The very best places to stay in
Wiltshire
With a landscape that feels deeply storied and steeped in myth and mystery, Wiltshire has a kind of ancient hush about it. From the standing stones of Avebury and Stonehenge to the chalk hills etched with white horses, the boundaries between past and present softens here in this county, where the mystical breathes life into the everyday.
But there’s more to Wiltshire than ancient wonder. You’ll find handsome market towns like Marlborough and Devizes, where Georgian facades line the high street and indie cafés hum with life. Country pubs beckon with log fires and local ale; bridleways wind past orchards, wildflower meadows and tucked-away hamlets. And beyond it all, the rolling chalk downs give way to the vast beauty of the Vale of Pewsey — a rambler’s paradise. See our Kip tips for the region, below.
Our Wiltshire hideaways have a touch magic too: gorgeous thatched cottages with whimsical walled gardens, design-led barns with wood-fired saunas and romantic shepherd’s huts where the Milky Way lights your fireside chats. Come for the myth, stay for the soft stillness that seeps into your bones — this is rural England at its most soulful.
Featured stays in
Wiltshire
Curate your Wiltshire stay
Kip tips
foodie treat
Book a table at Pythouse Kitchen Garden — a walled garden restaurant serving hyper-seasonal dishes surrounded by apple trees and bees. Or head to The Bell at Ramsbury for riverside dining and perfect pints.
must do
Catch sunrise at Avebury Stone Circle, which is less crowded than Stonehenge and (we think) much more atmospheric. Bring coffee and a blanket and watch the mist lift off the stones.
best activity
Walk a section of The Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road and now a national trail weaving across vast downland dotted with Stone Age monuments. The stretch from Ogbourne St. George to Barbury Castle is full of ancient earthworks, wild orchids and panoramic skies.
with kids
Visit Lacock Abbey. Kids will love exploring the cloisters and grounds, and you’ll recognise scenes from Harry Potter. Afterwards, stop at Sign of the Angel for hot chocolate by the fire.
culture fix
Browse Messums Wiltshire, a contemporary arts space in a restored tithe barn near Tisbury. Sculpture, photography and installations all set against honeyed stone and green hills.
after dark
Wiltshire has some of the darkest skies in southern England. Head to Salisbury Plain or the Cranborne Chase AONB for some serious stargazing.
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Why book a Wiltshire holiday with
Kip Hideaways?
We endlessly research and curate the very best places to stay across the UK: all gorgeous and great value. Beautiful, unique style is a must for us but it’s the thoughtful detail and owners who really care that make our hideaways so special.
Our design-led hideaways include cabins with hot tubs, dog-friendly cottages, romantic treehouses and family-friendly houses.
