We’ve searched and accumulated all remote holiday cottages from top travel sites and from that list, we’ve carefully selected 50 of the best remote holiday cottages in the UK so you don’t have to go through the cumbersome process of looking at multiple sites just to select the perfect secluded holiday cottages that would provide you with the best escape and relaxation, away from everything else.
Primary considerations include having a 5-star rating for either TripAdvisor or Sykes Cottages; property should be secluded holiday cottages or remote holiday cottages that have beautiful, amazing, and picturesque scenery, comfortable beds and personal spaces, the best amenities, as well as lodges with hot tubs since we know most of you plan on enjoying those much-deserved hot tub breaks.
Most of the properties we’ve featured here are English country cottages with private hot tubs that have WIFI, are baby-ready with baby cots and high chairs, pet-friendly so you can bring your pets with you, and have open fires to help you relax.
Aside from naming the top 50 of the best remote holiday cottages in the UK, we’ve also included a summary of customer reviews so that you don’t have to go through each review to get tips and find out what other customers are raving about regarding each property. Apart from the beautiful pictures of the features of each secluded cottages, these tips and comments may help you decide which isolated holiday cottages are worth booking.
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Sleeps 2
Omalast (Cornwall)
Sleeps 2 | Bedrooms 1 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire
Omalast is one of the secluded holiday rentals that are very popular among couples with pets. It sits on an 8-acre private ground shared with the owner’s farmhouse.
It has a breathtaking and romantic countryside setting but offers better security and safety not only for people but also for pets. It has its own CCTV and a remote-controlled key for entrance gates.
Lots of customers are raving how it is a dog owners’ paradise since the property is very pet-friendly and even has a dedicated “dog-walking field”. It is also baby-ready with cots and high chairs available for couples with babies.
The property is isolated, secluded, peaceful and very quiet. It’s perfect for those who want a quiet cottage for recovery or for setting a peaceful mindset towards oncoming events such as an operation, an important exam, or it’s romantic backdrop can also be used to celebrate a couple’s anniversary or honeymoon.
Things to do:
☑️Enjoy the beautiful scenery and hot tub
☑️ The nearby cathedral city of Truro ( Victorian Gothic revival, dating back to the late 19th century) has a theatre, cinema, an abundance of restaurants and coffee houses, serving pasties and cream teas. Also, Truro Cathedral showcases a look into historical architecture.
☑️Golf or cruise on the harbour town of Falmouth.
☑️Hire a bike and explore the woodlands.
☑️Pet dogs will enjoy dog-walking trails to the harbour and beach at Portreath on the Atlantic coast.
Customer Reviews (most raved about features):
☑️Pet-friendly
☑️Immaculately clean
☑️Security and CCTV
☑️Complete amenities
☑️Scenery, garden, and walking paths
☑️Owner Maureen and John’s consideration towards customers
Here are just some of the actual customer reviews found online for OMALAST:
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The Tin Barn (Cotswolds)
Sleeps 2 | Bedrooms 1 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire
Imaginatively conceived by its very creative owner using reclaimed materials, The Tin Barn is the perfect retreat for a honeymoon or a romantic weekend away including a beautiful woodfired hot tub.
Things to do: Simply walk through the owners’ land and you are in Hangman’s wood, where you can walk for miles undisturbed. The views over the wooded hills of Forest of Dean cannot be beaten. The Tin Barn is a great place for couples to come and relax and become one with nature.
The Cow Byre (Lake District)
Sleeps 2 | Bedrooms 1 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets No | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Open Fire
This beautiful Kirkby Stephen cottage has been individually styled to provide a first-class romantic retreat.
Things to do: Small garden area with patio, garden furniture and BBQ
Sleeps 4
Greenway (Somerset)
Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire
This delightful, single-storey cottage is located at the top of the stunning Quantock Hills, within walking distance of the Somerset village of Kilve.
Things to do: The best of both coast and country are on the doorstep, with the nearest beach, just 1.5 miles away, and the Quantock Hills are at the end of the garden An additional benefit to staying in this charming cottage is that there is no need to pack your or Fido’s stuff into the car to go walkies as the Quantock Hills, which offer some of England’s very best scenery are literally at the end of the garden in addition a 3 quarter acre fenced woodland play area complete with agility course for doggie guests to enjoy. Somerset has much to offer, including historical attractions, such as Montacute House and Dunster Castle, sandy beaches at Dunster and Watchet, and a stay here isn’t complete without a visit to beautiful Bath.
Sleeps 5
The Station Master’s House (Lake District)
Sleeps 5 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | WiFi
Formerly the railway station for the hamlet of Torver, this spacious, semi-detached cottage is superbly-presented, with a comfortable sitting room and even has a telescope to admire the spectacular views of the Coniston Fells, including The Old Man of Coniston.
Things to do: This excellent location has a host of outdoor activities available locally including, horse riding, kayaking, sailing, fishing and climbing, although a quiet cruise on the Steam Gondola is a perfect way to explore the lake.
Oak Tree Cottage (Lake District)
Sleeps 5 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets No | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi
Things to do: Both come with private outdoor seating areas, along with shared use of a children’s play area, plus the opportunity for walks across the farmland and even fishing on the river.
Orchard Cottage (Derbyshire)
Sleeps 5 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets No | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire
This beautiful detached cottage is situated next door to the owner’s home and adjacent to a small plant nursery, in the small hamlet of Calwich, surrounded by wonderful countryside with walks to enjoy, close to the lovely market town of Ashbourne.
Things to do: There is a huge array of things to enjoy from this cottage, including some wonderful walks, cycle routes and attractions of the area, including nearby Ashbourne, with its fine antiques stores, cobbled streets and variety of pubs and restaurants.
Sleeps 6
Lakeland Cottage (Lake District)
Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets No | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi
This three-bedroom lodge is tucked away in Limefitt Park, in the town of Windermere, Cumbria.
Things to do: There is an on-site pub, shop and children’s play area. Numerous hiking trails also start from the park, with hundreds of others within driving distance.
Parlour Barn (Derbyshire)
Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire | Games Room
Situated on the outskirts of the thriving town of Leek, in Staffordshire, and resting alongside the Peak District National Park, is this wonderful barn conversion.
Things to do: Enjoy the sauna after a day’s walking. Just down from the cottage lies the communal games shack – the ultimate Wild West-themed games room for fun with friends and family. Here you’ll find pool, air hockey, table tennis, table football and a classic arcade game console featuring 60 of those retro favourites we all know and love.There’s also a karaoke machine on hand for musical entertainment, as well as a tuned piano and guitar.
Halzephron House (Cornwall)
Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire | Seaside
Halzephron Cottage boasts a panoramic seascape from its cliff top setting in the idyllic coastal village of Gunwalloe on the stunning Lizard Peninsula. This spacious cottage offers homely and welcoming accommodation for family and friends seeking a quirky, unique and characterful retreat with big garden set against an ocean backdrop.
Things to do: Adjacent to the owners’ property, enjoy a walk through the wildflower meadow with its own amphitheatre and witness the most beautiful sunsets.Beach lovers will be spoilt for choice here with Fishing Cove, Dollar Cove and Church Cove, three leading Poldark locations a short walk away. The local golf course on the coast is also close by.The Helford River offers a variety of activities and is very popular with water-sport enthusiasts, sailors, birdwatchers and garden lovers.
Billy Boo (Lake District)
Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 3 | Pets No | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire
A magnificent detached cottage with private hot tub at the base of a small natural rock face, extensive open decking and shared lawns, Billy Boo offers a wide variety of attractive amenities.
Things to do: Outside you can find a wonderful decking at the front which offers a fabulous sun- spot for barbecues, alfresco dining, or even sun soaking! Set at the highest point of the park, Billy Boo presents magnificent views of the park lawns and the maturing rockery ahead, and in the winter months you can even spot Lake Albeit from some of the bedrooms.
Neddy Cut (Lake District)
Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 3 | Pets No | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire
Perfectly situated in the stunning Lake District National Park, this exclusive group of properties is set in a small, prestigious development set in idyllic countryside on the owner’s working livestock farm, near the villages of Backbarrow, Newby Bridge and Cartmel. With woodland views, these luxury cottages have been furnished and equipped with every comfort in mind.
Things to do: Just a short walk away is a private lake where guests can wander and admire the scenery, fly fish and possibly catch a glimpse of the otter. Haverthwaite Steam Railway is 6 minutes’ drive away, where you can catch the steam train to Lakeside, then catch the Windermere Steamers to Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside. Also younger visitors will love the Aquarium of the Lakes at Lakeside.
Yelfords Cottage (Devon)
Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 3 | Pets Yes | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire
This detached cottage is situated two miles from the Devon town of Chagford, in a rural spot within the 15 acre grounds of the owners’ house.
Things to do: From the cottage, head out on a twenty minute walk to the open moors, with its tors and ponies and sheep, and there are other lovely countryside walks from the door.Chagford offers a choice of shops and inns, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and tennis courts, and the cathedral city of Exeter is just 17 miles away.Sandy beaches are a 20 mile drive.
Sleeps 8
The Windmill (Suffolk)
Sleeps 8 | Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Open Fire
The Windmill, originally built in 1840, is a stylish home nestled within Nottinghamshire countryside, in the conservation village of Eakring.
Things to do: While you’re in the area, visit the Robin Hood’s tree, the Major Oak, in Sherwood Forest then Rufford Park with its 16th century abbey, lake and grounds.Venture to the pretty town of Southwell with its 14th century Minster, or the National Trust’s stunning Clumber Park.Alternatively, take the children to the renowned White Post Farm, Go Ape Sherwood, mountain bike at Sherwood Pines, or try Go Karting or Paint Balling at local centres.
Mungeon Barn (Lake District)
Sleeps 8 | Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3 | Pets No | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire
A magnificent detached stone cottage with a hot tub, situated within 400 acres on the owner’s working livestock farm, near the villages of Backbarrow, Newby Bridge and Cartmel.
Things to do: Mungeon Barn is situated on a working farm where the resident Belted Galloway cattle blend easily into the landscape, whilst the only other distraction might be a hare, deer or pheasant strutting by.For the anglers in the party, there is a private lake stocked with Rainbow Trout, where if you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the otter and her young, depending on the time of the year.Just three miles away is the popular village of Cartmel with the smallest racecourse in the country and a superb mix of quirky shops, pubs, and of course the famous Michelin starred L‘Enclume restaurant.
Kittiwake Cottage (Norfolk)
Sleeps 8 | Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3 | Pets Yes | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Seaside
This beautifully presented, semi-detached property is situated close to the centre of Hunstanton, just two-minutes’ walk from the beach.
Things to do: Within just two-minutes’ walk, guests will find the traditional seafront with safe, sandy beaches, wide promenades and colourful gardens.Why not enjoy a donkey ride or a stroll along the sands to explore the rock pools?With family-friendly activities including pitch-and-putt, bowls and funfair rides, this Hunstanton cottage offers something for everyone.
Sleeps 10
Gill Beck Barn (Lake District)
Sleeps 10 | Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 4 | Pets Yes | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Open Fire
Set against the spectacular backdrop of Blencathra, this impressive Troutbeck cottage is on a working livestock farm just half a mile from the tiny hamlet of Troutbeck and just a ten minute drive from the shores of Ullswater.
Things to do: With Ullswater a short drive away from this superb Lake District cottage, guests can take in the beauty of the lake by embarking on a cruise on one of the Ullswater steamers.The pretty village of Glenridding is also a popular destination, with many charming tea rooms and cafes.For the more experienced mountaineer, Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in England, is close to hand and of course, the notorious Striding Edge – not for the faint-hearted!
Apple Barn (Devon)
Sleeps 10 | Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 4 | Pets No | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire | Games Room
This beautiful detached North Molton cottage has a lofty open plan living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted beamed ceilings and a woodburner, creating a room filled with light and a cosy atmosphere on cooler occasions.
Things to do: The lawns at the front of the cottage overlook the sweeping river valley, and provide a glorious, sunny spot to prepare holiday plans together on summer afternoons.
The Thack (Yorkshire Dales)
Sleeps 10 | Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 5 | Pets Yes | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire | Games Room
A superb detached cottage situated in an idyllic rural setting close to the village of Gargrave.
Things to do: The Coniston Estate Hotel & Spa offers complimentary access to their spa facility with a luxurious infinity pool complete with stunning views or you can work up a sweat in the quality gymnasium maybe before sampling specialist food in the brasserie. The market town of Skipton is just a short distance away with a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants to visit.The Settle-Carlisle railway offers a scenic trip like no other and why not try and catch one of the many steam trains operating this line for a day out exploring the many areas of the Yorkshire Dales?
Hazel Barn (Devon)
Sleeps 10 | Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 5 | Pets Yes | Baby-ready Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open Fire | Games Room
Attached to the owner’s Grade II listed farmhouse, but with totally separate, self-contained accommodation, this cosy cottage has exposed beams and oozes character.
Things to do: Situated on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, these Devon cottages nestle amongst a varied and inspiring landscape popular with outdoor enthusiasts, where you’ll find wonderful walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing and birdwatching, all within easy reach. The heather-clad moors, dramatic coastline, dark night skies and pretty villages make Exmoor one of Britain’s most idyllic hidden treasures!
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