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Please scroll down to view our collection of country cottages. The UK has some of the most stunning and varied countryside in the world, from moorland to wooded valleys, much of it sprinkled with idyllic rural holiday homes. You'll find these nestling in isolated or secluded locations and 'time-stands-still' villages with chocolate box cottages and the village pub. Find and book your favourite country cottage holiday from our collection of secluded holiday rentals, often with inspirational panoramic views. Properties range from romantic rural retreats for couples to luxury countryside cottages for large family holidays, house parties or friends' gatherings, all in beautiful rural locations.

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A contemporary Staffordshire Holiday cottage with floor-to-ceiling French windows overlooks a terrace and flower garden.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Within the quiet hamlet of Moneystone, Barks Cottage is nestled within the boundless greenery of the Peak District. This single-story countryside cottage is a lovingly maintained spacious holiday home amidst peaceful Staffordshire scenery - an idyllic rural getaway. Pets welcome.

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A slate-roofed, stone holiday cottage in Powys nestles beneath a step hill toppped with a wood.
Sleeps
11
Bedrooms
5

The character and location of Y Sgubor are delightful. The large rural holiday home in Mid Wales is situated near Llangynog with superb views of Pennant Valley, charming décor, modern fittings, an outdoor hot tub, a sun-trap patio, an open fire and five thoughtfully decorated bedrooms. Pets welcome.

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A Somerset stone barn conversion overlooks a large lawn lined by flower beds and shrubs.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
4

Tradition defines Ryecroft Barn, a large, elegant Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage in Glusburn. It is surrounded by rolling green hills and manicured gardens. The pet-friendly property boasts a spacious sunroom, outdoor entertaining areas, exposed beams, a fireplace, oak furnishings and stained-glass windows.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Walnut Cottage is a lovely converted barn near the village of Washford, Somerset. The pet-friendly holiday cottage is one of the Shells Cottages and boasts serenity, a private outdoor hot tub, light-filled spaces, a wood-burning stove, a vaulted beamed ceiling, and access to the coast and countryside.

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A 2-storey barn conversion overlooks a paved courtyard and open countryside in North Wales.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Discover The Stables at Cae Gwyn, a remote Denbighshire farm cottage boasting original features and breathtaking views. This large holiday cottage with a hot tub offers four bedrooms, ample parking, and charming living spaces, including a games room and snug. With nearby attractions like Ruthin and Llangollen, it's the perfect base for exploring North Wales. View the full description for an unforgettable getaway.

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A 2-story house with summer houses is surrounded by open countryside.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Welcome to Long Ing Farm, a charming large holiday home in Holmfirth, on the owner's working farm close to the breathtaking Peak District National Park. This stone-built detached Holmfirth holiday cottage is a treasure trove of character, featuring exposed beams, open eaves, and traditional furnishings that lend a warm and welcoming ambience.

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A gable end with floor to roof windows overlooks a lawn with a deck.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

Betony is a chic coastal cottage surrounded by green hills and fresh air. Sitting just outside Bamburgh, the pet-friendly cottage boasts views of Bamburgh Castle, a spacious outdoor entertaining area, ample windows, natural light, sleek finishes, and access to the Northumberland coast.

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A siingle-storey stone-built cottage with French windows opening onto a paved courtyard.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Holly Cottage, near the historic market town of Alnwick, is one of three countryside cottages in Northumberland that make up the Alndyke Farm Cottages property, a romantic retreat featuring a fully fitted country kitchen, a sitting area with an Inglenook fireplace, private patio, and super-king bedroom.

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A converted 3-storey mill building overlooking lawns and a lake.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Guests at Bay View can while away the days soaking up the sea views from this luxury waterside apartment near Bamburgh Castle. The former Norman grain mill welcomes families and groups with three bedrooms of bright, coastal décor and high-end amenities.

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Let My Favourite Holiday Cottages introduce you to a collection of countryside holiday cottages, from rural retreats for couples to large luxury country houses for large family holidays or gatherings of friends surrounded by trees and fields and the occasional country pub. Whatever you are looking for, whether a working farm in Gloucestershire where children can feed the livestock or a get-away-from-it-all Yorkshire Dales cottage in the country surrounded by fields or moorland offering long relaxing walks., it will be on this page of holiday cottages in the countryside. See the night skies as they should be seen, without interference from light pollution, or allow the dawn chorus to be your gentle morning alarm clock. Dip your toes into babbling brooks and teach your children to play Pooh sticks on ancient bridges. In the spring, country lanes and woodlands can be a mass of wildflowers in a profusion of colours, while in the autumn, it can turn many shades of gold and bronze - perfect for autumnal walking holidays. You'll likely find rural holiday cottages with extensive picnic-friendly gardens, inglenook fireplaces, oak-beamed ceilings and thatched roofs. Still, with so many barn conversions, a countryside cottage can exude rustic and contemporary charm. For large families or groups of friends, look for old farmhouses converted to holiday homes with rooms (and bathrooms) a-plenty.