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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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An Exmoor stone barn conversion overlooks a bend in a country lane.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

This pet-friendly farm cottage in Somerset nestles in an idyllic valley between the Brendon Hills and  Exmoor. Harthanger View Cottage near the rural village of Luxborough was recently converted from a barn into a charming retreat with a spiral staircase, cosy sitting room, and en-suite master.

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A  stone-built cottage overlooks a large lawn surrounded by flowering shrubs and bushes.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

A perfect rural retreat set amidst a working sheep farm within the Exmoor National Park, Mill Cottage in Luxborough offers comfortable upside-down accommodation for up to six guests, a child-friendly cottage in Somerset with a spacious living area, a wood-burning stove, and an enclosed garden.

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Exterior of a country house with sun room surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
4

‘Lorna Doone County’ plays host to Oare Manor Cottage, a beautiful property in a stunning valley. The pet-friendly Exmoor holiday cottage in Oare boasts superb views and manicured gardens, a generous sunroom, rustic elegance, a wood burner, exquisite furnishings and the promise of memories.

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Exterior of a sonte-buklt Exmoor holiday cottage with a background of trees and a clear sky
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Set on a working farm of 280 acres in Exmoor National Park is Honeycott, a lovingly converted remote holiday cottage near Wheddon Cross in Somerset. Sleeping 4, the pet-friendly cottage features a stone exterior, expansive grounds with views, private outdoor spaces, and a generous open-plan design.

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Exterior of a 2-storey country house on Exmoor overlooking a large lawn with a hot tub.
Sleeps
13
Bedrooms
6

Emmetts Grange House is a splendid retreat on an exclusive estate within the breathtaking Exmoor National Park, just a short distance from the charming village of Simonsbath. Thanks to its unpolluted night skies, this tranquil location offers expansive views, abundant wildlife, and some of the most remarkable stargazing opportunities in the region.
Originally constructed in the 1850s, this large and impressive Georgian country house boasts six spacious bedrooms, four of which have en-suite bathrooms. It is ideal for families and groups of friends seeking an unforgettable getaway amid the natural wonders of Exmoor.

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A wisteria-clad, stone-built Withypool holiday cottage with oak front door.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Creenagh’s Cottage is a charming stone-built cottage on Knighton Farm in Withypool, Somerset. The pet-friendly romantic cottage for two boasts beams, vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning stove, and a delightful furnished courtyard that catches the sun and views the rolling green hills.

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Stone-built, gable end of a cottage with flowering shrubs.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Dairy Cottage is a delightful stone-built country cottage within the Exmoor National Park. The pet-friendly holiday cottage near Dulverton offers fresh air and a shared garden with beautiful pastoral views. It has a generous and comfortable interior, a sunlit patio and access to Somerset's many attractions, from castles to tearooms.

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A stout wooden door in an ivy-clad stone-built porch surrounded by shrubs and flowers.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Cleeve apartment is one of twelve 4-star Holiday Cottages at Duddings Cottages near Dunster. The twin-bedroom Exmoor holiday home for couples is set in the beautiful valley of the River Avill in the Exmoor National Park. Communal facilities include an indoor pool, spa bath, tennis court, games room, trampoline, etc. Families and dogs are most welcome.

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Stone-built terraced farm cottage in Somerset overlooking a courtyard.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

East Harwood Farm Cottage is a pet-friendly, stone-built cottage located on a working farm in Timberscombe. It sleeps four and boasts stunning countryside views, stabling for horses, and a wood-burning stove.

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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.