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.
Hampshire Hotels,
from small independent hotels to
five star luxury.
