Originally a stage-set for summer parties, the house provides a glimpse into life at the turn of the eighteenth century.
Enjoy a stroll around the gardens at Hanbury Hall. From the Walled Garden to Kytes Orchard and beyond, the gardens at Hanbury look beautiful throughout the year.
This curious English country garden is full of differently styled garden rooms, each with their own surprise, testament to its gardeners past and present who have all brought something new to The Courts.
Formal garden
The charming topiary and collourful borders of the tranquil formal garden are a delight throughout the open season.Impressive sculptured yew trees and fragrant flowers fringe the paths to the beautiful manicured lawns.
Blakeney Lodge sits in the shadows of an old windmill, whilst on the edge of Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Inside reveals a compact but cosy space with high beamed ceilings and two colourful bedrooms. Just a short walk will lead you to the wild saltmarshes of Blakeney and vast views of the coast.
Close by is Blakeney Point, recognised as internationally important for its breeding birds, and its seal colony. Grey seal pups are born on Blakeney Point during November, December and early January. The best way to view the seal pups is by taking a boat from Morston Quay.
This Edwardian cottage is furnished in a traditional and cosy style and the provision of two bathrooms mean it is ideal for two couples or a family wanting to explore the East Lyn Valley.
Combe Park Lodge is easily accessible and provides an opportunity to stay in the heart of Devon countryside and is just three quarters of a mile stroll from Watersmeet.
Surrounded by Trust coast and countryside, this attractive and traditional stone and slate cottage has its own, enclosed garden to the front, and just over the road there is a seventeenth-century coaching inn. Countisbury is a small hamlet on the coast road leading down to Lynmouth, just inland from the dramatic coast around Foreland Point.
The cottage provides a cosy and picturesque base from which to explore the marvellous landscapes, prehistoric sites and abundant wildlife of Exmoor and the coast, all within easy walking distance from the cottage doorstep.
National Trust – Dalehead Bunkhouse
Dalehead Bunkhouse is located in a very remote spot in Edale Valley. There are no public roads and only one building nearby so it is a lovely secluded and isolated place to stay. A stream runs past the back and sheep graze all around in the adjacent fields. The views are stunning all around and show the Dark Peak at its very best.
The dazzling and diverse scenery of the Peak District and Derbyshire makes it a paradise for walking, family cycling and mountain biking as well as adventure sports such as caving, rock climbing, hang gliding and paragliding.
A rural cottage that was once a farm workers cottage on the edge of Poole Harbour. The cottage boasts views over the harbour across to Brownsea Island and inland over the Dorset Heathland. It’s in the perfect spot for exploring and guests can access the waters edge from the garden. Nearby you can visit Studland beach or catch the ferry to Bournemouth
A late Medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre.
For the last 50 Years Greyfriars has been under the care of the National Trust, but its future was not always so secure. The middle of the 20th Century saw it at risk of demolition, along with many of Worcester's historic buildings. Join us in exploring the the story that follows the battle to save Greyfriars and Worcester's heritage, the people who secured its future and the hidden histories of a community lost from Friar Street.
Founded in 1246 by the Earl of Cornwall, Hailes Abbey is set amid delightful Cotswold countryside. Once the centre of monastic life, the tranquil ruins are now the perfect place to relax and enjoy a picnic in a unique historic setting.
Visit the new museum to discover the treasures of Hailes, uncovering stories of the monks who lived and worshipped at the abbey for nearly three centuries.
Dine in style indoors or out with views overlooking Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks.
You’ll find everything you need for a day at the beach in our shop, along with gifts, home accessories, rugs, decorative items and a great range of cards.
When the weather’s not so warm you’ll find a cosy interior heated by a stove burning wood from our estate – perfect for snuggling up with a cup of hot chocolate.
Get cosy in this three-bedroom country farmhouse with its warming log-burner and low beamed ceilings. Little Milford Farmhouse is set on the banks of the River Cleddau. Just follow the path down from the garden to the water’s edge.
Follow the river for walks along its banks, past salt marshes, tidal creek and through ancient woodlands. For the nearest town drive 10 minutes to Haverfordwest.
The sandy beaches of Broad and Little Haven can be reached within a 20 minute drive to the west. The cottage is also a great base for exploring the unspoilt coastline of Pembrokeshire. Hop onto its coastal path for walks along the headlands or explore the coast by canoe. You can hire a canoe or kayak at Stackpole Quay or book onto a guided tour.
Nestled on the western shoreline of Lake Windermere, this stunning site offers a wide-range of camping options including traditional pitches with waterfront, lake, meadow or woodland views, or camping pods, safari tents, space for campervans and even two suspended tree tents.
Facilities at the site include a shop, three toilet and shower blocks, laundry facilities, washing-up areas, a children’s adventure playground. Canoes, rowing boats, sit-on kayaks and paddleboards are also available to hire as well as mountain bikes.
Located on the Golden Cap estate, Oak is one of St Gabriel’s cottages, a row of thatched holiday homes that sit on the site of a former hamlet. Oak Cottage is in a wonderfully secluded spot, the perfect place to get away from it all.
Scale Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast, or opt for a less strenuous stroll along the South West Coast Path. You may even spot one of our conservationists who help care for this land. The support from your stay at Oak Cottage ensures we can continue this vital work.
A little further afield, immerse yourself in Hardy Country. Discover the Dorset countryside that inspired this great writer to produce such enduring literary works.
Our chefs transform locally sourced ingredients into a selection of hearty homemade lunches and light bites in this historic café.
Open daily 10am – 3.30pm with lunch service from 12 noon to 3pm.
National Trust – Prior Park Landscape Garden
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath.
There are all sorts of fun things to do in the garden, from playing a spotting game in the grotto, to seeking out wildlife.
There is so much to do at Prior Park. If you have already enjoyed the natural play area and the rotten trail, why not pick up a seasonal safari trail at reception?
You could stop off at the swing at the bottom of the Priory Path and fly through the air, or go on a hunt for our giant Yellow Meadow Ant.
With views over Studland Bay, this former tennis pavilion makes a quirky holiday escape.
Seaview is a former tennis pavilion turned quirky holiday cottage with stacks of charm. From its veranda you’ll have front row seats of Studland Bay. Open the double French doors to a bright and airy space where cream wood-panelled walls run throughout the cottage.
Studland Beach is just a 10 minute walk, where you’ll find a vast stretch of sand, an abundance of waters sports and views of Old Harry Rocks. For a more secluded beach without the crowds, South Beach is just 180 metres from the cottage.