Wiltshire Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Wiltshire

South of the Cotswolds, Wiltshire offers sweeping chalk downs and village spires, bustling market towns and the odd crop circle.  A wonderful rural region full of outstanding heritage, outdoor activities, wildlife and get-a-way-from-it-all relaxation, your cheap holiday cottage in Wiltshire will be close to everything you need for a great break.

The ancient landscape of the rolling Wiltshire Downs is home to world famous prehistoric sites; deeply spiritual places whose origins are still shrouded in mystery today.  Explore rural idylls, discover hidden gems, enjoy adrenalin fuelled fun and many fantastic days out all over this county.

For walking, cycling, riding and fishing there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy the big outdoors.  Whether it’s just the two of you or the whole family treat yourselves to wandering the sumptuous rooms of stately piles and gorgeous garden groves.  You’ll also find some of the prettiest villages in the UK here including Lacock (almost entirely owned by the National Trust) and Castle Combe.

Take advantage of the great shopping on offer in the historic Cathedral city of Salisbury and if you enjoy good food there’s plenty of seasonal, local fare in the many great gastro pubs and restaurants.  You’ll also be very welcome to join in any one of the diverse range of annual festivals held in the city and throughout the county from arts and crafts, folk and jazz to traditional village fun and games.  In Wiltshire you’ll be spoilt for choice and all close to your welcoming holiday cottage.

Things to do in Wiltshire

Surrounded by Wiltshire’s beautiful countryside, the county town of Salisbury is a superb base for your Wiltshire cottage holiday.  Check out the famous Cathedral with its 404 foot spire, the Magna Carta (one of only four original 13^th century documents drawn up at Runnymede between King John and his barons) and Europe’s oldest working clock.

To the north of Salisbury, standing tall against the elements, prehistoric Stonehenge has stood for thousands of years on Salisbury Plain.  Now a World Heritage Site, visit this unique testament to our ancestors’ ingenuity.  More evidence of the ancients can be found at Avebury Standing Stones with its prehistoric landscape, museum and galleries, plus check out the more recent nine white horse hillside carvings including Pewsey, Hackpen and Alton Barnes.

A day probably isn’t long enough to enjoy all that Longleat has to offer.  Home of the Marquis of Bath with safari park, fine stately home, gardens, sea lion cruise and railway there’s bags of great attractions on this famous estate.  Let off steam in the fantastic gardens of Bowood House with its superb adventure playground and little ones will love Cholderton Charlie’s Farm.

Enjoy plenty of great walking routes and cycle paths.  There’s tranquil fishing available throughout the county, boating on the Kennet and Avon Canal, canoeing, sailing, scuba diving and horse riding.  Choose too from a great range of festivals including the Marlborough International Jazz Festival, Salisbury International Arts Festival and Salisbury Food and Drink Festival, plus numerous village celebrations and fetes held between May and October.