Find your perfect break
You can almost hear the birdsong. Whether you're looking for off-grid getaways, cosy breaks or family adventures, browse our character-filled holiday cottages and find the one for you.
Feel like you’re always switched on and swiped out? Looking for a break where you can disconnect from the electronic hubbub and just be in the moment? We’ve handpicked a special selection of remote and secluded cottages in unique locations, to help you get the quiet quality time you’re craving.
Without the distraction of phones, internet, TV or – if you choose – other people, you can truly unwind, de-stress and enjoy the peace and rejuvenating effects of wildlife. Inside our remote cottages, you’ll find comfort and character. Step out the door and your spirits will be lifted with birdsong and walks less travelled.
From spacious sea view cottages for all the family, to cosy cabins in the heart of rolling countryside, we’ve got perfect cottages for secluded holidays. There’s no excuses – it’s time to be still, look up and reconnect with nature.
Escape from the hustle and bustle at this remote cottage, hidden in the Eskdale Valley in the Lake District. We’d be better to list the facilities that aren’t included here – with no TV, wifi, or phone signal and limited electricity, this dolls-house-like cottage gives visitors little choice but to enjoy the glory of surrounding nature. Walk to Scafell Pike from your doorstep and enjoy a warming fire on your return. Sleeps 4.
Off-grid doesn’t have to mean basic, as this charming and spacious period cottage on the Mottistone Estate proves. Completely electricity free, this secluded cottage is powered by gas and solar technology and features original Edwardian fireplaces throughout. Surrounded by rolling hills, sea views and starry night skies, you’ll want to switch off your screens and breathe in the peace and quiet. Sleeps 6, plus 2 dogs.
It will just be you and the sheep here at Foel Gopyn in Conwy. Completely off-grid and running on a generator, there’s no TV, wifi or phone signal to distract from the uninterrupted countryside views. Take a solo break away from the madding crowd or rediscover the art of conversation at this secluded holiday cottage, with Snowdonia wildlife and off-the-beaten-track walks all around you. Sleeps 4.
This remote cottage has a stream-fed water supply and solar energy providing its electricity. It's up a steep track with no other buildings in sight, so it offers dark nights and fantastic stargazing. There are plenty of comforts in this recently-refurbished cottage, with a woodburner in the inglenook fireplace.
Pack your walking boots and wetsuit for this charming secluded cottage, with surf-friendly Woolacombe Bay just around the corner. Elevated in Devon coastal countryside, this former farm building has been transformed into a contemporary open plan retreat, with original features and tall beam ceilings. It’s the perfect place to power down and recharge. Sleeps 2.
Dreaming of peaceful lake views? Lush hills and countryside on the doorstep? A castle nearby to explore? The wood-panelled Summer House will tick all your boxes. Hidden away in the old kitchen gardens of Wray Castle, this cosy and remote cottage has panoramic postcard views. Wifi isn't available here, but inspiration is just over the gate. Sleeps 4.
Disconnect from reality at this romantic thatched cottage, on the edge of woodland in Cornwall. Like something from a fairy-tale, this secluded holiday retreat is surrounded by trees with views of the Helford River beyond. Take a walk down to the fishing bay at Durgan or hike the South West Coast Path and look out for seals at nearby Rosemullion headland. Sleeps 2.
Thrang is a former farmhouse in a peaceful spot among fells and streams. To reach the cottage, you park up and walk a couple of hundred metres along the path, crossing over a wooden footbridge. There are footpaths all around. Sleeps five.
At this stone cottage in the heart of the Lake District, views of the starry night sky are as magical as the glistening lakes that can be seen in the daytime. Why not follow the cottage paths to Monk Coniston jetty for a nostalgic cruise? With no neighbours in sight, this secluded 19th-century cottage is a haven for star gazers, walkers and peace-seekers. Sleeps 4.
Nestled in the centre of Nymans Woods, you will forget how close to London you are in this remote former gamekeeper’s cottage. The woodland trails will surprise all the family with secret cascades, a tranquil lake and giant redwood trees. After your adventures, lie back and look up to the sky for a starry display you’d never find in the city. Sleeps 4.
You’ll feel as though you can touch the Milky Way in the sparkling sky above Dunkery Beacon, just a short stroll from this secluded and charming farmhouse style cottage on Holnicote Estate. One of the best areas for stargazing in the UK, there’s also plenty of walks and beaches nearby for daytime fun too. Sleeps 6, plus 3 dogs.
Ditch screen time for Roman times at this spacious and secluded holiday cottage, which is uniquely placed in a historical landscape, with Hadrian’s Wall a short walk away. There’s no wifi at this 18th-century farmworkers’ cottage, so you’ll have the chance to reconnect in the traditional way with friends and family. Sleeps 6.
Feel the stresses of daily life ebb away as you take an early morning riverside walk from the garden of this characterful cottage in the Peak District. Based in the wildlife-rich Manifold Valley, you'll find woodlands, limestone crags and wow landmarks such as Thor’s Cave to discover. There’s a wild adventure to be had for every member of the family. Sleeps 4.
A great base for ramblers, this elegant Edwardian cottage is close to river gorges and ancient woodlands. Inside, large spacious rooms enclose elegant interiors and outside the cottage is hidden by trees and woodland so it feels secluded and peaceful. Sleeps 4.
With heat and light and a simple kitchen but no electricity sockets to power a television or devices, this is a perfect spot for an unplugged and quiet holiday. You'll have a jetty onto Lake Windermere right outside your door, so there's plenty to do and the lakeshore path to explore.
You can almost hear the birdsong. Whether you're looking for off-grid getaways, cosy breaks or family adventures, browse our character-filled holiday cottages and find the one for you.