,
Which? Recommended Provider for UK Holiday Cottages August 2023 Which? Recommended Providers are companies that are both rated highly by Which? members and meet the high standards of Which? researchers.
Starter pack included View details
Welcome hamper included View details
Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be regional and seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentarty starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk plus a welcome treat.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
Local knowledge
Our local, passionate team are experts on all things in the UK
Quality checked
We personally hand-pick only the best properties for our guests
Customer Satisfaction
We are rated 4.7 out of 5 on Feefo
Out of hours support
Need a hand? We're always available during your break
A beautiful cottage in a gorgeous village. Spotlessly clean. A nice welcome pack, but just missing a couple of essentials (salt, oil). There should be much more information on the fact there are no curtains or blinds downstairs, so a complete lack of privacy. There is also no door on the bathroom, just a curtain, so that should be made obvious in advance before booking.
A pretty cottage in a lovely village. Nice welcome hamper though the milk was well past its date. It was a bit dusty and cobwebby, as if it hadn’t been cleaned for a few weeks. As others mentioned in the visitor book the sofa is really uncomfortable.
Very welcoming with the log burner lit before our arrival. Access very easy and a friendly village. We enjoyed amazing walks from the front door - the surrounding countryside is wonderful. We enjoyed meals in the village pub - when we could be persuaded to leave the Aga. Limitless hot water, a great shower and a comfortable bed. Blissfully rural - no street lights and the nights so quiet. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Beautifully renovated cottage in a stunning village I surrounded by the breathtaking Shropshire hills.
A charming property in a lovley village!
Everything just as promised in such a beautiful bowl of hills and valleys
Good facilities in a lovely cottage in a quiet and beautiful Shropshire village.
Beautifully presented and equipped cottage with an excellent welcome pack. Comfy bed with quality bed linen in a spacious, pretty bedroom. First class shower in a spotless shower room. The Aga cooker meant wet walking clothes dried quickly and cooked our porridge overnight. Big squashy sofa for sitting by woodburner or watching TV. The village is beautiful - visit the church, admire the various old cottages and buy fresh eggs from the roadside. Big advantage is being able to start walks from your front door.Villlage pub does meals and good ale and cider.
Beautiful property, lovely and warming, so homely. Great location so nice to have a fire.
Very nice little cottage, very peaceful, great location.
Sweet little cottage with lots of character in a lovely, tranquil village. Parking only a short distance away. Lots of walking options from the village. Spectacular walks a short drive away - the Long Mynd and NT centre. Didn't try the pub but we would do if we stayed again. Nearby Church Stratton had supermarket etc.
The Rural Retreats site shows the 'symbol' that there is 'Parking On Site', this is not correct, you will need to park in the Village Hall Car Park which is down the road and is certainly not on site. Also the Rural Retreats site shows the symbol that there is no WiFi, however WiFi is available. The sofa in this cottage is very uncomfortable, suitable for dogs / cats only. It is very low and is 'sagging' therefore is difficult to get up out of for anyone with back or leg problems. The electric AGA is on all the time making very hot in the cottage, especially at night, but great in the Winter months, but not idea for the Summer months.
Excellent facilities in beautiful rural location.
We feel that future visitors should be aware that the bathroom does not have a door, just a curtain to pull across, so in effect it is part of the bedroom. Also it is likely that the owner will ask you to park in the village hall car park, thus parking nearby and not actually at the property.
Unfortunately, the page you were looking for cannot be found so you are seeing our error page. Perhaps you tried to enter a miss-spelled web address or you have visited an old link?
Either way, never fear! You can still find what you're looking for. Use our menu above, go to the home page, search for a property below or take a look at some of our latest news. We look forward to welcoming you into one of our many stunning holiday cottages very soon!
Click here to begin your search
By submitting this form, you consent to receiving Rural Retreats' holiday offers by email, including Rural Retreats initial information, using the contact details as above.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
We will come back to you as quickly as we can.
Monday to Friday - 9am to 8pm
Saturday - 9am to 5.30pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm
My Personal Sanctuary is a Luxurious and truly indulgent beauty therapy service delivering 5 star quality organic treatments carried out in the comfort of your cottage.
Updated at 10:00 on Friday 8th April 2022
As all restrictions have been lifted across the United Kingdom, you are no longer legally required to self-isolate upon a positive Covid-19 result. You won’t be asked to take daily tests or isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means, if you would like to modify or cancel your booking due to Covid-19, our normal terms and conditions now apply.
If the restrictions are reintroduced and you are forced to cancel your holiday due to legal restrictions, please be rest assured that we will help you to move your booking within the same property, offer a voucher to be used within the same property within a year or cancel your booking in this instance and we will refund you the price you paid in full.
If you are concerned about the potential impact of Covid-19 on your holiday plans, outside of legal restrictions, we strongly advise you to seek out travel insurance which covers you in these and other eventualities.
Which? Recommended Provider for UK Holiday Cottages August 2023
Your
Clear all selectedShare this list Are you sure you want to clear your shortlist? Confirm Cancel
There are currently no properties in your shortlist.
Begin your search and when you find a property that you like click on the icon and your chosen property will then appear on this page for you to compare.
Begin searching
Sign up to our e-newsletter
Before you go why not sign up to our e-newsletter mailing list to stay updated about new properties, offers and promotions?
Thank you for signing up to our e-newsletter mailing list
Please allow up to 7 days before you receive your first e-newsletter. We hope you like receiving them.
Find your perfect getaway with any of our sister companies
Explore our sister companies below and find your perfect getaway