Countryside Cottages & Rural Retreats

Verdant open countryside, incredible coastal vistas, plunging valleys and rolling hills – a rural retreat can energise the body and inspire the mind. Here at Handpicked Cottages, we have a wide range of rural retreats, stunning countryside cottages and converted barns to give you a relaxing escape. Embrace quiet, peaceful moments in the British countryside at stunning locations, such as the much beloved Cotswolds and Peak District.

Staying in a farm cottage or rural holiday property, you will find yourself slowing down the pace and appreciating the smaller details in life, from the warmth of the summer breeze to the sound of the morning birdsong. A rural setting is the perfect place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life and what better way to do so in one of our luxury countryside cottages.

Whether you are looking for a couples rural retreat or a family farm cottage to rent, we have a great selection. Whichever of our rural holiday cottages for rent you choose, we know that you will find your perfect holiday home at Handpicked Cottages.

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Spotlight

Clopton Courtyard – Lily Barn, Alice Barn, Matilda Studio And The Sheringham Hut

Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

Set in the heart of Cambridgeshire, this collection of eco-conscious barns at Clopton Courtyard sleeps 12 across six bedrooms, with two private hot tubs, spa treatments, and easy access to historic Cambridge — perfect for a relaxing group getaway.
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Manor Cottage At Hilton Farm Holidays
Bude
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£350
Bay Tree Cottage
Harrogate
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£445
Over Brandelhow
Lake District
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
1
From
£850
Saratoga At Bruern Cottages
Chipping Norton
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
Osprey’s Nest At Seasgair
Dulnain Bridge
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£680
The Tottie Hut
Queensferry
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£1,041
Rough Bank Barn
Rochdale
sleeps
12
Beds
6
Baths
3
From
£1,545
North Lodge at Pudleston Court
Leominster
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
2
From
£--
Cornflower Cottage At Lavender Hill Holidays
Taunton
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
Riverside Retreat
Beaulieu
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
Heilan Roo
Killiecrankie
sleeps
6
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£1,982
Teal At Wheatacre Hall Barns
Beccles
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£757
Clopton Courtyard – Exclusive Use
Tadlow
sleeps
24
Beds
12
Baths
9
From
£--
The Oaks – The Barn At Mead Farm
Hope Valley
sleeps
5
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£850
The Ben At Inchmurrin Island
Balmaha
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£2,520
Hall Cottage
Baslow, Near Bakewell
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£506
Little Friston Lodge
Eastbourne
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£595
Stable Cottage At Lakewood Cottages
Lancaster
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
Kineton At Pitt Farm Holiday Cottages
Totnes
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
2
From
£900
Cider Barn At Riverside Farm
Totnes
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£1,100
Mill Cottage At Keld Head Cottages
Pickering
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£460
The Main Barn At Camps Heath Barn
Lowestoft
sleeps
12
Beds
6
Baths
5
From
£1,200
The Shippon – Higher Manor
Tavistock
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£532
Manor Farm
Reighton
sleeps
40
Beds
18
Baths
16
From
£--
Brinkworth Park House
Elvington
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
2
From
£--
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