From the moment we stepped off the train in Tisbury and spotted our host George's smiling face, we immediately felt like lost cousins come to visit. The free lift to the spacious and comfortable Hare Lodge was a welcome rest from journey over from Canada, and saved us the effort of lugging our hiking gear and baggage through the lovely village of Tisbury, just one stop past the storied city of Salisbury in the West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located just a 10 minute walk from Tisbury village centre in Tuckingmill, Hare Lodge is a fabulous home base from which to head out on the extensive (and beautiful) public rights of way that are webbed throughout the countryside. When you descend after a night in your generously appointed room, you are immediately met with the heady scent of warm butter that can only come from croissants. Home made muesli, cereals, and fresh berries are just the start as the aforementioned croissant, rolls, charcuterie, and hard boiled eggs make their way to the table with a proper pot of strong tea. George and Sue are the perfect hosts, showing genuine interest and offering excellent advice and service. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer as it was not only a lovely place to stay but our hosts were so warm and friendly we would have loved to got to know them more. We cannot recommend Hare Lodge enough, and we look forward to our next visit! Tip: If you are planning on using the extensive footpath system, the paper Ordinance Survey maps are excellent to use in the evening to plan, but we wholly recommend paying for the app for your phone that can show your location on the GPS. With so many paths available it is a time saver so you can spend more time enjoying the walk rather than trying to orient yourself when at a junction.
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