Short Breaks Hampshire
Weekend breaks can be the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax; whether you are a couple, a family or even a group of friends. At Farm Stay our holiday cottages and B&B's are perfect for a weekend break, our properties are located in beautiful rural surroundings and offer the highest standards in cleanliness and comfort. There are few better ways to enjoy a weekend away in Hampshire than on one of our properties.
Once you are ready to leave your cottage or B&B you will discover what an excellent place and how packed with things to do Hampshire is. The city of Winchester is a great place to spend a day. Winchester Cathedral boasts the longest nave of any Gothic cathedral in the whole of Europe and is well worth a visit, especially interesting is the underground crypt with Anthony Gormley’s “Sound II” sculpture located within it. Also in Winchester is Winchester Castle, founded in 1067 this castle is now the museum of Winchester and houses the famous round table of King Arthur.
For those who appreciate more modern attractions Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth is a fantastic place to visit. This outlet shopping centre is packed with bars and restaurants as well as a plethora of shops, however the star attraction is the Spinnaker Tower. This 170 meter high tower, complete with glass floor, offers outstanding view over Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and the surrounding area, with France even visible on a clear day.
Lastly the New Forest is a wonderful place to visit on a sunny day. A beautiful area of Hampshire and it is not uncommon for free roaming forest ponies to be hanging out by the side of the road, as well as ponies the forest is also home to all six species of deer in the UK and is designated as an area of Special Scientific Interest. Offering some beautiful walks with great pubs at the end of them, the New Forest is a must for those that like the outdoors.
Hampshire has something for everyone, whether you like history, shopping, sightseeing or the outdoors and nature. Staying in a Farm Stay holiday cottage or B&B is the perfect place from which to plan you weekend in Hampshire. We also offer discounted rates outside of the school holidays, making a Farm Stay weekend break an even more attractive proposition than it already was.
To find options for short breaks in Hampshire, please use the search links on the left of this page with ‘Hampshire’ as your destination.