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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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Villa | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

private, swimming pool, bbq, farm, amazing sea/mountain views, Wi Fi, friendly environment, away from it all, romantic, ideal for cycling, hiking, ecotourism, outdoor activities, ideal for families, children friendly, wheelchair accessible, internet access.

from £98 / night

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£684 - £1282 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 5 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Cottage | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Only 5 minutes from the village centre in Seahouses, with wood burning stove, 3 good size bedrooms, utility room/boot room, enclosed garden, gas BBQ, outdoor heater, washer/dryer, off road parking for up to 3 cars. One storey property.

from £50 / night

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£350 - £710 / week

3 nights min stay

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House | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 7

Charming, newly renovated period property in a pretty village in the Vendee.The building formed part of the original chateau dwellings for the church offering a very interesting history. Renovated to a very high standard whilst retaining wonderful original features. Newly renovated property with fabulous swimming pool and close to wonderful sandy beaches of Atlantic coast.

from £78 / night

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£545 - £1133 / week

1 night min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 45 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

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Bed & breakfast | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

South west France B & B, Aveyron bed and breakfast, cheap French short breaks, Family accomodation, English hosts,

from £42 / night

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£294 / week

1 night min stay

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Key info:

  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed

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Bungalow | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Self-catering cottage in the beautiful English village of Burwash, 40 miles from central London - 1 hr 20 minutes by train from local station, 20 minutes from the coast in the middle of the wonderful rolling East Sussex countryside. Double bed room, toilet / shower, kit.

from £64 / night

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£450 / week

2 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 9

If you want to see the real Spain, with lovely towns and villages nearby, surrounded by really beautiful mountain scenery with absolute peace and quiet, this is the place! Luxury accommodation for up to 9 people, sole use of swimming pool, wonderful meals on request! The prices below are actually 40% off our usual prices, so book quickly to get a guaranteed sunny holiday!!

from £115 / night

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£805 - £896 / week

2 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 60 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Villa, country house , cottages, tuscany, sea nearby. Many activities, boating, cycling, trekking, swimming. Close to many restaurants and sight seeing of old towns. The Natural Park of Maremma is a wild life preserved area. The cottages are newly decorated. Beautifully views of the country side and the bay. You can relax in your private garden.

from £90 / night

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£628 - £2692 / week

2 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 2 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed

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House | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Family/group holiday with llamas. Luxury new 4- star ecofriendly country home. Games room has table tennis, air hockey, table football, converts to cosy mini cinema. Secure bicycle/equipment storage, woodburners, barbecues. Motorcycle sidecar trips. Beach 30 mins drive.

from £58 / night

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£410 - £945 / week

2 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 22 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Costa Esuri golf club is only 5 mins walk away, there is a lovely terrace with lovely views of the Guardiana river where you can have drinks and food. The beauiful long golden sand beaches of Isla Canela and Isla Christina are only a 10 min drive away. The historic city of Serville is just one hours drive away and Portugal is only a short drive away.

from £30 / night

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£210 - £368 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 10 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Studio | Sleeps 2

Mountain village, typical of Italian/French south of France villages. With shops, restaurants, doctors... Hiking, paragliding, cross country biking, River, historical architecture, ligne Maginot, horse riding, very close to Italy, to the beach,Golf, Casino Skiing. a lot of outdoor sports, as well as cultural visits (museums, honeyfarm...) , local products -cheese, honey-

from £38 / night

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£269 - £359 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 20 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Pets welcome
  • Private garden

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Bed & breakfast | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Rural B&B in a cave house with 2 bedrooms with on suite bathrooms. Situated in a nice hamlet Pulpite, near Cúllar in the Altiplano of Granada. Ideal for hiking, mountain biking, cycling, horse riding, climbing, bouldering or just enjoy and relax.

from £92 / night

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£646 / week

1 night min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 40 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 5

Casa San Giovenale is located in the city Orvieto, in Umbria Region, Italy's green heart.

from £33 / night

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£233 - £619 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 15 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • Pets welcome
  • Private garden

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Central Location in this ever popular resort.within walking distance to the town and all that it offers. Parking space provided Ideal for surfers, walkers, golfers Younger families Couples. Beach/ walking relaxation Nearest beach 0.1 km Suitable for all ages Car not necessary.

from £43 / night

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£299 - £672 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.2 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Villa | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Casa Maria is a superb property equipped and furnished to the highest standard and is an ideal holiday destination. We feel sure this will be one of your 'holidays to remember' should you choose to spend time in this villa. It truly has that WOW factor! Long lets are available with negotiable rates. Please e-mail for details.

from £64 / night

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£450 - £675 / week

5 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 2 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning

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Cottage | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Super kingsize or twin beds Wood buring stove Full Sky TV with 32 inch HD TV & DVD player IPod docking station & HiFi Spectacular views from the living room Walking & cycling from the door Suggested walking & cycling routes provided to keep you busy for a week. See our website at http://www.thecowshedatlettoch.co.uk/ for online booking, price & availability details.

from £54 / night

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£375 - £550 / week

2 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 110 km
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed
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