Luxury self-catering accommodation in Upton Scudamore

This curiously named Wiltshire village (named after a family, according to the history books), has all the elements of a peaceful country self-catering holiday destination: a church dating back to the 11th century, an Old Rectory, and an early 19th century pub, The Angel Inn. Two towns – Westbury to the north and Warminster to the south – flank the village, and a little further south are the rolling green miles of Cranbourne Chase, Wiltshire's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that's perfect for picnics, walking and cycling.

Foodies will want to make a trip to Salisbury's well-stocked twice-weekly market and visit the majestic cathedral while in town, whilst historians can easily spend a day wandering around Bath's many attractions: the Roman baths, museums and art galleries. Nearby Glastonbury is a pull for many, while a visit to the Neolithic site of Stonehenge is a good start for any historical introduction to the area: book a tour or schedule in a day-trip for an up-close look at the iconic standing stones, taking time to wonder how on earth they were constructed.