Pepperbox Hill (NT)
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Overview
Commanding the high point on the chalk ridge south-east of Salisbury, Pepperbox Hill is topped by an early example of a brick folly. Thought to have been built by Giles Eyre of Brickworth House, it may have served as a viewpoint for ladies following the hunt, a haunt for highwaymen and a lookout post for the home guard during WWII. Surrounding the folly is a diverse habitat, produced by the scrub-grassland mosaic, supporting several rare or uncommon species including orchids, juniper and yew woodland. The adjacent chalk downland is a significant site in Wiltshire for rare butterfly species, including the duke of burgundy.
About the area
Wiltshire’s charm lies in the beauty of its countryside, with expansive chalk landscapes of the Marlborough and Pewsey downs and miles of uninterrupted views deep into Dorset, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Stroll through quaint timbered and thatched villages in the southern Woodford and Avon valleys and explore the historic streets of the stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and Sherston.
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Undercastle Cottage
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Undercastle Cottage
Undercastle cottage is a dog-friendly, luxury cottage in the New Forest that sleeps 4 to 6 people. It has sun terraces, lush gardens and 2,500m of private fishing on the Hampshire Avon....
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