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Downton is a quaint and characterful village just north of the National Park border. You’ll find twirly, twisting lanes lined with ivy-clad thatched cottages, shops, eateries, and a couple of remarkably good gastro pubs.

The highlight of your holiday in Downton is sure to be exploring the picture-perfect surroundings, whether on foot or by bike. The famous fishing river, the Hampshire Avon, flows through the village and is surrounded by flower-filled water meadows, chalky downlands, fields and dappled woods hiding a plentiful supply of tip-toeing deer and woodland wildlife.

Cheery locals bring the village to life with an abundance of calendar dates and activities, and a village hall that always seems to be hosting one event or another, so no matter what time of year you holiday in Downton, there’s always something to do.

Foodie aficionados will enjoy dining at The Wooden Spoon, a wonky-walled 16th-century pub and its younger 18th–century rival, The Bull. To stock up your holiday cottage cupboards, there are food stores, cafes and takeaways in the village or zip to the historic market town Fordingbridge or the cathedral city of Salisbury for a choice of supermarkets and some excellent retail therapy.

For a change of scene from Downton’s endlessly beautiful surroundings and rambling countryside, go exploring the area’s attractions - Breamore House, Stonehenge, Rockbourne Roman Villa, Mottisfont Abbey and family theme park Paultons Park – home of Peppa Pig World, are all an easy drive.

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Chocolate box cottages, cheery village pubs and stunning surroundings coupled with easy access to Salisbury, Stonehenge and the New Forest National Park - holidays in Downton offer the best of both worlds.

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Downton is a quaint and characterful village just north of the National Park border. You’ll find twirly, twisting lanes lined with ivy-clad thatched cottages, shops, eateries, and a couple of remarkably good gastro pubs.

The highlight of your holiday in Downton is sure to be exploring the picture-perfect surroundings, whether on foot or by bike. The famous fishing river, the Hampshire Avon, flows through the village and is surrounded by flower-filled water meadows, chalky downlands, fields and dappled woods hiding a plentiful supply of tip-toeing deer and woodland wildlife.

Cheery locals bring the village to life with an abundance of calendar dates and activities, and a village hall that always seems to be hosting one event or another, so no matter what time of year you holiday in Downton, there’s always something to do.

Foodie aficionados will enjoy dining at The Wooden Spoon, a wonky-walled 16th-century pub and its younger 18th–century rival, The Bull. To stock up your holiday cottage cupboards, there are food stores, cafes and takeaways in the village or zip to the historic market town Fordingbridge or the cathedral city of Salisbury for a choice of supermarkets and some excellent retail therapy.

For a change of scene from Downton’s endlessly beautiful surroundings and rambling countryside, go exploring the area’s attractions - Breamore House, Stonehenge, Rockbourne Roman Villa, Mottisfont Abbey and family theme park Paultons Park – home of Peppa Pig World, are all an easy drive.


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Breamore House
(3 miles)

Set in beautiful parkland, the Elizabethan Manor House and Countryside Museum are open for visitors from April until the end of October. The Countryside Museum provides a fascinating insight into the days when the village was self-sufficient, with full size replicas including a blacksmith, village shop, school and dairy. It also boasts one of the finest collections of steam powered farm machinery, tractors, barn machinery and historical tools.

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A great day out. Very historic and interesting tour

June 2018


Really beautiful house with lots of history, the guided tour was really interesting and you can get a really close look at the furniture, paintings etc

July 2018


Breamore House is wonderful. The guides were fun and knowledgeable. They brought the history of the house and the families how have and do live there to life. The countryside museum is also fabuous.

September 2018


Really interesting and excellent and informative guide.

September 2019


Brilliant afternoon spent at Breamore House and countryside museum. The house tour was a highlight. ? Excellent value for money and well worth a visit.

August 2021


We visited the museum (with our dog) and enjoyed snacks at the cafe. Definitely worth visiting with an extensive collection of historic equipment and the food was very good too!

May 2023


Hamptworth Golf Club
(4 miles)

One of the finest golf courses in the south of England and having hosted major golf events, Hamptworth Golf Club is beautifully situated in the New Forest surrounded by ancient countryside.  It has five international standard croquet lawns, two tennis courts and a fully equipped gym as well as the course itself, as well as a family friendly bar and award-winning restaurant to head to afterwards.

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Rockbourne Roman Villa
(5 miles)

Take a step back in time to visit this Roman villa which was discovered in 1942 thanks to the remains of oyster shells and tiles.  Once excavated, the treasures kept coming with a mosaic floor and foundations making themselves apparent until the entire villa was uncovered, not to mention the remains of an Iron Age timber roundhouse as well.  Visit, explore, and see what you discover!

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Fordingbridge Museum
(5 miles)

Preserving the rich history of the village of Fordingbridge on the edge of the New Forest, the former market town’s famed folk including artist Augustus John, its role during the Second World War, and its trade past are all documented in this former granary run by volunteers.  They have a collection of temporary and permanent exhibitions available to see, as well as seasonal events.

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Very interesting museum. Loved the dolls houses

October 2019


Outburst Salisbury
(6 miles)

Outburst of Salisbury has your wet weather activities sorted. A huge, indoor family fun facility comprising of a full size bowling alley, multi level indoor adventure play zone and soft play, with a climbing structure and dedicated toddler zone, plus laser tag combat game arena. Rainy days have never been so much fun!

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