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Rural Retreats in the UK
Looking to book a tranquil rural retreat break in the UK? Country Cottages Online features one of Britain’s best collections of rural retreats. Whichever part of the UK you want to holiday in, choose from luxury rural retreats, secluded rural retreats for two, pet-friendly rural retreats and quirky havens, and book the best UK rural escape break for you.
Why Book a Rural Retreat Break?
Many of us lead busy lives nowadays, and need to get away from it all to slow down, de-stress, relax and unwind in serene surroundings. Rural Britain with its lush countryside, secluded valleys, fields, farmlands, wildflower meadows, ancient woodlands and moorlands, is an ideal place for guests to escape to, for a quieter, more tranquil environment and to reconnect with nature.
Breathe in fresh country air, listen to the soothing sound of birdsong and the wind whistling through the trees, wildlife watch from the comfort or your holiday home, and watch the sunset over the countryside, on a serene rural holiday in Britain.
The countryside offers an array of different experiences and activities too from country walks and hiking trails, to fishing, horse riding, glamping, farm to table experiences and star gazing. Detox and wellness experiences such as mindfulness, yoga, and digital detoxes can be found at rural retreats too. At some retreats, holistic therapies may be possible locally, and some countryside escapes offer spa style extras like hot tubs, as well as much needed silence and solitude, ask hosts for details.
What Type of Rural Retreat do you want to Book?
Britain is home to a superb selection of different rural retreat accommodation. Whether you want to rent a cosy cottage, a barn conversion, a shepherd’s hut, an eco lodge, a secluded cabin, a farmstay cottage, a yurt or a tipi, we have an option to suit you.
Country Cottages Online features a great selection of British rural retreats for you to choose from.
Popular Searches for UK Rural Retreats
Some of the most sought after types of rural retreat breaks in the UK include:
- Rural retreats for couples
- Coastal rural retreats
- Rural retreats with a hot tub
- Luxury rural retreats
- Quirky rural retreats
Couples Rural Retreat Breaks
If you are lucky enough to be part of a loved-up partnership, then you may be searching for a rural love nest where you and your partner can enjoy quality time in a secluded, rural or remote setting. Just imagine holding hands whilst walking through country trails and breathing in fresh country air, or watching the sunset over the fields at your secluded retreat.
Rural retreat rentals for 2
Coastal Rural Retreat Breaks 
Do you want to book a rural retreat by the sea where you can combine a country holiday with time by the coast? The UK is home to some secluded retreats, farm cottages and barn conversions which enjoy a rural setting, yet are just a short distance from the seaside. If you want the best of both worlds with coast and countryside on holiday, you may want to book a coastal rural retreat break.
Coastal Rural Retreats
Rural Retreats with a Hot Tub 
Do you want to explore the countryside but want to stay in a holiday home with a warm bubbly spa bath? Whether you want to book a lodge hidden in the wilderness of the Scottish Highlands, a barn in the valleys of Wales, or an English farmhouse set by meadows and rolling hills, booking a holiday home with the added benefit of a hot tub can add to your relaxation and the peaceful mood.
Luxury Rural Retreat Rentals
Sometimes only the very best will do, and rustic breaks can still be luxurious! You can still feel spoiled and holiday in exclusive luxury self-catering rustic accommodation with fine features like Egyptian cotton bed linen, quartz kitchen worktops and luxury furnishings whilst enjoying an escape to the country.
Luxury Rural Retreat Breaks
Escape to a Quirky Rural Retreat 
Do you love the countryside but have an adventurous spirit and want to stay in rustic accommodation that is a bit different or quirky? Ideal for memorable getaways, quirky retreats in the countryside include options like pods, treehouses, and even converted watermills.
Discover Quirky Rural Retreats
Which Part of the UK do you Want to Escape to?
The UK is home to some beautiful tranquil countryside settings where you can relax and unwind in serene surroundings.
England with its rolling countryside, hills and moorlands, can be the ideal place to hide away and immerse yourself in the tranquillity of nature on holiday. Maybe you want to book a countryside escape in a National Park like the Peak District or Yorkshire Dales, or in the gorgeous Cotswolds, Herefordshire, or Northumberland? Also popular for stays in rural havens and thatched cottages are Cornwall, Devon, Dorset or Somerset in the West Country. If holidaying in the South West of England, don’t miss the chance to enjoy local specialities like a cream tea or afternoon tea with homemade jams or maybe some local cider whilst on holiday.
Another superb destination for a rural retreat holiday is by the glens, forests, fields, lochs and pastures of Scotland. The unspoilt Highlands, Scottish Borders and Aberdeenshire with its stunning coast and countryside are great choices. Stock up at the local farmers markets on organic food and enjoy a taste of farm to table dining on holiday, or a local speciality like Haggis.
For a nature retreat where valleys, fields, mountains and meadowlands beckon, Wales could be the ideal place to hideaway on a rustic break. Whether you book a secluded getaway in Snowdonia National Park, in Pembrokeshire or elsewhere, experience a slice of the idyllic good life on a rural retreat holiday in Wales. Ireland too is renowned for its lush greenery and idyllic retreats.
If you need ideas and inspiration, read more about the beautiful British countryside and areas to visit. Staying somewhere green and naturally beautiful can be simply great when it comes to taking it easy.
Book the Perfect Rural Escape in the UK
To find the best rural retreat break for you, check out rural retreat reviews as well as ratings to help guide you on your choice. Whatever the part of the UK you book a countryside escape in, and whether you opt for rural self-catering accommodation by the sea, a luxury country escape, a dog-friendly haven, a sleeps 2 secluded oasis or a quirky rural retreat, we hope you find the perfect break for you.
