Comfortable, stylish, full of character – find the holiday home of your dreams
From charming, thatched cottages and contemporary barn conversions to lighthouse keeper’s cottages and restored castles, Rural Retreats has hand-picked over 800 of the very best self-catering holiday cottages across the UK and Ireland, from coast to country.
For the fourth year in a row, we have been named a Which? Recommended Provider for UK Holiday Cottages; considered amongst the ‘top-rated holiday rental providers’, we have been crowned the ‘best luxury holiday provider’ with our ‘luxurious stays that won’t disappoint’.
To give you a glimpse of what makes us so special, here is just a taste of our portfolio:
Lighthouse keeper’s cottages
Featured property: Stella at Nash Point Lighthouse, Wales
We’re the only ones in the UK that offer such an eclectic and vast range of lighthouse retreats.
Dog friendly cottages
Featured property: Wormsley Grange, Herefordshire
We know how much people hate leaving their dogs behind when they go on holiday, and that’s why more than half of our properties welcome wagging tails!
Picture-perfect cottages
Featured property: Wisteria Cottage, Wiltshire
With thatched roofs, exposed beams and greenery all around, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale with our dreamy, picture-perfect cottages.
Extraordinary retreats
Featured property: Llancayo Windmill, Wales
Find yourself an unusual and truly unique holiday home from our exclusive collection!
Historic properties
Featured property: Temple of Diana, Shropshire
Large, spacious and impressive, these historical and beautiful properties are a must for those seeking something a little different.
Romantic escapes
Featured property: Olive Tree House, Sussex
From bright and modern to cosy and rustic, escape the world for a while with our romantic retreats and that special someone.
