Rural Holiday Cottages
Take some time and escape to the country. Relaxing short break or activity packed week, pick your perfect rural retreat from our selection of 763 countryside cottages. All of our self catering cottages are personally inspected and fully equipped, meaning you can enjoy ultimate comfort and luxury in your very own home-from-home. 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 763 handpicked countryside cottages across the UK.
We have 763 rural retreats to show you
7 nights from £403
Nanteague Cottage
3931 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with an outdoor pool Perranporth, Cornwall.
A spacious cottage, in pretty countryside and with a heated swimming pool - what a find. Located on Nanteague Farm which spreads over 130 acres with a beautifully landscaped coarse...
7 nights from £403
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Gorse Cottage
52602 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
Nestled in a peaceful countryside setting close to Cornwall's breathtaking north and south coast, Gorse Cottage is an idyllic spot for those looking for a tranquil escape, no matte...
7 nights from £403 *
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Only the highest quality of accommodation is awarded Visit England accreditation. The assessment takes place over a few days and looks at all of our policies, practices and procedures, making sure we meet a five star standard for our guests.
We set our own standards above and beyond and we’re very proud of this accolade and all it represents.
7 nights from £403
Moorhen Cottage
45481 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.
Moorhen Cottage is a single-storey barn situated in a rural location in the heart of an organic dairy farm in the hamlet of Wartling with views of the Pevensey marshes and the Sout...
7 nights from £403
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Foxtor Barn
49252 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Surrounded by captivating views of Dartmoor as far as the eye can see, Foxtor Barn is a delightful barn conversion perfectly situated on a pretty farmstead with panoramic vistas fr...
7 nights from £404 *
7 nights from £407
Meadow Barn
41761 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Bude, North Cornwall.
Whether you’re a walker, a lover of nature and the coast or you simply want to unwind and spend time together then look no further than Meadow Barn. Nestled in the heart of the cou...
7 nights from £407
7 nights from £410
Leat Mill
14091 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage, Lifton, Dartmoor.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approached by a green lane, bordered by sun-dappled woodland, Leat Mill is delightful. A pretty enclosed patio overlooks tranquil surround...
7 nights from £410
7 nights from £410
Orchard Vean
13671 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in a creekside hamlet near Truro, Cornwall.
A short stroll from the waters of Restronguet Creek, halfway between Truro and Falmouth, this is the ideal location for exploring both north and south coasts, and all points in bet...
7 nights from £410
7 nights from £410
Pheasant Cottage
51211 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
Welcome to Pheasant Cottage, a cute as a button Cornish cottage nestled in a rather lovely location close to the village of Stithians. Perfect for two, this dog-friendly retreat is...
7 nights from £410
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 £411
Wheel Barn
25571 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Truro, South Cornwall.
A wood-burner and under-floor heating ensure year-round snugness in this lovingly restored, single-storey converted barn, found near the hamlet of Ladock in an easily accessible ru...
7 nights from £411
7 nights from £413
The Nest
53161 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Coverack.
One of a collection of fabulous apartments located in The Headland in the traditional Cornish fishing village of Coverack, The Nest is a beautifully furnished bijou abode, perfect ...
7 nights from £413