Rural retreats in South England
South England does rural like nowhere else. Pick your perfect rural retreat from our selection of 75 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 75 handpicked countryside cottages in South England.
We have 75 rural retreats in South England to show you.
7 nights from £391
The Little Lodge
55991 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...
7 nights from £391
7 nights from £421
Gingers Green Coach House
53581 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...
7 nights from £421
7 nights from £446
Poppets Cottage
42801 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...
7 nights from £446
7 nights from £458
Moorhen Cottage
45481 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...
7 nights from £458
7 nights from £461
The Byre
47321 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...
7 nights from £461
7 nights from £481
The Old Stable
47331 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...
7 nights from £481
7 nights from £510
Hayesland Lodge
57001 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...
7 nights from £510
7 nights from £524
The Cottage
51131 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...
7 nights from £524
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £525
Grace Cottage
42091 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage close to 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...
7 nights from £525
From £76 per night
The Tea Hut
44771 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...
From £76 per night
