Hampshire, sometimes historically Southamptonshire or Hamptonshire, (abbr. Hants) is a county on the south coast of England. The county borders (clockwise from West), Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
You will find Hampshire Self Catering Cottages spread across the County and there is sure to be a Hampshire Cottage in a location to suit you.
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England. It is a land overflowing with incredible landscapes, charming villages, world-famous stately homes, forests, castles and manor houses. Winchester, the county town, was once the capital of England, and is home to a beautiful cathedral, not to mention many points of historic interest. The largest cities in Hampshire are Southampton (from which the county takes its name) and Portsmouth. Hampshire also includes the New Forest which, despite its name, is one of the few primeval oak woods in England - it is a beautiful area for a leisurely walk.
The county has an area of 1,455 square miles (3,769 km²) and at its widest points is approximately 55 miles (90 km) east-west and 40 miles (65 km) north-south. Hampshire is a popular holiday area, with tourist attractions including its many seaside resorts, the maritime area in Portsmouth, and the motor museum at Beaulieu. The New Forest National Park lies within the borders, as does a large area of the South Downs, which is also scheduled to become a National Park. Hampshire has a long maritime history and two of England's largest ports lie on its coast. The county is famed as home of the writers Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
You will find Hampshire Self Catering Cottages spread across the County and there is sure to be a Hampshire Cottage in a location to suit you.
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England. It is a land overflowing with incredible landscapes, charming villages, world-famous stately homes, forests, castles and manor houses. Winchester, the county town, was once the capital of England, and is home to a beautiful cathedral, not to mention many points of historic interest. The largest cities in Hampshire are Southampton (from which the county takes its name) and Portsmouth. Hampshire also includes the New Forest which, despite its name, is one of the few primeval oak woods in England - it is a beautiful area for a leisurely walk.
The county has an area of 1,455 square miles (3,769 km²) and at its widest points is approximately 55 miles (90 km) east-west and 40 miles (65 km) north-south. Hampshire is a popular holiday area, with tourist attractions including its many seaside resorts, the maritime area in Portsmouth, and the motor museum at Beaulieu. The New Forest National Park lies within the borders, as does a large area of the South Downs, which is also scheduled to become a National Park. Hampshire has a long maritime history and two of England's largest ports lie on its coast. The county is famed as home of the writers Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
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