North Wessex Downs Lodges & Holiday Parks

Whether you’re on a romantic weekend break, a family holiday or a luxury getaway with friends, a trip to the North Wessex Downs promises an array of interesting and memorable experiences. Encompassing the counties of Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is simply bursting with exciting walking and hiking routes, historic sites, diverse nature reserves, impressive stately homes and stunning landscapes. This is, in fact, the very region that inspired Richard Adams’ iconic novel, “Watership Down”. Take a nostalgic ride on the Swindon & Cricklade heritage railway, visit the grand estate of Highclere Castle, discover ancient landmarks like Avebury Stone Circle, or soak up the timeless ambience of villages like Lacock, Avebury and Castle Combe. From cosy log cabins to spacious cottages, our North Wessex Downs lodges and holiday parks can offer you the perfect base for your UK getaway.

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Popular North Wessex Downs holiday cottages

Homely living area | The Calf Shed - Wood Street Farm, Royal Wootton Bassett
Customers' Choice

Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

Wood Street Farm - The Calf Shed

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

14 Dec7 nights

£627
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Exterior | Walkeridge Farm, Reading
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Reading, Hampshire

Walkeridge Farm

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

8 Nov7 nights

£957
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Exterior | Steel and Stars, East Ilsley

East Ilsley, Berkshire

Steel and Stars

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

6 Nov7 nights

£1,045
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Setting | Daisy - Hollington Park Glamping, Woolton Hill, nr Newbury

Woolton Hill, nr Newbury, Hampshire

Daisy

Car Parking On Site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

2 Nov7 nights

£677
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Appealing rural holiday property | Old Dairy - Andover Lane Farm, Faberstown, near Andover

Faberstown, near Andover, Hampshire

Andover Lane Farm - Old Dairy

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

30 Oct7 nights

£567
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Open plan living space | Four Oaks, Kintbury, near Newbury

Kintbury, near Newbury, Berkshire

Four Oaks

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

5 Nov7 nights

£517
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Dining Area | TheCatOnTheRoof, Royal Wootton Bassett

Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

TheCatOnTheRoof

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 Jan7 nights

£587
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Luxurious converted barn with an open plan living space | The Old Dairy - Wood Street Farm, Royal Wootton Bassett
Customers' Choice

Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

Wood Street Farm - The Old Dairy

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

27 Nov7 nights

£393
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Dog-friendly North Wessex Downs holiday cottages

Setting | Daisy - Hollington Park Glamping, Woolton Hill, nr Newbury

Woolton Hill, nr Newbury, Hampshire

Daisy

Car Parking On Site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

2 Nov7 nights

£677
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Exterior | Bluebelle - Hollington Park Glamping, Woolton Hill, nr Newbury

Woolton Hill, nr Newbury, Hampshire

Bluebelle

Car Parking On Site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

6 Nov7 nights

£677
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Exterior | Hatchers Barn - Fishers Farm Barns, Shefford Woodlands Near Hungerford
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Shefford Woodlands Near Hungerford, Berkshire

Hatchers Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

26 Feb7 nights

£1,306
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Exterior | Olivers Barn - Fishers Farm Barns, Shefford Woodlands Near Hungerford
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Shefford Woodlands Near Hungerford, Berkshire

Olivers Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

1 Mar7 nights

£1,342
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Exterior | Mortimer Cottage, Wootton Rivers, near Marlborough
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Wootton Rivers, near Marlborough, Wiltshire

Mortimer Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

28 Sept7 nights

£1,007
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Living area | The Stables at Wells-in-the-Field Farm, Wells-in-the-Field, near Whitchurch
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Wells-in-the-Field, near Whitchurch, Hampshire

The Stables at Wells-in-the-Field Farm

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

14 Jan7 nights

£627
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Exterior | St Peters, Hilmarton, near Calne
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Hilmarton, near Calne, Wiltshire

St Peters

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

11 Jan7 nights

£817
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Exterior | Curlew, Blewbury

Blewbury, Oxfordshire

Curlew

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.3

out of 5

8 Jan7 nights

£1,452
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Luxury North Wessex Downs holiday cottages

Homely living area | The Calf Shed - Wood Street Farm, Royal Wootton Bassett
Customers' Choice

Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

Wood Street Farm - The Calf Shed

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

14 Dec7 nights

£627
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Luxurious converted barn with an open plan living space | The Old Dairy - Wood Street Farm, Royal Wootton Bassett
Customers' Choice

Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

Wood Street Farm - The Old Dairy

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

27 Nov7 nights

£393
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Exterior | Hatchers Barn - Fishers Farm Barns, Shefford Woodlands Near Hungerford
Customers' Choice

Shefford Woodlands Near Hungerford, Berkshire

Hatchers Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

26 Feb7 nights

£1,306
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Exterior | Olivers Barn - Fishers Farm Barns, Shefford Woodlands Near Hungerford
Customers' Choice

Shefford Woodlands Near Hungerford, Berkshire

Olivers Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

1 Mar7 nights

£1,342
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Exterior | Mortimer Cottage, Wootton Rivers, near Marlborough
Customers' Choice

Wootton Rivers, near Marlborough, Wiltshire

Mortimer Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

28 Sept7 nights

£1,007
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Exterior | St Peters, Hilmarton, near Calne
Customers' Choice

Hilmarton, near Calne, Wiltshire

St Peters

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

11 Jan7 nights

£817
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Exterior | Curlew, Blewbury

Blewbury, Oxfordshire

Curlew

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.3

out of 5

8 Jan7 nights

£1,452
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Exterior | Ridgeway Cabin, East Isley, near Reading

East Isley, near Reading, Berkshire

Ridgeway Cabin

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

29 Oct7 nights

£777
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Things to do on your holiday in the North Wessex Downs

Visit gardens & estates on a weekend break...

Day trips to explore enchanting National Trust houses and wander through flower-filled gardens are perfect for a romantic getaway or weekend break. Discover the ancient walled garden at Mottisfont Abbey, the Tudor mansion of The Vyne near Basingstoke, or the fascinating grounds of Lacock Abbey. Perhaps the most famous of all the estates in the North West Downs is Highclere Castle, the iconic setting for “Downton Abbey” which has magnificent gardens and woodlands to explore.

Explore history & culture on a family holiday...

For a family holiday in England that’s both fun and educational, the North Wessex Downs is full of historic towns and interesting heritage sites. Visit notable landmarks whilst soaking up fascinating history, like the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avebury Stone Circle, the ancient hill figure of the Uffington White Horse or the Neolithic burial site of West Kennet Lond Barrow. Towns and villages like Hungerford, Marlborough and Pewsey are great for shops, cafes and family-friendly attractions, and often host festivals or events throughout the year.

Enjoy outdoor pursuits on an active getaway...

Whether it’s a gentle stroll, a challenging hike or an invigorating cycle you’re after, the North Wessex Downs AONB will not disappoint. There are hundreds of miles of trails and paths catering to various ages and abilities, from off-road cycling along King Alfred’s Way to picturesque walking through chalk downs and river valleys like the Ridgeway National Trail. Birdwatching, fishing, stargazing and kayaking are just a few of the other outdoor pursuits you can enjoy on your trip to the North Wessex Downs.

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