If you are looking for a luxury cottage getaway with the bonus of a private tennis court, The Retreat at Longs Farm is for you! Nestled in the beautiful Cranborne Chase AONB, this luxurious, interior designed haven is cosy on the inside and sociable on the outside with its outdoor dining area, BBQ and tennis/basketball court for you to enjoy.
Get Active from the Comfort of the Cottage
Perhaps you’d like to stay active during your staycation with some good old fashioned team sports? Not only can you practice your tennis skills or challenge your companions to a game of basketball, but you can do so whilst being surrounded by the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.
The cottage sleeps 8 people, the perfect number to play a mini tournament – singles, doubles, or even a bit of round robin. All balls and rackets are provided for your convenience (and to save space in the car for food & drink!). Whether you want to master your serving skills, or just have a bit of fun with friends or family, the court will undoubtedly add something extra special to your holiday.
Discover Wimbledon
Longs Farm is a 10-minute drive from Tisbury train station or a 25-minute drive from Salisbury train station; both offer direct links to London with South Western Railway. Head to the capital to visit the oldest and most prestigious tennis event in the world – the Wimbledon Championships
Held at the end of June/early July each year, it is one of the highlights of London’s sporting calendar. There you can enjoy a quintessentially British experience of Pimm’s and strawberries and cream whilst watching tennis legends compete for champion titles.
Fun Fact – did you know that every year 24 tons of strawberries are consumed during Wimbledon?
Recreate Wimbledon…in Wiltshire!
If a trip to London is too much, you can have as much fun by keeping it local. Less than a 10-minute drive from the cottage is Ansty PYO farm shop where fruit picking season is in full swing (excuse the tennis pun!).
They have a super variety of delicious homegrown fruits for picking during the summer months such as strawberries, gooseberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants, whitecurrants, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, plums, and more!
This is a fantastic outdoor activity for all ages. Fill up a punnet of strawberries, grab a pot of locally sourced cream, and head back to the cottage for your own tennis tournament!
How to Book your Tennis Staycation
We have last minute availability for summer 2023 stays, and are now taking bookings for 2024! Give us a call on 07444 720 729 or email us at hello@hostwithgrace.co.uk to book your summer staycation. Our flexible payment options require only a 30% deposit to secure the dates, with the balance due 7 weeks before arrival. Booking direct with us rather than via Airbnb and save 10% off your stay…just think of how many punnets of strawberries you could buy with those savings!!
