This highly recommended, family-run guest house is set in its own grounds and is ideal for ... more
touring the area and enjoying the coastal walks that take in some of Devon's best scenery. The White Horse was built in the mid 19th century by Lord Churston. Su...
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Advantages: All of these sites are steeped in history Disadvantages: None at all
There are a grand total of thirteen White chalk horses embedded in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.
Before we go on to take a closer look at each of the Whitehorses maybe I will tell you just why I love them so much.
When our children were young the Westbury WhiteHorse was a very popular weekend visiting place, you could bundle the kids into the car, pack a picnic, have just enough petrol in the tank to get there and back and still be sure that it was going to be a good afternoon out. The entrance to the Westbury whitehorse is via a long, narrow and windy road. But the road does have a number of `passing points`. As the car reaches the brow of the hill there is grass as far as the eye can see.
The Westbury WhiteHorse was then the equivalent of a modern indoor play centre but it was filled with fresh air and cost little ...
Advantages: Interesting to see, nice setting Disadvantages: Only dates from 19th century
For many years my brother lived in Wiltshire under the shadow of a whitehorse carved into the limestone hillside above Westbury. I was always fascinated by this figure so when I discovered that there was a similar whitehorse in North Yorkshire within a day trip of where I live it became a place that I wanted to see.
There are many examples of figures of horses cut into the landscape in England but in northern England they are quite rare and the one at Kilburn in North Yorkshire is the most northerly such example in Britain. The practice of carving whitehorses and occasionally other figures into the landscape dates back to prehistoric times, the reasons behind their creation vary but many have religious origins. There is even an official name for the creation and study of these horses called "leucippotomy".
The Kilburn Whitehorse ...
Advantages: Close to town, great service, lovely food, secure parking Disadvantages: Expensive drinks
Whitehart Hotel - Salisbury
Rating = 3 Star ***
I have chosen to write a review on this Hotel as in the area I live in it has quite a good reputation. I have stayed in the Hotel a few times and have held a Birthday Party here for my mothers 60th. I shall give you my personal experience with some relevant hotel facts and history.
***Hotels Location**
Rail - The nearest mainline station to The White Hart Hotel is Salisbury Station, approximately 15 minutes' walk or a short taxi journey away
Air - The nearest airport to The White Hart Hotel is Southampton International Airport, approximately 27 miles away
The White Hart Hotel is based on St Johns Street in the City of Salisbury. It is an elegant Georgian building in the heart of Salisbury and opposite the beautiful and historic Salisbury Cathedral. It is named the White hart ...
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