Rural retreats in South England

Rural retreats in South England

South England does rural like nowhere else. Pick your perfect rural retreat from our selection of 69 countryside cottages in South England.Read more

There's nothing like a good hearty stomp across the fields and a healthy dose of country air to recharge the batteries. Leave behind the hustle and bustle for a world of winding country lanes, fields, woodlands, stepping-stone streams and wild, open moors. Walk, fish, cycle – or just sit back, relax and enjoy the silence from one of our 69 handpicked countryside cottages in South England.

We have 69 rural retreats in South England to show you.

Gingers Green Coach House is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage in Herstmonceux.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £421

Gingers Green Coach House

5358

1 bedroom self catering cottage in Herstmonceux.


This characterful cottage is located in Gingers Green just outside the village of Herstmonceux, with beautiful views of the Sussex countryside and South Downs. It's the perfect ret...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £421

The Little Lodge is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £425

The Little Lodge

5599

1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.


This peaceful retreat for two is nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near the village of Broad Oak and a short drive from the medieval town of Rye, Battle and the bea...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £425

Poppets Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog-friendly self catering cottage in Buxted, East Sussex
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £446

Poppets Cottage

4280

1 bedroom, dog-friendly self catering cottage in Buxted, East Sussex


Nestled in a peaceful setting and part of a former convent, Poppets Cottage is as charming as its name implies. Thoughtfully furnished in a country vintage style, this delightf...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £446

The Byre is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Battle.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £461

The Byre

4732

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Battle.


Bursting with character and charm, The Byre is waiting to give you that rural experience. Situated in 12 acres of 1066 countryside it is one of Thornden Farm's original outbuilding...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £461

The Old Stable is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £481

The Old Stable

4733

1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.


Enjoy precious time together at The Old Stable, a wonderful cottage for couples looking for a quiet getaway in this peaceful part of Sussex. As you step inside the stable-door y...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £481

Moorhen Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £483

Moorhen Cottage

4548

1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.


Moorhen Cottage is a single-storey barn situated in a rural location in the heart of an organic dairy farm in the hamlet of Wartling with views of the Pevensey marshes and the Sout...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £483

The Cottage is a 1 bedroom self catering apartment near Uckfield, Ashdown Forest
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £524

The Cottage

5113

1 bedroom self catering apartment near Uckfield, Ashdown Forest


Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of The Cottage which is situated on the edge of Piltdown and south of the Ashdown Forest, a lovely property for couples looking for a romantic break...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £524

Grace Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the sea near Ventnor, Isle of Wight
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £525

Grace Cottage

4209

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the sea near Ventnor, Isle of Wight


This gorgeous barn conversion is set within the grounds of the stunning North Grounds Farm, just outside the village of Chale Green on the southern side of the Island. For the envi...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £525

Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.

The Tea Hut is a 1 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £76 per night

The Tea Hut

4477

1 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest.


The Tea Hut is situated up a private drive in High Hurstwood. Nestled in the picturesque Sussex countryside it is a great base from which to explore Ashdown Forest and the local to...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £76 per night

Hill Farm Cottage is a 1 bedroom self-catering cottage near Battle.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £588

Hill Farm Cottage

4556

1 bedroom self-catering cottage near Battle.


Situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within easy reach of the coast, this beautifully crafted Sussex barn is the perfect retreat for couples looking for a ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £588

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