East Hampshire
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East Hampshire is a district rather than a single settlement, covering a wider area of the county. The accommodation here is built around self-catering cottages, which suggests visitors tend to come for longer stays and prefer independence during their time away. With twenty-five such properties available, there is decent choice for groups and families looking to base themselves in the region for a week or more.
For specifics on what to do once you arrive, local knowledge or a broader travel guide will serve you better than these listings alone. The appeal of staying in self-catering accommodation in East Hampshire is that you are free to shape your own visit around whatever draws you to the district.
Where to stay in East Hampshire
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The self-catering model suits the character of the area well. Rather than moving between hotels and eating out each evening, you settle into a cottage and make your own arrangements—which works particularly well if you have specific plans in mind or want to explore at your own pace. The number of cottages suggests this is a established holiday letting area with enough turnover to support the infrastructure around it.
The Three Horseshoes
Cakers Lane, Alton
Hawkley Inn
Pococks Lane, Liss
French Horn Chalets
French Horn Pub, Alton
Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns
High St, Alton
The Market Hotel Alton
3 Market Street, Alton
The Crown Hotel
High Street, Alton
The Crown Inn
The Square, Southampton
Alton House Hotel
57 Normandy Street, Alton
Things to Do in East Hampshire
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Attractions Near East Hampshire
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3 mi
Jane Austen's House
Chawton · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Alton Sports Centre
Alton · ⭐ 3.8
4 mi
Immersion Escape Rooms
Alton · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Curtis Museum
Alton · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Petersfield Pool
Petersfield · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery
Petersfield · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Taro Leisure Centre
Petersfield · ⭐ 3.4
7 mi
Alice Holt Forest
Farnham · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in East Hampshire
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Self-Catering Cottages in East Hampshire(25)
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Barbury Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £752
Broad View Farm
5 cottages · from £463
Drayton Farm Barns
3 cottages · from £407
The Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £687
Drovers Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £487
Foresters Rest
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £587
Goldridge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £537
Hay Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £4,369
Common questions about East Hampshire
How many holiday cottages are there in East Hampshire?
We list 25 self-catering cottages in and around East Hampshire.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in East Hampshire?
Yes — 20 of the 25 East Hampshire cottages we list allow pets.
Are there large holiday cottages in East Hampshire for groups?
Yes — the largest cottage we list in East Hampshire sleeps 11.
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