The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a bird park and conservation charity in Hampshire with over 130 birds of prey, woodland and meadow habitats, and a national bird hospital. It offers outdoor bird displays and conservational work.
A spacious one-bedroom holiday annexe in the Vale of Pewsey offering a peaceful and homely countryside retreat with private access, a shared large garden, and a private patio area.
Orchard Cottage is a characterful single-storey luxury cottage in Over Wallop offering a peaceful and elegant retreat surrounded by picturesque countryside and village charm.
Middle Farm Cottage is a countryside retreat in Winterbourne Monkton, Wiltshire, offering a peaceful and scenic setting near historic landmarks and nature trails, suitable for families looking for a tranquil rural break.
Windmill Hill is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure in Wiltshire, England, known as the largest of its type in Britain and part of the Avebury World Heritage Site, featuring ancient ditches and archaeological significance.
5 Sep–18 Oct (another 9 days)
An outdoor sculpture exhibition displays works by more than 20 artists across the 11 garden rooms at Avebury Manor. Visitors can explore the sculptures among the garden’s seasonal planting; the works are also available to buy.
Cottage 1 is a one bedroom studio apartment in a converted barn, located on Oaklands Farm in the village of East Tytherley, set in the countryside of the Test Valley surrounded by tranquil country lanes and open landscapes.
Mottisfont Abbey is a Grade I listed historic estate and former priory in Hampshire, featuring a historic house museum, extensive gardens with a renowned rose collection, riverside walks, and seasonal cultural and children's activities. Operated by the National Trust, it combines meaningful indoor and outdoor experiences with art exhibitions and family-friendly events.
5 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A Halloween trail based on the children’s books, in which families follow the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill as they search for hidden ghosts around Mottisfont. Activities include choosing a bunny name, playing Halloween hoopla and racing broomsticks before a celebration party.
This is a stylish and characterful thatched cottage in a Hampshire village, offering a tranquil rural setting with charming traditional architecture and nearby countryside for exploration.
Hinton Ampner is a National Trust country house and garden estate in Hampshire, featuring a neo-Georgian mansion with rich interiors and extensive 20th-century gardens, alongside a historic village and church. Visitors can explore both the indoor historic house museum and the outdoor gardens and parkland.
6 Oct, 8 Oct…
Join a volunteer-led tour of the gardens at Hinton Ampner to learn more about them. Tours take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in October 2026.
Bustard Hut is a secluded family cabin set at the bottom of a meadow surrounded by woodland, offering a peaceful countryside retreat near historic sites like Stonehenge with panoramic views and an emphasis on nature and birdwatching.
This detached stable conversion is set in a quiet rural location in the countryside near Whitchurch, offering views across surrounding fields and an enclosed garden with patio, ideal for a small family or couple seeking a peaceful country retreat with outdoor activities and pet-friendly amenities.
Deerglade Lodge is a spacious holiday home for up to four guests located on the edge of New Forest National Park offering peaceful countryside surroundings and convenient access to on-site activities like a restaurant, shop, and leisure facilities.
Foxbury is a fragile heathland restoration conservation site in Hampshire with no regular public access except for special events and educational groups. Visitors can enjoy outdoor trails, rare wildlife, and educational experiences amid natural heathland and woodland habitats.
A stylish and luxurious barn conversion holiday home set on a working farm in West Berkshire countryside, offering accommodation for 8 guests with 4 bedrooms, on-site parking, wheelchair accessibility, pet allowance, and various family-friendly amenities.
This Grade II listed Georgian manor house is set in 25 acres of Wiltshire countryside featuring ample space for families or groups, a games room, and a private hot tub, with a peaceful and stylish rural atmosphere.
White Barrow is a large Neolithic long barrow on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, notable as the first ancient monument purchased by the National Trust and a protected archaeological site dating back to 3500-4000 BC.
This accommodation is a luxury lodge retreat nestled in 270 hectares of beech forest within the New Forest area, offering a peaceful and nature-focused setting suitable for families with outdoor activities and nearby attractions.
The Grange is a Grade I listed neo-classical country house set within a large landscaped park of 600 acres in Hampshire. Visitors can explore both the historic house and extensive outdoor grounds with water meadows and lakes. The venue is available for events such as weddings and parties and is part of a significant conservation area.
This first-floor apartment in Andover features two bedrooms and an open plan living area with kitchen and dining facilities, located near historic sites and countryside walking trails.
River Test View is a detached countryside cottage with stylish interiors offering stunning views across the Test Valley, near walking trails and the fishing village of Wherwell, featuring a private garden and decked area in natural and landscaped grounds shared with the owner.
A stylish and homely shepherds hut with an open plan living space, situated in a peaceful countryside setting with scenic views towards Salisbury Cathedral, offering a private hot tub and garden area for a romantic and private retreat.
The Pepperbox is an historic hexagonal folly tower built in 1606 on Pepperbox Hill, Wiltshire. It offers panoramic views across the surrounding countryside including Salisbury. The tower is a Grade II listed building and a notable early folly, owned and preserved by the National Trust.
9–13 Oct, 16–20 Oct…
Explore Mompesson House dressed to reflect the Portman family’s time there and learn about Regency life and the family’s social calendar. Visitors can see a Regency parlour and children’s playroom, take part in activities, and follow a spotter trail around the house.
Cherry Bird Lodge Escape is a spacious, peaceful lodge set near the Kennet and Avon Canal with a private hot tub, offering countryside calm and privacy close to Newbury and its racecourse.
Shaw House is a well-preserved Elizabethan mansion open to the public seasonally, offering indoor historical exhibitions and costume displays along with extensive outdoor parklands and gardens. The venue includes accessible facilities, a café, and activities for children, with free entry for Historic Houses members.
Newbury is a historic market town in West Berkshire, England, known for its medieval architecture, vibrant market square, and iconic racecourse. It offers cultural venues, scenic natural surroundings, and a lively town centre with shops and dining, making it an attractive destination for tourists.
Walnut Tree Cottage is a detached thatched cottage located within large shared grounds opposite the owner's historic home, serving as a base for exploring the New Forest and nearby south coast with scenic walking and cycling.
Breamore House is an Elizabethan manor house in Hampshire offering visitors an immersive experience of fine paintings, tapestries, and period furniture, set within beautiful parkland. The house has wheelchair accessible routes and a café, providing a comfortable visit amidst historic surroundings.
The Old Meeting Hall is a stylish, single-storey bungalow in the Hampshire countryside offering a peaceful rural retreat for two guests with a private hot tub and enclosed courtyard, located near walking and cycling routes plus local pubs and shops.
Bumble Lodge is a luxurious, spacious, and family-friendly holiday lodge set in a peaceful woodland location at the 5* Green Hill Farm Holiday Village, providing a nature-immersed countryside retreat with nearby forest access and seasonal park activities.
A beautifully furnished romantic rural retreat with a hot tub and a small terrace overlooking open farmland near Salisbury, providing a cosy and peaceful countryside stay in Wiltshire's valley.
A detached rustic barn conversion holiday cottage located in rural Hampshire near Nether Wallop, offering a peaceful and private countryside retreat with far-reaching views, close to local attractions and wildlife including alpacas.
Winterbourne Downs is a RSPB nature reserve in Wiltshire preserving and restoring rare chalk grassland habitats. Visitors can enjoy marked nature trails, wildlife viewing screens, and panoramic views while spotting rare birds like Stone-curlews. The site offers wheelchair accessible paths and picnic areas but no indoor facilities or food services.
Litet Hem is a stylish and intimate ground-floor accommodation in the village of Collingbourne Ducis, offering a peaceful and private retreat with countryside views, perfect for a romantic holiday break for couples.
Ludgershall Castle is a historical ruined 12th-century royal residence in Ludgershall, Wiltshire, featuring large surviving walls and earthworks. It was used as a hunting lodge by King John and Henry III and is now a scheduled monument open to the public as an outdoor historical site.
A renovated and charming barn conversion semi-detached set in a peaceful rural location near Salisbury, close to Stonehenge and the New Forest, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with open-plan living and countryside surroundings.
Figsbury Ring is an ancient earthwork site in Wiltshire featuring Neolithic and Iron Age archaeological remains set within protected grassland on a chalk ridge, managed by the National Trust and open to the public as a significant outdoor historical landmark.
Buckland Lodge is a peaceful, detached holiday lodge situated in a rural hamlet on a dairy farm, offering a private retreat with access to countryside walks and nature reserves.
Garston Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in Wiltshire, known for its rich wildlife including dormice and colorful wildflowers like bluebells. The site offers outdoor walking paths with natural surfaces and is open free to the public year-round, but has no visitor facilities or food available.
This one-bedroom annexe in Kintbury offers a tranquil rural retreat with forest views, open-plan living on the first floor, and access to nearby scenic canal walks and countryside.
A barn conversion holiday home situated in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a countryside setting with family-friendly accommodation and accessible features.
A charming luxury cottage in a peaceful village setting on the edge of the New Forest National Park, offering spacious family accommodation with countryside views and a garden.
This detached holiday lodge, formerly a coach house and stables, is quietly situated on a private road near the New Forest and close to Portsmouth, Beaulieu, and Southampton, offering views over the garden and a sunny, angular living room.
A luxury shepherds hut with countryside views towards Salisbury Cathedral set in a rural, tranquil location offering a cosy and private retreat experience.
A single-storey converted barn cottage located in a private rural estate in Dunbridge, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with garden space, modern amenities, and proximity to local attractions.
This is a peaceful, rural barn conversion set just outside the medieval city of Salisbury, offering open plan living with rustic charm and a garden sitting-out area, suitable for families or groups seeking a countryside base near historic sites and natural walks.
Pepperbox Hill is a natural outdoor site featuring an early 17th century brick folly and important chalk downland habitat supporting rare orchids, butterflies, and diverse flora. Visitors can explore the natural landscape and enjoy views from the historic folly.
This accommodation is a homely, family- and pet-friendly cottage situated in a historic village near the New Forest National Park, featuring a shared garden and close proximity to a traditional village pub.
Edmondsham House is a historic country house featuring Tudor and Georgian architecture, set within extensive gardens including a walled organic garden and unusual trees. Visitors can explore both the house interiors and outdoor gardens, with nearby historic landmarks such as a 12th-century church.
Cottage 5 at Oaklands Farm is a cosy and homely ground-floor annexe situated in the village of East Tytherley within the Test Valley, offering a private and peaceful countryside retreat ideal for couples.
Houghton Lodge Gardens is a historic 18th-century garden featuring formal and informal landscapes, a new Oriental Garden, champion trees, and riverside walks with alpine and sheep sightings. It offers a picturesque outdoor experience with plant sales and refreshments available.
A ground-floor barn conversion holiday accommodation in a peaceful rural village near the New Forest National Park, set in a conservation area with shared orchard gardens and peaceful countryside surroundings.
Detached four bedroom Victorian house in a largely residential area near Andover town centre offering a garden, parking for one car nearby, and suitable for families, located near local attractions and transport links.
Andover is a historic market town in Hampshire, England, known for its medieval heritage, arts and entertainment venues, and access to walking routes along the River Anton.
Lovington Barn is a luxury oak framed barn conversion set in the Hampshire countryside in the village of Ovington, offering spacious bedroom suites and open plan living with countryside views.
This detached former barn cottage is located on a peaceful working farm within South Downs National Park near Winchester, offering a tranquil and scenic base for couples to explore Hampshire's countryside and coastline.
A quaint Victorian cottage located in the heart of Stockbridge, known for its fly-fishing and dog walks, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with a private enclosed garden and close proximity to local amenities and countryside walks.
Stockbridge Common Marsh is a 64.8 ha biological Site of Special Scientific Interest featuring diverse wetland habitats along the River Test flood plain in Hampshire, with rich flora.
Knighton Mill Dairy is a charming detached cottage in rural Wiltshire offering a peaceful retreat for couples with scenic countryside surroundings and proximity to a village.
The Old Tack Room is a peaceful countryside retreat located in the village of Tilshead on Salisbury Plain, with scenic surroundings and easy access to historic Wiltshire landmarks including Stonehenge and Avebury.
A charming thatched home in a peaceful village setting in Wiltshire, offering rustic character and a cosy atmosphere with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, suited for up to 4 guests including pets, with nearby countryside and village amenities.
This detached, single-storey converted barn offers accommodation for six guests and is situated on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border near various family attractions and scenic countryside walks.
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a bird park and conservation charity in Hampshire with over 130 birds of prey, woodland and meadow habitats, and a national bird hospital. It offers outdoor bird displays and conservational work.
Everest House is a spacious four-bedroom detached home sleeping seven guests, located near Salisbury with close access to historical sites like Stonehenge and natural areas including the New Forest and beaches, providing a peaceful countryside retreat with a garden and private parking.
A charming and romantic shepherd's hut in the Wiltshire countryside with stunning rural views towards Salisbury Cathedral, featuring an open plan living space, a double bed, private hot tub available by request, an enclosed garden with barbecue, and modern amenities such as Wi-Fi and a woodburner.
Sarum College is a historic college located in Salisbury Cathedral Close offering accessible accommodation with modern amenities, views of the cathedral, and proximity to cultural sites and city shops. Visitors can enjoy a mix of historic ambience and contemporary comfort within a largely wheelchair accessible environment.
16–20 Oct, 23–27 Oct…
Families can use the Stranger Folk app to follow the Crone through an interactive folklore adventure at Mompesson House, completing magical challenges to help close a rift between the human and spirit worlds.
This detached Grade II listed thatched cottage in the historic village of Avebury offers a peaceful and homely private retreat with original features, a private garden, and close proximity to ancient stone circles and countryside walks.
Avebury Manor & Garden is a historic National Trust property featuring a Grade I listed early 16th-century manor house with period interiors and meticulously designed formal gardens, located in the village of Avebury near the famous neolithic henge monument. The venue offers both indoor exploration of historical interiors and outdoor enjoyment of the gardens, reflecting centuries of architectural and garden design history.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Artist Georgie Weedon and sound practitioner Mia MacAllister lead an evening combining an immersive sound installation, a contemplative walk and guided meditation in Avebury Manor Garden, and a sound journey among paintings inspired by Avebury. The event ends with herbal tea in the gallery.
Dunley Barn is a converted former cow shed located in the rural village of Pitton near Salisbury, offering a homely and peaceful private retreat with views of rolling countryside and direct access to nature paths.
Cottage 2 is a one-bedroom studio apartment in a converted barn at Oaklands Farm, located in the village of East Tytherley within the Test Valley countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat ideal for couples and nature enthusiasts.
This period terraced cottage is situated in Kingsgate Village along the Jane Austen walking tour route, offering a historic and picturesque setting in Winchester with easy access to local shopping and cafes.
The Old Cook House is a detached bungalow set in a rural location near Winchester, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with access to scenic walks, a recreation ground, and nearby golf courses.
The Hospital of St Cross is an ancient almshouse and historic site in Winchester, offering visitors tours of its medieval buildings, tranquil gardens, and a café. It combines rich history and beautiful outdoor spaces in a tranquil riverside setting, with good wheelchair access and facilities.
A light and airy barn conversion situated in the rural village of Martin near Salisbury, offering a peaceful and homely holiday retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and nature immersion.
This single storey holiday lodge is located in a private garden adjacent to a 3-acre cottage garden accessible to guests, set in a tranquil rural environment near the New Forest known for its wildlife and countryside walks.
A semi-detached barn conversion near Salisbury, ideal as a base for exploring the countryside, featuring an open-plan living area and garden, set in a rural and peaceful location.
This large three-bedroom house near Andover town centre is located in a residential area with transport links and access to local attractions including motorsport events, museums, parks, and walking trails, offering a homely atmosphere with an enclosed garden for outdoor use.
Hill Farm Barn is a rural barn conversion located on the outskirts of Damerham offering a peaceful and cosy retreat surrounded by scenic countryside and suitable for families.
Mulberry Cottage is a charming thatched cottage located in the picturesque village of Shalbourne near the Wiltshire/Berkshire border, set within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat suitable for families and groups.
St Peters is a converted Victorian church holiday let located in the tranquil countryside of North Wiltshire, blending historic charm with modern comforts in a peaceful rural setting.
A cosy one-bedroom cottage set in a Mediterranean-style garden in Broad Chalke, Wiltshire, offering a peaceful countryside environment with rustic charm and comfort suitable for couples.
This is a charming four-bedroom thatched cottage near the New Forest featuring exposed beams, an oak conservatory, and a wood-burning stove, set in peaceful countryside with scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere.
Cottage 4 at Oaklands Farm is a cosy and homely cottage located in the rural village of East Tytherley within the Test Valley, featuring a peaceful countryside environment with outdoor space and amenities suitable for families and pets.
A detached barn conversion in the hamlet of Martin featuring ground-floor open plan living, oak features, and private enclosed garden with children's play area, situated close to countryside and historic village amenities.
The Annexe at Woodside is a cosy one-bedroom countryside retreat in Hampshire's Test Valley, set within the owner's grounds in the village of Kimpton, offering a peaceful and scenic rural environment.
The accommodation is a spacious barn conversion near South Downs National Park, suitable for families or multigenerational groups, offering peaceful countryside views in the village of Bishop’s Waltham.
Bishop's Waltham Palace is a ruined medieval bishop's palace in Hampshire, England, known for its historical importance and royal connections. The moated ruins are open to the public and host local events, offering visitors an outdoor historical experience.
A compact and cosy studio annexe attached to a historic home, set in shared grounds opposite the New Forest National Park, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat ideal for couples exploring the area.
Cottage 3 at Oaklands Farm is a ground-floor studio annexe in East Tytherley, located within the owners' grounds offering a cosy and laid-back rural retreat with shared outdoor seating and a private parking space.
A beautifully presented shepherd's hut in Hampshire with stunning views over Watership Downs, offering a peaceful and private rural retreat for couples with a private outdoor area including a hot tub and fire pit.
This cottage offering is located close to the New Forest and is set in an ancient village with historic features and countryside surroundings, adjacent to a village pub and near various outdoor activity opportunities.
A large modern house near Andover town centre with three bedrooms, a bathroom, and an enclosed garden, ideal for families or groups exploring Hampshire with good transport links and nearby attractions.
A detached, single-storey annexe in rural Winterslow, providing a quiet and tranquil retreat with countryside views, suitable for couples or professionals as a base near Salisbury.