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 74 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 74 handpicked countryside cottages in South England.

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We have 74 rural retreats in South England to show you.

The Studio is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly,cosy cottage near Ryde.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £372

The Studio

5753

1 bedroom, dog friendly,cosy cottage near Ryde.


Whether you seek relaxation or adventure on the Isle of Wight, The Studio provides the most welcoming modern-rustic retreat to experience the best of natural beauty and contemporar...

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

7 nights from £372

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 £391

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 £391

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

7 nights from £403

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 £403

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

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

The Stables is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage close to the beach, near Ventnor.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £72 per night

The Stables

5651

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage close to the beach, near Ventnor.


Welcome to The Stables, a romantic getaway for two! Close to the seaside town of Ventnor, with its beautiful beachfront, you can explore this corner of the Island and then retreat ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £72 per night

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Hayesland Lodge is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £510

Hayesland Lodge

5700

1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.


This gem is situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting in a National Landscape (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) with farmland views, a short drive from the coast and the me...

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

7 nights from £510

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

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