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

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Garden at Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

Bedroom at Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

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Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys, from the outside

Countryside views at Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

Countryside near Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

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Private Hot Tub at Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys

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Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods,

Velindre, Powys, Wales

Self-catering

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

With lovely country views and a setting by the Black Mountains amongst 200 acres of privately owned woodlands, this is a wonderful rural retreat and a well located private hot tub to the front of the property makes this a fantastic place to relax.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1085

Next available: 01 Nov - 5 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Patio area at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Lounge at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Children’s play area at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Outdoor games area at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Dining room at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Kitchen/diner at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Lake view at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Surrounding area near Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Bedroom at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Countryside near Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Countryside views at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Dogs welcome at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Library at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

BBQ at Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

Good cycling routes near Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included, Shropshire

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Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

Self-catering

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

3 bedroom holiday barn sleeping 5 people in rural Shropshire close to England and Wales border country, enjoying shared access to an indoor swimming pool, a multisports court area with tennis and badminton and a children’s play area for children aged under 5, plus good walks from the farm.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

Facilities, Features & Awards:

7 nights from £521

Next available: 06 Nov - 4 nights

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Coot,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

Self-catering

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom holiday barn in rural Suffolk, next to the Norfolk Broads, with shared access to excellent leisure facilities on site, including a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, a hot tub, a fitness barn and a children’s play barn.

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

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

Facilities, Features & Awards:

7 nights from £1075

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Shared Swimming Pool at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Dining room at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Kitchen/diner at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Lounge at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Well equipped kitchen at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Open plan living area at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Children’s play area at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Outdoor games area at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Garden furniture at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Good walks near Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Bedroom at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Private Swimming Pool at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Lake view at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Surrounding area near Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Countryside views at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire, from the outside

Dogs welcome at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Patio area at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Enclosed garden at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Countryside near Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

Garden at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

BBQ at Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area, Shropshire

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Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

Self-catering

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 bedroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire close to Wales/England border, plenty to offer families including access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports area, good walks nearby, woodland picnic area, birdwatching area and play area for the under 5s.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1627

Next available: 06 Nov - 4 nights

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2 Barlowenath Cottages, Cornwall, from the outside

Lounge at 2 Barlowenath Cottages, Cornwall

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Family bathroom at 2 Barlowenath Cottages, Cornwall

Bedroom at 2 Barlowenath Cottages, Cornwall

Countryside near 2 Barlowenath Cottages, Cornwall

Garden at 2 Barlowenath Cottages, Cornwall

Family-Friendly

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2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Marazion, Cornwall, England

Self-catering

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom pet-friendly farm cottage with pretty garden and distant views from garden to St Michael’s Mount, less than three miles from Marazion’s beach.

5 (2 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £350

Next available: 02 Nov - 7 nights

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Lounge at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon, from the outside

Patio area at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Bedroom at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

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Family bathroom at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Drawing room at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Countryside views at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Surrounding area near Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Countryside near Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Coastal scenes near Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Study at Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

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Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

Self-catering

sleeps 3

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 12 people)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £425

Next available: 13 Nov - 7 nights

Special Offer: 13 Nov - 7 nights

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The Barn,

Navan, Meath, Ireland

Self-catering

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Comfortable and homely 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday home in the Boyne Valley with access to games room on site (with pool table and air hockey), children’s playground area and BBQ, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 19 people)

countryside views over fields and farmlands

Facilities, Features & Awards:

7 nights from £1425

Next available: 22 Dec - 6 nights

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Garden at Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor, Devon

Enclosed garden at Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor, Devon

Luxurious interior at Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor, Devon

Dining area at Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor, Devon

Kitchen/diner at Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor, Devon

Bathroom with shower over bath at Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor, Devon

Bedroom at Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor, Devon

Good walks near Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor, Devon

Romantic Retreat

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Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor,

Chagford, Devon, England

Self-catering

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

Charming romantic rural retreat in Dartmoor with woodburner and stunning countryside views.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

Facilities, Features & Awards:

7 nights from £495

Next available: 01 Nov - 4 nights

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The Loft ,

Navan, Meath, Ireland

Self-catering

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Welcoming and homely 3 ensuite bedroom holiday cottage in rural setting in the beautiful Boyne Valley, part of Decoy Country Cottages where there is a games room, BBQ area, children’s playground and more, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 19 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1392

Next available: 30 Nov - 7 nights

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Private Hot Tub at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire, from the outside

Lounge at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

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Shower room at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

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Outdoor games area at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Patio area at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Hallway at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Countryside views at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Countryside near Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Lake view at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Surrounding area near Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Family-Friendly

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Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5,

Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Self-catering

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Ideal 4 bedroom escape in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, close to Balloch, pet-friendly and with an inviting private hot tub and country views.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1750

Next available: 01 Nov - 5 nights

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Weiroch Lodge, Highland, from the outside

Countryside views at Weiroch Lodge, Highland

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Countryside near Weiroch Lodge, Highland

Pet-Friendly

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Weiroch Lodge,

Grantown-On-Spey, Highland, Scotland

Self-catering

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 star rated mill conversion in Speyside with fabulous country views, a secluded setting next to forest and hills and close proximity to the Speyside Way and River Spey.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

Facilities, Features & Awards:

7 nights from £800

Next available: 01 Nov - 7 nights

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Private Hot Tub at 3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages, West Lothian

Bedroom at 3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages, West Lothian

Open plan living area at 3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages, West Lothian

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Family bathroom at 3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages, West Lothian

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Countryside views at 3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages, West Lothian

Lounge at 3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages, West Lothian

Firepit at 3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages, West Lothian

Children’s play area at 3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages, West Lothian

Outdoor games area at 3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages, West Lothian

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3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages,

Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

Self-catering

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Get away to the unspoilt West Lothian countryside for a relaxing cottage break, just 20 minute's train ride from Edinburgh yet a world away in terms of tranquility and relaxation, this welcoming holiday cottage is equipped with its own private bubbly hot tub and there is a fantastic children's play park with swings, seesaw and slides on site to keep the kids entertained.

ensuite bedroom(s) rural views

Facilities, Features & Awards:

7 nights from £1145

Next available: 01 Nov - 5 nights

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Four-poster bedroom at Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset

Surrounding area near Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset

Private Outdoor Hot Tub at Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset

Luxurious bedroom at Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset

Family bathroom at Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset

Children's bedroom at Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset

Luxurious shower room at Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset

Countryside near Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset

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Snowdrop Cottage,

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Self-catering

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)

Facilities, Features & Awards:

7 nights from £1500

Next available: 01 Nov - 5 nights

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Open plan living area at Pheasant, Suffolk

Farmhouse style kitchen at Pheasant, Suffolk

Children’s play area at Pheasant, Suffolk

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Pheasant,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

Self-catering

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful romantic barn conversion on a farm in rural Suffolk, just outside the Norfolk Broads, boasting country views and access to superb onsite leisure facilities including a hot tub, gym and a games room.

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

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

Facilities, Features & Awards:

7 nights from £715

Next available: 02 Nov - 7 nights

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Lounge at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Kitchen/diner at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Bedroom at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Shower room at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Enclosed garden at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Children’s play area at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Countryside near Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Countryside views at Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

Good cycling routes near Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire

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Lammerlaw Self Catering,

Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Self-catering

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

Facilities, Features & Awards:

7 nights from £700

Next available: 01 Nov - 7 nights

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

Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods,

Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included,

Coot,

Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

The Barn,

Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor,

The Loft ,

Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5,

Weiroch Lodge,

3 Bedroom Rental at Williamscraig Holiday Cottages,

Snowdrop Cottage,

Pheasant,

Lammerlaw Self Catering,