Travel Guides | November 1, 2024

Escape To The Country: 10 Stunning Rural Retreats

Ed Maughan

If you’re planning a group getaway for the coming year, then why not gather your group in the countryside? We have some fantastic properties available, from farmstays in Yorkshire to magnificent country houses in the Welsh hills. All of the properties below can be booked direct with the owners, meaning you and your group get the very best rates — simply use the enquiry form on the page.

When booking a rural stay we always recommend considering what’s important to your group. For instance; is the holiday house close to the local pub or village? Is it dog friendly? Is the location central enough that all of your group can reach it easily? Areas like the Peak District, Yorkshire and the Welsh Borders offer some fantastic central locations for those travelling from the Midlands or north of England — the same too for Devon, Somerset and the south west for those coming from the south of the UK.

If you’re looking to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors while you’re away, make sure to check out our blog. We’ve got walking tips, dog friendly activities and even ideas for cooking for a group.

Rural Retreats and Countryside Stays

Laverton Hill Farm - beautiful Cotswold stone house

Broadway

Laverton Hill Farm, Worcestershire

Cotswold holiday house perfect for friends, extended families, getting together for celebrations. 3 acres of grounds, dining for 30 in converted barn. Easy road access. On the Cotswold Way.

Hurstone House - covered in wisteria in the summer

Wellington

Hurstone House, Somerset

Somerset luxury farmhouse with annexe, an excellent choice for friends and 3 generation families getting together for a weekend celebration or holiday. Hot tub, games room, views and real fires.

York

Currantberry Barns, Yorkshire

Stylish barns sleeping 16 + with a large sociable open plan living and dining space, spa room. Perfect for multi-generational family group get togethers. 15 minutes drive from historic York.

Caer Beris Manor - an aerial view of the house woth pretty grounds and gardens for weddings

Builth Wells

Caer Beris Manor, Powys

Country holiday house near the Brecon Beacons for large family groups and special occasion weekends. Also suitable for corporate group stays. Games room, 18 acres.

Buxton

Burrs Farm, Derbyshire

Exclusive use of this magnificent Manor House, Burrs Farm is a perfect retreat complete with hot tub your very own Footgolf Course

Ledbury

Sharpnage House, Herefordshire

Stunning 5* self catering holiday house in the heart of beautiful Herefordshire. This is a Gold Award winning holiday house with a fantastic location and amazing views in rural Herefordshire.

Walsingham

Barsham Barns, Norfolk

Barsham Barns and Meadow House are 7 stunning holiday properties available sleeping from 4 up to 52 in a pretty, tranquil setting 5 miles from the North Norfolk coast.

Abergavenny

Wern-y-Cwm, Monmouthshire

Luxury Farmhouse, Dairy & Cider House, sleeping 34 (+12 with pull-out beds) for family get togethers, girlie weekends, retreats and corporate groups in the Brecon Beacons

Large, light and airy lounge with gas fire and 60 inch HD TV with Sky

Bognor Regis

Getaway House, West Sussex

Getaway House is one of the few luxury houses 5 minutes from the beach, suitable for upto 27 guests. An extraordinarily spacious property with playroom, games room, gym, cinema room and large gardens.

Cullompton

The Grange and the Deer Den, Devon

East Devon houses on a working farm perfect for multi generation families, friends and small corporate groups. Large shared heated pool with cover and wood fired hot tub. Outdoor seating areas with firepits. Dog friendly.

Travel Guides| October 13, 2022

Escape To The Country: 10 Stunning Rural Retreats