploration.
Farleys House & Gallery is a former Georgian farmhouse that showcases an art gallery and sculpture garden, offering guided tours of the house and seasonal exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy tea and cakes onsite and explore gardens featuring permanent and contemporary artworks.
A detached rural holiday property set in spacious grounds near fields and country walks, offering a peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere with convenient access to London and motorway networks.
One Tree Hill is an outdoor natural site located in Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering woodland walks, wildlife habitats with rare species, and scenic views. It features uneven terrain not suitable for wheelchairs and has a car park for visitors. Dogs are allowed on site.
A guided tour of Ightham Mote’s walled garden, led by garden volunteers. Hear about its history, seasonal planting, sustainable growing and plans for its future.
A luxury two-bedroom, two-bathroom farm stay cottage set in rural West Sussex countryside near Pulborough, Storrington and Billingshurst, offering a family-friendly and country retreat atmosphere with modern amenities and scenic views.
This is a private detached lodge set in the countryside of Surrey near Horley, providing a peaceful and cosy retreat ideal for couples with access to scenic walks and local attractions.
Crown Cottage is a spacious and welcoming cottage set in the friendly village of Horsted Keynes, surrounded by countryside and village amenities including local pubs and recreational facilities, offering a private parking space and a small enclosed garden.
The Snap Pad is a stylish two-level apartment in the heart of Tunbridge Wells town centre offering a cosy and private retreat with modern amenities and a convenient urban setting.
This is a detached, lovingly converted barn property set in a peaceful rural location near the South Downs and Ashdown Forest, offering a cosy and scenic retreat suitable for couples with access to nearby walks and historic sites.
Ridge Hill Manor is a luxurious six-bedroom manor house near East Grinstead set in private countryside providing a tranquil and spacious retreat with extensive grounds including a tennis court, ideal for family and group stays.
Ash Cottage is a single-storey mews cottage located in the private Nutley Edge estate near Ashdown Forest, offering a peaceful countryside base suitable for families and pet owners.
A cosy and eclectic cabin set in the Surrey Hills, offering a rural retreat with a kingsize bedroom, garden and decked outdoor space, shared landscaped grounds, and private parking, welcoming two guests and two pets.
Hatchlands Park is a historic red-brick country house with notable Robert Adam interiors and surrounding landscaped gardens in Surrey. It features the world's largest collection of historic keyboard instruments and a rare Cobbe portrait of William Shakespeare, with facilities including a café, shop, and open parkland.