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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Higher Weddicott Barn
Chagford
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,009
The Sheep Shed
Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£802
Stone Cottage
Much Marcle
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£434
Weir House At Bruern Cottages
Chipping Norton
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
5
From
£2,600
The Garden House
Hungerton & Wyville
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£314
The Old Rectory
Thurgaton
sleeps
12
Beds
5
Baths
5
From
£2,615
Great Foxmoor Barn
Leith Hill
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£1,328
The Dell Of Rothiemurchus At Seasgair
Aviemore
sleeps
24
Beds
11
Baths
10
From
£3,238
Wye Rapids House
Symonds Yat
sleeps
26
Beds
11
Baths
11
From
£1,000
The Acorn – The Barn At Mead Farm
Hope Valley
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£500
Olive Tree House
Lewes
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£699
Rowling House
Lake District
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£950
The West Wing At Scotts Hall Farm
Minsmere Nature Reserve
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£1,260
Railway Crossing Cottage
Anstruther
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£430
The Granary At Lower Lulham
Madley
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£--
The Ultimate Royal Retreat
Woodnesborough
sleeps
20
Beds
8
Baths
6
From
£900
Dreamcatcher At Webber Hill Farm Cottages
Okehampton
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£248
The Barn At Buddle Place
Niton Undercliff
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£160
Forge End
Applecross
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£178
Curved Stone House At The Stonehouses Ullapool
Ullapool
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
The Manor on the Monnow
Monmouth
sleeps
22
Beds
11
Baths
9
From
£1,000
The Main Barn At Camps Heath Barn
Lowestoft
sleeps
12
Beds
6
Baths
5
From
£1,200
The Hay Barn At Cherrygarth Cottages
Slingsby
sleeps
10
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,295
Cosy Cot
Salisbury
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
1
From
£737
Braes Lodge
Pitlochry
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
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