Hampshire and the Isle of Wight – rolling chalk hills, ancient forest and great maritime history.
Hampshire is dominated by the South Downs and Winchester, the county town and former capital of England. The magnificent Winchester Cathedral houses novelist Jane Austen’s grave. Her home, at Chawton, is nearby.
Drop down to the valley of the River Test, to Broadlands, Hampshire’s Georgian architectural gem. Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, lived here. For many, Hampshire means the New Forest. Despite its name, this wildlife wonderland is one of the few remaining primeval oak woods. It was a popular hunting ground of Norman kings, and provided Henry VIII and other monarchs the wood for their ships.
Gliding through the forest, the beautiful Beaulieu River takes us to The Solent, which we cross to Queen Victoria’s beloved Isle of Wight. The island’s jewel in the crown is Osborne House, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s favourite retreat. And there’s Cowes, which hosts one of the world’s iconic yachting events – Cowes Week.
Back to Hampshire – and Portsmouth, the home of the Royal Navy. Nelson’s HMS Victory and Henry VIII’s Mary Rose feature in the city’s historic dockyard, all in the shadow of the 557 feet high Spinnaker Tower. There is more maritime history at Southampton, the base for some of the world’s greatest ocean liners.
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15th century thatched home in 3.5 acres of gardens
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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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Traditional country house in the New Forest National Park
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Late Victorian farmhouse set in beautiful, peaceful countryside
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Large Georgian country house in beautiful 10 acre garden
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200 year old brick and flint house in an acre of well maintained garden
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Family farmhouse, on a 1300 acre arable farm, in a quiet village.
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Family home in a quiet country village
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Large family Tudor style house on edge of village
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12th century manor house with medieval dining room and many 18th century features
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18th century cottage with easy access to A303
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A wonderful retreat for two or three people, set in the grounds of an 18th century cottage
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Beautiful Victorian house set in National Trust woodlands
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Charming cottage with uninterrupted views
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17th century National Trust farmhouse
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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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Mixed working farm in an attractive hamlet
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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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Traditional Cotswold stone farmhouse standing in 20 acres of gardens
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Attractive, 1930s house in quiet residential location. Easy walk to the seafront and short drive to Brighton.
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ACCOMMODATION OFFERED ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS. Attractively refurbished stone farmhouse bungalow overlooking The Mendips. Easy drive to Bath and Bristol