The typical countryside of west England merges with prehistoric ruins in the county of Wiltshire. Here, you get to visit the pre-Roman archaeology, fitting perfectly in the English countryside. The attractions like Stonehenge and Avebury are famous for their Neolithic sites. Wiltshire County is mostly a rural area, with mile-long grazing farmland. The history of this land is still alive in the 800-year-old medieval cathedral of Salisbury, found in the only city of this county. To explore the diverse beauty of Wiltshire, check out this list of the best Airbnb vacation rentals.
1. Spacious studio loft in Shrewton (from USD 89)
The charming village of Shrewton is located 3.2km (2 miles) from Stonehenge. The studio loft is a part of a self-contained apartment, located in a house with an enclosed private garden. The spacious bedroom is located on the loft, with a double bed. There is also a couch for some extra guests. The room also includes a seating area, an en-suite shower room, a kitchenette. The secluded garden is spacious, it has a dining space to enjoy your meal outdoors.
Shrewton, Wiltshire, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 2
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a nice large room with all the basic amenities you need for a short staythe breakfast hamper was lovely along with the milk jam butter tea coffee etcwe really loved staying here and we found all the amenities to make ourselves comfortablethe loft was nicely stocked which included a breakfast hamper with home made breadbreakfast hamper was a great touchCleanliness:
tastefully decorated clean and quiet apartmentaffordable and clean studiosparkly clean very quiet and peacefulthe place was clean and tidyfiona’s place was very clean warm and comfortableHost:
fiona is a great hostvery friendly hostsfiona and her husband were great hostshosts were super friendly and communicated wellfiona was a great host quick with communication and was a great help with local adviceRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for visiting stonehengethe location is ideal for stonehenge and only takes 10mins to get there by carthe area close to stonehenge is amazinggreat place to visit stonehenge and the near citysfiona’s place is ideal for a wiltshire getaway
2. Brookland Cottage in Berwick Bassett (from USD 67)
This quiet hamlet is located in the peaceful and friendly neighborhood of Berwick Bassett. The important attractions like Avebury, Stonehenge, Marlborough are not far away from this house. The airy and bright bedroom is offered to the guests. It has a double bed for two, with an excellent view of the outdoors. The guests can also use other parts of the house, except a private sitting room and the bedrooms. You can wander in its charming garden.
Berwick Bassett, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 2
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excellent room in a lovely cottageour room was very comfortable with a good amount of spacelizzie has made it very comfortable and welcomingyou will be made very welcome by lizzie and you will find the accommodation very comfortablewe had a comfortable stay at lizzie'sCleanliness:
clean and nicely set upthe house is clean and we found it as advertisedeverything was as clean as you would expect ither space was clean comfortable and very homeyit was also completely cleanHost:
kind and warm hearted hostlovely place and very nice hostlovely warm and friendly hospitalitywonderful host great gardenshe is a kind and considerate hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the cottages location is very tranquil pretty and close to avebury by carthere are so many interesting and lovely places to visit close to her placegreat location for avebury and walking on the ridgewaygreat place to stay near the main attractionsa great location for visiting avebury or walking on the ridgeway
3. The loft in Chippenham (from USD 139)
This bright and charming loft comes with a balcony which offers an excellent view of Wiltshire countryside. The loft is full of natural light, reflected excellently by its white-washed walls. It is a part of a new traditional oak framed building of Sandy Lane, Chippenham. The bedroom has a double bed with a cozy living area. The facilities for making coffee is available in the room. The balcony has sitting arrangements where you can enjoy a cup of coffee with the view of the countryside. The house also gives a glimpse of the beautiful Bowood Estate, a Georgian stately home.
Chippenham, Wiltshire, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 2
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the large hot tub countryside views and lovely touch of a continental breakfast were our personal highlights :)hot tub is the size of a swimming pool amazing scenery definitely worth a visitthe room is very spacious and very well furnished with a large and very nice shower roomCleanliness:
the loft was very clean and cosyvery clean and comfortable stay with a nice breakfast providedthe loft was beautifully clean and had everything we could have wished for including cosy gownsthe loft is beautifully presented and sparkling clean - nicola has really thought of everythingthe loft was immaculately clean and comes with everything you’d need and moreHost:
a great host and spaceshe was really friendly and happy to answer any questions we hadhelpful hosts and would highly recommendnicola as a host was outstandingnicola was a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
what a cute place to stayamazing place in an even better locationrelaxing stay in an idyllic locationthe location is amazing and the hot tub was fantasticnicola’s place really is the perfect countryside retreat
4. Secluded self-contained lodge in Heddington (from USD 232)
The Hawthorn Lodge is situated right on the foot of Historic Roundway Hill. This house is conveniently located near some of the most beautiful walks of Wiltshire. The bedroom has a double bed and the common area has a sofa bed for some extra guests. Altogether, a group of four can stay here. The lodge also has a kitchen/dining area, attached to the living space. The charming lodge is surrounded by a pristine garden with pear and apple trees. There is a comfortable sitting arrangement and a hot tub in the garden.
Heddington Calne Wiltshire, England, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 4
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croissants ready for breakfast and several vases of fresh flowersthe quirkiness was amazing from the outdoor shower to the toilet roll holdervery comfortable space and hot tub is top-notchcomfortable bed and living roomCleanliness:
bed linen and towels exceptionally cleanthe lodge was clean and well keptsimple to use and cleanlots of extra touches and the lodge is very clean 'homey' :)the place is clean and homely and absolutely gorgeousHost:
chris is a wonderful hostchris was a great host so attentivechris is a great hostchris was very attentive and friendly throughout and generally a great hostlovely place great host blissfully peaceful and thoughtful extrasRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is greatgreat lodge in perfect locationexcellent location with great privacygood location on a very quiet lane offering great walking right out of the front doorcute little place with hot tub
5. The barn at Holly Lodge
This self-contained thatched barn of West Overton offers an excellent view of the garden and countryside. West Overton is a small and peaceful village, located very close to the market town of Marlborough. The famous Neolithic sites like Avebury, Kennet Longbarrow and Silbury Hill are also located close. The spacious bedroom with original sarsen stone walls has a king-sized bed. There is a large open-plan kitchen with dining and living room. The dining area overlooks the sunny, south facing courtyard garden and the surrounding fields.
West Overton, England, United KingdomTop guest reviews
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the bed was also very comfortable and there is ample space for your belongingsbeautiful modern facilities in a characterful barnthey have added extra thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possibleabsolutely perfect barn which was well equipped and comfortablebed was really comfortable which really made our stay more enjoyableCleanliness:
beautifully appointed and sparkling cleanthe decor is beautiful and the whole place is spotlessly clean warm and cosythis is a spacious excellently appointed and sparklingly clean placebeautifully clean and tidy with lots of lovely finishing touches the barn was cosy and comfortablewe had a wonderful stay the barn is beautifully clean and very stylishHost:
rachel is a superb hostrachel is a fab hosti recommend this host 100%hosts were really very friendly and welcomingnick and rachel were outstanding hosts during our stay and made us feel right at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
great location within walking distance to the pubgreat location for surrounding the local areagreat location for walking around avebury and surrounding countrysidegreat space and great locationa wonderfully cute barn situated in a quiet village near the main road easy to travel to and from
6. The luxurious little cottage in Collingbourne Ducis (from USD 150)
This refurbished romantic retreat is based on Salisbury Plain of Wiltshire. The L-shaped semi-detached house is almost 400-years old and is full of character. The cottage is attached to a secluded little garden with a private hot tub. The sunny garden has several sitting arrangements where you can enjoy your meal or just sit and relax. The bedroom has a cozy memory foam bed for two. The fully equipped kitchen with a dining area is all set for preparing a small meal. The essential food items like milk, tea, coffee, cookies, eggs, bacon, sausages, bread are offered to guests during their stay.
Collingbourne Ducis, England, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 2
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cottage was super cozy with lots of nice touches and the kitchen was fully equippedthe breakfast hamper is a lovely treat best eggs i have ever tastedwe enjoyed the thoughtful breakfast and hot tubthe breakfast hamper was delicious lots of tips on where to visitthe breakfast hamper was delicious the bed is extremely comfy and the hot tub was so relaxingCleanliness:
very clean comfortable and convenientlittle cottage is clean and beautifullovely clean cottage which had everything we neededthe place was spotlessly clean and had lovely little touches including the breakfast pack on arrivaleverything you could need for a short stay was there & it was spotlessly cleanHost:
lovely hosts thank you xlorraine was an attentive host who was happy to helphosts were lovely and they had thought about every little thingthe hot tub is a bonus along with the breakfast items great hosts also would highly recommendexcellent place to stay with lovely hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location in the middle of no wherewhat an amazing place and locationbrilliant break away loved how secluded the location was and homely it felta great location with many places to visit and walk nearbygreat location with nice local restaurants & walks
7. Self-contained annex in Chittoe (from USD 126)
This property is actually a converted Victorian Gothic church. Thus, the high ceilings and beautiful Gothic windows are to take you back in time. The small hamlet named Chittoe is close to the market town of Devizes. Built in the mid-19th century, the annex has a mezzanine with a king-sized bed for two. The living and dining area are attached to the kitchen with an oven, gas hob, microwave, and coffee maker. The window overlooks the old graveyard and the surrounding fields.
Chittoe, England, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 2
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super comfortable and all the amenities you could wantthe actual property is comfortable warm and has great amenitiesinside was comfortable private and the wifi worked great for my husband to do a bit of workCleanliness:
everything was clean and brightthe accommodation is well thought out very clean and comfortableoverall a very clean and well presented place to stay with a lot of characterthe place is very comfortable tidy and cleanfascinating and special clean and comfortable space beautifully convertedHost:
sarah and peter were gracious hostssarah is a great hostfriendly and helpful hostspeter and sarah were excellent hostswonderful hosts that made us feel so at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful location and relaxing space beautiful aspecthad a great couple of nights quiet location within walking distance of great pubsthis is an excellent rural location and the accommodation is exceptionalgreat accommodation set in a lovely location with a great hostessfantastic place to stay wish we could have stayed longer
8. The peaceful countryside retreat at Littleton
This property is located beside the Wiltshire water mill. The fascinating Stonehenge is just 30 minutes away from this house. Littleton Mill is surrounded by a garden, woodland, meadows and waterbodies. The self-contained studio is comfortable enough for three guests. It is bright and full of natural light. The bedroom is located on the attic, with a double bed for two. The open-plan downstairs living space contains two sofas, a dining table and benches along with a modern kitchen. The sofa bed can accommodate another extra guest.
Littleton, United KingdomTop guest reviews
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there was free wifi and basic toiletries (organic)the bed was very comfortable and it felt like an adventure sleeping on the mezzaninethe setting was perfect (nice amble along the canal to the pub) and the beds were comfywe loved the big roomy shower with lashings of hot waterthe added touch of the loft where the bed was placed gave it a really unique fun experienceCleanliness:
everything was clean and spotlessit was clean and comfortablethe place is clean and cosyclean tidy and highly recommendedvery clean and nicely decorated - we had everything we neededHost:
the hosts were so friendly and helpfulthe hosts were extremely polite and welcominglovely home very big gardens lovely host is very nice and easy to communicate withmany thanks to the hostshosts made it really easy would recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
stunning location near to the canalbut close to many attractionslovely quiet get away with nice walks near bylovely place in an ideal locationsuch a quiet location in beautiful countryside
9. The vintage house of Bromham
This apartment is located in a listed building in the village of Bromham. The house is located just opposite an old church. The history of the old house can be traced back to the year 1460. The bedroom features a 17th-century ceiling, with a beautiful view of the village. The antique dressing table and the double bed are matched with the typical setting. A light breakfast is provided with your stay. Public transport is limited in this area, so the car is must while you are staying here.
Bromham, United KingdomAccommodates: 2
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super comfortable bed and a beautiful view to wake up tonice to have breakfast included and the price was very goodhad a light breakfast and was made to feel very welcome many thanksthe room is nicer and larger than it appears on the photosthe room is large and has a great view of the church from the traditional period windowsCleanliness:
very clean and full of charmspotlessly clean room beautifully decorated and furnisheda nice modern and clean home with lots of 14th century characterkerry’s house was clean and accommodating and just as describedthe room is cozy and cleanHost:
lovely place and host was very friendlykerry has a lovely home and is a great hostlovely friendly host comfy bed warm roomshe was very accommodating and helpfulkerry is a lovely hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for visiting local arealovely location toothe location is in a picturesque wiltshire village with some wonderful countryside to explore right on the doorstepgood location and would stay over againparking is free easy and close to the house
10. The cozy room in Bromham
The village of Bromham is located very close to Stonehenge. The beautiful room offers a vintage feel, with its décor and 15th-century beamed ceiling. The room has a double bed, a single bed and a sofa bed for a group of five. The room offers excellent views of the field and garden. You can also use the shared living and dining room with the kitchen. A light breakfast and free parking are offered along with your stay.
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the room has great views and is spacious with nice decordouble bed is very comfortablekerry’s place was very quiet and well equipped—lovely room cosy bedswe (a couple and a 9month old baby) had a great stay at kerry's comfortable homethe room is quiet festive we all like the christmas decorationCleanliness:
clean rooms and toiletsclean comfortable place to staythe room itself is clean and sunny brightthe place was clean and comfortable to stay inthe house was clean and we could ask kerry everything we needHost:
our host was delightfulhost is very friendly and kindgreat hospitality very accommodating host and lovely settingshe is friendly kind and considerate and made us feel at homekerry is an awesome host and made us feel at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location to visit bathgood value and great location for uswe loved this place it is unique and cute and in a beautiful locationpeaceful and cool to walk in old cemeteryvery nice house quiet and special location friendly host
English countryside at its best
Wiltshire County is one of the best places to explore the English countryside. This destination has beautiful small villages, like Lacock. It has been portrayed in many important films, from Pride and Prejudice to the recent Harry Potter movie. Book one of these Airbnb vacation rentals to explore the quintessential English countryside.