Private Tour
Enchanted Villages Tour of Southern England
Overview
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8 hours
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Immerse yourself with me in the magical world of the English countryside with this comprehensive experience that will take you to discover East Meon, Upper Farrnigdon and Chawton, three picture-postcard villages in the South Downs National Park that have kept their authenticity intact and allow you to immerse yourself for a day in the fascinating world of Miss Marple and Inspector Barnaby.
This one-of-a-kind private day tour in the UK is much more than just a visit to three enchanted villages full of fairytale cottages, beautiful flower gardens and romantic stone churches hundreds of years old: it is a real ‘full immersion’ into the fascinating lifestyle of the English countryside and its traditions guided by those who live there.
The tour is based on my experience of living in the village of Chawton and will allow you to discover with me the charm of the English countryside in one of the most exclusive areas of England.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is not available for children under 12 years or less than 135 cm tall due to lack of car seat
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Traditional Crem Tea from Cassandra's Cup, Chawton's romantic tea room overlooking Jane Austen's house
Guided tour of the villages of East Meon, Upper Farringdon and Chawton
Short visit to my cottage from 1600
Transfer by private premium category car between stops of the tour to Alton station, from where direct trains leave for London Waterloo every 30 minutes.
Booster seat
Lunch is packed in the beautiful Chawton village park and is not included in the package. In Chawton there are two tea rooms and a pub where participants can have lunch alternatively.
The cost of transport from London (or other location) to Alton and back is not included in the package
What To Expect
East Meon
Located a quarter of an hour from Petersfield and nestled in a valley surrounded by green hills, East Meon is the first stop on our tour and one of the most picturesque villages in the South Downs National Park. It is crossed by the River Meon and is full of charming thatched cottages, medieval houses and buildings that belonged to the various lords who over the centuries have claimed dominion over this area of Hampshire. Its ancient stone church is built on a hill and offers a wonderful view over the whole village. Definitely a great way to start our tour before heading towards Upper Farringdon along the scenic road that passes through the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park and passes through many other enchanted villages.
Less known than the other two villages but no less charming, Upper Farringdon is a hidden gem and is one of my favourite villages because it has some of the most beautiful cottages in the whole area. Again, I will take you to discover this enchanting reality, providing you with many anecdotes about local life and guiding you to discover its most picturesque views, which are perfect for a killer photo to post on your social channels! At the end of the visit, we will stop for lunch at The Rose & Crown, the village pub. The Rose & Crown the typical English country pub with oak beams in the ceiling, wood panelling on the walls and a romantic red brick fireplace.
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Enchanted Villages Tour of Southern England
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour of the English countryside.
michelebV5070SY,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Accompanied by the talented and very nice Laura, I particularly enjoyed the breaks at the Pub and the TEA room. I also visited her beautiful cottage.
A unique experience.
U2737VOelena,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really exciting day. Stories, anecdotes, meetings, curiosities, mysteries... Laura never stops and transmits her passion. Impossible to finish the tour without being completely bewitched by the English countryside. Laura's cottage and 'beautiful, her garden simply indescribable.
The campaign you don't expect
silviog21,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daily tour of the villages really interesting. Laura was a wonderful guide, prepared and engaging in her narration of the tranquility and beauty of life in the English countryside. Comprehensive and also available to answer our curiosities. The 8 hours with her flew by!! Thanks to her we also experienced the air of Jane Austen's time, crossing places and stories associated with her. Veramebte enthusiastic, highly recommended!!
An enchanted tour
79wallym,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I especially want to share the experience that my husband and I had with the tour “Enchanted Villages of Southern England” because it was really special from all points of view, the enchanting villages visited and the sympathy, courtesy and professionalism of Laura who accompanied us to discover unique places and atmospheres, everything organized perfectly. Laura is a person who knows very well the history and traditions of the places visited and tells you with the passion of those who live there and love them. Departed yesterday from the village of Chawton (a real pearl) and already we miss its atmosphere and its colors and we miss Laura. Absolutely recommended.
Fairytale tour
annapZ2924UK,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined this tour with my friend Elena and I can say that it was a truly magical experience. Laura is extremely passionate and competent, so much so that she moved from Italy to live in the countryside of the south of England. The tour starts in the morning with pick-up at Alton station, and then starts visiting the picturesque villages of East Meon, Upper Farringdon and Chawton. Lunch is excluded but can be done at The Rose & Crown pub in Chawton village where Jane Austen's house is also located, open to the public. Entrance to the house is included, then you can enjoy a delicious cream tea in Chawton’s cafeteria. Laura’s love and passion can be felt in her stories and detailed and engaging explanations. I highly recommend this tour to those who love the English countryside and literature, it is a truly unique experience!
Lovely!
359morganam,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour thanks to the lovely villages visited and the professionalism of Laura who made us fully immerse in the atmosphere of the English countryside
Immersed in the magic of the English countryside
lauratR90GW,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous places, known together with our guide Laura, professional and passionate, who has been able to transmit the true essence of the places. Stra recommended!
Meraviglia!
R5285UYstellam,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful tour not only for the beauty of the places, the peace and harmony they give, but also for the added value of Laura's dear presence that guides us to discover countless things that captivate the heart and spirit. The tour is organized very well, you travel comfortably along beautiful tree-lined streets and visits to the places literally kidnap the heart! It was all a flowering of beautiful emotions surrounded by the natural scents of magnificent flowers bloomed in their wonderful colors in front of the historic cottages witnesses of a time that seems to have stopped there. Excellent also lunch in the pub, cream tea in the tea room in front of Jane Austen's house and the visit there where the great writer made her masterpieces. p.s.was my first trip alone and abroad but I won every uncertainty and it was definitely 'worth it'.
Wonderful experience
Marti7670,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful. I spent a wonderful day walking around these lovely villages. Laura is very good , very prepared told us an infinite number of things and made us feel for a day as if we were residents of Chawton! He opened the doors of his beautiful home to us. I hope he will organize more tours because I want to definitely come back.
Not just a guided tour!
silviagL3265SC,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For those looking for an emotional experience and not just a guided tour; through Laura's eyes we saw the sun despite the clouds and rain. During the full-day tour, he shared with us his enthusiasm for living these places and belonging to a small community by telling us anecdotes and life stories.
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