
Rural retreats in North England
North England does rural like nowhere else. Pick your perfect rural retreat from our selection of 28 countryside cottages in North England. Read more
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7 nights from £456 *
The Haven at Hadrian's Wall
53492 bedroom self catering cottage near Brampton.
Nestled in the heart of nature and close to the wonders of Hadrian's Wall, this charming and beautifully designed and furnished two bedroom, stylishly converted barn is an ideal re...
7 nights from £456 *
7 nights from £498
The Dairy
51881 bedroom self catering cottage near Settle.
The Dairy is a charming, newly renovated cottage, perfectly placed within the Yorkshire Dales yet close to the Forest of Bowland and the delights of the Lake District. Situated amo...
7 nights from £498
7 nights from £506
Maple Cottage
58741 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Milnthorpe.
Welcome to Maple Cottage, with its upside down construction and large windows which give you the feeling of sitting among the trees. Perched on the edge of the South Lakes and with...
7 nights from £506
7 nights from £531 *
Barleycorn Cottage
55803 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bamburgh.
Walk into this gorgeous cottage and find your perfect stay in Northumberland. With so much space for you and your family and friends, this is the ideal place to relax at the end of...
7 nights from £531 *
7 nights from £554 *
Lowther Castle Cottage
52692 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Penrith.
Right in the heart of this pretty conservation village you will find this contemporary inspired cottage with plenty of history. Within walking distance of Lowther Castle and Garden...
7 nights from £554 *
7 nights from £579
Garden Cottage
51501 bedroom self catering cottage near Malton.
Garden Cottage is a delightful one bedroom cottage which forms part of a 200-year-old Listed farmhouse and sits in the small hamlet of Little Habton close to the popular market tow...
7 nights from £579
From £86 per night
Sammi's Freight Train
5287Dog friendly vintage railway carriage with a hot tub near Richmond.
Immerse yourself in a restful rural getaway and escape the rush of everyday life. Disappear into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and return for evening starlit soaks in the wood-f...
From £86 per night
From £86 per night
Albie's Freight Train
5967Dog friendly vintage railway carriage with a wood-fired hot tub near Richmond.
All aboard this little beauty, a stunning converted train carriage complete with wood-fired hot tub. It's the perfect romantic, dog friendly getaway for two with gorgeous countrysi...
From £86 per night
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From £93 per night
The Wrens Nest
51571 bedroom cabin with wood-fired hot tub near Penrith.
The Wrens Nest is situated in an idyllic, peaceful and magical location in Cumbria, with easy access to the Lake District, where wildlife abounds and the sound of birdsong fills th...
From £93 per night
From £119 per night
Tawny Owl Treehouse
5158Bespoke treehouse with outdoor bath near Penrith.
Welcome to Tawny Owl Treehouse, a stunning hideaway in wonderful surroundings. This fabulous retreat has been lovingly built from reclaimed wood and is graced with individually des...
From £119 per night
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 28 handpicked countryside cottages in North England.