New Forest, Hampshire

Our original, tucked into the edge of the New Forest National Park. Brockenhurst village on the doorstep, ancient woodland in every direction, and the kitchen garden that started the whole philosophy. The kind of place that feels lived-in and well-loved because it is - over a decade of slow mornings, long lunches and forest walks have given it a warmth that's hard to manufacture.

The only PIG where real pigs roam the grounds in autumn. Each year during Pannage season, pigs are turned out into the New Forest to forage for acorns - a tradition that's been happening for centuries and only lasts a few weeks. Worth timing a visit around.

Southampton, Hampshire

Twelve rooms built into Southampton's medieval city walls, five minutes from the cruise terminals. Small, characterful and unlike anywhere else we've got - a deli bar, a handful of beautifully designed rooms and a location that makes the city feel entirely manageable. The kind of place that surprises people who weren't expecting to love it quite as much as they do.

The only PIG inside a medieval city wall. The building dates to around 1820, built as a private residence when ships were anchored right outside the front door. 

The Mendip Hills, Somerset

Our mellow Somerset farmhouse sits in the Mendip Hills with Bath, Cheddar Gorge and the West Country on its doorstep. The kind of place that slows you down from the moment you arrive - unhurried, quietly beautiful and surrounded by a landscape that rewards exploring at your own pace. Bath is close enough for an afternoon, far enough to feel like a proper escape.

The only PIG where a herd of 80 Fallow Deer can appear outside your window. Stay in The Hide and the estate's deer have a habit of wandering right up to the glass - no warning, no schedule, just there when you look up. One of those moments that makes a stay genuinely memorable.

Studland Bay, Dorset

Perched above the coastline with the beach a short walk away and the Jurassic Coast stretching out in both directions. Our most coastal PIG by some distance - the kind of place where the salt air hits you the moment you step outside and dinner feels particularly right when what's on the plate was caught locally that morning.

The only PIG with its own private beach hut. Book the right room and a beach hut on South Beach comes with it - yours for the duration of your stay, down on the shore, with the Jurassic Coast stretching out in front of you.

Honiton, Devon

Hidden in the Otter Valley surrounded by 3,500 acres of Devonshire countryside. The coast is only fifteen minutes away but you'd never guess it - this one feels properly tucked away. Ancient woodland, kitchen garden, complete quiet. The kind of place where the noise drops away almost immediately and two days feels both too short and exactly right.

The only PIG with its own Folly (and quite possibly the only Folly in England where you can get a spicy margarita). Tucked away in the grounds and open through the warmer months for wood-fired bites and something cold, it's the most laid-back corner of our most remote PIG.

Canterbury, Kent

A quirky village house in the Kent countryside, surrounded by hop gardens, vineyards and orchards with Canterbury a short drive away. The gardens are beautiful and the bar pours some of the best English wine you'll find anywhere. For a weekend with a food and drink thread running through it, this is the one.

The only PIG that once hosted Led Zeppelin. Bridge Place was Kent's foremost rock and roll club venue - Led Zeppelin, The Kinks, The Moody Blues, The Yardbirds and more all played here. The history goes back further still - the house was built in 1638 and Samuel Pepys was a regular guest. We've lovingly restored it, but the spirit of the place very much remains.

Near Padstow, Cornwall

Our Cornish hideaway sits above Harlyn Bay with the Atlantic on the horizon. Surf, coastal paths, fresh seafood and views that make you want to stay longer than you planned. Padstow is ten minutes away for those who want to explore - but Harlyn itself rewards staying put, especially when the evening light drops over the headland and there's nowhere else to be.

The only PIG with its own Lobster Shed. Down by the water, no fuss, no formality - just the freshest seafood, something cold to drink and a view that does most of the work. One of the most special spots in our whole litter.

Arundel, The South Downs

Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park with ancient market towns, miles of coastline and award-winning English vineyards all within easy reach. High up in the West Sussex countryside with the kind of views that make a long lunch on the terrace feel like the only sensible option - Arundel four miles away, Chichester a little further, and absolutely no obligation to visit either.

The only PIG with its own vineyard. Four thousand vines of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Pinot Meunier growing right in front of the greenhouse restaurant - named the Alpaca Block after the alpacas that grazed there before. Some of the best winemakers in England are practically on the doorstep, and the wine list reflects it.

Barnsley Village, Cirencester

Our Grade II-listed country house sits in Barnsley, four miles from Cirencester, with Rosemary Verey's famous Arts and Crafts gardens wrapped around it. Quintessential without being stuffy - honey-coloured stone, beautiful gardens, a village pub across the road and enough nearby to fill a weekend without any of it feeling rushed. Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford and Chipping Campden all within easy reach, though leaving the village feels entirely optional.

The only PIG with a full spa. Tucked into Rosemary Verey's original gardens, the Fieldhouse Spa has a thermal outdoor pool, sauna and steam room - the most complete treatment experience in the litter by some distance. Worth building a stay around.