Explore South East England
Discover rated places to stay and visit in South East England
The gentle landscape of the southeast encompasses chalk downland ridges that stretch away to the west; deep beech woods that shelter herds of timid roe deer; towering white cliffs that form a stunning backdrop along the coast and myriad thatched cottages nestled around their village greens.
The region includes The New Forest, an area well-known for its wildlife conservation projects and its unspoilt natural beauty; Berkshire, with its rural, open spaces including the Lambourne Downs and Berkshire Downs; Buckinghamshire, which boasts glorious beech trees, wide views, imposing country houses, sumptuous gardens and dignified parkland; East Sussex, the land of stately homes, historical castles, chalk cliffs and picturesque villages, and Hampshire, home to a varied landscape of hills and heaths, downlands and forests, valleys, coast and idyllic villages. The Isle of Wight offers a small, intimate escape with a mild climate, long hours of sunshine and colourful architecture, while Kent is a must visit to see the iconic white cliffs of Dover and Kent Downs AONB.
Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery with open chalk downland, glorious beechwoods, picturesque rivers and attractive villages. West Sussex offers a variety of landscapes and coastal scenery, but it is the UK’s newest National Park, the South Downs that the county is most closely associated with. Covering an area of 636 square miles, the park extends from the edge of the ancient cathedral city of Winchester in the west, to the dazzling white cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, in the east. Surrey is one of England’s most wooded counties, and over a quarter of the landscapes are official Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; a must visit for lovers of the outdoors.
