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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Newtown National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight offers a unique blend of ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and a picturesque harbour filled with diverse birdlife. Visitors can explore peaceful walking trails, enjoy guided historical and wellbeing walks, and take part in water activities like canoeing. The 17th-century Old Town Hall nearby adds a historical element to the natural setting. The site is dog-friendly, wheelchair accessible on certain paths, and has food available at the Visitor Point.
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.
Located in Petersfield
Petersfield is a historic market town in Hampshire, England, known for its heritage sites, weekly markets, and vibrant arts culture, situated within the South Downs National Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stansted Park is an Edwardian country house set within 1800 acres of landscaped parkland and forest, offering visitors house tours, gardens, a chapel, woodland walks, and various outdoor attractions including a maze and light railway. Facilities include accessible parking, a café, and buggy service, with family-friendly activities and seasonal guided tours.
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.
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.
Calshot Castle is a historic 16th-century artillery fort situated on Calshot Spit in Hampshire, England. It was built by Henry VIII as part of the coastal defence strategy and later used as a seaplane base. The castle features a circular keep, curtain wall, and moat, with restoration reflecting its early 20th-century appearance. Today, it is managed by English Heritage and open to the public for exploration of its rich military and architectural heritage.
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.
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.
