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Rural retreats (2,054)

Rural retreats

Escape to the country – book a beautiful rural retreat! Choose from cosy country cottages, exquisitely converted farmhouses and Mediterranean-style fincas bursting with character.

Rural retreats provide the perfect setting for total relaxation. See our holiday cottages in Cornwall, the Cotswolds and the Lake District, or find a cottage with a mesmerising backdrop in Snowdonia or the Scottish Highlands. Further afield, explore the tranquillity and native wildlife in France, Italy or Spain from your own gite or trullo.

Some of our rural retreats come complete with private pools, BBQs, Jacuzzis and real log fires. They make perfect bases for hiking, cycling, fishing, or simply enjoying the peace and fresh air of the great outdoors.

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House | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Typical Italian house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with fireplace, living room and roof terrace and excellent views to Parco Nazionale di Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. The house is just outside the village of Farindola. The swimming pool is on ca. 200 meters. Excellent house for walking in mountains, italian festivals, relaxing on sandy beach, eating italian food.

from £51 / night

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£354 - £817 / week

5 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 30 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 3

Torre dei Corsari,Sardinia,Costa verde,Arbus.

from £45 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£315 - £525 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Chalet | 14 bedrooms | Sleeps 30

CHALET situated in the middle of the wonderful DOLOMITI, In the SUPERSKI area: The sky slopes are at 5 minutes by car. At 5km from Austria and Tirol, is ideal to make mervalleous walking beetween Italy and Austria, passing along beautiful trails, mountain lakes and un.

from £150 / night

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£1050 - £3465 / week

2 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 140 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Villa | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 3

Beautiful villa with 2 bedrooms, air conditioned, private enclosed garden and outside Kitchen/BBQ area. Very close to sandy beach, restaurants, bars and mini-market within 5 minutes walking. Ideally located 5 minutes from the motorway and 10 minutes driving from Cefalù. The Unit 4 is perfect for small families or even large groups, being next door to Villas Ischia 1, 2 and 3!

from £43 / night

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£299 - £812 / week

4 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.15 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

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Bed & breakfast | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

The B&B is located in the center of Mandello del Lario in a Lombard banister house of XIX century. The structure consists of 2 housing units with a common large courtyard. We offer 3 comfortable rooms with private entrance and equipped with bathroom. The B&B is located in the center of Mandello del Lario in a Lombard banister house of XVIII century.

from £36 / night

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£251 - £339 / week

1 night min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 3

Garden relax, pool with the view at the lake, for two or three people. Perfect for sports and for trekking.

from £51 / night

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£359 - £449 / week

7 nights min stay

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Villa | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 9

A breathtaking Bellagio retreat! Nestled in a secluded lakefront position amongst lush vegetation, this newly refurbished character villa provides understated luxury in a beautiful and timeless setting.

from £440 / night

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£3077 - £5214 / week

7 nights min stay

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House | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Lovely house with stunning view over lake Como and Alps.

from £154 / night

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£1077 - £1274 / week

7 nights min stay

2 reviews

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 4 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

Holiday apartment in a villa, quiet position, next to the beach, surrounded by green hills, near the nature reserve Parco Monti Aurunci. Day trips: Rome, Naples and Pompeii. Nature and culture, beach relaxation or activity in different kind of sports.

from £34 / night

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£239 - £641 / week

Short stays welcome

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Villa | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Tuscany, Sea, Villa, Bolgheri, Volterra, Horses, Swimming pool, Wine tasting, Cooking class, Palio week, Sailing week, Yoga week.

from £269 / night

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£1880 - £2991 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 18 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Pets welcome

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Charming apartment with homely atmosphere in small residence in Bormio, in winter famous ski resort, in summer lovely for walks, mountain biking, hiking , climbing , thermal hotwater baths amid National Park lo Stelvio. Not away from the famous places St Moritz & Zermat.

from £77 / night

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£538 - £1496 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Villa | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 14

La Casa Pietra is an old farmhouse in a quiet sunny location in the Bormida Valley, lovingly renovated with the original stone facades, and a fabulous new swimming pool. Great for families or groups, come and relax in this beautiful, calm and well-appointed home.

from £211 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£1476 - £2558 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 80 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Pets welcome
  • Private garden

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

This cosy apartment on the ground floor with an enormous private terrace with covered loggia furnished with table and chairs for your dinners in the open, has two double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

from £171 / night

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£1197 / week

7 nights min stay

1 review

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Cottage | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

Bright and open cottage with large windows, one bedroom, kitchen and furnished sea-view patio. You have access to the property's tennis courts, a health spa, 2 swimming pools and many more "Country Club Amenities", on the coast.

from £34 / night

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£240 - £1521 / week

3 nights min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Self-catering apartment with stunning hills views, just 40 minutes from Rome. Shared pool and private terrace for al fresco dining. Ideal for families or couples seeking relaxation.

from £34 / night

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£239 - £556 / week

Short stays welcome

1 review

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 80 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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