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.
Spring Harbour
This East Sussex holiday home offers uninterrupted views of the South Downs and is located near Ashdown Forest and Sheffield Park Gardens, providing a tranquil and scenic countryside retreat for up to six guests, including one small dog.
Highlands Farmhouse
A secluded and picturesque 4-bedroom rustic Sussex farmhouse set on the edge of a forest with abundant wildlife, offering a peaceful rural retreat with woodland, streams, and countryside for family and nature lovers.
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.
The Stables
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.
Tor Hatch Cottage
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.
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.
Poundgate Park House
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.
Located in Crowborough
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.
Chessons Farm - Stable Cottage
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.
Pollard Cottage
This charming Tudor period cottage in a conservation area near a historic church offers a peaceful and scenic setting close to town amenities and a mainline station, ideal for family and countryside breaks.
The Garth features nine acres of historic Arts and Crafts gardens designed by Walter H Godfrey, with multiple distinct garden areas, original features, and personal guided tours. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in a picturesque outdoor setting near Lingfield, Surrey.
View Wood
This accommodation is a comfortable three-bedroom holiday home located in Uckfield, East Sussex, offering a homely base close to the countryside, coast, and local attractions, suitable for families and groups seeking a mix of nature and relaxed sightseeing.
Located in Uckfield
Uckfield is a historic market town in East Sussex, England, featuring a walkable town centre with a rich heritage, local nature reserves, cultural festivals, and good rail and bus connections to London and surrounding areas.
Shepherds Loft
A peaceful and cosy studio apartment in the countryside near Horsham, offering a homely self-contained space with scenic surroundings and close access to local walking trails and historic town features.
Nutley Farmhouse
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.
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.
Spithandle Nursery Barn - The Old Carthouse
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.
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.
The Goat Shed
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.
One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Kent, featuring ancient mixed woodland and diverse habitats with rare flora and fauna, located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and accessible via public footpaths.
The Cow Stall
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.
Bohemia Cottage
A bright, spacious and rustic converted barn on 9 acres of grass and woodland featuring one double bedroom and a mezzanine sleeping area, providing a cosy and secluded countryside retreat close to towns.
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.
Mulberry House
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.
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.
Keeper's Cottage
Keeper's Cottage is a quirky rural hideaway set within a 130-acre working farm estate featuring gardens, woodland, and wildlife in a peaceful countryside environment with a vintage-style interior reflecting the 1970s.
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.
Polecat Barn
Cosy two-bedroom converted barn in Plumpton Green offering a tranquil countryside retreat with rustic charm and modern amenities, set amidst scenic surroundings suitable for families or couples.
Freeland Farmhouse Stables
A converted stable cottage on the edge of the South Downs National Park offering countryside views and access to local walking paths in a peaceful rural setting.
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.
Cherry Pip
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.
The Flat @ The Farm
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.
The Mouse House
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.
Sheriff Cottage
Sheriff Cottage is a luxury Victorian holiday cottage located in tranquil Sussex countryside near Horsted Keynes, close to the Bluebell Railway and countryside gardens, offering a peaceful rural retreat in an end terrace setting with a traditional English garden and a garden room.
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.
Swallow's Barn
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.
Holly Cottage
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.
Sawmill Cottage
The Sawmill Cottage is a cosy and comfortable period property located near The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, offering a peaceful garden setting with modern amenities in a historic city centre location.
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.
Tor Hatch Cabin
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.
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.
Spithandle Nursery Barn - The Old Packhouse
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.
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.
Down Studio
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.
The House at One Warwick Park
This stylish self-catering house in the vibrant town of Tunbridge Wells offers a central location near shops, pubs, and countryside, with four double bedrooms suitable for groups up to eight guests.
Havre De Calme
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.
Chestnut Cottage
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.
The Bothy at Fordcombe
A quaint charming barn located in a rural country village offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with historic character and countryside surroundings.
7 Hillcrest
This is a three-bedroom holiday let in Haywards Heath suitable for up to five guests, offering a homely atmosphere with easy access to countryside and local attractions, including scenic walking and cycling routes.
The Barn
A charming one-bedroom barn conversion in Ditchling, West Sussex, offering rustic charm and modern comfort with flexible sleeping arrangements and a tranquil rural setting within South Downs National Park.
Beech Cottage
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.
Fir Tree Holidays - Fir Tree Apartment
A one-bedroom luxury holiday retreat in Crowborough on the edge of Ashdown Forest, offering a peaceful and stylish setting ideal for couples or solo travelers, with a private garden and parking.
Little Robins
A detached cottage set in a quiet country lane offering extensive views over rolling countryside, with an open plan living space, a king-size bedroom, and an enclosed garden with patio area.
Great Comp Garden in Sevenoaks is a renowned garden known for its outstanding collection of salvias, beautiful seasonal displays, and themed garden areas. Visitors can explore its Italian Garden, enjoy the formal lawns, attend events, and relax at the tearooms.
Birch Cottage
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.
Ridge Hill Manor
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.
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.
Priory Barn
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.
Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers is a peaceful rural holiday cottage near Pevensey Bay and Eastbourne in East Sussex, set in the village of Cowbeech with scenic countryside views and nearby outdoor activities.
Tigers Rest
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.
Salomons Country Cottage
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 is a historic fortified medieval manor house in Kent surrounded by 11 acres of beautiful walled formal gardens. Visitors can explore the house's historical staterooms with family portraits and tapestries, stroll through the extensive gardens with fruit trees and water features, and enjoy onsite facilities including a café and shop. The venue offers accessibility features, activities for children, and is rich in history and seasonal events.
Byre Cottage
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.
Ash Cottage
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.
The Lodge
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.
Twin Pines
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.
Selsdon Wood is a 200-acre local nature reserve woodland in Croydon, London, offering outdoor trails, wildlife corridor, and historical significance as a preserved natural area within the London green belt.
The Cabin
Sea Breezes is a charming detached ground-floor property in Sevenoaks, surrounded by picturesque countryside and close to a sandy beach, offering a peaceful and private retreat ideal for families and nature lovers.
Old Soar Manor is a small 13th century stone manor house in Kent, England, now owned by English Heritage and the National Trust, featuring historic rooms such as the solar, latrine, and chapel for visitors to explore.
Walnut Walk
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.
Brindleshaw Barn
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.
Horncombe Stables
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.
School Hill House
This is a charming 15th-century cottage in Withyham that offers a cosy and homely atmosphere with scenic countryside views, ideal for a small group or family stay in a tranquil rural setting.
LoveKush
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.
The Tractor Shed
This accommodation is a converted tractor shed in peaceful countryside on a working farm, offering an open plan ground floor layout with two ensuite bedrooms and a patio area, serving as a tranquil base for exploring Sussex and Kent.
Bayham Old Abbey is a historic 13th-century Premonstratensian abbey ruins located near Lamberhurst, Kent. Now maintained by English Heritage, visitors can explore scenic outdoor ruins featuring ornate stonework and a nearby gatehouse, set within landscaped grounds enhanced by famous landscape gardener Humphry Repton.
Elm Cottage
Elm Cottage is a family friendly countryside retreat in Sussex set within a private estate featuring ample outdoor space and wheelchair accessible accommodations.
Windover Barn
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.
The Old Dairy
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.
Tovey Lodge
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.
Cedar Lodge
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.
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 Old Gate House
A luxury detached property set in a 36-acre estate on the edge of Royal Tunbridge Wells, sleeping up to 12 guests with five bedrooms, offering scenic countryside views, a private garden with barbecue, and private on-site parking, welcoming one pet and set within an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Fernhill Stables
This rural holiday home in Ide Hill near Sevenoaks offers a peaceful blend of countryside charm and modern comforts in a cosy setting with a private garden and wildlife surroundings.
Chiddingstone is a well-preserved Tudor village in Kent, England, owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore its historic streets, the parish church, and notable landmarks such as the Chiding Stone, with local café amenities and a rich cultural heritage including film locations.
Fir Tree Holidays - Fir Trees
This is a luxurious four-bedroom holiday home in Crowborough, nestled in the Sussex countryside, offering spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to eight guests with scenic surroundings and a private enclosed garden.
Oak Lodge
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.
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.
Wysteria, North Lodge
This cosy first-floor studio is set in rural Sussex countryside near the village of Rusper and Horsham, offering scenic views and an elevated position with vaulted ceilings, blending modern comfort and rustic appeal for a peaceful retreat.
The Lodge
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.
Comptons Oast
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.
Cowbeech Farm Cottage
A peaceful rural cottage set within historic farm grounds, suitable for families and pet-friendly, near Eastbourne beaches and countryside attractions.
Honeypot Cottage
Honeypot Cottage is a spacious rural cottage set within a family-run vineyard in East Sussex, featuring peaceful surroundings and access to outdoor activities like tennis and nearby golf.
Tor Hatch House
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.
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.
