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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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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Picturesque alpine village in the Otztal valley. Ground floor apartment. Perfect for winter and summer alpine activities. Stylishly furnished. Double room with luxury en-suite shower room. Second luxury shower room. Communal ski and boot room with bootwarmers. Leather 4 seater sofabed, LED flatscreen TV, iPod dock / media centre, Nespresso machine, dishwasher.

from £57 / 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.

£400 - £500 / week

1 night min stay

4 reviews

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Key info:

  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

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House | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Twosibe is newly built and more than comfortable. Perfect for a two family holiday. It is well equipped and has been tastefully decorated throughout with everything we wanted in our holiday home. Four-poster SK, SK, K, D, S size beds. With lots of Luxury added extras. Some of the extras included at our home are: Wii, Bikes, Fishing rods, Snooker & Tennis Table, Dart board.

from £107 / 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.

£750 - £2100 / week

7 nights min stay

13 reviews

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Key info:

  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Pets welcome
  • Private garden

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

A stunning, penthouse apartment in an MGM chalet in the centre of Les Carroz, ideally located for skiing, restaurants and shops. Private underground parking.

from £61 / night

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£427 - £513 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

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

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House | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Sellaronda, direkt center, center town, Ortisei, Dolomites, Val Gardena, Ski, Walking Nature, Dolomiti SuperSki, Skiing area Valgardena - Alpe di Siusi, Seceda Ciampinoi, Climbing.

from £95 / 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.

£664 - £1292 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Villa | 6 bedrooms | Sleeps 12

Casa Parrocchia is a luxury and lovely restored Holiday Villa in the heart of the Piedmont with space for up to 12 people. The Villa is located above the village next to the historic Castle of Sale San Giovanni, with spectacular views to the French and Italian Alps.

from £271 / 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.

£1900 - £2100 / week

3 nights min stay

2 reviews

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 50 km
  • Ski
  • Suitable for over 5s only
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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House | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Mountain cabin in the Swedish Mountains of Salen, the home of extensive downhill skiing and the worlds largest crosscountry competition Vasaloppet. Fully equipped six person cabin of 64 sqm with two bedrooms, fireplace and sauna. During winter on short walking distance there is a children´s ski slope with 300 meter long button lift.

from £32 / night

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£224 - £404 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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House | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Carn Avie House is a brand new, three bedroom, semi-detached house in the new 'High Burnside' development. It is approximately a 15 minute walk to the centre of Aviemore.

from £46 / night

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£325 - £795 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 10 km
  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Ski chalet | 6 bedrooms | Sleeps 16

Chalet Marie-Galante is a traditional Savoyard chalet, sleeps 14-16 people. You can ski directly to the door, there is a sauna and wellness area and log fire. The huge terrace makes the most of the stunning views down the Isere Valley.

£1 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

Chamois Blanc 519 is a 5th floor apartment which has been completely refurbished to provide comfortable and stylish accommodation for up to 4 people.

from £37 / night

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£256 - £812 / week

4 nights min stay

3 reviews

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Chalet | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 15

Tastefully appointed and furnished self catered or catered chalet. Sleeps up to 15 people in four bedrooms. 4 Minutes walk from the shops and restaurants. Satellite TV and WiFi/broadband internet.

£unknown / week

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Townhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 7

Casa 71, a Moorish townhouse in the market town of Cadiar in Las Alpujarra. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery where Spanish rural life goes on around you. Sunbathe on your terrace, alfresco evenings under the stars.....A glass of wine in one hand, a book in the other.

from £74 / 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.

£520 - £688 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 29 km
  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed

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Studio | Sleeps 4

Charming and cozy studio-cabin, well placed both winter and summer! In couple or with your childrens, there is not better place to enjoy Les Carroz d'Araches! In winter: savoyard village atmosphere and 265 km of slopes! In summer: sun, mountains, clean air, hiking! Sorry for my english I'm doing my best!

from £38 / 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.

£269 - £583 / week

7 nights min stay

2 reviews

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

Beautiful first floor 2 bedroom apartment with large private terrace in Chamonix town centre. Sleeps 4/5. Ideal for family ski or summer holidays. Geneva 1 hour.

from £79 / night

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£556 - £812 / week

3 nights min stay

4 reviews

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Key info:

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

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Chalet | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 9

This Spacious Luxury Chalet is situated within a wooded area in the heart of the High Tatras. Refurbished to a very high standard.Ideally situated for skiing, with the ski resort of Strbske Pleso only 5 miles away, accessible either by car or train, stations of ...

from £60 / 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.

£419 - £734 / week

4 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Superbly comfortable and well equipped apartment with twin balconies, sleeps 6. Stay in Ste Foy village and ski 4 resorts within 15 minutes - Ste Foy, Les Arcs, Tignes and La Rosiere. WEEKENDS & SHORT BREAKS WELCOME.

from £89 / night

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£625 - £1570 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Ski
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
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