Country Courtyard

Country Courtyard: Hampshire

Set within 150 acres of private parkland majestically situated along the banks of the River Itchen, make the most of an exceptional opportunity to experience life in a privately owned stately home that includes both Charles II and George IV among its illustrious guests.

With wonderful rooms overlooking the charming Italian garden, this beautiful ground-floor flat has four luxurious bedrooms that offer up to eight guests a chance to enjoy the good life. A gorgeous drawing room faces the quaint floral courtyard, making it the perfect spot to relax with the Sunday papers throughout the year.

Despite the feeling of seclusion, you're actually only around five miles outside the charming cathedral city of Winchester. Here – in England's ancient capital – you'll find great shopping, fantastic food and the country's largest farmers' market. The birthplace of cricket and where Jane Austen was laid to rest, your stay here is guaranteed to be a quintessentially English experience.

Home truths:
*We'd recommend a car to explore the area – there's ample on-site parking
*The apartment is on the ground floor with some small flights of stairs within, so it may be suitable for those with limited mobility
*The dining table doubles as a laptop-friendly workspace
*Access to the home is via a private entrance
*There are some sloped ceilings throughout the flat – taller guests take note
*A number of other apartments are dotted throughout Avington Park, so you're likely to come across other guests in the communal spaces