Explore our Luxury Rural Retreats UK collection and find your next countryside escape.
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Set within some of the UK’s most peaceful landscapes, our rural retreats in the UK offer a slower way to spend time away. From rolling countryside and wooded valleys to wild coastal farmland, each setting feels quietly removed from the everyday.
Perhaps you’re looking at holiday cottages in a peaceful location for a romantic getaway or more or a wild retreat experience, or maybe a family-friendly farm cottage for relaxing rural retreats with the kids. View our collection of unique accommodation that has been curated for exceptional quality and comfort for UK self-catering holidays.
This collection brings together a range of stays — from secluded cabins for two to larger country homes designed for gathering — all chosen for their sense of space, privacy and connection to the landscape.
Whether you’re looking to switch off for a few days or spend time together in the countryside, these retreats offer a place to settle in and unwind.
Alongside smaller, more secluded stays, our collection also includes a number of large country houses and farmhouse retreats suited to group travel.
These exclusive-use properties are ideal for larger groups, offering generous entertaining spaces, multiple bedrooms and layouts designed for shared stays. Many sleep 10+ guests, making them well suited to family gatherings, celebrations and extended stays with friends.
From traditional farmhouses set within working countryside to expansive country homes surrounded by open landscape, these properties provide both space and privacy — allowing time together to feel easy and unstructured.
For larger groups, the setting of a stay matters as much as the location.
Our larger rural retreats in the UK are selected for how they work for shared time, with features that make gathering feel natural:
These are homes where days unfold at a relaxed pace — from slow mornings to evenings spent around the table.
Our collection of large luxury houses sleeping 10–16 guests includes a range of countryside homes suited to group stays.
Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a celebration or a weekend away with friends, these properties offer the space to come together comfortably while still allowing room to spread out.
Many feature multiple reception rooms, generous dining areas and outdoor spaces that make them particularly well suited to longer stays in the countryside.
Some stays are about more than simply getting away.
Our celebration-ready homes are ideal for marking special occasions — from milestone birthdays to anniversaries and group gatherings. Set within quiet rural surroundings, they offer a sense of privacy and space that allows each stay to unfold naturally.
With room for everyone under one roof, these properties provide a setting where time together feels relaxed, comfortable and uninterrupted and with plenty to do onsite and entertaining space.
Across the collection, each retreat is shaped by its surroundings.
Expect wide views, open landscapes and a pace that feels removed from the everyday. Whether it’s a morning walk through the countryside, an afternoon spent outdoors or an evening settling in as the light fades, time here tends to move more slowly.
It’s this sense of space — both inside and out — that defines a luxury rural stay.
While many of our rural retreats are designed for couples and smaller escapes, this collection also includes a number of larger homes suited to group travel.
From quiet cabins to expansive country houses, each retreat offers a different way to experience the countryside.
Explore the collection to find a stay that suits your pace, your setting and the time you want to spend away.
Many of our rural retreats across the UK welcome dogs, making it easier to bring everyone along.
Set within open countryside, these stays are well suited to long walks, time outdoors and slower days spent exploring the landscape. From enclosed gardens to direct access to footpaths and woodland, they offer both freedom and ease for dogs and their owners.
Whether it’s a short countryside break or a longer stay, these dog-friendly retreats provide the space to settle in without compromise — combining comfort, privacy and access to some of the UK’s most walkable rural settings.
The UK offers a wide range of countryside settings for a rural escape. Popular locations include the Peak District, The Lake District, Devon and the Scottish Highlands, each known for open landscapes and slower-paced surroundings. For quieter stays, areas such as Herefordshire, Shropshire and the Wye Valley offer a more private, less visited alternative with access to walking routes, rivers and rolling countryside.
Yes. A number of rural retreats are around one hour from London, particularly across the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Sussex and other Home Counties. These locations offer a balance of accessibility and seclusion, making them well suited to shorter stays or weekend breaks without the need for long travel.
Yes. We have many countryside stays within easy reach of both Birmingham and Bristol, particularly across Devon, Somerset, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, the Wye Valley, Cheshire and the Cotswolds. These locations offer open landscapes, quieter surroundings and direct access to walking routes, making them ideal for shorter breaks without extended travel.
There are several rural retreats within driving distance of Manchester that include hot tubs. These are often set within woodland or open countryside, offering private outdoor space alongside features designed for time outside. They are well suited to short breaks that feel removed from the pace of everyday life.
An off-grid rural retreat is designed to operate with minimal reliance on traditional utilities, often using renewable energy sources and low-impact systems. These stays are typically set in more remote locations and focus on simplicity, privacy and connection to the surrounding landscape.
Yes. Many rural retreats in the UK are designed for larger groups, including country houses and farmhouses that sleep 10 or more guests. These properties usually offer multiple bedrooms, shared living spaces and outdoor areas, making them suitable for family gatherings, celebrations and extended stays in the countryside.
Many countryside retreats welcome dogs, particularly those set within open rural landscapes. Features such as enclosed gardens, nearby walking routes and access to outdoor space make them well suited to travelling with pets. Availability varies by property, so it’s best to check individual listings when booking.
We’ve hand-picked and curated a rural retreats portfolio that represents many of the most spectacular regions of Britain with the most sumptuous country cottages and rural retreats with secluded gardens available in that area. From luxury holiday cottages in the Cotswolds to the remote seclusion of remote retreats scattered across rural locations with the rolling hills and mountains of the Lake District, Snowdonia National Park, Scottish Highlands, Malvern Hills, Dartmoor National Park, or the Peak District.
Whether a romantic retreat or spacious self-catering cottages you find all of our selection close to stunning landscapes in the surrounding countryside, with many in or close to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a National Park. Finding your perfect rural retreat couldn’t be easier with our filters to help you pick a stay duration, region, and facilities like a cosy woodburner, a welcoming hot tub or a luxurious swimming pool or just about anything else.
