Countryside
Both genteel and wild, there’s nothing quite like the English countryside for rural escapes with its patchwork hills, dramatic dales, ancient woodlands and winding country roads. All well and good, but what is there to do in England’s countryside exactly? Quite a lot, actually. Admire the grand interiors of a stately home before catching a play in the surrounding gardens, travel back in time with visits to ancient stone circles and crumbling castles, or step into a chocolate box of quaint villages and market towns and live like a local, trying farmhouse cheeses, cream teas and real ales along the way.
Spend a day exploring the sights in the Wiltshire Cotswolds
In the north west of Wiltshire, the Cotswolds encompasses the honey-pot village of Castle Combe and the picturesque market town of Malmesbury.
Location: Wiltshire Cotswolds, Wiltshire
Cruise though the Wiltshire countryside in a vintage car
Discover the England you love on a vintage car break in Wiltshire.
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Enjoy a relaxing break in Bradford on Avon
Perfect for family breaks, a stay at Church Farm Country Cottages in Bradford on Avon offers an ideal countryside retreat.
Location: Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
November events: See Longleat in a different light
Experience the magical Festival of Light with hundreds of illuminated displays after dark before staying in a luxury Longleat spa hotel.
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire
Take your four-legged friend on a holiday to Wiltshire
Like to holiday with your dog? Enjoy a dog-friendly break in Wiltshire this winter.
Location: Wiltshire
Make a foodie break to Marlborough
Make a visit to the historic market town of Marlborough and enjoy some foodie delights.
Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire