For North Wessex Downs AONB read ‘spoiled for choice’. A horseshoe of rolling chalk hills covering the Berkshire Downs, the Hampshire Downs, the White Horse Hills, the Lambourn Downs, the Marlborough Downs, the Vale of Pewsey and the ancient Savernake Forest…all magnificent in their own way.
To pre-history, and Avebury, Europe’s largest Neolithic stone circle then saddle up for the Uffington White Horse, carved in the chalk hillside 3,000 years ago. Visit Highclere Castle – Downton Abbey to millions – and Bowood House, just two of the downs’ stately homes.
Stroll the Kennet and Avon Canal and the many footpaths and national trails, including Britain’s oldest ‘road’ the Ridgeway. Join author Richard Adams’ rabbits on Watership Down, near Whitchurch, then relax aboard the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway before an old-fashioned tea at the station.
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200 year old brick and flint house in an acre of well maintained garden
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Luxurious ground floor suite style accommodation, situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Thruxton, Hampshire
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17th century National Trust farmhouse
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12th century manor house with medieval dining room and many 18th century features
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New traditionally built farmhouse overlooking fishpond and waterfall within Cotswold Water Park
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First floor apartment with large kitchen, sitting room, full shower room and separate bedroom with king size bed.
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Ground floor apartment suitable for people with limited mobility, with full kitchen and ensuite bedroom with king-size bed. Also sitting room with 2 two-seater sofas.
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15th century thatched home in 3.5 acres of gardens
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Traditional Cotswold stone farmhouse standing in 20 acres of gardens
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Family farmhouse, on a 1300 acre arable farm, in a quiet village.
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Mixed working farm in an attractive hamlet
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Late Victorian farmhouse set in beautiful, peaceful countryside
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Charming cottage with uninterrupted views
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17th century stone cottage surrounded by attractive farmland and woodland
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Newly converted stone built single story former wagon house
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Traditional country house in the New Forest National Park