Rural retreats in South England
South England does rural like nowhere else. Pick your perfect rural retreat from our selection of 74 countryside cottages in South England.Read more
There's nothing like a good hearty stomp across the fields and a healthy dose of country air to recharge the batteries. Leave behind the hustle and bustle for a world of winding country lanes, fields, woodlands, stepping-stone streams and wild, open moors. Walk, fish, cycle – or just sit back, relax and enjoy the silence from one of our 74 handpicked countryside cottages in South England.
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We have 74 rural retreats in South England to show you.
7 nights from £476
Quebec Barn
48892 bedroom, dog friendly self catering apartment near Alfriston.
This historic property is situated in the unspoilt village of West Dean in the Cuckmere Valley close to the village of Alfriston and the Seven Sisters Country Park. The village, wh...
7 nights from £476
7 nights from £480
Reysons Barn
52852 bedroom thatched self catering cottage near Rye.
Reysons Barn is perfect for couples and families who are looking for a rural escape in East Sussex. Converted in 2009, this lovely thatched barn sits on the edge of a small orchard...
7 nights from £480
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £483
Faithfull Cottage
36002 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in St Helens, Isle of Wight.
Faithfull Cottage is a welcoming retreat situated within two miles distance of St Helens village on the Isle of Wight, as well as a gorgeous beach, RSPB Nature Reserve and the vill...
7 nights from £483
7 nights from £494
Darjeeling Lodge
55982 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.
If you're looking for a peaceful or romantic break in the heart of the Sussex countryside, then this is the place for you! Situated in Beckley, near the village of Broak Oak, Darje...
7 nights from £494
7 nights from £501
Heringaud Barn
52512 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Alfriston.
This peaceful retreat is situated in the sleepy picturesque village of West Dean in the heart of the South Downs National Park, a short distance from Cuckmere Haven and the Seven S...
7 nights from £501
7 nights from £504
Blakes Barn
39072 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
If you are looking for a traditional cottage, look no further than Blakes Barn. Mattingly Farm is made up of three barns in total, Blakes Barn, Dairy Cottage (3912), and Orchard Co...
7 nights from £504
7 nights from £506
Medleys Barn
44762 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest.
Medleys Barn in High Hurstwood is an ideal base for exploring Ashdown Forest or for visits to Glyndebourne. Once a cart barn on a well-established fruit farm, this charming barn co...
7 nights from £506
7 nights from £549
North Barn at Pickeridge
52152 bedroom self catering cottage near Haywards Heath.
North Barn at Pickeridge is the perfect abode for couples and families. It sits in a secluded location on a 120 acre working farm in a beautiful valley between Ardingly and West Ho...
7 nights from £549
Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.
Fully equipped cottages
All of our cottages have a standard list of equipment that goes above and beyond. As well as fluffy towels and readymade beds, our bare minimum includes everything you’ll need and more, from plenty of teaspoons to added extras such as gravy boats so no matter where you stay, you’ll be able to make your favourite home-cooked dishes.
Each inventory is regularly checked and counted so you won’t be stuck without a ladle and can leave your hairdryer at home, plus you’ll find a starter set of toiletries and cleaning products so you can get on with your holiday.
7 nights from £551
Weald View Cottage
52842 bedroom self catering cottage near Maidstone.
Perfectly situated in the heart of the Kent countryside, this pretty semi-detached cottage with spectacular views across the Kent Weald is ideally located for walkers, couples and ...
7 nights from £551
7 nights from £563
Castlemans Stables West
44222 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Battle.
Set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the heart of East Sussex's 1066 countryside, Castlemans Stables West is one of a pair of sympathetically converted ...
7 nights from £563
