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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The Farmhouse
Lake District
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£895
Horse Mill Cottage At Newhill Farm Cottages
Cupar
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£700
Tilia Barn
Wincanton
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£406
The Stables At Langley Farm
Saffron Walden
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£209
Embo House
Dornoch
sleeps
16
Beds
8
Baths
8
From
£--
Herons At Retallack Resort
Near Padstow
sleeps
12
Beds
6
Baths
6
From
£1,799
1 Deuchrie Cottages
East Linton
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£773
The Olive Grove
Woodnesborough
sleeps
8
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£388
Buckland Wood Barn
Broadway
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£826
New Hall Farm
Wolsingham
sleeps
22
Beds
11
Baths
9
From
£--
Osprey’s Nest At Seasgair
Dulnain Bridge
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£680
The Pump House Art Studio
Misterton
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£611
James’s Parlour At Alkington Grange Barns
Whitchurch
sleeps
12
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,300
Birkdale House
Windermere
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
5
From
£2,380
Cart Shed At Manor Farm
Wedmore
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£531
Oliver’s Mill At Alkington Grange Barns
Whitchurch
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,390
Milton Lodge At Seasgair
Newtonmore
sleeps
14
Beds
7
Baths
6
From
£1,860
Woodend Croft
Pitmedden
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,155
Hall Cottage
Baslow, Near Bakewell
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£506
Treverra Cottage
Rock
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,800
àilean
Isle of Harris
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£1,050
9 Rectory Lane
Edith Weston
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£525
The Swallows Cottage At Character Farm Cottages
Weymouth
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£--
Boathouse On The Lake
Windermere
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£1,037
The Stables
Near Pickering
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£425
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