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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The Old Dairy
Worthing
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£353
Berisal
Challock
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,752
The Old Farmhouse at Old Lanwarnick Cottages
Looe
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£1,260
The Old Post Office At Kingairloch Estate
Fort William
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
Embo House
Dornoch
sleeps
16
Beds
8
Baths
8
From
£--
Eslington East Wing
Alnwick
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
5
From
£1,278
Over Brandelhow
Lake District
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
1
From
£850
The Golden Fleece At Pennard Hill Farm
Shepton Mallet
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
2
From
£--
The Tottie Hut
Queensferry
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£1,041
Lagoon Villa
Lower Mill Estate
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,225
Owl Barn At Maple Barns
Dereham
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
Canny Grouse Barn
Kirkby Stephen
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£711
Ta Mill House
Launceston
sleeps
9
Beds
4
Baths
5
From
£--
Great Foxmoor Barn
Leith Hill
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£1,328
9 Tarn End
Brampton
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£500
Phoenix House
Malvern
sleeps
9
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,893
Taigh Gleusta
Forfar
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
5
From
£--
Eskdale Retreat
Boot
sleeps
16
Beds
8
Baths
8
From
£5,799
Riverside Retreat – Grange
Barrowdale Valley
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£2,320
May Cottage
Stow-on-the-Wold
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£495
The Hayloft At Manor House Farm Cottages
Bakewell
sleeps
12
Beds
6
Baths
3
From
£--
The Ferry
Aberfeldy
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£225
Park Cottage At Seasgair
Cairngorms
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£--
Holwell Farmhouse
Bampton
sleeps
16
Beds
6
Baths
6
From
£3,413
Maison On Windermere
Windermere
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£--
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