JUST a stone’s throw from Stonehenge, a glamping getaway in Wiltshire is perfect with or without the kids.
Here, Fab Mag‘s Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley unwinds in a quiet corner of the English countryside.
THE PAD
Vineyard views? Check. Hot tub? Check. Cute resident animals? Check. Yep, Liba Vineyard – a passion project by couple Chris and Louise – is a winner for stays with little ones or couples and their dog.
Nestled in woodland, you will find three surprisingly spacious pods decked out in lush neutrals.
A double bed, sofa bed and fold-down table and chairs, alongside a shower with eco toiletries, keeps things comfy.
Alpacas, geese, chickens and peacocks complete the pretty rural backdrop. Plus, you can book a s’mores kit, £8, to level up your firepit game.
EXPLORE
UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge is 15 minutes away – as well as gazing at the mighty rocks, learn how our ancestors made shoes from bear skin and tops from nettles at the visitor centre.
Adult entry costs £23.65, over-fives £11.82 (English-heritage.org.uk).
At Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, kids will love climbing into more than 25 cockpits – one of which even dropped paratroopers on D-Day – and testing the flight simulators.
Adult entry costs £13.50, over-fives £6.50 (Boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk).
Then pop into neighbouring Dark Revolution Brewery & Taproom for a refreshing Laser Bird – a tasty prickly pear and guava sour beer, £5.35 (Darkrevolution.co.uk).
Feeding lettuce to guinea pigs from custom-made fishing rods is a lot of fun at nearby family-run Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm – watch pig racing and meet cute Highland calves Flo and Mo, too.
Adult entry costs from £8, children from £7 (Choldertonrarebreedsfarm. com). Even better, book a 40-minute Sip & Stroll Tour of the farm’s vineyard.
You’ll get clued-up on English sparkling wine and taste two award-winners, £22.50 per adult (Bluestonevineyards.co.uk).
REFUEL
Nearby Salisbury is a foodie haven. On your way to its magnificent cathedral, pop into Fig & Fox for an iced honeycomb latte, £5, and beautifully curated gifts (Figandfox.co.uk).
Later, order a pretty platter, £25, with a house rosé, £6, at Maul’s Wine And Cheese Bar – the brillat-savarin drizzled in honey and wild boar pâté are must-tries (Maulswinebar.com).
Expect top-notch pizza at Nole on the square – we devoured the pancetta, leek, crème fraiche and crispy chilli special, £17 (Nolepizza.co.uk) – then catch the sun riverside at Sips.
They have 14 craft beers on tap, including Fruli, while international brews line the walls (@Sips.salisbury).
Oh, and the pulled-pork smash burgers at Cholderton farm’s cafe, £14.95, smashed expectations!
BOOK IT
Pod stays for up to four people at Liba Vineyard cost from £139 a night (Liba-vineyard.co.uk).
PACK IT
Stick to Liba Vineyard’s eco values while smelling of a tropical beach.
Sugar-free and packed with antioxidants, it’s our new summer obsession.
For those who still struggle to pack light – we’ve got you!