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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Berisal
Challock
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,752
The Garden House
Hungerton & Wyville
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£314
Fir Tree Lodge at Seasgair
Crieff
sleeps
14
Beds
7
Baths
7
From
£--
Emma’s Dairy At Alkington Grange Barns
Whitchurch
sleeps
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
From
£410
Kingfishers At Woody Park
Cullompton
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
Plum Tree Lodge At Milton Farm Lodges
Abernyte
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£437
Treverra Cottage
Rock
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,800
The Owl’s Shack
Kendal
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£934
Woodcock At Wheatacre Hall Barns
Beccles
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£725
Drovers Run
Chard
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£335
Forest Edge
Lymington
sleeps
12
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£3,757
The Milking Parlour At Manor House Farm Cottages
Bakewell
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
The Temple
Matlock Bath
sleeps
34
Beds
15
Baths
15
From
£6,519
The Barn At Green Farm
Shadoxhurst
sleeps
14
Beds
5
Baths
5
From
£--
Tregea Cottage At Wooda
Bude
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
4
From
£819
The Ferry
Aberfeldy
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
The Granary
Knutsford
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
4
From
£1,916
High Cloud Farm and Barn
Monmouth
sleeps
24
Beds
10
Baths
9
From
£975
Hare Barn At Maple Barns
Dereham
sleeps
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
From
£--
Owlery Cottage At Dittiscombe Estate
Kingsbridge
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£575
North Lodge at Pudleston Court
Leominster
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
2
From
£--
Nancy’s Shepherds Hut
Wincle
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
Inglewood At Howscales
Penrith
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£490
Honeysuckle Cottage
Ashbourne
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£650
Grain Silo
Hay-on-Wye
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£--
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