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M4 118 M4 M3 A3A303 M4 Bath Bristol Salisbury 71 Winchester Petersfield Reading Shaftesbury Devizes Swindon Newbury Andover 99 98 96 72 108 109 97 105 106 69 86-88 67 73 76 94 Dorking Guildford 70 95 107 68 75 74 89 85 A31 A350 A35 Dorchester Poole 81 84 77-79 80Bridport 90 83 Forest Portsmouth Isle of Wight New 91-93 101 A27 Chichester 100 102-104 82 Weymouth

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Including the counties of Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Surrey, West Sussex and Wiltshire

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71 BRADFORD ON AVON 1m/BATH 9m This large Georgian family house offers a relaxed atmosphere complete with its resident ducks and dogs. It is in the residential area of Clifton, near the university. There is a wide variety of restaurants and wine bars within walking distance. An ideal place to stay whether on business or for visiting Bath and the Cotswolds or as a stopover en route to the West Country. Private parking available. Singles welcome from £75.00. Sorry no pets. Minimum 2 nights at weekends. WiFi access. 1 double, 1 twin, both ensuite CHILDREN 14+ Mrs Delia Macdonald, Park House, 19 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1BA www.parkhouseclifton.com ☎ 01179 736331 £110.00 to £120.00 per room Shanti and Mark welcome you to their outstanding rural, former farmhouse bungalow. Enjoy a hearty Aga cooked breakfast, using the best of local produce, in the attractive dining room. Bath is a 15 minute drive and Bristol is 30 minutes. Close to cathedral city of Wells, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Glastonbury Tor and Longleat House. The newly refurbished ground floor suite of bedroom, bathroom, sitting and kitchen area has its own access and secluded private patio. Well equipped with flatscreen TV, WiFi access and hospitality tray. Singles welcome at £60.00. 1 double ensuite (suite), 1 double with private facilities Mark & Shanti Jackman, Conygre Bungalow, Radford Hill, Timsbury, Nr Bath, BA2 0QQ www.conygrebungalow.co.uk shantijackman@hotmail.co.uk ☎ 01761 470541 or 07720 833682 £80.00 to £85.00 per room LULLINGTON HOUSE is a former Victorian rectory in the quintessentially English village of Lullington, close to Longleat Safari Park, Bath, Wells, Glastonbury and Stonehenge. This impressive house is in ten acres of paddocks, woodland and mature gardens and provides accommodation furnished to an exceptional level with four poster beds, luxury ensuites, WiFi access and ample parking. Offering privacy and seclusion with a touch of luxury, perfect for a romantic break or peaceful getaway. It is ideal for families as well as couples. Singles welcome from £70.00 to £80.00. 2 double (4xposter), 1 double/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Richard & Nicola Walsby, Lullington House, Lullington, Frome, BA11 2PG www.lullingtonhouse.co.uk info@lullingtonhouse.co.uk ☎ 01373 831406 or 07979 290146 £90.00 to £110.00 per room WESTFARM is a family run working farm in a conservation area designated an ‘area of outstanding natural beauty’. Only 2 miles from Junction 18 of the M4 yet a haven of peace and tranquillity, surrounded by acres of countryside that provide endless walking opportunities, including the Cotswold Way National Trail. An ideal base for exploring Cotswold stone villages such as Castle Combe and many famous National Trust houses and gardens. Westonbirt Arboretum, with its stunning trees and shrubs, is also close by as is the delightful market town of Tetbury. WiFi access. Well behaved dogs welcome. Singles welcome from £50.00. 2 double ensuite Boo Bush, West Farm, West Littleton, Nr Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 8JE www.westfarmbandb.co.uk stay@westfarmbandb.co.uk ☎ 01225 891249 or 07857 895370 £80.00 to £90.00 per room

Situated within the South Cotswold AONB APRILCOTTAGE is a 17th century stone house with original features such as oak beams and inglenook fireplace. Set within mature gardens and surrounded by farmland and woodland with far reaching views the house offers a peaceful retreat. Guests have full use of the cottage with lounge, sun lounge, kitchen and gardens. Bristol, Cheddar, Wells, Salisbury, Stonehenge and Avebury are all within an hour’s drive. Lacock Abbey, Castle Combe and Longleat are 30 minutes. Discounts available for stays of 2 or more nights. WiFi access. Credit cards accepted. Singles welcome from £55.00 to £65.00. 2 double, 1 double/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 5+ Stephen Riddiford-Smith, April Cottage B&B, 189 Ashley Green, Little Ashley, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 2PW www.189aprilcottage.co.uk contact@189aprilcottage.co.uk ☎ 07891 671309 I 01225 863340 £70.00 to £90.00 per room

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Established in 1986 by Suzanne Wise, a passionate gardener, HERB COTTAGE is an 18th century farmhouse set in totally peaceful surroundings near Bradford on Avon and on the Wiltshire Cycle Track.. Conveniently located for road and rail links and a choice of award winning eateries. Children welcome. Delicious home cooking using local organic produce with homemade preserves. Ample parking. Singles welcome at £55.00. 10% discount for stays of 3 nights or more. 1 superking double, 1 twin, both ensuite Suzanne Wise, Herb Cottage, 99 Bradford Leigh, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2RW www.herb-cottage.co.uk suzanne.wise44@gmail.com ☎ 01225 865554 or 07804 047520 £92.00 per room

CHURCH FARM B&B is situated on the edge of a dairy/beef farm in a stunning rural location. 73 BATH 8m/CHIPPENHAM 4m Accommodation is in the barn adjacent to the farmhouse, offering fantastic views across farm and parkland. In a lovely peaceful setting yet only 8 miles from Bath and close to many National Trust properties including Lacock, The Courts and Dyrham Park. An ideal base for exploring the wonders of Wiltshire and enjoying lovely fresh country air. Bedrooms each have a kitchenette and Continental breakfast items are provided so you can prepare a DIYbreakfast at your leisure. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £65.00. 3 double/twin/single, all ensuite, 2 on ground floor CHILDREN 12+ Mrs K. Jones, Church Farm, Hartham, Corsham, Nr Chippenham, SN13 0PU www.churchfarmbandb.com churchfarmbandb@hotmail.com ☎/I 01249 715180 ☎ 07977 910775 £85.00 to £90.00 per room DEVERILLEND is set in the picturesque Wylye valley, with a magnificent southern view 74 WARMINSTER 3m/FROME 10m over fields and downlands. The beautiful garden with its roses and clematis will be of interest to many. Bath, Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Mere, Stonehenge and Stourhead are all within 25 miles. Longleat Safari Park is 5 miles and your hosts can offer a 33% discount on day tickets. There are excellent pubs serving food close by - one is just a 5 minute walk. All bedrooms are on the ground floor. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £65.00 to £85.00. 2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 10+ Mrs J. Greathead, Deverill End, Sutton Veny, Warminster, BA12 7BY www.deverillend.co.uk deverillend@gmail.com ☎ 01985 840356 £85.00 per room CORNERWAYS is an 18th century cottage offering a high standard of accommodation with a lovely “cottagey” feel, complemented by excellent breakfasts in the beamed dining room. Conveniently situated just off the A303, this is an ideal place to stay for touring. Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath, Longleat and Stourhead all within easy travelling distance. Riding, walking and golf are all available locally. Credit cards accepted. WiFi access. Singles welcome at £60.00. Discounted tickets for Longleat. 1 twin with private facilities, 2 double ensuite Irene & John Snook, Cornerways Cottage, Longcross, Zeals, BA12 6LL www.cornerwayscottage.co.uk cornerways.cottage@btinternet.com ☎/I 01747 840477 or 07484 215936 £80.00 per room

THE OLD BANK is a comfortable, friendly 18th century house in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. The house has a 76 STURMINSTER NEWTON 3m lovely courtyard leading to a pretty cottage garden. Set on a hill overlooking the Blackmore Vale, between Shaftesbury and Sherborne, Marnhull is an excellent centre from which to explore the countryside, the coast and the ancient towns of Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Bath and Salisbury. National Trust properties and gardens are close by, as are the historic hill forts of Hambledon Hill, Hod Hill and Maiden Castle. Walking and cycling routes are popular - facilities to lock up cycles and dry clothes. Two local pubs offering good food, one within 100 yards. WiFi access. Singles welcome at £40.00. Dogs welcome. 1 double, 1 double/twin/family, private facilities available CHILDREN ALL Mrs S. Hood, The Old Bank, Burton Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PH www.theoldbank-marnhull.co.uk enquiry@theoldbank-marnhull.co.uk ☎ 01258 821019 or 07434 280963 £75.00 per room 72 BRADFORD ON AVON 1m 75 MERE 2m Our website

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81 DORCHESTER DIPPERS is in the beautiful Dorset village of Uploders in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 2 miles from the Jurassic Coast. Lyme Regis and Charmouth (renowned for fossils) and Abbotsbury with its swannery and sub tropical garden, are within 30 minutes’drive. There are good eating pubs locally or your hosts are happy to provide evening meals by arrangement. The dining room overlooks the River Asker and breakfast includes locally sourced produce and eggs and honey from the garden. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £40.00 to £50.00. 1 double/family, 1 double/twin/family, both ensuite, 1 single with private facilities CHILDREN ALL Liz & Don Moxom, Dippers, 42 Uploders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4PE www.dipperswestdorset.co.uk liz@dipperswestdorset.co.uk ☎ 01308 485504 or 07855 344121 £80.00 to £90.00 per room KNAPPFARMHOUSE, in the beautiful village of Powerstock, lies between the coastal town of Bridport and pretty Beaminster. West Dorset “Thomas Hardy” country at its best. Enjoy luxurious accommodation in the separate and peaceful barn annexe and delicious breakfasts in the ancient thatched farmhouse. Ideally situated for the Jurassic coast, with numerous footpaths radiating from the village. This is the perfect place to unwind, relax and just “be”. For the more energetic the hills will test the fittest of bicycling legs and the gourmands will find several local fine country pubs and restaurants. Minimum 2 night stay at weekends. WiFi available in main house. Singles welcome at £80.00. 1 double/twin, 1 twin/single only bookable with other room CHILDREN ALL Mrs Teresa Kennard, Knapp Farmhouse, Powerstock, Bridport, DT6 3TF www.knappfarmhouse.co.uk channy.kennard@gmail.com ☎ 01308 485730 £80.00 to £100.00 per room Enjoy a warm welcome and comfortable accommodation on this family run livestock farm. The house is reached by its own private road and is in peaceful countryside with extensive views across fields and woods. Deer are frequently seen from the house. Bedrooms are on the ground floor and suitable for those with limited mobility. There is a guests’ lounge with open fire and TV. Achoice of breakfasts with home baked bread, muesli and the farm’s free range eggs. Lovely beaches within 10 miles and the Jurassic Coast covers 95 miles of stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset. Minimum 2 nights at Bank Holidays. Singles welcome from £50.00 to £60.00. WiFi access. 1 kingsize double, 1 twin/super king double, both ensuite CHILDREN ALL Rachael Geddes, Colesmoor Farm, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, DT2 0DU www.colesmoorfarm.co.uk rachael@colesmoorfarm.co.uk ☎/I 01300 320812 or 07752 437092 £68.00 to £80.00 per room Islay, the family labrador, will greet you at this country house set in half an acre of lovely walled gardens. Buckland Newton is a peaceful village in the heart of Hardy’s Dorset, surrounded by rolling hills and many good walks, The Wessex Ridgeway runs close by. The historic towns of Sherborne and Dorchester are both 10 miles away and the coast is a 30 minute drive. There are numerous historic houses and some superb gardens in the area. Enjoy a full English breakfast with homemade preserves, fresh fruit and yoghurts. Village pub in walking distance. Minimum stay 2 nights Bank holidays and summer weekends. 1 twin/double, 1 double, 1 single, all ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL Mrs Tia Bunkall, Holyleas House, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, DT2 7DP www.holyleashouse.co.uk tiabunkall@gmail.com ☎ 01300 345214 or 07968 341887 £40.00 to £90.00 per room

AQUILAHEIGHTS is an Edwardian guesthouse quietly located, a pleasant 10 minute walk from the town centre. Easy access to A35 makes this an ideal touring base for Dorset, Hardy Country and the splendid Jurassic Coast. Panoramic views from the bedrooms include the ramparts of Maiden Castle and the South Dorset Ridgeway. Enjoy an indulgent breakfast with plenty of choice, lots of local ingredients, all freshly prepared and cooked to order. Secure cycle storage, rental bikes delivered to the door. Wet clothes drying and free collection to/from railway and coach station. Off road parking and high speed WiFi. 1 double, 1 twin, 1 double/twin, 1 double/twin/triple, 2 single, ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL Derek &Wendy Caws, Aquila Heights, 44 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2ES www.aquilaheights.co.uk enquiries@aquilaheights.co.uk ☎ 01305 267145 £55.00 to £110.00 per room

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HARBOUR LIGHTS is a relaxed and friendly guesthouse. Within 2 minutes walk is the Rodwell Trail, a tranquil, leafy pedestrian and cycle path, leading to Chesil Beach and Portland Harbour in one direction and Radipole Lake RSPB Reserve in the other. The Nothe Fort and Gardens are a pleasant stroll away, as are Weymouth Old Harbour, the beach, castle and gardens at Sandsfoot and the South West Coastal Path. Buses to railway, town centre and Portland stop outside. Bedrooms have spectacular sea views or overlook the lovely garden. Ample onsite parking. Electric car charging available. Singles welcome from £60.00. Sorry no dogs. 2 double, 4 twin/superking, 3 kingsize, all ensuite SORRYNO CHILDREN Lynda &Peter Banks, Harbour Lights, 20 Buxton Road, Weymouth, DT4 9PJ www.harbourlightsguesthouse.com harbourlights@btconnect.com ☎ 01305 783273 £80.00 to £95.00 per room

WESTCOOMBE FARMHOUSE is a Georgian former farmhouse in a 83 LULWORTH COVE 3m small village near Lulworth Cove. Ideally situated to explore the beautiful coastline and beaches as well as the historic houses and gardens Dorset has to offer. Most outdoor activities are close at hand such as horse riding and golf. Mountain bikes available for guests’use. WiFi access. 2 double ensuite, 1 double/twin private CHILDREN 12+ Mr & Mrs Brachi, West Coombe Farmhouse, Coombe Keynes, Wareham, BH20 5PS www.westcoombefarmhouse.co.ukwestcoombefarmhouse@yahoo.co.uk ☎ 01929 462889 £85.00 to £95.00 per room

AMMONITE is a detached family home just a 5 minute stroll from the centre of the attractive and historic 84 WAREHAM/SWANAGE 5m village of Corfe Castle with its magnificent castle ruins. Enjoy many walks in the surrounding Purbeck Hills and along the Jurrasic Coast - a World Heritage Site. Step back in time on a trip from Corfe Castle to Swanage using the steam railway; Swanage and Wareham both 5 miles away. Other places to visit include Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door with its rock formations and Studland’s beautiful sandy beaches. Poole and Bournemouth easily reached via the chain link car ferry. Minimum 2 nights at weekends. WiFi access. 2 double ensuite, 1 twin with private bathroom CHILDREN 8+ Yvonne & Ray Hendes, Ammonite, 88 West Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5HE www.ammonite-corfecastle.co.uk info@ammonite-corfecastle.co.uk ☎ 01929 480188 £75.00 to £90.00 per room

CASHMOOR HOUSE is a part 17th century and part 19th century cottage set in a pretty garden and 8 acres. In the heart of Cranbourne Chase, a perfect base for walking, cycling, the coast and New Forest. Enjoy an Aga cooked breakfast with homemade bread and preserves. Ample parking and local pubs within walking distance or a short drive. You are assured a comfortable stay at this friendly farmhouse whether on holiday or business. WiFi access. Small dogs welcome by arrangement. Ground floor rooms. Singles welcome at £50.00. 2 doubles, 1 twin, 2 double/family, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Mrs Mary Jones, Cashmoor House, Cashmoor, Blandford, DT11 8DN www.cashmoorhouse.co.uk mary@cashmoorhouse.co.uk ☎ 01725 552339 £70.00 per room

Awarm welcome awaits at this pretty thatched cottage in a peaceful, countryside location half a mile off 86 SHAFTESBURY9m/SALISBURY12m the A30 between Salisbury and Shaftesbury. Well situated for the New Forest, Stonehenge, Stourhead, Wells, Bath, Messums Gallery and The Chalk Valley History Festival in June. Enjoy lovely walks with stunning views over the downs and good local country pubs. Excellent breakfasts with homemade/local produce. The attractively decorated bedrooms are well equipped with TV/radio/tea and coffee making facilities. There is ample parking and WiFi access. Singles welcome from £55.00 to £60.00. 1 double, 1 twin, ensuite/private bathroom CHILDREN 12+ Cherry White, Apple Tree Cottage, Lagpond Lane, Sutton Mandeville, Nr. Salisbury, SP3 5NG www.appletreecottagebnb.co.uk cherryrwhite@gmail.com ☎ 01722 714800 or 07375 104440 £90.00 to £100.00 per room Set in the beautiful Nadder Valley BURCOMBE MANOR offers spacious rooms and a large 87 SALISBURY5m garden on a working arable farm. In a quiet village with the local pub within walking distance. Local attractions include Wilton House, Salisbury and Stonehenge with Bath, Winchester and the New Forest an hour away. There is an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways for both walkers and horseriders to explore. One of the walks on the farm gives a panoramic view of Salisbury looking down onto the cathedral. Singles welcome from £70.00. WiFi access. 2 double, 1 twin, ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL Wendy Combes, Burcombe Manor, Burcombe, Salisbury, SP2 0EJ www.burcombemanor.co.uk enquiries@burcombemanor.co.uk ☎ 01722 744288 or 07967 594449 £80.00 to £85.00 per room 82 WEYMOUTH 85 BLANDFORD 7m / SALISBURY12m

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92 LYMINGTON 3m Mentioned in the Domesday Book, this beautifully restored watermill exudes character, with original 14th century machinery in view. It is set in an acre of land with a gorgeous millpond overlooking the magnificent Wylye Valley. Friendly and welcoming, the bedrooms are well appointed. Comfortable lounge for guests with large dining room with woodburning stove in which to enjoy delicious breakfasts or have a glass of wine in the evening (fully licensed). Enjoy one of the many fine pubs and restaurants nearby. Easy, short drive to Salisbury and within easy reach of Bath, Stonehenge and the New Forest. French spoken. Private annexe available. Secure parking with CCTV. Free WiFi. Singles welcome from £75.00. 3 double ensuite Guests welcome between 5pm and 7pm. Maggie Sayer, Old Mill House, Warminster Road, South Newton, Salisbury, SP2 0QD www.salisburymill.co.uk salisburymill@yahoo.com ☎ 01722 742458 £80.00 to £95.00 per room

This welcoming 15th century thatched cottage with beams and woodburning stoves is surrounded by 3.5 acres of woodland, orchard, vegetable gardens and free-roaming hens. Breakfast is cooked in the Aga using local produce. Homemade cakes complement afternoon tea. Home cooked evening meals available on request. An old village pub is within walking distance. All bedrooms, including the attractive, cosy and secluded log cabin, are spacious and have luxurious bedding with either ensuite or private bathrooms with power showers. Facilities include secure parking, WiFi access. 2 double ensuite, 1 twin, 1 single, private facilities available CHILDREN ALL Elizabeth Dowding, Farthing Corner, West Tytherley, Salisbury, SP5 1NR www.farthingcorner.co.uk liz@farthingcorner.co.uk ☎ 01794 340384 or 07847 278589 £100.00 to £110.00 per room RIVERS REACH is an attractively furnished, detached house in a quiet residential area just 1 mile from the centre of Christchurch and on the outskirts of Bournemouth. Walks along the River Stour and local pubs/restaurants only a few minutes’walk away. Beaches at Southbourne, Hengistbury Head and Stanpit Nature Reserve (local beauty spots) are nearby. Ideally situated for day trips to the New Forest. Golf, fishing (sea and coarse), sailing and river trips are all available in the area. Enjoy all day access at this family home. TV, tea/coffee in rooms. Off road parking. 1 double ensuite, 1 double, 1 single, private bathroom when available Mrs Pamela Gibbs, Rivers Reach, 4 Broadlands Avenue, Tuckton, Southbourne, BH6 4HQ www.riversreach.uk riversreach@hotmail.co.uk ☎ 01202 429042 or 07890 638322 £40.00 to £70.00 per room ST. URSULAis a large detached family home near the town centre and only a mile from the sea. Enjoy high standards in a friendly, informal atmosphere. The beautiful ground floor suite is suitable for the disabled/wheelchair users. Your host is only too happy to help. An ideal base for touring the New Forest with its ponies and beautiful walks. Five minutes to leisure centre and railway station on the Bournemouth-Weymouth-London line. Excellent pubs nearby. Well behaved dogs welcome. Singles welcome from £30.00. 2 twin, 1 single, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Judith Pearce, St. Ursula, 30 Hobart Road, New Milton, Hants, BH25 6EG ☎ 01425 613515 £70.00 to £75.00 per room

HARTS LODGE is a delightful family home set in 3 acres, offering comfortable, friendly accommodation. All rooms are furnished to a high standard and guests can enjoy a delicious four course English breakfast served in the sunny dining room. Explore the garden with its small lake, stocked with koi and wild carp, maintained in its natural state with an abundance of wild flowers and birdlife. Take a walk along the coast or explore the New Forest with its wild ponies. Beaulieu with its National Motor Museum and Exbury Gardens are nearby. WiFi access. 2 double, 1 family/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 8+ Mrs R. Sque, Harts Lodge, 242 Everton Road, Everton, Nr Lymington, SO41 0HE www.hartslodge.co.uk hartslodge@gmail.com ☎ 01590 645902 £65.00 to £90.00 per room Recommend a B&B

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GROVE HOUSE is a traditional country house situated on the outskirts of Minstead village in the New Forest National Park. Set in a quiet, picturesque area with a beautiful garden, the house has been recently refurbished to a very high standard. Fantastic walking and cycling, the perfect location to relax and enjoy the New Forest. Ideally placed with easy access to Lyndhurst. Lymington, Bournemouth and Christchurch are within 30 minutes. Good pubs within walking distance or just a short drive. 2 kingsize double ensuite, 1 twin with private bathroom CHILDREN 12+ Julia Creasey, Grove House, The Grove, Minstead, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GG dixonjm@hotmail.co.uk ☎ 02380 813211 or 07711 349280 £80.00 to £85.00 per room

GREENVALE FARM, in Melchet Park, sits at the northern tip of the New Forest (4 miles). Near at hand are 94 ROMSEY7m/SALISBURY11m the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester and the abbey in nearby Romsey. Southampton and the south coast are within 30 minutes. For gardeners there is Mottisfont Abbey (NT) and wonderful Hillier Arboretum. Dorset is just an hour away for Thomas Hardy fans. Eling Tide Mill is a working mill run on the outgoing tide, very unusual. Take a lovely journey through the New Forest to see the ponies. Two pubs within 2 miles, one just a 20 minute walk. The bedroom is on the ground floor. Single occupancy from £45.00 to £50.00. WiFi access. 1 double/twin ensuite CHILDREN 14+ Mrs Sue Brown, Greenvale Farm, Melchet Park, Sherfield English, Romsey, SO51 6FS www.greenvalefarm.com suebrown@greenvalefarm.com ☎ 01794 884858 £75.00 to £80.00 per room YORK LODGE provides a comfortable, self contained wing for guests in this charming 95 ANDOVER 8m/STOCKBRIDGE 4m modern house set in a peaceful secluded garden. On the edge of a picturesque village used as the setting for Agatha Christie’s “Miss Marple” TV series. Good location midway between the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury and within easy reach of Stonehenge. An ideal base for exploring southern England and a convenient stop over to the west country, being just off the A30/A343. WiFi access. Dogs welcome. Singles welcome from £45.00. 2 double/twin ensuite CHILDREN 8+ Fiona Bradley, York Lodge, Five Bells Lane, Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8HE www.york-lodge.co.uk bradley@york-lodge.co.uk ☎ 01264 781313 or 07765 412254 £75.00 to £85.00 per room Enjoy a friendly welcome at the very comfortable TALMAGE HOUSE, on the edge of the small hamlet of Fosbury, in a beautiful unspoilt valley, on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border, a wonderful walking area. The 200 year old brick and flint house is set in an acre of well maintained country garden surrounded by farmland. Guests are welcome to use the garden and summerhouse. There are a number of excellent pubs within easy reach. Only 15 minutes from M4 and A303 (M3) and within easy reach of Marlborough and Hungerford (8 miles). Singles welcome at £50.00. 1 double ensuite, 1 double/twin private facilities CHILDREN ALL Alan & Jenny Butterworth, Talmage House, 55 Fosbury, Marlborough, SN8 3NJ www.talmage.co.uk jbutterworth47@me.com ☎ 01264 731282 or 07771 915039 / 07714 345596 £80.00 per room

PRIORYCOTTAGE is a lovely thatched,black and white timbered cottage in the heart of the village. Accommodation is in the newly renovated annexe giving guests total privacy. Enjoy the lovely views of the surrounding hills or take one of the many walks through the beautiful farming countryside. Well located for visiting Stonehenge and the market towns of Marlborough and Salisbury. Both the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Bath (one hour away) have theatres and a wide variety of shops, restaurants. Pewsey has a good train service into London. 1 double, 1 single, sharing private bathroom CHILDREN ALL Caroline Cornell, Priory Cottage, Easton Royal, Wiltshire, SN9 5LZ cornell.sharcott@btinternet.com ☎ 01672 811953 or 07979 692528 £40.00 to £80.00 per room 93 NEW FOREST 96 MARLBOROUGH 13m

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103 CHICHESTER 4m/ARUNDEL8m Enjoy a taste of luxury in KNOX FARMHOUSE, a late Victorian house, set in beautiful and peaceful countryside within the South Downs National Park. The house has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, is furnished in elegant and traditional style, including many family portraits. There are attractive gardens and grounds, from where there are panoramic and uninterrupted views to the South Downs. Many interesting excursions available from the doorstep and National Trust properties within easy reach. Excellent pubs offering good food nearby. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £60.00. 1 double ensuite, 1 single with private bathroom CHILDREN ALL Nick & Rose Carter, Knox Farmhouse, The Straits, Kingsley, Nr Alton, GU35 9NS www.knoxfarmhouse.co.uk nhcarter@talktalk.net ☎/I 01420 472861 ☎ 07885 291736 £60.00 to £90.00 per room Aperfect oasis away from the bustle of city life, LOWER CHAPTERS is an enlarged and converted 18th century farm cottage set in beautiful and peaceful rural East Hampshire. The mature 2 acre garden is set to lawns and herbaceous borders with an all weather tennis court and solar heated swimming pool for summer use. Located equidistant between the ancient cities of Winchester and Chichester. Easy access to Portsmouth for the ferries and historic naval dockyard. Goodwood is half an hour’s drive. WiFi access available. Supplements for Goodwood events and single nights on summer weekends. Discounts for stays of 3 or more nights. Singles welcome from £50.00. 2 double/twin ensuite, 1 double with private facilities CHILDREN 8+ Philippa & Jeremy Warren, Lower Chapters, Broadway Lane, Lovedean, Hants. PO8 0SS www.lowerchapters.com philippajwarren@gmail.com ☎ 02392 592118 or 07719 181801 £90.00 to £115.00 per room

HOLLYBANK is a lovely Georgian country house with elegant rooms and views to Chichester Harbour. Set in a beautiful 10 acre garden with tennis court, on the outskirts of Emsworth, an attractive fishing village known for its restaurants, pubs and harbour walks. Within easy reach of Portsmouth, Chichester, Goodwood, Hayling and the South Downs National Park. Singles welcome from £80.00. Supplements for Goodwood events. Free WiFi. Credit cards accepted. Dogs accepted. 1 double/family, 1 double, 2 twin/double, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Anna Williams, Hollybank House, Hollybank Lane, Emsworth, Hants, PO10 7UN www.hollybankhouse.com anna@hollybankhouse.com ☎ 01243 375502 £105.00 to £115.00 per room CHARLTON HOUSE is a lovely Victorian house at the southern end of Hayling Island, just a short walk from the beach. Beautifully decorated and comfortable, guests have access to the lounge, garden and hot tub. Enjoy a delicious full English or vegetarian breakfast before exploring, perhaps walking or cycling the Hayling Billy Trail, playing golf or kitesurfing. There are two inflatable paddleboards guests are welcome to use. Plenty of pubs and a variety of restaurants to choose from. Singles welcome from £70.00 to £89.00. 1 kingsize, 1 queen size, both ensuite, 1 kingsize, 1 twin Annette Marshall, Charlton House, 22 Hollow Lane, Hayling Island, Hants, PO11 9EX www.charltonhousebnb.co.uk bookings@charltonhousebnb.co.uk ☎ 02392 462952 or 07775 883568 £70.00 to £99.00 per room

ENFORD MEAD is a welcoming family home, set in a quiet country village, just a few miles from the cathedral city of Chichester. Just a ten minute drive from the sea, Chichester and Pagham harbours for bird watching and many lovely walks on the South Downs. An ideal place to stay for visiting the naval town of Portsmouth, Arundel Castle, Goodwood, Petworth and West Dean Gardens. Traditional breakfast using local produce. One bedroom is on the ground floor. WiFi access. 2 double ensuite CHILDREN ALL Mrs Charlotte Sampson, Enford Mead, Post Office Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, PO20 1JY enfordmead@btinternet.com ☎/I 01243 783946 £75.00 to £85.00 per room NIGHTINGALE COTTAGE is a 400 year old Grade II listed thatched cottage located in Boxgrove Village, close to Goodwood, Chichester, Arundel and beautiful Sussex coastlines. Within walking distance of an excellent restaurant and pub. The cottage is full of period features and beautifully decorated with two spacious bedrooms and ensuite shower/bathrooms. Enjoy a locally sourced and freshly prepared breakfast ranging from lighter contintental options to a full English breakfast. Please enquire about prices for Festival Weekends. WiFi access. Singles welcome. Please telephone with regards to children. 1 kingsize, 1 kingsize suite, both ensuite Mandie &David Chant, Nightingale Cottage, The Street, Boxgrove, W Sussex, PO18 0EE www.nightingalecottagebedandbreakfast.com nightingalecottagebandb@gmail.com ☎ 01243 926389 or 07786 444173 £100.00 to £140.00 per room

THE OLD GRANARYis a quiet family home in the charming village of East Lavant nestled in the 104 CHICHESTER 2m South Downs National Park on the edge of the Goodwood Estate, convenient for West Dean, Goodwood, Chichester, Arundel, Petworth, Cowdray Park and Portsmouth. Taxi service from Heathrow/Gatwick airports can be arranged. Direct trains from London Victoria/Gatwick airport to Chichester. Many interesting walks and cycle paths in the area. Two excellent pubs within walking distance. Supplements for Goodwood events. Singles welcome from £75.00. WiFi access. 2 double ensuite (1 ground floor), 1 twin with private facilities CHILDREN ALL Helen Spiegelberg, The Old Granary, Manor Farm, Pook Lane, East Lavant, PO18 0AH www.theoldgranary.org helen.oldvic@gmail.com ☎ 01243 251301 or 07970 109324 £80.00 to £95.00 per room PENFOLDS, a 17th century cottage, is situated in a small village just off the A29, at the foot of the South Downs, close to the River Arun. Accommodation includes an authentic shepherd’s hut offering a high level of comfort and charm. Take breakfast in the ‘Garden Room’, opening onto and enjoying views of the garden and South Downs beyond. A30 minute riverside walk will take you to Houghton Bridge, where there is a pub, restaurant and tea room and also Amberley Station and the Amberley Chalk Pits Museum. Secure off road parking. Singles welcome at £60.00. 3 double ensuite Mr &Mrs H MacNamara, Penfolds, The Street, Bury, Pulborough, RH20 1PA www.thebarnatpenfolds.co.uk susiemacnamara1@gmail.com ☎ 01798 831496 or 07890 271372 £80.00 to £95.00 per room

TREES is a large family Tudor style house set in a pretty garden on the edge of the village. The 106 BILLINGSHURST 0.5m rooms are large and airy with lovely views to the South Downs. Atraditional locally sourced English breakfast is served to start your day. Good pubs and restaurants within a few minutes’ walk. Just 10 minutes to the railway station with regular trains to London, a 1 hour journey. Gatwick airport a 30 minute drive. Many places of interest, the coast and South Downs Way are within easy reach and there are plenty of good local walks. Ample off road parking. WiFi access. 2 double/twin, 1 single, all with private facilities CHILDREN ALL Mrs Ro Jennings, Trees, East Street, Billingshurst, Sussex, RH14 9DB www.treesbedandbreakfast.co.uk ro.jennings6@gmail.com ☎ 01403 786155 ☎ 07747 013293 £45.00 to £90.00 per room LOVES FARM, a 17th century working farm with horse livery, is in an area renowned for its walks and views across the Rother Valley to the South Downs. The rooms have private gardens and separate access,one over a small bridge and the other on the ground floor. Near Cowdray Castle and Park and many interesting places within a 30 minute drive; Parham House, Nymans, Denmans, Goodwood House, Arundel Castle and Chichester. The coast is 20 miles. Good places to eat in nearby Petworth and Haselmere as well as Midhurst. Ideal area for walking or cycling. Ornithologists will enjoy the variety of birdlife around the farm including various birds of prey and types of owl. Singles welcome at 60.00. Please ask for Goodwood prices. 3 double, ensuite or private facilities Mally Renwick, Loves Farm, Easebourne Street, Midhurst, GU29 0BG www.lovesfarm.com 1lovesfarm@gmail.com ☎ 01730 813212 or 07789 228400 £80.00 per room

Situated in secluded surroundings on the edge of Chobham Village, SWALLOW BARN has a 108 WOKING 2.5m lovely garden with a swimming pool. One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor with its own sitting room and access to the garden, and another is in a converted annexe giving privacy to the guests. Only 3 miles from Woking station with trains to London Waterloo, 25 minutes. Easy access to M25 and M3, Heathrow is 25 minutes and Gatwick 50 minutes. Many first class restaurants and pubs in village. Singles welcome £60.00 to £65.00. WiFi access. 1 double, 2 twin, all ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN 8+ Joan Carey, Swallow Barn, Milford Green, Chobham, Nr. Woking, GU24 8AU www.swallow-barn.co.uk info@swallow-barn.co.uk ☎/I 01276 856030 £90.00 to £95.00 per room HIGH EDSER is a beautifully modernised 16th century former farmhouse, with an abundance of beams and character. Set in 109 GUILDFORD 12m/HORSHAM 10m a large, well landscaped garden in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The well furnished rooms provide modern-day comforts. Within walking distance of the pretty village of Ewhurst with its pub and shops. A30 minute drive to Gatwick and 45 minutes to Heathrow. RHS Wisley, Polesden Lacey, Windsor and Hampton Court are within easy reach. The Hannah Pechar Sculpture Garden is 3 miles. Wonderful walking, close to the Greensand Way and cycle rides in the hills. Guildford and Dorking stations nearby for travel to London. Free WiFi. Singles from £40.00 to £55.00. Electric car charging available. 1 twin, 1 double/twin, 1 double ensuite CHILDREN ALL Mrs Carol Franklin Adams, High Edser, Shere Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, GU6 7PQ www.highedser.co.uk carol@highedser.co.uk ☎ 01483 278214 or 07775 865125 £70.00 to £85.00 per room 105 ARUNDEL5m 107 MIDHURST 2m

AREAHIGHLIGHTS The chalk ramparts of England - from the white cliffs of Dover westwards to the Severn Sisters - have for centuries been the first sight of island Britain for friend and foe, traveller and invader.

Sussex - Kent

Beachy Head, standing out into the English Channel nearly 550 feet high.

With invasion from Europe a constant threat through the Middle Ages, the ports that nestled in the shelter of the chalk walls were fortified to become the Cinque Ports.

White Cliffs of Dover Stay by the seaside and Brighton, one of several south coast resorts that enjoyed royal patronage.

Today it’s a fun loving mix of the great British seaside, cosmopolitan arts and music scene.

The Prince of Wales, later to become George IV, visited Brighton in 1783. He converted his famhouse retreat into the flamboyant Royal Pavilion and the aristocrats who followed him there had the town’s magnificent Regency terraces built.

Brighton Pier Up the River Medway, Chatham and Rochester share a fascinating maritime heritage.

walls of England’.

The dockyards at Chatham saw the keels laid of some of the great ‘wooden

The rolling chalk hills of the North and Kent Downs; the eerie Romney Marsh, once beneath the sea.

Oast houses and thatched, half timbered or weather boarded cottages and farmhouses set off the great castles.

North Downs

Leeds Castle was one of Henry VIII’s homes and Hever was the childhood home of his ill-fated wife, Anne Boleyn.

Some of the finest gardens in Britain. Sissinghurst Castle Garden, at Cranbrook, ranks as one of the most celebrated. Leeds Castle

Canterbury Cathedral, the awe inspiring mother church of Christendom, is set in one of England’s oldest cities.

So much history; so many fabulous walks and drives ... and enough city lights. They call this corner of England ‘special’.