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Foodies Guide to The New Forest
There are a great number of things we love about The New Forest, but the selection of fine foods on offer has to be one of the best. Whether it’s eating out, visiting local farm shops and markets, or having the Heathfield caters come to you, one thing is certain: you and your guests won’t …
Coast to Country Walks at Heathfield Estate
One of our favourite things about our coast-and-country location is the wide variety of walks which are available just a stone’s throw from the Heathfield Estate. Whether you fancy a coastal view, a rustic heathland ramble, or a wooded walk along well-made tracks, we’re sure we can find you something that’s just right. Most of the …
The History and Themes of The Bedrooms in Heathfield House
Discover the history and inspiration that brought about the design for heathfield’s twelve luxury bedrooms. Be inspired as you take a tour of each bedroom in preparation of your next stay…… Bedroom 1 – The Bingham Room Settled in Lady Emma Bingham’s splendid former bedroom, you can relax into the true elegance of our historic …
History of the British seaside holiday
Looking back to the 18thCentury doctors would prescribe sea bathing as a beneficial aid to health. A trip to the seaside was a privilege usually only afforded to the wealthy until the 1840’s, the huge expansion of the railway network saw the first package holidays with entrepreneur Thomas Cook arranging to take his first group …