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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Home Farm Scarborough
Scarborough
sleeps
12
Beds
6
Baths
3
From
£--
St Andrew’s House
Matlock
sleeps
20
Beds
8
Baths
3
From
£--
Gate Lodge At Cheviot Holiday Cottages
Alnwick
sleeps
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£--
The Stables At Lintz Green House
County Durham
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£614
Owl Cottage At Talehay Farm
Looe
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£--
Badger Lodge At Studford Luxury Lodges
York
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£--
The Old Chapel
St Ives
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£500
Woodend Croft
Pitmedden
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,155
High Rising Cottage
Gurnard
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£--
The Den At The Angel Of The North
Lamesley
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£727
Pier Cottage At Kingairloch Estate
Fort William
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
Heilan Roo
Killiecrankie
sleeps
6
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£1,982
Lower Apartment
Hope
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
Lodge 3 At Elderburn Luxury Lodges
St Andrews
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£--
Old Farmhouse
Pickering
sleeps
7
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£--
Aylsham Windmill
Aylsham
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£650
Sea The View
Penzance
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£1,255
Sandridge Boathouse
Stoke Gabriel
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£1,305
Pasture View At Keld Head Cottages
Pickering
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
2
From
£820
Higher Burrow Farm At Woodlands Retreat
Kingsbury Episcopi
sleeps
17
Beds
7
Baths
5
From
£2,160
Lakeside At Louper Weir
Windermere
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£2,116
The Grain Store Lewes
Lewes
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,095
Martingale At Pitt Farm Holiday Cottages
Totnes
sleeps
12
Beds
5
Baths
4
From
£1,600
Cabin Haf At Maengwynedd Log Cabins
Oswestry
sleeps
6
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
The Milking Parlour At Manor House Farm Cottages
Bakewell
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
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