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Holiday homes in Central Southern England (36)

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House | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 14

Self-catering luxury 5 bedroom seafront property on the south coast with stunning sea views and views across to the Isle of Wight, just one minute from the beach. Ideal for families seeking relaxation. Hayling Island is renowned for its world class Wind Surfing. .

£129–£300 / night

£900–£1250 / week

3 nights min stay

1 review

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.1 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Cottage | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

Set in 23 acres of mature bluebell woodland, Taylors Copse Cottage in the small hamlet at Steep Marsh is part of the renowned Hampshire Hangers, named the "Little Switzerland" of Hampshire for its beautiful rolling countryside and mature beech woodland.

£64–£93 / night

£450–£650 / week

3 nights min stay

1 review

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Barn | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Secluded 3-bedroom barn-conversion on edge of bluebell woods. Ideal: walkers, star-gazers, lovers, get away from it all. Very quiet, with sheltered, sunny rear garden and patio. Pub nearby (7 min walk). Great walks.

£107–£200 / night

£750–£1100 / week

2 nights min stay

2 reviews

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 95 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Smart modern apartment in the Hampshire town of Emsworth, sleeps 4.

£56–£93 / night

£395–£650 / week

3 nights min stay

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Log cabin | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

One of five luxury log cabins with private lake bordering the Kennet & Avon canal. Exceptionally quiet, well furnished and with large veranda. Stunning wildlife on the lake. Excellent pubs, picturesque villages and fantastic walks from the cabins. Crop circles nearby.

£43–£90 / night

£303–£495 / week

3 nights min stay

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Log cabin | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Heron's Nest, one of five luxury log cabins with private lake bordering the Kennet & Avon canal. Exceptionally quiet, well furnished and with large veranda. Stunning wildlife on the lake. Excellent pubs, picturesque villages and fantastic walks from the cabins.

£43–£90 / night

£303–£495 / week

3 nights min stay

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Log cabin | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

One of five luxury log cabins with private lake bordering the Kennet & Avon canal. Exceptionally quiet, well furnished and with large veranda. Stunning wildlife on the lake. Excellent pubs, picturesque villages and fantastic walks from the cabins. Crop circles nearby.

£60–£122 / night

£420–£681 / week

3 nights min stay

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Log cabin | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

One of five luxury log cabins with private lake bordering the Kennet & Avon canal. Exceptionally quiet, well furnished and with large veranda. Stunning wildlife on the lake. Excellent pubs, picturesque villages and fantastic walks from the cabins. Crop circles nearby.

£60–£122 / night

£420–£681 / week

3 nights min stay

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Log cabin | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

One of five luxury log cabins with private lake bordering the Kennet & Avon canal. Exceptionally quiet, well furnished and with large veranda. Stunning wildlife on the lake. Excellent pubs, picturesque villages and fantastic walks from the cabins. Crop circles nearby.

£60–£122 / night

£420–£681 / week

3 nights min stay

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8 bedrooms | Sleeps 19

Five luxury log cabins with private lake bordering the Kennet & Avon canal. Exceptionally quiet, well furnished and with large verandas. Stunning wildlife on the lake. Excellent pubs, picturesque villages and fantastic walks from the cabins. Crop circles nearby.

£267–£2166 / night

£1866–£3033 / week

3 nights min stay

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Cottage | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 3

Delightful 19thC barn conversion offering 4 star accommodation for 2/3. Located on the Sussex / Hants border in the heart of the South Downs National Park & in an ANOB.Countless places of interest within easy reach. Late Availability.

£46–£61 / night

£325–£425 / week

Short stays welcome

2 reviews

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Key info:

  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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House | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Whitecaps is a 3 bed detached house in a private estate, which sleeps 6. The house is a 2 min. walk from the beautiful beach and 5 mins from the Hayling Island Sailing Club. Enjoy the stunning sea views from the lounge and roof terrace. Stunning sea views from the lounge & roof terrace - a stones throw from the beach and the sailing club.

£64–£136 / night

£450–£950 / week

1 night min stay

3 reviews

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.3 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Upper Lodge Farm is a charming 18th Century English farmhouse consists of large functional kitchen with working Aga, laundry facilities, separate dining area, lounge with open fire, two double bedrooms & bathroom with shower plus large garden & off road parking. Padworth is a hamlet set in Berkshire not far from the Hampshire border in an area of natural beauty.

£130–£140 / night

£910 / week

1 night min stay

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Key info:

  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Pets welcome
  • Private garden

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Cottage | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Self-catering, traditional village cottage in South Downs National Park, E Meon near Petersfield. Tranquil retreat and ideal base for walkers or as a centre for exploring historic picturesque towns and beauty spots of the Hampshire and W. Sussex coast and hinterland.

£64 / night

£450 / week

7 nights min stay

1 review

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Key info:

  • Suitable for over 5s only
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Cottage | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Farthings, a beautiful listed cottage situated opposite Jane Austen's home. Offering comfortable accommodation, inglenook fireplace, a well equipped kitchen and dining area, two bedrooms, bathroom and a hidden garden found across a small communal garden. Pub nearby.

£93 / night

£650 / week

Short stays welcome

3 reviews

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 20 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 3

Converted Victorian apartment decorated and furnished to an executive standard, ideally located for railway station and town centre.

£75 / night

£525 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 93 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Located within a stones throw of the Beach, Flat 3 is ideally situated for a fantastic family holiday. Enjoy everything Hayling has to offer right on your doorstep. The accommodation sleeps a family of 4 very comfortably offering glorious sea views. Newly refurbished, spacious apartment, ideally situated for all local amenities.

£36–£86 / night

£250–£600 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.1 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Manor house | 7 bedrooms | Sleeps 17

Gorgeous Georgian Period Country Home, Great location for Cotswolds. The house sits in the middle of 3 counties - Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Sleeps 13-17. Great access to M4/M5/M40 network and London.

£311–£1880 / night

£2175–£4150 / week

2 nights min stay

8 reviews

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 100 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Lodge | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Eco friendly lodge within Wiltshire Golf and Country Club with views of the countryside. Spacious 2 storey modern property ideal for families; open plan living/dining; fully equipped kitchen; 3 bedrooms; en-suite shower room; family bathroom; downstairs cloakroom. For families and golfers. Close to top attractions e.g Cotswold Water Park, Stonehenge, Bath and Bristol.

£56–£107 / night

£395–£750 / week

Short stays welcome

2 reviews

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Cottage | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

4 star self catering cottages on an organic farm with stunning views under the Wiltshire Downs. Each cottage has three bedrooms, very well equipped kitchens, real log fire. 20 minutes from Stonehenge and Salisbury, Longleat 30 minutes. Country pubs close by with ...

£71–£128 / night

£495–£895 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 50 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Pets welcome
  • Private garden

Whether you want to stretch your legs in the New Forest, see how the other half live at Windsor Castle or marvel at the stone circle at Stonehenge, Central Southern England has something for you. Winchester and Salisbury are home to impressive cathedrals while you can enjoy delicious local produce in bustling market towns such as Devizes. Fans of Harry Potter will recognise the village of Lacock from the films and keep an eye out for the carved hillside white horses too.