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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 modern bungalow in an elevated remote rural location wit sea views.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Enjoy Somerset holidays at Gapperies in West Porlock, where you'll revel in the awe-inspiring vistas that grace nearly every room of this modern retreat. With sweeping views over fields and salt marsh to the picturesque coastline of Porlock Bay, Gapperies offers an ideal sanctuary for those searching for a peaceful escape in the unspoiled realm of Exmoor. The ever-changing panorama outside your window promises a continuous source of delight. This exquisite property accommodates up to 6 guests.

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Exterior of a contemporary house with a balcony surrounded by lawns and trees.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this home in a fabulous woodland resort just a few miles from Truro. Features include a furnished patio, a private balcony, and on-site facilities such as a spa pool, fitness suite, bar, and restaurant, which means plenty to do while enjoying your Cornish country holiday.

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A large Victorian stone-built holiday home in Perthshire with a spacious terraces and lawns.
Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
9

Galaxy Surfing is a grand rural cottage on beautiful grounds near Aberfeldy in the Scottish Highlands. The pet-friendly cottage presents guests with luxury, seclusion, and tradition. It offers multiple outdoor areas with stunning views, plus a hot tub, urban chic, bay windows, and access to the Cairngorms.

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Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Spectacular ocean views extend to the horizon from Galatea, a coastal cottage within the Whitby Lighthouse complex. The unique cottage offers elegant and light-filled accommodation, spacious furnished grounds, a refreshing sea breeze, sophistication, and seclusion within easy reach of the beach. 

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A large C-shaped single-storey rural cottage built around a courtyard.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Uninterrupted views of the Warwickshire countryside greet visitors to Furlong Barn, a sophisticated rural holiday cottage in Long Itchington. The secluded barn conversion boasts vaulted beamed ceilings & open-plan design, as well as generous grounds with a furnished patio for enjoying the beautiful scenery.

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Climbing roses surround the porch of a country cottage in Somerset.
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
1

Forge Cottage is situated in Wootton Courtenay, one of the most desirable villages in Exmoor. This pet-friendly cottage promises couples romance and serenity. The spacious rural holiday cottage lies close to the heart of the village and offers cosy comfort plus access to the Somerset coast and the Exmoor National Park.

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Exterior of a stone-built holiday cottage with a hot tub terrace.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Discover Stable Cottage, a delightful holiday home located in Payhembury that offers self-catering holidays in East Devon. Enjoy scenic countryside walks along the River Stour, which is just a stone's throw away from the town center. This detached cottage provides off-road parking and easy access to local shops and restaurants. It features three bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, a cosy wood-burning stove and a hot tub, making it the perfect family-friendly retreat for exploring the beauty of East Devon.

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A thatched Hampshire holiday cottage sits behind a flowering hedgerow in the countryside.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

3-Bedroom, Pet-Friendly New Forest Holiday Home Near Lymington

Forest Cottage, ideal for self-catering holidays in the New Forest, invites you to a charming retreat. Nestled in a fabulous location, this detached thatched cottage exudes character with exposed beams and a peaceful garden. Sleeps five in three bedrooms, providing a quaint escape for families and couples. Direct forest access is perfect for New Forest walking holidays. Explore nearby attractions like Beaulieu Village, Lymington, and Bucklers Hard. Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the New Forest—book your stay for a delightful holiday experience.

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A stone built holiday cottage in Ampleforth with a deck and courtyard containing outdoor seating option.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Ford End Cottage is a delightful rural cottage in the lovely village of Ampleforth in the North York Moors and Coast. Ideally situated for an enjoyable holiday, the pet-friendly cottage offers an open fire, a pleasant garden, light-filled spaces & reminders of its 18th-century origins.

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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.