Farm Cottages and Self-Catering Farm Holidays

Browse UK self-catering cottages on working and non-working farms, smallholdings and farm estates. From converted barns and dairies to cottages within farm grounds, these stays offer a countryside base with a genuine farm connection.

Every farm stay is different. Some properties may offer opportunities to see farm animals or explore the grounds, while others are simply peaceful cottages set on a farm. Check the individual property details before booking, especially if you are hoping for animal encounters, family activities or a working-farm experience.

The Stables, Beverley
Beverley
East Yorkshire
England
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

The Stables is a lovely two-bedroom, two-bathroom holiday cottage in Beverley, rated 5-star. Set on our farmstead in 19 acres of grass and woodland two miles from historic Beverley. Free wifi - arrive any day - ground floor bedroom and wetroom. SEE OUR VIRTUAL TOUR ON OUR WEBSITE.

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A large, thatched, wisteria-clad Somerset holiday cottage with a covered porch.
The West Wing
Dunster
Somerset
England
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 6

The West Wing forms the greater part of a traditionally built thatched Somerset Longhouse. It sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms and is one of 12 holiday cottages at Duddings, near Dunster & Minehead in The Exmoor National Park. Indoor pool, tennis court. Spa bath. Families & dogs are welcome. Visit England 4-star

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The exterior of a rural holiday cottage in Somerset is ivy-clad and overlooks a small front garden and a spacious courtyard.
Winsford Cottage
Timberscombe
Somerset
England
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Winsford is a pet and family-friendly Exmoor holiday cottage that sleeps four at Duddings Country Cottages, a small rural complex in the idyllic Avill Valley near Dunster in West Somerset. Its superb facilities include an indoor pool, play centre, spa, tennis court, trampoline and games room.

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with a large barn converted into a row of rural holiday cottages to a courtyard
Withycombe
Timberscombe
Somerset
England
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Withycombe is one of 12 4-Star Exmoor Holiday Cottages at Duddings & sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. It is set in the beautiful Avill valley in the Exmoor National Park, near Dunster & Minehead. Indoor pool & spa bath, games room, tennis court, trampoline, play centre etc. Families & dogs are very welcome.

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Choose the right farm cottage holiday

A farm cottage can suit a family break, a walking holiday, a dog-friendly stay or a quieter countryside escape. However, the setting and experience vary between properties.

Some cottages are on working farms with livestock and daily activity nearby. Others are on smallholdings, farm estates or non-working farms, where the connection may be the setting rather than an organised farm experience. Look at the property details to find the stay that best suits your plans.

What to check before booking a cottage on a farm

  • The farm setting: Check whether the cottage is on a working farm, a non-working farm, a smallholding or a farm estate.
  • Animals and activities: Do not assume animal feeding, farm tours or egg collecting are available. Check what guests can see or do at the property.
  • Families and children: Confirm age suitability, supervision requirements and any rules around livestock or farm areas.
  • Dogs: Farm dog policies can vary, particularly where livestock are nearby. See our dog-friendly cottages collection and check the individual property rules.
  • Farm life: Vehicles, machinery and working areas may be part of the setting. Read the property information before booking.
  • Getting around: Check nearby shops, pubs, walking routes and travel distances if you plan to spend most of the stay locally.

More countryside holiday ideas

For a rural cottage without a specific farm connection, browse country cottages. You can also combine a farm stay with child-friendly cottages, walking holidays, large holiday cottages or short breaks.

Frequently asked questions

No. Some may be on working farms, while others are on non-working farms, smallholdings or farm estates. Check the individual property details.

This varies by property. Some stays may offer animal encounters or farm activities, while others do not. Check the listing before booking.

Many farm cottages welcome dogs, but rules can be stricter where livestock are nearby. Check the property’s dog policy before booking.

Only where the property has a genuine, disclosed connection to a farm or farm estate. A former barn alone does not necessarily provide a farm-stay experience.

Some have footpaths or countryside walks nearby, but this is not guaranteed. See our walking holidays collection and check the local information for each property.