Country and Countryside Cottages
Browse UK country cottages for a self-catering break in a rural setting. This collection includes cottages in rural villages, on farms and estates, and among countryside landscapes such as valleys, woodland, moorland and open farmland.
Use the filters to find a cottage by destination, group size and holiday type. The setting, nearby amenities and access can vary considerably between properties, so check the individual listing before booking.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Originally built for lighthouse keepers, Near Bank Cottage is a traditional end-terrace, stone-built cottage near St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve and offers guests an open fire and calming views. The pet-friendly property connects to the reserve and the fascinating Scottish Borders region.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Boasting Cotswold yellow stone and exposed beams, Nellie’s Barn blends charm and sophistication. The pet-friendly holiday cottage near Bourton-on-the-Water sits on a farm in the Windrush Valley and offers delightful gardens, on-site fishing, a summer house, a wood burner and countryside walks from the front door.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
Large families looking to holiday off the beaten track can enjoy a stay at Nethercote Byre in the centre of Exmoor, a child-friendly barn conversion near the Somerset villages of Winsford and Exford. It features a living room with a wood burner, a games room with table football and four comfy bedrooms.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Some of the best views in England can be enjoyed from Netherscar in Chapel-le-Dale, near Ingleton. The detached, remote holiday cottage lies among the rolling hills in a haven of peace and tranquillity. It offers three bedrooms, an open fire, and ample space for pets and children to roam.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
New Lodge promises stunning views of Lake Ullswater from its cosy sitting room. The lakeside cottage in Watermillock, Cumbria, promises seclusion and modern sophistication, architectural design, floor-to-ceiling windows, two log fires, lovely gardens and a private shoreline with a small jetty.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Nobby's is a charming pet-friendly cottage that combines the best of both worlds - the coast and the countryside. The cottage is located on East Thorne Farm, in the beautiful North Cornwall countryside near Bude on East Thorne Farm. Families can enjoy a range of activities, including an adventure playground, an indoor games room, a spa, a campfire, and picturesque rural walks.
- Sleeps 7
- Bedrooms 3
Nuffies Cottage is a gorgeous converted barn with panoramic views of rolling green hills. The rural cottage boasts stone walls and is situated on a working farm near Winster in the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. Exposed beams and country charm combine with modern comforts to ensure relaxation.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Nutwood is a delightful detached cottage perched near Lake Windermere in Lakeside. The pet-friendly cottage is well-positioned for a holiday in Cumbria and the Lake District. It features a spacious furnished deck, lovely grounds, an interior with modern furnishings, an open fire, and ample light.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
Oak Tree Cottage is a delightful, romantic village cottage for two near Beverley, in the North York Moors and on the North Yorkshire Coast. Just moments from sandy beaches, the pet-friendly property boasts a generous lawned garden with a summerhouse and an interior with arched windows, contemporary style, and comfort.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Surrounded by fields and woodland in Chalford, Gloucestershire, October Cottage promises tranquillity. The charming stone-built rural cottage in the Cotswold Hills possesses beautiful gardens and fresh air, a wood-burning stove, flagstone floors, contemporary comforts, space for pets and a blend of old and new.
- Sleeps 5
- Bedrooms 3
One of a group of Grade II-listed holiday homes tastefully restored in the peaceful hamlet of Coombe Keynes, Dorset, Odd Nod Cottage is a picturesque thatched coastal cottage amidst an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with three first-floor bedrooms and a large lawned garden.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
Old Bothy makes the perfect romantic retreat for couples on holiday, situated at the edge of the Cotswolds in the historic 11th-century village of Halford, Warwickshire, a small countryside cottage boasting a courtyard garden, an electric wood-burner, and an en-suite double bedroom.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
The Old Chapel is a superb North Devon holiday cottage on the coast in Clovelly. The former chapel boasts 10 acres of meadows with a pond and sea views, church windows, vaulted beamed ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and many more original features.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Tucked away in the sleepy Shropshire village of Shrawardine near Shrewsbury, Old Coach House is the luxury cottage with stunning rural views that your family needs for their next holiday. This child-friendly cottage sleeps six, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Old Cottage lies in the quaint rural village of Nateby near Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria between The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The two bedrooms sit downstairs, while the kitchen and sitting room enjoy rural views from the first floor of this dog-friendly cottage.