A Jane Austen Escape: Two Nights, Two Historic Gems
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday in 2025 with this exclusive getaway.
Step into the pages of a Jane Austen novel with our exclusive duo-destination package, lovingly crafted at two of our country house hotels - The Manor House, near Bath and Lainston House, near Winchester. This two-night stay is a celebration of all things Austen – and in 2025, we’re marking a very special milestone: 250 years since Jane’s birth. From the timeless beauty of the Cotswolds to the charming Hampshire countryside, you’ll walk in Jane’s footsteps, soak up her inspirations, and indulge in a touch of 5-star luxury along the way.
Available for stays between 1st April 2025 and 30th September 2025.
From £700 for two people sharing.
Night One: The Manor House, Castle Combe
Your Austen adventure begins in a manor fit for one of her novels...
Start your Austen adventure by spending a magical night at The Manor House, a quintessential English manor steeped in charm in one of the most iconic Cotswolds villages, Castle Combe. Wake to a delectable breakfast and set off to explore the nearby Jane Austen Centre in Bath, where Jane spent six creative years of her life. Bath’s Georgian architecture and rich literary history offer the perfect backdrop for your Austen pilgrimage – especially as the world honours her 250th birthday in 2025.
Next Stop: The Heart of Hampshire
Follow in Jane Austen's journey
After your Cotswolds retreat and day out in Bath learning more about Jane Austen, take a scenic drive to our home in the Hampshire countryside just outside Winchester. Quite literally following in Austen's footsteps, this is where she came to rest.
Night Two: Lainston House, Winchester
Head to where Jane was both born and died
After a day exploring Bath, it's time for chapter two with a night at the breathtaking Lainston House, a 17th-century manor nestled in the Hampshire countryside. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before heading into the historic Winchester Cathedral, where you'll find Jane Austen's final resting place. Lainston House is perfectly placed for exploring Austen’s world in Hampshire, just 20 minutes from Chawton, where Jane penned four of her novels, 25 minutes from Steventon where Austen was born, and only 15 minutes from Winchester’s vibrant city centre.
The Jane Austen Escape
Here's all the details...
What’s included?
- One night stay for two at The Manor House, Castle Combe, with breakfast and tickets to the Jane Austen Centre in Bath.
- One night at Lainston House, Winchester, with breakfast and tickets to Winchester Cathedral.
Optional extras?
- Dine in style: Add a spectacular dinner at The Avenue with BBC: The Professionals Masterchef winner Tom Hamblet at Lainston House or the Michelin-starred Bybrook at The Manor House.
- Extend your stay: Fancy another night? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it.
A few bits of fine print:
- Must be booked at least 30 days in advance.
- Pre-paid at time of booking, non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Subject to availability.
- Transport not included (though we’re happy to recommend the prettiest routes!)
How to Book
Call the reservations team at Lainston House or The Manor House to secure your Austen escape.
This is your chance to celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen in the most fitting way possible: with elegance, charm, and a dash of adventure. Dust off your bonnet, grab your walking boots, and prepare to fall in love with the landscapes and landmarks that inspired one of England’s greatest authors.
“It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.”
– And booking this package is the perfect start!
Only time for one night away?
Short on time? You can still soak up the charm and history of Jane Austen’s world with a one-night stay at either Lainston House in Winchester or The Manor House in Castle Combe. Perfect for a quick literary-inspired getaway!
