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

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120 rental properties match your search for Cottages in rural locations for wildlife watching
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Tomich, Beauly, Highland, Scotland
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Stylish sleeps 2 eco-friendly lodge with magnificent loch views and its own rowing boat, ideal for an off-grid holiday in the Scottish Highlands.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageoutdoor private hot tubwood burning stoveBBQParkingPatio Garden
7 nights from £1800
Next available: 01 Sep - 7 nights
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Burwash, East Sussex, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Escape on an idyllic rural retreat break to this beautiful 2 bedroom country cottage nestled by woodlands, gardens and lakes in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to fascinating historical castles and National Trust properties and just half an hour's drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and only 40 minutes' drive from Brighton.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £700
Next available: 31 Aug - 5 nights
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Moylgrove, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 10 sleeps 10
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
5 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 5)
family friendly family friendly

Wonderful 3 bedroom holiday cottage with a tranquil rural secluded setting yet a location within walking distance of the seaside of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, a large private garden of almost an acre as well as swings for children, makes this an ideal cottage for families.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £700
Next available: 28 Aug - 7 nights
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Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
sleeps 8 sleeps 8
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
4 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 4)
wheelchair accessible accessible

Stylish all ground floor, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday lodge near Loch Lomond, pet-friendly (up to 4 dogs welcome) and with optional hot tub hire.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1500
Next available: 30 Aug - 5 nights
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps 11 sleeps 11
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 6)
cat friendly cat friendly

Superb 4 bedroom holiday house with excellent location on an Oxfordshire country estate, set in over half an acre of gardens close to the Cotswolds and half an hour's drive from Oxford, complete with a private warm bubbly hot tub and shared access to a Games Barn with a pool table, football table and table tennis, this is a fantastic cottage for family breaks or group holidays such as stag or hen parties.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 11 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £2200
Next available: 31 Aug - 7 nights
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Romantic Retreat
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Bath, Somerset, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

No pets sleeps 2 Cotswolds rural retreat just 4 miles from Bath, with veranda with fabulous countryside views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiParking
7 nights from £445
Next available: 31 Aug - 5 nights
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Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
4 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly converted barn next to the Lincolnshire Wolds and just 40 minutes' drive from Skegness.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 4 people)
countryside views out to meadows near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £250
Next available: 04 Sep - 7 nights
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps 10 sleeps 10
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 5 star rated, 6 bedroom rural barn conversion set on a small complex in the Shropshire countryside, with access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sport games area and play area for babies and toddlers.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1711
Next available: 31 Aug - 7 nights
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Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps 16 sleeps 16
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large award winning holiday cottage set within landscaped gardens, near the Peak District, sleeps up to 16 plus 2 cots.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accesssaunafree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £2430
Next available: 31 Aug - 4 nights
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Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps 16 sleeps 16
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Fantastic large self-catering house which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, offering a high standard of accommodation as well as countryside views in a rural location just 2 miles from Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 34 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomtennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1390
Next available: 07 Sep - 7 nights
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Great Torrington, Devon, England
sleeps 23 sleeps 23
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Situated by the river valley of Torridge, this large country house has 9 bedrooms, beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a private hot tub and has plenty to recommend it for hen parties, stag parties, special holidays and even weddings.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessoutdoor heated poolfireplaceBBQfirepitParkinggarden
7 nights from £3800
Next available: 31 Aug - 7 nights
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No Pets
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Dunsby, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Charming 2 bedroom Lincolnshire rural retreat with stunning countryside views, ideal for a relaxing tranquil break.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenParkinggarden
7 nights from £420
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Family-Friendly
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Hemyock, Devon, England
sleeps 6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
unlimited dogs welcome unlimited dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Detached country cottage with character features and lawned gardens, family-friendly and pet-friendly, an ideal rural retreat from which to discover some of the best that Devon has to offer.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
7 nights from £250
Next available: 27 Sep - 7 nights
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Login, Carmarthenshire, Wales
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic dog-friendly rural retreat in Carmarthenshire, with garden with valley views, close to good walks and within reach of the coast and good beaches for days out.

ground floor bedroom rural views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £540
Next available: 06 Sep - 7 nights
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Blackden Heath, Cheshire, England
sleeps 18 sleeps 18
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large and spacious holiday farmhouse with outdoor private hot tub and games room, set in the stunning Cheshire countryside, ideal for groups of friends (including hens or stags) or family breaks.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
7 nights from £3000
Next available: 31 Aug - 4 nights
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The following cottages are in rural locations where you can spot wildlife and enjoy nature on your self-catering holiday.

Cottage owners will be pleased to tell you about their part of the country, the wildlife, birds and best places and times to spot the ones you're interested in.