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Find Self-Catering Holidays in Farm Cottages

Farm Stays provide the perfect holiday location for families or anyone who enjoys being in the countryside. Many UK farms have converted their old barns, shippons, byres, dairies, stables and linhays to create superb self-catering farm holiday accommodation for large groups or extended family holidays. Many farm cottages offer a real working farm experience, including milking the cows, feeding the newborn lambs and scavenging for free-range eggs to cook at breakfast. All the farm cottages on My Favourite Holiday Cottages will be found in beautiful countryside with local walks. Scroll down this page to search for a wealth of UK holiday cottages on working farms or converted farm buildings. 

A stone-built Exmoor barn conversion in open countryside.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

A stunning farming estate in the heart of rural North Devon, Barn Cottage lies in a scenic valley in the parish of Bishop's Nympton, near South Molton on the edge of Exmoor National Park. This farm cottage allows access to Devon's coastline, beaches, and other attractions.

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A timber house on stilts beneath lime trees overlooks a large fenced garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

The Apple Tree House is a 5-star gold-rated rural cottage near Halse in Somerset. It is pet-friendly and sits below two mature lime trees, giving it the appearance of a mystical tree house. The Somerset holiday cottage combines country charm and modern amenities such as a swimming pool and a log burner. Guests can enjoy seclusion and a holiday amidst the idyllic foothills of The Quantocks.

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Exterior and interior images of Falstaff Cottage, a Stratford-upon-Avon holiday cottage in the heart of Shakespeare Country.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Falstaff Cottage is a charming and spacious cottage near Stratford-upon-Avon that promises lovely countryside views and serenity. The rural cottage features exposed beams and other gorgeous details which blend perfectly with its quaint surroundings. Step into a charming and relaxing space.

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An outdoor swimming pool overlooked by a stone-built holiday cottage in North Devon
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
2

With two bedrooms accommodating up to 8 guests, The Annexe is the ideal choice for families or friends seeking a memorable North Devon holiday. However, this versatile coastal cottage also appeals to couples looking to escape for a romantic, relaxing break. This pet-friendly haven boasts a private hot tub, a heated swimming pool, a tennis court, and even table tennis for hours of family fun. From the cottage, you can soak in panoramic views of the coast and revel in breathtaking sunsets.

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An extended farmhouse holiday cottage overlooks an expansive lawn.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

Bonython Farmhouse is a large luxury holiday cottage on Bonython Estate near Helston. It boasts one of ‘The Great Gardens of Cornwall’, including a hidden valley and lakes. The pet-friendly coastal cottage boasts woodburning stoves plus a perfect blend of rural charm and modern design.

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Exterior of a sympathetically restored 3-storey farmhouse in County Durham.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Built in 1560, Scargill Castle epitomises country charm. The pet-friendly romantic cottage in Scargill, Yorkshire, emerges from the ruins of an old castle and features exposed beams, oak floors, a wood-burning stove, period furnishings and modern comforts, and seclusion and countryside views.

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A barn conversion in Kendal overlooks a lawn surrounded by mature shrubs and bushes.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Book a luxury rural retreat for two at Hollins Farm Barn in New Hutton, near the idyllic town of Kendal, Gateway to the Lake District. Gothic-style bedrooms with crook beams and exposed stonework await the lucky couple coming for a honeymoon or a romantic weekend/week-long holiday.

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A large North Devon farmhouse and a cluster of three barns, all surrounded by green fields.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

Braunton Farmhouse is a 5-bedroom holiday cottage in Braunton that has been recently refurbished to a very high standard. This North Devon house is ideally situated on the hill above Braunton and is within a few miles of Georgeham, Croyde, and amazing, award-winning beaches at Putsborough and Woolacombe Bay. Pets are welcome.

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A historic 'black-white white' timbered Herefordshire farm cottage sits behind a terraced and fenced-in lawn.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

A rural delight, the Hop Kiln is a luxury Herefordshire holiday cottage near Leominster that sleeps seven. The exposed oak beams throughout this converted 16th-century countryside barn add to the rustic feel, while modern features like Wi-Fi and underfloor heating mean a modern, relaxing holiday. Pets welcome.

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Find your favourite self-catering farm holiday cottages in villages and secluded rural locations throughout the UK, from converted crofts in the Highlands of Scotland to old Tithe Barns and Oast Houses in Kent. Where grain was once stored, or horses stabled, you will find luxurious self-catering accommodation in rooms that retain the traces of their previous life, from oak beams to the occasional (strictly decorative) cider press. Most working farms will have footpaths and fields for exploring without driving further afield - perfect for holidays with pets. For those seeking facilities such as cottages with pools, children's play areas and seriously good games rooms created from former farm buildings are well worth considering. This is due to farmers finding they have perfect spaces for a range of facilities that many independent holiday cottages cannot accommodate.

Rural holidays in holiday cottages on farms in the depths of the countryside or remote locations such as Exmoor will reveal the canopy of stars in the night skies that city dwellers cannot experience, especially on crisp, clear nights in the winter. For wildflower lovers, there's nothing like a farm holiday for rambling down country lanes and woodland footpaths carpeted with snowdrops, primroses, bluebells, pink campion, violets and cow parsley according to the time of year. The best areas for wildflowers tend to be more suitable for animal farming, as fewer fertilizers have been used on the fields, thus protecting the flowers.

Book a farm cottage for a self-catering holiday and re-discover the beauties of the Great British Countryside in any season.