Self catering holidays in Southampton - Hampshire

Southampton is one of the largest cities in the county of Hampshire and is located on the south coast of England. Well known for its international ferry port and cruise ships which travel all over the world, this city with its strong maritime links and attractive marina is an appealing place to take a self-catering break. Magnificent liners and ships sail regularly in and out of the UK’s number one cruise port, with an unprecedented number of ship namings in recent years also taking place here. To find out more about the city of Southampton why not visit the Seacity Museum and discover all you can through interactive experiences, bringing the maritime history of Southampton to life?

There is also the Tudor house and Gardens, the city art gallery and the QE2 mile for holiday makers to enjoy. The QE2 mile is also the most visited part of the city and is well worth exploring as it links the city’s parks, shopping high street, old town and waterfront and along the way you can experience some of the city’s most historical features. These include the Titanic Memorial, Cenotaph and Holy Rood church with the famous Bargate which stands at its centre.  Possibly the nicest spot for a drink or a meal would be down by the Ocean Village Marina where there are a number of bars and restaurants looking out to sea or overlooking the marina.  

If you fancy a day trip from Southampton, the attractive town of Winchester is just 14 miles away.  Southampton is also the closest city to New Forest and Lyndhurst in the New Forest is just 11 miles away from Southampton.  Country walks and idyllic countryside can be found just an easy car drive from this city.  

Self catering accommodation within Southampton is mostly in apartments, town houses or cottages.  In the nearby countryside it may be possible to find chalets or log cabins to rent.  Southampton itself offers opportunities for shopping and adventure sports as well as its historical attractions whilst being well located for visits to the beautiful New Forest.  We trust that you will enjoy all that Southampton has to offer.