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Southern Counties of England
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  • Christian Gruber
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  • Christian Gruber

Southern Counties of England

Ticking off some special places whilst catching up with family and friends. Read more
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  • Trip start
    June 5, 2026
    Southern Counties of England
    Oxfordshire village
    Oxfordshire villageOur comfy barn conversionStop to shopAt the Farmers Dog PubWaiting list for the restaurantHanging tractor at The Farmers DogDecisions are hard at Roly'sFresh made fudgeCream tea of courseInteresting concept and totally gluten freeLush gardensFresh local produceBeautiful flowersCute shopsThatched cottageBox hedge miniWeeping willowAncient stone circle informationMysterious ancient stone circleEasily accessibleIncredible how they are still visiblePeaceful placeSingle King StoneEnjoying sunset in the courtyardYummy Ploughmans

    Oxfordshire

    June 8 in England ☁️ 18 °C

    A barn conversion was to be our next place
    2 bedrooms, 2 showers with plenty of space.
    A base to explore villages with old world charm
    Plus a quick stop to shop at Diddly Squat Farm.

    A ‘must do’ visit to Roly’s for delicious fudge
    To sample a cream tea no one needed a nudge.
    Admired the picturesque, thatched roofed homes
    Explored the mystical magic of the Rollright Stones.

    Out on our courtyard absorbing the final rays of sunset
    Joined at the table by the neighbours friendly canine pet.
    An array of cheeses & scotch eggs made a Ploughmans
    Consumed eagerly whilst organising our next day’s plans.    Read more

  • Southern Counties of England
    Guild Hall, Winchester
    Guild Hall, WinchesterWinchester cathedralImpressive spiresCathedral entrance doorSide porticosEnticing cloister homesGatewayJane Austen's houseWolvesey Castle ruinsAka the Old Bishop's PalaceFascinating stoneworkBlackening skiesEasy to make a wrong turn at these intersections!Our luxury AirBnB , on the banks of the Itchen RiverPerfect fire pit positionBeautiful bedroomLone New Forest ponyMilford on SeaIsle of Wight needlesNew beach hutsLymington centralDelicious curry mealEnjoyable day's endNeeded the fireHoping the pink sky bodes for better weather

    Hampshire

    June 10 in England ☁️ 16 °C

    Roadworks and detours caused some concerns
    As mis-navigation resulted in us missing a turn!
    Hence an itinerary change which was rather a pity
    Parked and took a bus into central Winchester city.

    Midday bells rang as we spied the Guild Hall
    The tall spired cathedral certainly did enthral.
    Strolled in the shade of the adjoining porticoes
    Around the cloister homes, enjoying a good nose.

    Passed by a building that was Jane Austen’s home
    Alongside a stream to the Old Bishop’s Palace to roam
    Around Wolvesey Castle ruins under a sky that was black
    As all lunch places appeared closed we chose to go back.

    To our next AirBnB on a private estate which was very nice
    It’s comfortable furnishings and external fire-pit did entice.
    Peaceful and tranquil the local ducks we did feed
    Quiet downtime seemingly perfect for our needs.

    The following day brought more clouds and was wet
    Drove via the New Forest but out of the car didn’t get!
    At Milford on Sea saw the needles of the Isle of Wight
    Yet the new beach huts were not an aspiring sight.

    Attempted a beach dune walk but got totally soaked
    Continued onto Lymington but the rain was a joke!
    Spent time reading at our lodgings, as no need to hurry
    Before dinner back in Winchester, a tasty Gurkha curry.

    Clothes washed and finished off in the tumble dryer
    Evening spent rugged up around our creek side fire.
    Reminiscing whilst sipping glasses of cider and wine
    Appreciating the atmosphere of the English countryside.    Read more

  • Southern Counties of England
    Royal Pavilion, Brighton
    Royal Pavilion, BrightonLoves a full English Brekky!Domed with minaretsIconic lookEtched glass featuresStrong oriental designRichly guildedImpressive chandelierRegal tonesDistinctive lookHeavy drapesWet rural roadsNarrow lanesOuse Valley viaductAwesome photoInfinityOast house hotelMercure, Tunbridge Wells

    East Sussex and Kent

    June 11 in England 🌧 15 °C

    Stopped for a hearty brekky on our drive to Brighton
    Got stuck in traffic getting to the famed Royal Pavilion.
    Domes & minarets distinguish it’s iconic external features
    Regal, flamboyant design highlights it’s bold architecture.

    Crossed county borders via rural backstreets
    Stopped by a village pub to rehydrate and eat.
    Outdoor enjoyment the rain continued to disrupt
    Had a quick photo stop at Ouse Valley viaduct.

    A final overnight in an old Oast House hotel
    In the Kentish town of Royal Tunbridge Wells.
    Exhausted I opted for a hot bath and then bed
    Before brekky and the short drive back to Stansted.    Read more

    Trip end
    July 3, 2026