Secluded and Remote Holiday Cottages
Browse secluded and remote holiday cottages for a quieter UK break. This collection is designed to help you find stays in rural, coastal and lower-density settings, whether you want a peaceful base for walking, time outdoors or simply a change from everyday routines.
“Remote” and “secluded” are relative terms. A cottage may be near a village, reached along country lanes or form part of a rural site. It does not automatically mean off-grid, without neighbours or without Wi-Fi or mobile signal. Use the filters to narrow the results by destination, group size, dog-friendly stays and other requirements, then read each property description for the details of its setting.
Choose the right kind of secluded stay
| Your priority | Look for | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| A quieter base | A rural, coastal or low-density setting | The nearest village, local amenities and immediate surroundings |
| Greater privacy | Details of the cottage’s position, grounds or outlook | Nearby homes, other holiday units and shared outdoor areas |
| A remote dog-friendly break | Dog-friendly information and suitable outdoor space | Dog numbers, garden boundaries, livestock and local walking access |
| An off-grid or digital-detox stay | A property that specifically describes this feature | Electricity, heating, water, Wi-Fi and mobile-signal arrangements |
| A family or group escape | Space for your group and practical access | Parking, approach roads, local supplies and the journey after dark |
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Hearn Lodge sits on 12 acres of wildlife meadows and boasts beautiful views of the Somerset countryside. The detached rural cottage in Bishops Lydeard offers seclusion and beauty and rewards guests with a conservatory, a private garden, a log fire, a farmhouse kitchen and a blend of old and new.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
Heath Cottage in the rural hamlet of Ollerbrook, Derbyshire, is the ideal High Peak romantic cottage for couples on holiday in the East Midlands, a stone-built barn conversion situated close to the owners’ farmhouse with cosy beamed living room and patio with lovely views of the countryside.
- Sleeps 12
- Bedrooms 5
Enjoy self-catering holidays in North Wales with family and friends at Hendre Aled Farmhouse, a large and secluded pet-friendly farmhouse near Llansannan in the Conwy Valley. This 4-bedroom house sleeps 12. It is ideally located for exploring the North Wales coastal resorts and Snowdonia.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Hensill Farmhouse is a gorgeous rural cottage set among woodland on the edge of Hawkhurst in Kent. The 19th-century cottage offers true seclusion with a wrap-around garden and views, plus an interior boasting tiled floors, French doors, natural light, an open-plan design, elegant décor, and a log fire.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
High Bridge Haven boasts beautiful ocean views from its gardens and offers couples a romantic getaway in Kirkby-in-Furness. The newly-built cedar cottage rests on spacious grounds in Cumbria and offers true sophistication, a gazebo with a hot tub, a light-filled interior and a wood-burning stove.
- Sleeps 3
- Bedrooms 2
Enjoy self-catering cottage holidays on Exmoor with a stay at Higher Bumsley Barn, a charming barn conversion near the rural settlement of Parracombe, Devon. It stands on 50 acres of an Environmental/Conservation Farm and is a countryside cottage with a vaulted ceiling, two comfy bedrooms, and a Woodburner.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Hill Side Barn is a spacious Lake District barn conversion with a hot tub that sleeps six guests seeking a high-quality rural retreat in a quiet rural corner of Cumbria that’s not too far from the best bits of the Southern Lake District and the Cumbrian coast.
- Sleeps 5
- Bedrooms 2
Make Hillgate House in the hamlet of Hemford, Shropshire, your holiday base in the Welsh Marches, an 18th-century stone-built countryside cottage near Bishops Castle that boasts a wealth of original features, including exposed beams, ornamental Victorian fireplace, and Shepherd’s Hut amidst a large lawned garden.
- Sleeps 11
- Bedrooms 6
Homestone Farmhouse is a large, traditional, stone-built farmhouse on a 250-acre working farm in an idyllic, secluded rural location 5 miles from Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula. View this child-friendly farmhouse in Scotland sleeps 11 in 5 bedrooms. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
A delightful stone-built countryside cottage in the Northern Yorkshire Dales, Hury Lodge in the peaceful hamlet of Hury, County Durham, offers pet-friendly holiday accommodation for small families and couples with a fully fitted kitchen and charming master bedroom.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Isallt is a homely stone-built holiday home near Harlech between Snowdonia and the Cambrian coast. Located on a farm, this Grade II listed 19th-century barn conversion has been refurbished to a high standard and is perfect for a rural retreat near the beach for a family holiday. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Kamba Cottage, located near Kirriemuir in the rural hamlet of East Murthill, offers guests a hot tub. This 3-bedroom, dog-friendly country cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Angus Glens, golf courses, ski fields, and the Highlands. It sleeps 6.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Keepers Cottage is a stone-built luxury holiday cottage in the Lake District on the Bigland Estate in the village of Blackbarrow, near Newby Bridge in Cumbria. This rural cottage sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms - all ensuite with Smart TVs. With underfloor heating, it's perfect for holidays all year round.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Knott View sits within a 17th-century Grade II listed barn conversion on a working farm near Sedburgh in Cumbria. It lies between the Yorkshire Dales and The Lake District, offering guests outstanding views and tranquillity within a remote rural location. Sleeps 4.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Book an Isle of Wight holiday cottage with superb sea views at Landward, a beautifully renovated ex-Lighthouse keeper's cottage at St Margaret's Lighthouse. Near Ventnor, a few minutes walk from the beach, this attractive cliff-top rural holiday cottage sleeps 4. Pets welcome.