Surrey Hills Barn
Surrey Hills Barn is an ancient timber-framed rural barn set in the Surrey countryside, offering a peaceful private retreat with historic character and proximity to nature and countryside walks.
Tilgate Nature Centre
Tilgate Zoo is a small accredited zoo located in Tilgate Park, Crawley, featuring 74 animal species across geographical zones with interactive experiences and conservation programs.
2 miles from Denbies Hillside
Denbies Hillside in Surrey offers beautiful outdoor experiences with spectacular views, diverse wildlife, and historic features such as WWII pill boxes. Visitors can enjoy peaceful countryside walks and scenic nature trails.
3 miles from Moomins at Polesden Lacey
7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)
A family trail at Polesden Lacey inspired by Moominvalley, where visitors can explore the garden and encounter characters from the Moomin stories.
Walnut Tree Cottage
A rural pet friendly flint cottage located in a Sussex village near a church, offering scenic countryside views and walks with easy access to local towns and the coast, suitable for families and walkers.
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3 miles from Cissbury Ring
Cissbury Ring is a large prehistoric hillfort and Neolithic flint mine in West Sussex, offering extensive earthworks, rich biodiversity and panoramic views. It is a notable archaeological and biological site owned by the National Trust, with deep historical significance from Neolithic through Iron Age periods.
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.
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3 miles from Penshurst Place
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.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a historic spa town in Kent, England, known for its picturesque Pantiles, cultural venues, green parks, and convenient transport links including rail services. It offers a blend of heritage, shopping, and outdoor leisure for tourists.
Mallingdown Farm
A beautifully converted Grade II listed oast house set in the grounds of a farm in Sussex, offering a stylish yet homely atmosphere with a galleried first floor living room and countryside views.
Cowford Oast
A former working oast house nestled in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterised by peaceful rural surroundings, historic features, and a private setting with garden and countryside views.
Pensway
This charming historic cottage is located in the scenic and peaceful hamlet of Burpham in West Sussex, offering a romantic and family-friendly rural retreat with nearby countryside walks and local amenities.
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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.
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Near Parham House & Gardens
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.
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.
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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.
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Near Falconhurst Gardens
Falconhurst Gardens is a sustainably managed garden surrounded by an organic farm in Kent, featuring accessible gravel paths, areas for cut flowers and vegetables, a pond with a bird hide, and seasonal sculpture shows. Visitors can enjoy refreshments from the Farm Shop and family-friendly outdoor activities.
Cobblers Cottage
This former cobbler's cottage is a homely private retreat set over three floors opposite Petworth House and Deer Park, ideal for families and dog walkers, with a garden and proximity to countryside walks and local amenities.
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Near Petworth
Petworth House and Park in West Sussex features a 17th-century historic house with a renowned art collection, extensive Capability Brown landscaped gardens, and a large deer park. Visitors can explore the house interiors including historic kitchens, enjoy woodland and garden walks, and relax in the on-site café. The venue offers activities suitable for families and dog walking in designated outdoor areas.
Located in Petworth
Petworth is a historic town in West Sussex, England, known for the National Trust's Petworth House and its cultural heritage including art galleries, museums, and an annual traditional fair.
Middle House
A Georgian era townhouse in Steyning offering restful and spacious accommodation for up to four guests in a private courtyard setting close to the town centre and South Downs.
Near Bramber Castle
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.
Located in Steyning
Steyning is a historic market town in West Sussex, England, known for its Saxon origins, medieval heritage, cultural festivals, and scenic location on the edge of the South Downs.
Hale Barn
A stylish and historic restored timber framed Sussex barn located in a peaceful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a working family farm, offering a private hot tub and ample outdoor space, ideal for families and countryside exploration.
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Near Farleys House & Gallery
Farleys House & Gallery is a former Georgian farmhouse that showcases an art gallery and sculpture garden, offering guided tours of the house and seasonal exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy tea and cakes onsite and explore gardens featuring permanent and contemporary artworks.