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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Hurstone

Somerset, South West England

Hurstone is situated in a beautiful surroundings on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Originally a farmhouse dating back to the 14th century, Hurstone has been sympathetically improved and modernised over the years to provide a welcoming and much loved family home.
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Treetop House At The Stonehouses Ullapool
Ullapool
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
Bakehouse Farm
Princes Risborough
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,091
The Tottie Hut
Queensferry
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£1,041
Over Brandelhow
Lake District
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
1
From
£850
Bank House Barn
Shrewsbury
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£460
The Big Barn
Wellbourne
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,500
Ivy Cottage Brinsop
Hereford
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£295
Larchwood Lodge
Ellon
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£603
Cope At Bruern Cottages
Chipping Norton
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
Riverside Retreat – Grange
Barrowdale Valley
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£2,320
Beach Folly
Knott End-on-Sea
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£--
The Bunker
Inverness
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
The Granary At Lower Lulham
Madley
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£--
Easter Duiar
Near Grantown-on-Spey
sleeps
12
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,850
Oliver’s Mill At Alkington Grange Barns
Whitchurch
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,390
Oak Cottage At Seasgair
Kingussie
sleeps
9
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£848
Wheelhouse Cottage At Keld Head Cottages
Pickering
sleeps
5
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£540
Eden Hideaway
Kelso
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£450
Nutcombe Cottage At Nutcombe Holiday Cottages
Combe Martin
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£445
Number 3 – The Barn House
Woodham
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
2
From
£1,429
Duckpool At Gwelva Hills Lodges
Bude
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£--
Downie’s Cottage
Braemar
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£1,711
Brockdale Barn
Near Louth
sleeps
14
Beds
6
Baths
6
From
£--
Cherry Blossom
Craven Arms
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£499
Bookers At Bruern Cottages
Chipping Norton
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£1,348
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