Hampshire Holiday Guide

What does Hampshire in the South East of England offer for cottage breaks?

With miles and miles of unspoilt countryside, Hampshire is an ideal place to hide away in a rural retreat or a cosy country cottage.  

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Nestled within Hampshire are pretty villages and charming towns, country cottages with thatched roofs, gently undulating countryside, the lush New Forest National Park with its trails and green canopies, as well as the stunning countryside of the South Downs.  Hampshire is also home to some fascinating places to visit such as Jane Austen’s House where you can visit one of Britain’s best regarded author’s houses.  And if all that wasn’t enough, Hampshire is also home to historic port cities and historic Winchester.

 

Top Attractions in Hampshire Include:
 

•    Picturesque Hampshire Villages and Towns

•    Port Cities such as Portsmouth and Southampton, and Historical Winchester

•    Stunning Countryside including the New Forest and South Downs National Park

 

Pretty Villages and Towns in Hampshire

Many of Hampshire’s prettiest villages including Beaulieu, Burley and Lyndhurst are found within the New Forest National Park.  Expect village charm, wild ponies, tea shops and good local walks.

Also well worth a visit is Alresford for its Georgian charm and good selection of shops and restaurants, and the harbourside town of Lymington.  Also popular is Buckler’s Hard with its rich historical charm and setting next to the Beaulieu River.

 

 

Hampshire’s Port Cities and Historical Gems

Hampshire is home to two incredible port cities; Portsmouth and Southampton.  Inland, Winchester too is a historic gem that is well worth a visit.

Portsmouth with its historical dockyard, beautiful waterfront and Spinnaker viewing tower has plenty to keep you entertained for a few days.  Southampton is another maritime city in Hampshire which is home to a good choice of shops and eateries, as well as an old town area, historic town walls, and SeaCity Museum which tells the story of the city’s maritime history and the city’s links with the Titanic. 

For history buffs, Winchester is a real delight.  With historical buildings including timber-framed buildings found in the city, a gothic Cathedral, river and Great Hall, Winchester truly is a historic gem.  The city also has links with the legend of King Arthur and King Arthur’s round table is housed in the Great Hall.

 

 

Stunning Countryside including the New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park

Hampshire is home to magnificent countryside and two national parks!

 

With its collection of giant redwoods, extensive forest trails, wild ponies, pretty villages and excellent cycling trails, the New Forest is popular for both short breaks and longer stays.  Truly a charming, green and idyllic area, visit to find out what makes this area so very special.

Covering beautiful rolling countryside as well as high chalk cliffs including the magnificent Seven Sisters, the South Downs National Park is a joy to explore on foot, on bike or horse back.

 

Discover some of the Best of South East England with a Hampshire Holiday

Whether you want to enjoy time by the coast, in the countryside or in a historic port city, Hampshire has it all.  Just when will you visit?