Best Holiday Cottages for Walkers in the UK
Love walking and hiking, but would rather stay in a holiday cottage than a hotel? Want to find the best cottages for walkers in the UK? Then you've come to the right place. Our guide picks out the best holiday cottages with walks from the door – deep in the countryside, high in the hills or along the coast – in England, Scotland and Wales. We've rounded up some fabulous self-catering cottages for anyone who wants to spend their walking holiday on coastal paths, National Park trails and countryside rambles – coming back each day to the cosy comforts of a country cottage. And as location is all when it comes to picking out the best cottages for walkers, we've looked long and hard for spectacularly sited places in some of the finest countryside the UK has to offer. These really are the best walking holiday cottages you'll find – all you need to bring are your boots!
Best Cottages for a Walking Holiday
A unique and very comfortable West Sussex barn conversion that's perhaps the county's best eco-friendly – and car-free – rural retreat.
Upper Barn, High Titten, Amberley, West Sussex BN18 9LY
Holidays in South East England
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Holidays in Amberley
A quintessential West Sussex hideaway with stunning views of the South Downs
Nest Stay, Broomers Hill Ln, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 2HZ
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Holidays in Pulborough
Charming, traditional stone holiday cottage in the Snowdonia market town of Dolgellau
Isfryn Cottage, Cader Road, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1RH
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A holiday cottage in a fairytale location within the South Downs National Park
Badgers Cottage, Badgers, Fittleworth, West Sussex, RH20 1JF
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Holidays in Petworth
A charming pair of comfy country cottages in the Dee Valley AONB near Llangollen
Llangollen Barns Holiday Cottages, Foel Farm, Llangollen, Denbighshire LL20 7LP
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Holidays in Denbighshire
Holidays in Llangollen
Luxury self-contained cabins with hot tubs in Snowdonia National Park
Porth Eryri Glamping, Gwern Hywel Isaf, Pentrefoelas, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy LL24 0HS
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Holidays in Betws y Coed
This Porthleven fisherman's cottage is the perfect place for a salty Cornish adventure!
Anchor Cottage, Cliff Road, Porthleven, Cornwall TR13 9EZ
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Holidays in Porthleven
A comfortable and well-equipped cottage with hot tub surrounded by the gorgeous countryside of North Norfolk
Apple Tree Cottage, 18 Docking Road, Bircham Newton, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6QR
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Holidays in King's Lynn
Extraordinary dog-friendly country cottage on the Norfolk-Suffolk borders.
Half Moon Lane Cottage, Redgrave, Suffolk IP22 1RU
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Beautifully crafted, eco-friendly cabins in a wildflower meadow near the Brecon Beacons
Under Starry Skies, Llwynbwch, Llansadwrn SA198LP
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Holidays in Llandovery
This West Sussex barn conversion makes a fabulous place to stay for a family or large-ish group: luxurious, peaceful and stylish
Honeybridge Estate: The Barn, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
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Holidays in Ashurst
Luxury eco-friendly accommodation in beautiful National Park countryside yet within easy reach of Glasgow.
East Cambusmoon, Gartocharn Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park G83 8RZ
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Homely, well-furnished, eco-friendly lodges deep in the woods of Aberdeenshire.
Cairngorm Lodges, Logie Coldstone Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5PQ
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A holiday cottage with heritage in the heart of Arundel
The Bakery, 5 Maltravers St, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AP
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An elegant townhouse for self-catering stays in Arundel
Number 42, 42 Maltravers St, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9BU
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Graig Wen Cottages, Arthog, Dolgellau LL39 1YP
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Holidays in Dolgellau
Cosy cabins in a glorious off-grid Cairngorms location, deep in the heart of the forest.
Cairngorm Bothies, Cairngorm Bothies, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5PZ
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Holidays in Nr Ballater
Eco-friendly cabins with sea views on the edge of a forest in the Scottish Highlands
Ecotone Cabins, Leckmelm Wood, Ullapool, Ross & Cromarty IV23 2RH
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A unique selection of self-catering properties set in natural gardens and woodland in glorious Perthshire countryside
Craighead Howfs, Craighead Farm, Braco, Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 9LP
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Designer luxury overlooking the sea at Fistral Beach – perfect for surfing families or groups of friends.
Pentire Penthouse, 27 Oceans Gate 1 Esplanade Road Pentire Newquay TR7 1PY
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Holidays in Newquay
Fabulously equipped relaxed-luxe self-catering property in a beautiful Cornwall location.
Tregulland Cottage & Barn, Tregulland Farm St Clether Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QW
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Holidays in Launceston
The ultimate luxury Cornwall holiday home by the sea
Barford Beach House, Wanson Mouth Poundstock Near Bude EX23 0DF
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Holidays in Bude
A wide range of self-catering holiday accommodation in a beautiful location in the heart of the Lake District.
Manesty Holiday Cottages, Youdale Knot Manesty Keswick Cumbria CA12 5UG
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Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Borrowdale
Relaxed glamping and camping in a gorgeous location in a beautiful part of Norfolk
Wardley Hill Glamping & Camping, Wardley Hill Road, Kirby Cane, Bungay, NR35 2PQ
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Holidays in Bungay
A beamed country cottage with top-notch facilities at the heart of a very special West Sussex estate
Honeybridge Estate: The Cottage, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
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Holidays in Ashurst
A superb country cottage with pool, spa and tennis court that's perfectly placed for the Cotswolds, Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills
Well Furlong Cottage, Little Comberton, Worcestershire WR10 3EP
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Holidays in Evesham
Cosy shepherds huts with hot tubs set in tranquil Somerset countryside
Collie Shepherd Huts, Collie House, Henley, Langport, Somerset TA10 9BE
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Holidays in Langport
Dog-friendly 17th-century farm cottages on the edge of the Peak District National Park
Peak Boutique Cottages, Laund Farm, Mellow Lane,Winkhill
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Holidays in Staffordshire
Holidays in Leek
High-end luxury glamping with hot tubs in a prime bit of Nottinghamshire countryside.
Birdholme Glamping, Birdholme Wood, Melton Rd, Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12 5BQ
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A grand manor house for group holidays near Porthmadog and Portmeirion
Wern Manor, Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9SH
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Holidays in Porthmadog
Two restored railway carriages for year-round glamping on the Norfolk-Suffolk border
Choo Choo Moo, Low Ditch Road, Alburgh, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 0BX
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Holidays in Harleston
A bright and airy two-bedroom holiday property close to Arundel and Littlehampton
Coach House Cottage, Lyminster Court, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, West Sussex BN17 7QF
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Talton House, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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Holidays in Shipston-on-Stour
Norfolk Coastal Cottages with mYminiBreak, 72B South Beach Road, Heacham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE31 7BB
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Holidays in Hunstanton
Luxury lodges with hot tubs on the edge of the North York Moors National Park
Lodges at High Oaks Grange, Thornton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7JX
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A popular Warwickshire glampsite for weddings, parties and exclusive hire
Talton Lodge Glamping and Barn, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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Holidays in Stratford upon Avon
A lovingly converted eco-friendly haybarn, in a sublimely rural Carmarthenshire location.
Under Starry Skies Llwynbwch Barn, Llwynbwch, Llansadwrn SA198LP
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A spacious manor house with swim spa and games room on the edge of the North York Moors
The Grange at High Oaks Grange, Thornton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7JX
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Get away from it all at a unique retreat in Arundel, West Sussex
15 Bond Street, 15 Bond Street, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9BL
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A chic and contemporary Chichester apartment that's also perfectly located for Chichester Harbour and the beach at West Wittering
Little Blue, Little Blue, Flat 5, Southbank Court, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 8EJ
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A historic West Sussex farmhouse with room for 12, a heated swimming pool, and hot tub!
Marble Bridge Farm, Marble Bridge Farm, Chichester Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7PY
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This stylish town centre house is the ideal base for a short break in the lively town of Lewes
Castle Bank Terrace, Castle Bank Terrace, 16 Abinger Place, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2QA
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Family-friendly, dog-friendly holiday cottages with hot tubs in the North York Moors National Park
Cottages at High Oaks Grange, Thornton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7JX
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Boutique and genteel cottage for two in lovely North Wales countryside
Pheasants Retreat, Galltfaenan Lodge, Trefnant , Denbighshire LL16 5AG
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A range of luxe self-catering cottages in East Yorkshire, each converted from charming period farm buildings
Broadgate Farm Holiday Cottages, Broadgate Farm, Beverley Road, Walkington, East Yorkshire HU17 8RP
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Dittisham Hideaway - Luxury Glamping, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0JB
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A thoughtfully designed studio in Lyminster, West Sussex
Grooms Cottage, Lyminster Court, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, West Sussex BN17 7QF
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A wonderfully secluded eco-retreat for two in its own private meadow!
Den by the Stream, Garden Cottage, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 2LB
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Cardigan
