Cottages in rural locations where you can spot wildlife and enjoy nature on your self-catering holiday

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at Sleeps 4 Exmoor Rural Retreat, Somerset

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Sleeps 4 Exmoor Rural Retreat,

Dulverton, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom barn conversion set on a farm in south Exmoor, one pet dog welcome by arrangement, and horse(s) welcome too by arrangement, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

ground floor bedroom

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7 nights from £535

Next available: 20 Sep - 5 nights

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Smokeham Farm, Somerset, from the outside

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Private Hot Tub at Smokeham Farm, Somerset

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Smokeham Farm,

West Bagborough, Somerset, England

sleeps 20

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Fantastic large holiday house for groups of up to 20 friends or family, complete with games room, warm bubbly private hot tub, luxurious interior and countryside views, set in the Quantock Hills just 20 minutes' drive from the coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £3900

Next available: 25 Sep - 7 nights

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Well equipped kitchen at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Lounge at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Open plan living area at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Games Room at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire, from the outside

Countryside near Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Bedroom at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

National landscape near Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Surrounding area near Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Patio area at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Garden at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Garden furniture at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

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Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 11

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Superb high quality 5 bedroom holiday house with luxurious interior and games room with pool table and table tennis just 15 minutes’ drive from the beautiful town of Hereford (three of the five bedrooms have ensuite facilities and one of these ensuite bedrooms is on the ground floor and may suit a couple who want to avoid stairs).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1785

Next available: 21 Sep - 4 nights

Special Offer: 28 Sep - 4 nights

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Teal,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Escape for a taste of rural bliss to this beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion close to the Norfolk Broads, relax and unwind with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities at this barn complex, including a hot tub, a gym, a games room and play barn for young kids.

Part of a cottage complex: 7 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 39 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1075

Next available: 21 Sep - 7 nights

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Dining room at Symondsbury Manor, Dorset

Farmhouse style kitchen at Symondsbury Manor, Dorset

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Symondsbury Manor,

Bridport, Dorset, England

sleeps 22

11 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Fine country holiday house with 11 bedrooms, set in two and a half acres of gardens in rural Dorset just one mile from the seaside, bookings welcome for weddings, special celebrations, family and group holidays.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £5600

Next available: 17 Sep - 7 nights

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Patio area at Granary Cottage, North Yorkshire

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Granary Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Idyllic family-friendly and dog-friendly country cottage (all ground floor accommodation), located next to stunning Yorkshire countryside, well located for taking day trips to the North York Moors National Park and the stunning Yorkshire coastline.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £650

Next available: 23 Oct - 7 nights

Special Offer: 23 Oct - 7 nights

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Garden at The Turbine House, Argyll and Bute

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Lounge at The Turbine House, Argyll and Bute

Bedroom at The Turbine House, Argyll and Bute

Shower room at The Turbine House, Argyll and Bute

Open plan living area at The Turbine House, Argyll and Bute

Well equipped kitchen at The Turbine House, Argyll and Bute

Countryside near The Turbine House, Argyll and Bute

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The Turbine House,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Lovely romantic retreat, an ideal base for discovering just what makes this part of Argyll and Bute so very special.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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7 nights from £720

Next available: 26 Sep - 6 nights

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Shared Swimming Pool at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Lounge at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Open plan living area at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

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Double bedroom at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

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Outdoor Dining Area at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

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Private Swimming Pool at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Gym at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Garden at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Games Room at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Children’s play area at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Outdoor games area at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Countryside views at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Countryside near Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Lake view at Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

Coastal scenes near Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon

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Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate,

Modbury, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Family-friendly and dog-friendly two bedroom holiday cottage with free access to the fantastic shared facilities at the Colmer Estate which include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, gym, fishing lake, tennis court, children's play area and extensive gardens.

rural viewsnear beach

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7 nights from £550

Next available: 03 Oct - 7 nights

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Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset, from the outside

Farmhouse style kitchen at Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset

Dining room at Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset

Patio area at Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset

Countryside near Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset

Games Room at Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset

Family bathroom at Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset

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Lower Hedge Farm ,

Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England

sleeps 12

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

A stunning large luxurious holiday house boasting unspoilt views over the open countryside with a private hot tub and games room complete with pool table and table tennis for fun times.

5 (1 reviews)

ensuite bedroom(s) historic property

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7 nights from £2500

Next available: 20 Sep - 5 nights

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Private Hot Tub at Swallow's Orchard, Somerset

Swallow's Orchard, Somerset, from the outside

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Shower room at Swallow's Orchard, Somerset

Shared Swimming Pool at Swallow's Orchard, Somerset

Open plan living area at Swallow's Orchard, Somerset

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Swallow's Orchard,

West Bradley, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

A unique and contemporary detached holiday home nestled next to an old apple orchard with a truly tranquil setting in Somerset amidst nature and countryside with a private hot tub and shared use of an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and gym.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £1400

Next available: 17 Sep - 7 nights

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Stable Cottage, Warwickshire, from the outside

Private Swimming Pool at Stable Cottage, Warwickshire

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Stable Cottage,

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with country views, private indoor pool access, games room and private courtyard, set on a working farm just 5 miles from the English Cotswolds and 8 miles from Stratford upon Avon.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £425

Next available: 03 Oct - 7 nights

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Hagg Hill Hall, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Hagg Hill Hall,

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 22

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

8 bedroom country house with private swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, beautiful gardens and a BBQ lodge close to Matlock and the Peak District National Park, pet-friendly with 2 dogs welcome.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £4700

Next available: 17 Sep - 7 nights

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Lounge at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Kitchen/diner at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

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Good cycling routes near Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

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Lammerlaw Self Catering,

Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with beautiful country views and eco-friendly credentials, set on a working farm near Biggar on the edge of the Scottish Borders and Lanarkshire, 4-star rated and family-friendly with swings in garden and a dedicated area for playing football, ideal for couples, families, walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists.

5 (8 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £700

Next available: 02 Oct - 7 nights

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Four-poster bedroom at Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset

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Snowdrop Cottage,

Dorchester, Dorset, England

sleeps 9

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Secluded 4 bedroom rural retreat by the Dorset National landscape with private outdoor hot tub, and secure garden, with access to excellent shared onsite facilities including a games room with pool, table tennis, table football, bar billiards, football nets, badminton, tennis courts, croquet lawn, boules, Wendy house for younger kids, and nature trail.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 9 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)