Rural retreats in South West
South West does rural like nowhere else. Pick your perfect rural retreat from our selection of 591 countryside cottages in South West.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 591 handpicked countryside cottages in South West.
We have 591 rural retreats in South West to show you.
7 nights from £467
The Hayloft
57342 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Okehampton, Devon.
Escape to rural Devon bliss and become an Exbourne village local for a week; from walking the numerous bridle paths to popping to the local pub for a swift half, not forgetting you...
7 nights from £467
7 nights from £471
Homeleigh
44092 bedroom cottage in idyllic location near St Agnes, North Cornwall.
*Returning to the portfolio for 2024 following a break in 2023* You've ambled your way through the leafy lanes and lush green Cornish countryside, passing hedgerows bursting in ...
7 nights from £471
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £472
Laundry Cottage
54642 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
Come and escape to the peaceful bliss of our country hideaway. This charming cottage can be found within the beautiful grounds of Tredethy House, yet with easy access to the clifft...
7 nights from £472
7 nights from £475
Treforda Cottage
41752 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Bude, North Cornwall.
What a truly delightful cottage! A place to escape the humdrum of everyday life; kick back, listen to the sounds of the countryside and truly relax. Tucked away at the end of a...
7 nights from £475
7 nights from £477
Grenlecotte Cottage
16042 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Holsworthy, North Devon.
Welcome to Grenlecotte Cottage, a beautiful escape nestled amongst 212 acres of woodland, forest and wildflower meadow, all for you to explore during your holiday. Perfect for tran...
7 nights from £477
7 nights from £482
Springfield Cottage
16202 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Mullion, West Cornwall.
Tucked away down a private road, Springfield Cottage is a delightfully spacious single-storey cottage with wonderful views across the countryside towards the sea at Gunwalloe. T...
7 nights from £482
7 nights from £486
Cowhouse Cottage
32302 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Helston, West Cornwall.
Set in a tranquil location alongside a quiet lane and only a short drive from the pretty village of Gweek, this detached stone cottage is surrounded by countryside and is an ideal ...
7 nights from £486
7 nights from £487
White Cottage
40612 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
Set in the heart of the pretty hamlet of Trequite, only a short distance from the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac and Cornwall's popular north Coast, White Cottage is a s...
7 nights from £487
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
7 nights from £490
Trenance
25922 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St Ives.
Located in a gorgeous, rural location, this detached granite, reverse level cottage has all you need for a relaxing break for four, plus a doggy companion. Set on a tranquil workin...
7 nights from £490
7 nights from £491
The Old Coach House
13862 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the county town of Dorchester, Dorset.
This pretty detached former coach house can be found in the rural Dorset countryside, within easy reach of the stunning coastlines of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. ...
7 nights from £491
