Wiltshire is a historic county in South West England renowned for its ancient monuments, scenic chalk downs, and cultural landmarks including Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral.
A luxury shepherds hut with countryside views towards Salisbury Cathedral set in a rural, tranquil location offering a cosy and private retreat experience.
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.
Plovers Nest is a four-bedroom terraced property on Clearwater Lake within the Lower Mill Estate nature reserve, offering a contemporary waterside retreat suitable for families and groups, with scenic natural surroundings and nearby popular Cotswold villages.
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.
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.
Cuckoo's Nest is a stylish four-bedroom terraced property located on Clearwater Lake within the Lower Mill Estate nature reserve, offering a peaceful and scenic waterside retreat ideal for family holidays or group stays with access to shared spa and sports facilities.
Safari Lodge is a secluded luxury glamping lodge in the Wiltshire countryside with private hot tub and garden seating area, suited for couples or small groups seeking a peaceful rural retreat.
Stour Cross Farm in West Stour, Dorset is a peaceful and scenic detached chalet on a working dairy farm offering homely accommodation with three bedrooms and a private hot tub, set in countryside grounds with outdoor space and on-site parking, ideal for families and nature lovers.
This accommodation is a converted barn in a rural location accommodating up to 12 guests with six bedrooms, offering a homely and peaceful atmosphere with private outdoor space including a large meadow and garden, and a private hot tub.
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.
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.
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.
A stylish and private log cabin in a prestigious area of Trowbridge with a cosy atmosphere, surrounded by fruit trees and a wild pond, offering a peaceful and laid-back retreat.
The Shires Shopping Centre in Trowbridge is a central covered shopping destination featuring a museum, a large car park, and a variety of retail stores along with food outlets. It also includes a modern extension called Shires Gateway with additional shops and cafés.
Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire, England, known for its rich history as a market town and a major centre of woollen cloth production. It features historical architecture, a river, shopping centres, and cultural festivals, making it an appealing destination for visitors.
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.
Mompesson House is an 18th-century Queen Anne style historic house in Salisbury, Wiltshire, owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore its carefully restored Georgian interiors and collections of 18th-century decorative arts. The house was also a filming location for the movie Sense and Sensibility.
9–13 Oct, 16–20 Oct…
A Regency-themed event exploring autumn social life in Salisbury, including the harvest, the social season and the Glorious Twelfth. It also covers Regency-era All Hallows’ Eve, Gothic literature and folklore.
A luxury one-bedroom cottage in South Cerney, Cotswolds, with a private hot tub, garden, and parking, located close to village amenities and countryside attractions.
Cirencester Amphitheatre in Gloucestershire is the remains of a large Roman amphitheatre, notable as the second-largest in Roman Britain, with visible earthworks and evidence of tiered seating for thousands of spectators, and historical significance as a defensive site in the 5th century.
This brand new luxury lodge is set in a peaceful rural working farm environment within a small holiday park, offering privacy, stylish contemporary accommodation with its own private hot tub and garden area, suitable for a relaxing countryside break near national parks and nature reserves.
Moorhen Lake House is a waterside holiday cottage in Gloucestershire featuring three bedrooms, open plan living with panoramic lake views, private hot tub, and on-site private parking for two cars.
Lapwing Shepherd’s Hut is a luxurious shepherd's hut designed for couples, offering a quiet rural retreat with private garden and outdoor amenities.
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.
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.
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.
This is a stylish and indulgent luxury villa for families and groups located within an exclusive natural reserve development near picturesque Cotswold villages, featuring waterside views, extensive outdoor space and shared on-site spa and leisure facilities.
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.
Bramble Cottage is a stylish and private country retreat in the Cotswold village of South Cerney, offering a peaceful countryside setting with garden access and a hot tub, suitable for families or couples.
Shearwater Lake House is a tranquil, lakeside accommodation in the Cotswolds with a calm interior, open-plan living space, multiple bedrooms across three floors, and spacious decking overlooking a lake with wildlife.
Cirencester Park is a large parkland with a mansion known for its monumental yew hedge, extensive woodland, and pasture with historical significance including baroque avenues and the site of a former castle, open for visitors to explore the grounds.
This is a converted barn accommodation set in a large meadow with beautiful interiors, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with accessible features and private outdoor amenities including a hot tub and enclosed garden.
Fiddleford Manor is a medieval manor house in Dorset dating back to around 1370, featuring original interiors and restored by English Heritage, open to public visits throughout the year.
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.