MAY HALF TERM

Escape to Avington Lakes

May Half Term is made for muddy boots, sun-warmed afternoons, and the simple joy of being outdoors together.

At Avington, the estate opens up into a natural playground of lakes, parkland and winding riverside paths - where days are spent between water, woodland and wide open countryside.

From slow morning swims to sunset picnics, this is a family escape where nothing is rushed, and everything is just a little more alive.

 

STAY YOUR WAY THIS HALF TERM

Whether you’re gathering the family or escaping for a few restorative days, choose from our collection of countryside stays:

Shepherds Huts

Rustic, cosy hideaways tucked into nature. Wake to birdsong, step outside into green stillness, and settle into slow, simple living.

Cosy Lakeside Cabins

Wholesome and relaxed, just moments from the water’s edge. Perfect for families who want nature right on the doorstep.

Elegant Avington Park Apartments

Set within the historic estate, these refined spaces blend heritage charm with timeless comfort.

Lux Stillwaters House

Our most luxurious stay - spacious, stylish, and made for shared moments, long meals, and lakeside evenings that stretch on.

 

WHAT’S ON THE ESTATE

May Half Term at Avington is filled with gentle adventure and open-air freedom:

• Wild swimming in the lakes

• Paddleboarding, kayaking & canoeing across calm waters

• Woodland sauna sessions for total relaxation

• Fishing across our renowned chalk stream waters

• Cycling the estate on adult bikes

• Tennis on the courts beneath open skies

• Long picnics and BBQs across the grounds

• Countryside walks straight from your door

And for little explorers, the estate is alive with wildlife — from grazing sheep and cows to wandering peacocks, darting fish in the lakes, and all the small wonders of the Hampshire countryside.