The Living Rainforest is an indoor tropical rainforest visitor attraction and ecological centre in Berkshire featuring three glasshouses with diverse rain forest layers, rare plants and animals, and educational exhibits including sustainability themes. It offers a café, gift shop, and an outdoor children's playground.
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.
This accommodation is a beautifully designed barn conversion in North Hampshire featuring comfortable living spaces and a peaceful, rural setting with shared courtyard and decking.
The Vyne in Hampshire is a historic Tudor mansion with royal connections set within extensive gardens, meadows, and ancient woodlands. Visitors can explore opulent state rooms, enjoy family-friendly outdoor activities, and attend outdoor theatre and cinema events. On-site facilities include a tea-room and a gift shop, with accessibility features and dog-friendly areas.
7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)
Families can follow an interactive trail through The Vyne’s gardens, searching for characters from Tom Fletcher’s Who’s In Your Book? series and completing playful challenges.
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.
Hive Mews is a Grade II listed, beamed first floor apartment in the historic market town of Abingdon on Thames, ideal for couples seeking a peaceful and scenic getaway with self-contained comfort.
Priory Cottages is a 14th-century former monastic grange and manor house in Steventon, Oxfordshire, notable for its historic architecture and managed by the National Trust, open to visitors by appointment.
Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town in Oxfordshire known for its rich archaeological heritage, historic abbey remains, annual traditional fairs, and cultural contributions including the birthplace of the band Radiohead.
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 detached bungalow set on the ground floor in an Oxfordshire village location, suitable for families and groups, featuring a cosy living room and an enclosed garden with countryside views close to local amenities.
Curlew is a spacious and stylish four-bedroom ground floor retreat in rural Oxfordshire surrounded by tranquil gardens and countryside views, designed as a peaceful and private base for family or group escapes with nearby village and countryside attractions.
This is a single storey self catering cottage on a working farm in the hamlet of Moreton near Thame, Oxfordshire, featuring two bedrooms, an open plan living space, and an enclosed garden, set within 500 acres of farm land rich in wildlife.
Long Crendon Courthouse is a 15th-century timber-framed building in Buckinghamshire, historically used as a wool store, manorial court house, and village poor house, now a National Trust property.
Thame is a historic market town in Oxfordshire with notable religious heritage sites, historic buildings, and cultural events. It offers good public transport including a nearby railway station and has a walkable town centre, making it an attractive destination for tourists.
Bramblefield Cottage is a peaceful countryside retreat with pet-friendly accommodation, set in a rural location with access to nature and scenic walking trails, featuring a homely and cosy atmosphere.
The Living Rainforest is an indoor tropical rainforest visitor attraction and ecological centre in Berkshire featuring three glasshouses with diverse rain forest layers, rare plants and animals, and educational exhibits including sustainability themes. It offers a café, gift shop, and an outdoor children's playground.
Burwood Cottage is a traditional countryside cottage set in the rural village of Chalkhouse Green, Oxfordshire, offering a private and homely atmosphere with views of the garden and countryside surroundings.
Greys Court is a Tudor country house with historic interiors and extensive gardens featuring a medieval castle tower, a walled garden with a maze, and ornamental plants, open to the public under the National Trust.
Benson Waterfront is a peaceful luxury boutique lodge collection located on the banks of the River Thames near Benson village, offering scenic riverside living with a tranquil and laid-back atmosphere focused on couples and friends over 35 years old.
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 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 and modern two-bedroom holiday home located on the edge of the village of Bampton, featuring a private courtyard garden and terrace, suitable for small groups and families exploring the countryside and nearby attractions.
Crocodiles of the World is a specialized zoo in Oxfordshire featuring over 30 reptile species, including 19 crocodile species, and offers unique keeper experiences, breeding programs, and rescue initiatives.
The Springs Resort & Golf Club in Oxfordshire offers a countryside lodge holiday setting with access to on-site amenities including a spa, gym, golf course, bar, and bistro, close to historic Oxford city centre.
This two-bedroom Victorian cottage in Little Sandhurst provides a homely and peaceful countryside retreat for up to four guests, featuring scenic woodlands nearby and easy access to local amenities and transport links.
Simon's Wood and Finchampstead Ridges is a natural reserve in Berkshire featuring woodland, heathland, and far-reaching views. It offers walking trails through redwood sequoia trees and wet woodland habitats important for wildlife. The site is free to visit and popular for nature and wildlife watching.
Sandhurst is a historic town in Berkshire known globally for the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, featuring historic churches, local nature reserves, and a notable shopping and mercantile area called The Meadows.
A spacious, well-presented two-bedroom detached bungalow located high in the Calcot area of Reading with scenic views of Berkshire countryside, offering a tranquil yet accessible setting near local amenities and transport links.
Englefield Gardens is a historic garden with origins over 400 years ago, featuring woodland, wildflower meadows, herbaceous borders, and a pond, showcasing seasonal floral displays and autumn colours.
Reading is a historic town and borough in Berkshire, England, with a vibrant commercial centre, rich cultural heritage, notable festival events, and diverse public amenities along its riverside location.
A comfortable three-bedroom terraced cottage in the village of Bampton, Oxfordshire, formerly a public house, located near the Cotswolds and Oxford with a garden and walking access to the countryside.
This three-bedroom holiday cottage is located in a rural private country estate near Basingstoke, offering peaceful and homely accommodation in a laid-back countryside setting with access to bridleways and footpaths.
Farleigh Wallop House is a beautifully restored country estate in Hampshire offering luxurious stays with elegant interiors, a heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, games and cinema rooms, and extensive grounds for outdoor activities such as boating, horse riding and shooting. It is ideal for exclusive use hire for weekend getaways, corporate retreats, and celebrations.
A creatively designed, architecturally converted rural retreat in Berkshire offering peaceful countryside views, wildlife, and easy access to local villages and historic sites.
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.
A rustic one-bedroom cabin set in the North Wessex Downs countryside with private hot tub, scenic views, pet-friendly amenities, and a peaceful ambiance.
Ashdown House is a 17th-century Carolean country house in Oxfordshire with historic gardens and parkland open for guided tours. Visitors can enjoy indoor historic interiors and outdoor grounds including rare Iron Age earthworks nearby.
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.
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 spacious first-floor studio apartment in peaceful gated grounds in the village of Tetsworth, offering a relaxing countryside base with shared garden and private parking.
A detached thatched cottage in the picturesque village of Upper Lambourn, offering countryside views, a cosy atmosphere with an open fireplace, an annexe for extra privacy, and accommodation for up to 10 guests including pets.
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.
A charming first-floor studio retreat set in the Oxfordshire countryside within the gated grounds of a Georgian Manor House, opposite the village church, with shared garden space and private parking, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside stay.
A vaulted oak-framed studio loft set within 11 acres of fields and woodland, offering a peaceful rural retreat with nature views, private garden, and scenic surroundings in South Oxfordshire.
This thatched roof cottage in the countryside village of Berrick Salome offers a quaint and cosy atmosphere with original features and a large enclosed garden, ideal for romantic getaways and small family stays.
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.
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 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.
West Woodhay House is a Grade I historic house built in 1635, attributed to Inigo Jones, featuring beautiful historic gardens, a walled garden, and an arboretum. Visitors can enjoy house tours, shaped gardens, and unique regenerative farming tours on the estate with picturesque views and refreshments included in ticket price.
A cosy first-floor retreat for two on the edge of the village of Ewelme offering a peaceful and intimate setting with a private garden and a nearby pub.
Lomond Cottage is a serene single-storey cottage in the Oxfordshire village of Garsington, surrounded by gardens and countryside with access to natural wildlife and scenic views from a private patio.
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.
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.
A spacious self-catering country cottage located within a working farm in Moreton near Thame, Oxfordshire, offering a peaceful rural setting with countryside views and facilities suited for families and larger groups.
This two-bedroom cottage is set in the hamlet of Preston Crowmarsh beside the River Thames, providing a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat near historic towns and natural beauty spots.
A cosy one-bedroom self-catering holiday home situated on a working farm in rural Oxfordshire, offering peaceful surroundings and scenic views with an enclosed garden, private parking, and access to farm walks and nearby outdoor attractions.
Faringdon Grange is a lodge holiday collection set in the Oxfordshire countryside near the Cotswolds, suitable for couples and families seeking a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat with opportunities for exploring local towns and outdoor activities.
Great Coxwell Barn is a large medieval tithe barn built in 1292 for Beaulieu Abbey, now preserved by the National Trust. Visitors can explore this historic agricultural building with its impressive stone and timber architecture and original threshing floor. The barn is open to the public daily and features no other indoor exhibits.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A guided tour around Coleshill explores the lost Coleshill House, the estate’s secret Second World War training history and the former Model Farm, now home to the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre. The tour includes a walk of approximately 1 km and a chance to look around an exhibition afterwards.