Compton Farm Cottages - The Dairy
A converted former farm buildings cottage on the edge of Compton in the South Downs National Park, with a peaceful rural setting and enclosed garden, ideal for romantic and laid-back stays.
Marwell Zoo
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire is a large wildlife park featuring diverse animal exhibits, including endangered species, accompanied by playgrounds, food outlets and conservation efforts. It offers an outdoor family-friendly experience within the historic Marwell Hall estate.
2 miles from Uppark
Uppark is a Grade I listed 17th-century historic house museum in West Sussex, open to the public as a National Trust property. It features extensive collections from the 18th century, has been carefully restored after a major fire in 1989, and holds historical significance including ties to writer H. G. Wells.
Anchor Cottage
A luxury two-bedroom seaside holiday home on Hayling Island, offering a stylish and homely atmosphere with scenic coastal surroundings and family-friendly features.
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Peppercorn Cottage
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.
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Near Hinton Ampner
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.
Lapwing Hut
Lapwing Shepherd’s Hut is a luxurious shepherd's hut designed for couples, offering a quiet rural retreat with private garden and outdoor amenities.
Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat
Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat is a stylish beachside resort on the Isle of Wight's north-east shore, providing a tranquil ambiance by the water's edge with opportunities for nature walks and beach access.
2 miles from Osborne
Osborne House is a former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, built as a summer home for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Visitors can explore the grand Italianate architecture, royal apartments, extensive gardens, and enjoy the unique historic setting including a private beach and the Durbar Room with Indian influences. The site offers a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences with historic interiors and landscaped grounds.
Mallard Cottage
Mallard Cottage is an attractive 18th Century Grade II listed cottage located on the edge of Winchester offering a peaceful and romantic stay with scenic views over a landscaped garden and close proximity to historic sites and city amenities.
Near Winchester City Mill
Winchester City Mill is a restored watermill from 1744 in Winchester, offering historical water-powered flour milling, weekend demonstrations, a café, and wildlife viewing including otters.
Lymington Blue
A cosy and bijou cottage for couples located in the historic Georgian town of Lymington on the edge of the New Forest National Park, featuring a shared enclosed patio garden in a courtyard setting.
2 miles from Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle is a historic 16th-century artillery fort located on Hurst Spit in Hampshire, England, built by Henry VIII to protect the Solent. It features extensive 19th-century gun batteries, an active lighthouse, and served military roles through two World Wars. Now managed by English Heritage, the site offers visitors a glimpse into England's coastal defence history amid ongoing conservation efforts due to coastal erosion.
Lay Your Hat In Winchester
This charming and cosy one-bedroom cottage in the heart of medieval Winchester offers a homely atmosphere with a private enclosed garden, a candle-lit steam room, and a romantic setting ideal for couples or solo travellers.
2 miles from The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty
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.
Compton Farm Cottages - The Bull Pen
This countryside cottage in the Southdowns National Park offers vaulted ceilings, beams, an open fire, an enclosed garden, and accommodation suitable for six guests including three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
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Barbury Cottage
A quaint, quirky historic cottage in the village of Sheet near Petersfield, ideal for couples or small families seeking a peaceful countryside retreat with nearby outdoor activities, dog-friendly features, and a cosy atmosphere.
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Pemberly
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.
Woodside Coastal Retreat
Woodside Coastal Retreat is a secluded beachside accommodation on the Isle of Wight, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a private beach, woodland trails, and a nearby bar with views over Portsmouth.
Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher is a beachfront holiday home on Hayling Island with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, accommodating up to six guests, offering scenic views over the Solent to the Isle of Wight in a peaceful and homely setting.
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Lantern Cottage
Lantern Cottage is a period end-of-terrace cottage in the New Forest National Park, set within walking distance of Lyndhurst village and surrounded by natural scenery, ideal for families and couples seeking a peaceful countryside retreat.
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3 miles from Furzey Gardens
Furzey Gardens is a 10-acre informal woodland garden with winding paths, featuring a historic plant collection, a recreated Chelsea Flower Show gold medal garden, and natural wildlife habitats. It offers facilities including refreshments, a children's play area, and parking, with free access for RHS Members on selected days.
The Boathouse
This Grade II listed two-bedroom holiday cottage by the sea offers a bright and airy open-plan living space with waterside views, situated on the waterfront of the Isle of Wight with an enclosed lawned garden and convenient access to local attractions and outdoor activities.
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Near Rosetta Cottage
Rosetta Cottage is a Victorian manor house in Cowes, Isle of Wight, known for its connection to Winston Churchill's parents' marriage proposal. It comprises two holiday cottages managed by the National Trust and is part of the island's Churchill Trail.
Lymington Green
A cosy and homely cottage ideal for couples, located centrally in Lymington near the New Forest National Park, featuring a courtyard setting and shared enclosed patio garden.
The Old Cook House
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.
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Olive
A circular hut designed for a romantic countryside escape with an open plan living space, private hot tub, fenced lawn with garden furniture, and peaceful rural surroundings near Ryde.
3 miles from Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle on the Isle of Wight known for its 13th-century buildings, Elizabethan fortifications, and as the prison of King Charles I. Visitors can explore the castle's interiors, the Isle of Wight Museum, and outdoor earthworks including a well with a working donkey wheel.
Bustard Hut
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.
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South Downs Lodge
This self-catering single-storey lodge is located in the South Downs National Park offering a peaceful rural setting with scenic countryside views and open-plan living spaces designed for two guests.
3 miles from The Summer House
The Summer House is a Georgian Gothic folly in Hampshire situated in a landscaped park by Capability Brown. Visitors can experience restored interiors, including a unique octagonal dining room and historic bathing room, as well as explore the surrounding gardens and nearby historic ruins on guided tours.
Little Fishes
This charming one-bedroom ground-floor annexe offers a cosy, private retreat ideal for couples or friends, located near local pubs, beaches, and attractions on an island setting.
Kipper Cottage
Kipper Cottage is a detached ground-floor cottage with two bedrooms and en-suites, located by Wootton Creek with a large garden, coastal views, and a private jetty; it offers a peaceful coastal retreat suitable for romantic breaks and active holidays.
The Old Cowshed
The Old Cowshed is a two-bedroom lodge set in a peaceful countryside smallholding near Thorness Bay beach on the Isle of Wight, offering a tranquil rural retreat with modern comforts and scenic outdoor spaces.
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Copse Lodge
Copse Lodge is a luxury, romantic holiday home set on the ground floor with open plan living, situated in the New Forest National Park with a charming outdoor space for guests to enjoy.
3 miles from Medieval Merchant's House
The Medieval Merchant's House in Southampton is a restored late-13th-century timber-framed building showcasing medieval domestic and commercial architecture. Visitors can explore its original layout including a shop front, vaulted cellar, and period furnishings, preserved as a historic house museum by English Heritage.
Baytree Cottage
Baytree Cottage is a cosy, historic two-bedroom cottage located in the coastal village of Hill Head, Hampshire, just a short walk from the beach and offering views of the Solent. It provides a peaceful and homely setting suitable for couples or families with access to coastal and countryside activities.
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3 miles from Titchfield Abbey
Titchfield Abbey is a medieval Premonstratensian abbey in Hampshire with surviving church ruins, a Tudor gatehouse, and historic fishponds. Converted into a Tudor mansion post-Dissolution, it is now a preserved historic site open to the public under English Heritage care.
Drovers Cottage
Drovers Cottage is a brick and flint cottage situated in rolling countryside, offering a peaceful and romantic retreat ideal for couples and walkers, close to a quaint thatched-roof village with historical significance.
The Box - Oasis Farm
This unique horse box conversion offers a peaceful and cosy countryside retreat with a rustic charm and modern comforts, located in the rural village of Denmead, near Chichester, ideal for a small group or romantic getaway.
The Old Meeting Hall
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.
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2 miles from Houghton Lodge Gardens
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.