Pet Friendly Holidays Hampshire
Blessed with gorgeous countryside, quaint villages and beautiful beaches, Hampshire is the perfect combination of country, coast and city. Visit the enchanting New Forest with its fairytale forests, the wonderful South Downs National Park, and heavenly hamlets like Buckler's Hard.
- Bransgore, EnglandThis pretty, detached, ‘chocolate box’, thatched holiday cottage lies a few miles from the Dorset coast, on the edge of the New Forest National Park which is hugely popular for excellent walks, cycling and horse-riding routes. There’s also golf available nearby. The cottage is an ideal retreat for families, with many character features and a hot tub in the garden’s summer house. There are plenty of thoughtful extras for guests’ enjoyment, including six TVs, Bluetooth stereo and Wi-Wfi. Enjoy sandy beaches at Mudeford, Bournemouth and Poole, or visit Beaulieu, Exbury Gardens and Lymington. Burley and Christchurch are just 3 miles away. Shop ⅓ mile and nearest pub 80 meters. Village has three good pubs in total.£125From price per night based on 7 night stay
- bordon, EnglandGroomes Country House is a Grade II listed farmhouse resting in Farnham, Hampshire. Off-road parking. Pet friendly. Woodburning stove. Games room. Guildford 16.6 miles; Winchester 23.3 miles; Portsmouth 28.6 miles.£411From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Alton, EnglandHartley Wine Estate’s Vineyard View is the perfect romantic retreat, with glass gable end giving fantastic views across the vineyard and rolling countryside. The beautifully designed open plan living/bedroom space has everything you would need from a full kitchen including a wine fridge, kingsize bed and large bathroom with roll top bath and shower.
Set amongst 80 acres of vines, woodland, farmland and fishing lakes, this is the perfect luxurious retreat for those looking to escape to the country. It also features a family of peacocks, rare breed chickens and flock of sheep. Hartley Mauditt enjoys exceptionally beautiful surroundings and outstanding walks, pubs and is considered a natural playground for ramblers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts alike. Whilst in this idyllic countryside location, Hartley Wine Estate is close to excellent shops, restaurants and major transport links.
The thriving market town of Alton just 2.6 miles away with a delightful mix of historic buildings, modern shops and well known for its weekly markets. The village of Chawton, famously the home of Jane Austen is nearby. The Watercress Line steam railway goes from Alton, trundling through pleasant countyside through the village of Ropley and on to Alresford. Nearby in sleepy Selborne you can walk up the famous zig-zag pathway, enjoy the views and explore the hangers, or visit Gilbert White’s House and The Oates Collection. This hidden gem was home to naturalist Gilbert White, author of `The Natural History of Selborne’ and boasts a wonderful 20-acre garden. You can also enjoy a walk through the Lavender Fields at Hartley Park Farm, explore Alice Holt Forest or slightly further afield Goodwood House and Racecourse in Chichester, Petersfield Heath with boating lake, ducks, playground and café, Petworth Park and Marwell Zoo in Winchester.
This property can be booked together with Hartley Wine Estate’s Oast House (UK37283) and Hot Tub Retreat (UK37285) to accommodate up to 6 guests.£152From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Newtown, EnglandThis peaceful oasis feels a million miles from the megalomania of the modern world and provides the perfect tonic from the stresses and strains of everyday life. This often-overlooked part of Wales has plenty to offer with a vast array of beautiful countryside to explore. What’s more, its central location makes it well placed to explore much of Wales itself with the beaches of Aberdyfi, Snowdonia National Park, The Shropshire Hills, and even The Brecon Beacons all within an hour’s drive.
However, you may simply want to relax and unwind in this gorgeous natural setting with just the birds and the bees for company. Sitting on the valley slope, this handcrafted lodge perfectly soaks up the sun as it sweeps through the valley and enjoys simply stunning views of the tranquil countryside surrounds. There are plenty of lazier outings on offer with a path from the lodge itself meandering towards the ancient woodland behind. What’s more, Newtown is only a few miles away, with tea rooms, bistros and lovely restaurants should you fancy a bite to eat
Nestled alongside ancient woodland, the lodge sits at the top of a large grazing field with a variety of animals wandering past from sheep and their lambs to calves and horses. The animals are separated from the grounds of the lodge but provide a charming outlook as they amble cheerily through the meadows. Visitors are welcome to witness the farming activities on the owner’s farm. Lambing, feeding lambs or calves can be arranged on request. When you take a second to stop and listen, the air is infused with a soothing babble of the Brechan brook and the chatter of woodland birds in the trees.
The site’s natural value is reinforced by the blossoming population of barn owls and red kites. Endangered red kites are seen flying daily overhead from their nesting sites in the woods behind, while at night hear the hypnotic hoot of owls hunting in the darkness. The natural murmurings of this wild location offer a sense of wild serenity, which is seldom found.
Romantic or birthday packages are available if requested via the owner.
Barn Owl Lodge (QU7487) can be booked with Kites Nest (QU7488) to accommodate up to 10 guests.£223From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Newtown, EnglandThis peaceful countryside cabin offers the best of both worlds. A quiet and relaxing holiday, yet also a location with heaps to do nearby. Newtown is only a few miles away, with tea rooms, bistros and lovely restaurants should you fancy a bite to eat. Kites Nest has lovely views across the countryside, with a woodland sat behind it. Here you can sit on the terrace or in your private hot tub with the sounds of nature all around you.
Sitting on the valley slope, this handcrafted wooden lodge perfectly soaks up the sun as it sweeps through the valley and enjoys simply stunning views of the tranquil countryside surrounds. The lodge sits at the top of a large grazing field. At any time of the day your wish for a countryside experience can be fed with the sight of farm animals in the field. Children staying here will be in heaven! What’s more, the lovely owner is happy to show you around his farm. Lambing, feeding lambs or calves can be arranged on request.
Stay in and listen to the sounds of red kites flying overhead from their nesting sites in the woods behind, while at night hear the hypnotic hoot of owls hunting in the darkness. The natural murmurings of this secluded location offer a real sense of wild serenity. Explore these woodlands by day with a path direct from the lodge. The lodge is effortlessly chic, while the sweeping glass creates a gorgeous panorama of the valley below. Full central heating and a log burner would make this a perfect winter break. Kites Nest is the perfect place to get away from it all.
Its central location in Mid Wales makes it well placed to visit much of Wales’ itself with the beaches of Aberdyfi, Snowdonia National Park, The Shropshire Hills, and even The Brecon Beacons all within an hours’ drive. Romantic or birthday packages are available if requested via the owner.
Kites Nest (QU7488) can be booked with Barn Owl Lodge (QU7487) to accommodate up to 10 guests.£199From price per night based on 7 night stay