Holiday cottages near Stonehenge to rent

Holiday cottages near Stonehenge

Shrouded in mystery and beauty, this prehistoric monument in the heart of the sweeping Salisbury Plain is a must-see for anyone visiting the UK. A wonder of the ancient world, this majestic stone circle has been capturing the hearts and imaginations of countless visitors for nearly 5,000 years.

Located in the beautiful county of Wiltshire, if you’re planning on visiting Stonehenge then you might as well make a weekend out of it. Bordered by North Wessex Downs and Cranbourne Chase, both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the ideal spot for anyone who wants to spend a relaxing weekend in the beauty of nature.

With an array of lovely holiday homes scattered throughout the surrounding area, you’re sure to find a picturesque countryside cottage to base yourself in for the weekend. If you’re travelling with the entire gang, then book yourselves a luxurious barn conversion, complete with an outdoor hot tub and BBQ. If it’s just the two of you, they why not keep things snug and cosy with your very own log cabin, set in the middle of the woods.

If you’re visiting Stonehenge with the family, then you’ll find a variety of great family-friendly holiday accommodation, ideal for families of all sizes and kids of all ages. Plus, many of these holiday cottages are also dog-friendly to boot. Meaning everyone’s favourite four-legged family member won’t be left behind.

Getting to Stonehenge

You can find Stonehenge at the following address: Stonehenge, Salisbury, SP4 7DE.

Travelling by car to Stonehenge

Just two hours away from London, driving to Stonehenge is as easy as can be. Simply take the M3 towards Southampton and then exit at Junction 8 and follow the A303 towards Salisbury/Andover for around 60 miles. Once you get nearer the site, there’ll be plenty of the signs for Stonehenge for you to follow.

Travelling by train to Stonehenge

If you’re travelling to Stonehenge by train, then you’ll find the nearest station in Salisbury, nine and a half miles away from the site. From here, you can take The Stonehenge Tour bus straight there.

Towns to stay near Stonehenge

Andover

Just a 20-minute drive away from Stonehenge, the pretty market town of Andover dates back to Saxon times. With a handful of museums in the local area and lovely quaint tearooms and traditional pubs, you’ll enjoy a proper British getaway here.

Devizes

Located right in the centre of Wiltshire, this lovely old market town packs more than 500 listed buildings. With a large market place in the middle of town, come Thursday, you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of Devizes’ weekly market.

Corsham

Watch peacocks wander freely around the pretty bunting-lined streets of this ancient market town. Just 40 minutes drive away from Stonehenge, Corsham is right on the doorstep of the Cotswolds.

Chippenham

An hour’s drive from Stonehenge, the bustling town of Chippenham is a pretty place indeed. Right next to the charming Cotswolds, this is a great base for anyone wanting to explore this picture-perfect part of England.

Castle Combe

Reputed to be ‘the prettiest village in England’, Castle Combe is an hour’s drive away from Stonehenge. Well worth the extra effort, it’s regularly chosen as the setting for major movies. Stroll around and see if you can spot any familiar scenes.

Things to do near Stonehenge

Wiltshire Museum

Wiltshire Museum is often touted as a must-see before visiting Stonehenge and for good reason. Its award-winning displays feature spectacular treasures dating to the time of Stonehenge and worn by people who worshipped inside the stone circle. The museum skillfully tells the tale of 500,000 years of Wiltshire’s history in an exciting and engaging way.

Salisbury Cathedral

The majestic Salisbury Cathedral is over 800 years old and is truly one of the UK’s iconic medieval buildings. As well as the building, you can discover an original 1215 Magna Carta, one of only four in the world, and explore its legacy in an interactive exhibition.

Longleat Safari Park

Home to elephants, monkeys, wolves, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, deer and so much more, Longleat Safari Park is the ultimate spot for an exciting afternoon out. If you love animals you’ll love the chance to see over 500 of them up close and personal… well not too personal, we wouldn’t want you getting eaten!

Westbury White Horse & Bratton Camp

The Westbury White Horse is cut into the hillside and is visible for miles, so no wonder it is a famous sight on the local landscape. Records suggest that the horse was originally cut in the late 1600s. This was to commemorate the supposed Battle of Ethandun, thought to have taken place at Bratton Camp in AD 878.

Avebury Henge

If you enjoy visiting Stonehenge, then it’s well worth also heading to the village of Avebury to explore the henge there. Home to the world’s largest neolithic stone circle, this ancient monument is so huge it encircles a section of the village itself. This incredible site is part of a network of Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial sites, scattered across a sacred landscape. .