Chimney Gill Farmhouse near the Lake District,
Penrith, Cumbria, England




Pretty 5 bedroom holiday farmhouse set on a working farm close to Sebergham in Cumbria, with a gorgeous interior and exterior, come and experience country living at its best with up to 12 friends or family, with the added benefit of the northern part of the Lake District National Park and Carlisle within easy reach for days out.







Dairy Countryside Cottage, North York Moors National Park,
Staintondale, North Yorkshire, England



Stylish one bedroom holiday barn situated close to Staintondale, with a Whirlpool bath and king-size bed plus a location close to the coast within the North York Moors National Park, this is a great place for a romantic break for two.






Pickle Country Cottage,
Hutton Roof, Cumbria, England




Delightful 1 bedroom rural retreat set next to gorgeous countryside within easy reach of the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales National Park for days out.





Ryecross Rural Retreat near Shaftesbury,
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England




Get away from it all with a stay at this idyllic rural retreat near the attractive hillside town of Shaftesbury in Dorset.





Treetops Rural Retreat,
Govilon, Monmouthshire, Wales




Nestled high up on the hillside, this roomy 7 bedroom holiday home with its large gardens offers breathtaking views of the Brecon Beacons National Park and is ideal for large groups of friends or family, with a private hot tub and undercover swimming pool, this property has plenty to offer big groups.









Dog-Friendly Conwy Valley Cottage,
Llansannan, Conwy, Wales




Charming 2 bedroom dog-friendly rural retreat, set in the Conwy Valley in North Wales.




2 Bedroom Polyphant Rural Retreat ,
Launceston, Cornwall, England




Two bedroom barn conversion, part of a collection of three rural retreat cottages with expansive shared gardens in the rural hamlet of Polyphant, just 5 miles from Launceston and only around half an hour's drive from the Cornish coast and the Tamar Valley.






Penybanc Farm Barn,
Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales




Two bedroom barn conversion situated next to beautiful countryside close to Llandeilo.







Hemmel Rural Retreat with Hot Tub,
Embleton, Northumberland, England




Charming 4 bedroom stone-built cottage in a lovely rural setting close to the Northumberland Heritage Coast and only around 3 miles from Craster, complete with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub.








Slate Cottage,
Tredethy, Cornwall, England




Romantic retreat near the Camel Trail and Bodmin Moor, sleeping up to 3 people, within around a half hour drive of the coast.





The Shooting Folly Romantic Retreat,
Cheswardine, Shropshire, England



Unique sleeps 2 romantic retreat set in the Shropshire countryside complete with a warm bubbly outdoor cedar hot tub.






Home Farm,
Witney, Oxfordshire, England




Roomy sleeps 16, 8 bedroom country house near Witney and the Cotswolds, with tennis court and children's play area with swings and slide.







Kamba Cottage,
Kirriemuir, Perthshire, Scotland




Welcoming 3 bedroom holiday cottage in a rural setting with one other holiday home close to Kirriemuir and the Angus Glens.






Lodge Two,
Summercourt, Cornwall, England




Welcoming and homely 3 bedroom holiday lodge set inland in Cornwall, only around 7 miles from the popular coastal resort of Newquay.







Valley View Cabin,
Rhayader, Powys, Wales



Romantic couple's cabin with stunning valley views and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub plus fire pit close to Rhayader and the Elan Valley.






Little Silver Fox Shepherds Hut,
Umberleigh, Devon, England



Romantic sleeps 2 shepherds hut with countryside views and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub in Devon’s Tarka Country.





Brunston Castle Lodge,
Dailly, Ayrshire, Scotland




3 bedroom family-friendly cottage on Ayrshire holiday park, with shared access to swimming pool, gym with sauna and games room with table tennis and pool table.










Neddy Cut Lodge,
Backbarrow, Cumbria, England




Stylish 3 bedroom holiday lodge with private outdoor hot tub, within Lake District National Park.






Shepherd's House,
Lowick, Northumberland, England




4 Bedroom Pet-Friendly Farm Cottage with Country Views, just 14 miles from Bamburgh.







The Cabin near Pontardawe,
Pontardawe, Swansea, Wales



Romantic pet-friendly log cabin with beautiful country views and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub near Swansea.






Oak Tree View,
Rhayader, Powys, Wales




Enveloped by the picturesque countryside of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys is this magnificent lodge property, set on the outskirts of the market town of Rhayader, offering an exceptional rural retreat for up to six people.





Ingleborough Lodge,
Settle, North Yorkshire, England




2 bedroom holiday lodge on a farm close to the Yorkshire Dales, sorry no pets.







Celyn Lodge,
Cyffylliog, Denbighshire, Wales




Romantic cosy stylish holiday cabin with country views and warm bubbly hot tub near Ruthin.







Osprey Lodge,
Tattershall, Lincolnshire, England




3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday lodge with hot tub around midway between Sleaford and the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB.







Woodland Escape,
Rhayader, Powys, Wales




Set next to the unspoilt countryside of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys, this stylish lodge offers lovely country views and a warm bubbly hot tub, close to the market town of Rhayader, sorry no pets.






Bodaioch Cottage,
Caersws, Powys, Wales




4 bedroom 4 bathroom pet-friendly rural retreat in Powys with stunning country views, games room and bubbly outdoor hot tub.







Little Gem,
Marchington, Staffordshire, England




Lovely 2 bedroom barn conversion with bubbly outdoor hot tub close to Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.





The Barn at Hill House,
Leek, Staffordshire, England




Beautiful 4 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion with stunning country views, ideal for exploring the Peak District National Park.






Pennant Uchaf,
Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales




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Fontburn Farmhouse,
Rothbury, Northumberland, England




Beautiful 5 bedroom dog-friendly holiday farmhouse with country views, close to Northumberland National Park.







Moelfre - Shepherds Hut,
Llanbedr, Gwynedd, Wales



Quirky romantic retreat with inviting outdoor bubbly hot tub and superb countryside views, in idyllic rural setting in Snowdonia National Park.




Hillside Lodge,
Rhayader, Powys, Wales




Beautifully presented 1 bedroom holiday lodge with stunning country views and private outdoor hot tub, near Rhayader and Llandrindod Wells.






Douglas Cabin,
Worcester, Worcestershire, England



Cosy 3 bedroom holiday lodge on a farm in Worcestershire, oozes charm and character, pet-friendly and set by a lake, with stunning lake views and inviting bubbly outdoor hot tub.






Foxes Den,
Barnard Castle, County Durham, England



Romantic pet-friendly holiday lodge on a working farm, with tranquil rural views, private outdoor hot tub and onsite fishing.






Cedar Cabin,
Worcester, Worcestershire, England




3 bedroom lakeside cabin with private outdoor hot tub, on a farm in Worcestershire, pet-friendly and with onsite fishing.






Frith Green,
Bromyard, Herefordshire, England




Charming 2 bedroom 2 bathroom rural retreat, close to the Malvern Hills and Wye Valley, with firepit, BBQ and hot tub for a relaxing break.








La Hacienda Lodge,
Felton, Northumberland, England




Sleeps 4 family-friendly and dog-friendly holiday lodge, set on a lodge park in Northumberland with shared games room and children’s play park area, near Alnwick and the Northumbrian coast.





Askival,
Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Scotland




3 bedroom 4 bathroom Isle of Skye holiday home with stunning sea views and impressive decked area, no pets allowed.







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