10 of the Best Cool Country Cottages

Published 11th July 2017

Fancy staying in a cool rural retreat? This collection of cool country homes offer you peace and tranquility in the great British countryside. Check them out...

Hause Hall

Martindale - Cumbria

Sleeps 10 + 8

Sparkling with a rustic charm, this farmhouse has an enchanting Lake District setting with spectacular fell-side views.

Moorland View Cottage

North Bovey - Devon

Sleeps 4

Escape to the countryside of Dartmoor and this stunning cottage with lots of extras – including free use of a spa, gym and swimming pool

New York Public Library

Richmond - Yorkshire

Sleeps 8

Creatively imagined and brought to life, the luxurious New York Public Library brings dynamic character to the Yorkshire Dales

Gwydir Cottage

nr Betws-y-Coed - North Wales

Sleeps 4

Traditional on the outside, cool on the inside. A rural cottage with fabulous views near Betws-y-Coed.

Culls Cottage

Southrop - Gloucestershire

Sleeps 8

Delightful 1670’s renovated cottage in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds – seriously sleek design with eco credentials too.

Cruggleton Lodge

Garlieston - Scotland

Sleeps 6

A beautifully restored cottage in Dumfries and Galloway where wild woodland scenes can be spotted from your hot tub by the sea…

Hex Cottage

Saxmundham - Suffolk

Sleeps 2

Romantic, off grid fairy tale cottage in the secluded Suffolk countryside, where candlelight and log fires await…

Withyfield Cottage

Horsham - West Sussex

Sleeps 6

Designed and built by same team as Kevin McCloud’s favourite Grand Design, Withyfield Cottage is an inspiring, eco-friendly and contemporary rural retreat.

Higher Grogley Farm

Withiel - Bodmin

Sleeps 5

Beautiful 19th Century Farmhouse in the perfect position to explore the best of Cornwall (if you can tear yourself away from the gorgeous house and garden!)

Overthwarts Farmhouse

Edlingham - Northumberland

Sleeps 10

Brimming with character and boasting vast and beautiful views this farmhouse also offers a large, enclosed garden and plenty of places to explore nearby.