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COUNTRYSIDE LIFESTYLE ADVERTISEMENT HARVESTING HAPPY MEMORIES


SAY HELLO TO Mill Farm’s lovely ducks, cattle and donkeys. Enjoy a John Deere Gator safari with Farmer Chris. Walk, ride, paddle, fi sh — or just soak up the sun and the tranquil scenery. Mill farm is perfect for a unique break that you — and your family or friends — will treasure for a lifetime. Weddings and corporate events are also available.


IN THE WILTSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE Enjoy the best of the beaut ful Brit sh outdoors from the comfort of Mill Farm’s luxurious and stunning accommodat on which is perfect for all the family


CONTACT DETAILS


For more information on our luxury quirky accommodation — T: 01380 828 351 millfarmglamping.co.uk


Highclere


Castle sits on an estate that totals


6,000 acres. The castle covers 30,000 sq ft and has a total of 300 rooms – 61 of which are bedrooms


So, forget the treadmill, these excursions will really take your breath away. Whether you like to get out and about for fi tness, inspiration, or to get away from it all, there are countless miles of trails waiting to be explored with wildlife around every corner. And, by visiting the places the Trust looks after you’ll also be making a valuable


contribution to their conservation eff orts. For fans of both the countryside and period dramas, a visit to Highclere Castle in Berkshire (highclerecastle.co.uk) is a must, as the castle is the setting for the ever-popular ITV drama series, Downton Abbey. In the 19th century it was a hub of societal politics and glamour of Britain’s Edwardian period. While staying there why not check in to the Yew Tree Inn at Newbury (theyewtree.co.uk), as it’s the perfect spot to stay if visiting, mere minutes away from the castle.


A DIFFERENT FASHION


T.BA HAS A cosmopolitan concept of countryside clothes. Rather than submitting to market trends, T.ba seeks to create something unique and diff erent. This attitude is found in the fi ne details and elegant patterns that make their collections burst with romanticism. tbalife.com


For those looking to buy the fi nest produce the countryside has to off er, then pay a visit to the Stroud Farmers’ Market, Gloucestershire (fresh-n- local.co.uk). This celebrity among farmers’ markets was the inspiration for Katie Fforde’s 2004 novel Paradise Fields and is a more than regular feature on television cooking shows. Despite being one of the largest and busiest markets of its kind, the produce all comes from within a 17-mile radius. C


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and the school is a great way to celebrate what is all around us.”


COUNTRYSIDE PURSUITS Outdoor pursuits have skyrocketed in popularity, with a vast range of activities now available for those wishing to experience the great outdoors. From glamping in the countryside to trying your hand at simulated game shooting days, or even simply shopping for bespoke countryside fashion – you are spoilt for choice. Sometimes simply enjoying the fresh air and immersing yourself in some beautiful green


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scenery is enough to revive your spirits – and of course the healing properties of a long weekend in the country are not to be underestimated! For the more actively minded, the Cyclexperience


in the New Forest (cyclex.co.uk), features a couples package which includes a stay at the wonderful Mayfl ower gastro pub in Lymington (themayfl owerlymington.co.uk), with all-day cycle hire and excursions in the New Forest included. Also, to plan your next adventure in the


countryside look no further than the National Trust (nationaltrust.org.uk). Their website lists plenty of information on their favourite countryside and coastal walks, runs, hikes and family bike rides.


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