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23/10/2026

🎃 NEW BLOG ALERT! 🍂

Looking for ways to keep the little ones entertained this half-term?

From pumpkin picking and spooky owl encounters to Halloween trails, creative workshops and autumn adventures, there's plenty happening around Salisbury, Shaftesbury and Cranborne Chase!

We've rounded up some of the best family-friendly activities within easy reach of The Retreat at Longs Farm in our latest blog. 🦉🎨🍁

Whether you're visiting Wiltshire or looking for inspiration closer to home, there's something for everyone!

👉 Read our latest blog for all the details, dates and booking links. Link in bio!

16/10/2026

🎠 The Salisbury Charter Fair is Returning!

If you’re staying at The Retreat this October, one of Salisbury’s oldest traditions is returning to the city centre.

The Salisbury Charter Fair takes over the Market Place and Guildhall Square from 18–21 October, with everything from traditional carousel rides, dodgems and fairground games to some rather more hair-raising rides for the brave!

And this isn’t just any travelling fair. Its origins can be traced all the way back to 1227, when King Henry III granted the Bishop of Salisbury a charter to hold an annual fair on the third Monday in October.

Nearly 800 years later, the tradition continues.

🎠 Salisbury Charter Fair
📅 Sunday 18 – Wednesday 21 October
📍 Market Place & Guildhall Square, Salisbury
🎟 Free entry, rides individually priced

Salisbury is an easy day trip from The Retreat, so why not combine a wander around this beautiful cathedral city with a little fairground fun?

Find out more:
https://salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/

10/10/2026

🌿 HAPPY WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 💛

Sometimes, we all need a little space to breathe.

Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder to check in with ourselves and with the people around us.

We’re fortunate at The Retreat to be surrounded by the open countryside of Cranborne Chase. It’s a place for long walks, fresh air, quiet mornings and time spent together without quite so many distractions.

Whether it’s getting outside, switching off your phone for a while, talking to someone you trust or simply giving yourself permission to slow down, today is a good reminder to make a little room for yourself too.

Click the link in our bio to book your countryside retreat this autumn.

💚 10 October | World Mental Health Day

30/09/2026

🏡 Fancy making The Retreat your home this winter?

For the first time, we are offering The Retreat at Longs Farm for a longer winter stay, available from 11th November 2026 through to Easter 2027.

Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside at Sutton Mandeville, The Retreat is a spacious, fully furnished country home with everything you need to settle in for a few weeks or several months.

It could be just the answer if you are between house moves, relocating to the area, having building work carried out at home, or simply need comfortable temporary accommodation over the winter.

The Retreat sleeps up to 8, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, generous living spaces, a cosy electric fire, large garden and private tennis court. It is dog-friendly too, so four-legged members of the family can come along.

📅 Available from 11th November 2026 until Easter 2027
🏡 Fully furnished and equipped
💡 From £3,750 per month, including bills and fortnightly housekeeping
📍 Sutton Mandeville, between Salisbury and Shaftesbury
🐾 Dog-friendly
📆 Shorter stays within this period may also be considered

If you, or perhaps someone you know, is looking for a temporary home in the area this winter, send us a message to have a chat about dates and availability.

Please feel free to share with anyone who might be looking. ❤️

Give us a call on 07444 720 729 or email [email protected] to enquire.

23/09/2026

⭐ 5 STAR REVIEW ⭐

“A spacious and peaceful retreat in the countryside.”

We couldn’t have described The Retreat much better ourselves. 🌿

Our recent guests joined us for a three-night stay and left this lovely review:

“The house was beautiful and we had a really lovely three days. Everyone was very comfortable and the house has a lovely mixture of traditional style and modern touches that make it really comfortable.

The location is quite remote and a car is essential, but for us, that was great. The tennis court was really good and we truly enjoyed a lovely three day stay.

The host was also super responsive and one question that we had for the visit was answered immediately.

If you are looking for a spacious and peaceful retreat in the countryside, this is a great option.”

That peaceful setting is a big part of what makes Longs Farm special. Tucked away in the countryside of Cranborne Chase, there’s space to switch off, spend time together and enjoy a slower few days, whether that means a game of tennis, a long country walk or simply staying put and enjoying the house.

Thank you to our guests for such kind words. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay. 💚

Book your stay at The Retreat at Longs Farm by visiting https://theretreatwiltshire.com/book-your-stay/.

15/09/2026

🥾 12 DAYS. ONE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE. LOTS TO EXPLORE.

The ChaseEscape Walking Festival returns from 16–27 September, with a packed programme celebrating the countryside, wildlife and history of Cranborne Chase.

And this one really is on our doorstep. The Retreat at Longs Farm sits within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, so it’s a perfect base for pulling on your walking boots and discovering more of this beautiful part of southern England.

The programme includes guided walks, nature experiences and creative events across the Chase, including walks around Shaftesbury and Melbury Down and a sketchbook workshop at nearby Win Green.

📅 16–27 September 2026
📍 Across Cranborne Chase National Landscape
🎟 Many events are free, although booking may be required

Explore the full programme:
https://cranbornechase.org.uk/chaseescape-walking-festival-2026-16-27-september/

Then come home to Longs Farm, pour a glass of something good and rest those tired feet. 🍷🔥

09/09/2026

Looking for something to do near The Retreat this weekend?

The Wessex Heavy Horse Show & Country Fayre takes place on Sunday 13 September at the Turnpike Showground, just outside Shaftesbury, just a 20 minute drive from The Retreat at Longs Farm.

Around 50 magnificent heavy horses are expected, with ridden, driven, in-hand and harness classes throughout the day. It’s a lovely chance to see these impressive working breeds up close and enjoy a proper country day out while staying with us.

📅 Sunday 13 September 2026
📍 Turnpike Showground, near Shaftesbury & Gillingham

Find out more and plan your visit:
https://wessexheavyhorsesociety.co.uk/

And after a day at the show? Head back through the countryside to The Retreat, put your feet up and settle in for the evening. 🌿

01/09/2026

🍂 HELLO SEPTEMBER

A new month at The Retreat at Longs Farm, and one of our favourite times of year in the Wiltshire countryside.

September brings those first hints of autumn, cooler days for exploring Cranborne Chase, cosy evenings in and plenty happening nearby.

A few things to look forward to this month…

🐴 13 September | Wessex Heavy Horse Show & Country Fayre
🥾 16–27 September | ChaseEscape Walking Festival across Cranborne Chase
🌾 19–20 September | Berwick St John Country Fair, just down the road in the Chalke Valley
🎾 Crisp mornings and late-summer games on our private tennis court
🥾 Beautiful walking country right from our doorstep
🔥 And, as the evenings draw in, the return of cosy nights by the fire

September is a lovely in-between month here. There’s still time to enjoy the garden and countryside, but autumn is beginning to make itself known.

Here’s to a beautiful month at Longs Farm. 🌿🍂

Book your stay direct and save on Airbnb fees: https://theretreatwiltshire.com/book-your-stay/

19/08/2026

☀️ Long lunches, warm sunshine and nowhere to rush.

The courtyard at The Retreat at Longs Farm was made for slow summer days. Start the morning with coffee in the sunshine, gather everyone around the table for lunch, then linger long into the evening as the conversation flows.

Framed by the cottage's beautiful thatched roof and climbing roses, it's one of our favourite spots to unwind after a day exploring Salisbury, Stonehenge or the surrounding countryside.

Sometimes the best part of a holiday isn't what you do. It's simply having the time to sit back and enjoy where you are. 💚

We are now open for 2027 summer bookings - click the link in our bio to book your retreat today!

12/08/2026

🎾 Sometimes the best holiday moments are the simplest.

An evening game of tennis as the sun begins to set. The sound of birdsong. Fresh country air. And nowhere else you need to be.

At The Retreat at Longs Farm, life naturally slows down. Spend your days exploring Wiltshire's beautiful countryside before returning home to enjoy the garden, challenge each other on the tennis court, or simply soak up the peace and quiet.

Because the best memories aren't always the ones you plan. Sometimes they're the ones that happen in between.

Who would you bring for a countryside escape? 💚

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