Cottages for walking holidays
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!
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A detached and very plush dog-friendly cottage in the North Yorkshire town of Richmond
The Old Potting Shed, The Old Potting Shed, Culloden Mews, Richmond, North Yorkshire DK10 4RS
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A wonderful range of self catering accommodation across West Wales, suited to any holiday or occasion.
FBM Holidays, Slate House, St Julian's St, Tenby, SA70 7AS
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Luxury, farm-based Somerset holiday cottage with pool and hot tub, on the edge of the Quantock Hills.
The Coach House at Old Rectory House, Sea Lane, Kilve, Somerset TA5 1EG
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A striking 19-century boathouse in Golant, overlooking the scenic Cornish coast
Oakenhurst, Golant, Cornwall
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The best selection of holiday cottages in Devon
Marsdens Devon Cottages, 2 The Square Braunton Devon EX33 2JB
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A hip and historic apartment in the centre of Alnwick, Northumberland's most alluring town.
1 Pringles Yard, Alnwick, Northumberland
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An exceptional cliffside property overlooking the Menai Strait
Manadwyn, Menai Bridge, Anglesey
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An impressive 6-bedroom house with chic interiors overlooking the Menai Straits from the coast of North Wales
Telford House, Bangor, Gwynedd
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The Stonehouses, The Stonehouses, Hill Cottage, Mill Street, Ullapool IV26 2UN
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A quirky pod nestled in the Flintshire countryside
Ewe Two, Oakenholt, Near Northrop
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A beautifully converted historic bunker in the Dorset countryside
The Transmitter Bunker, Ringstead, Dorset
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Chic and cosy cottages for couples and small families in the heart of chocolate-box Dorset countryside
Dominey's Yard, Locketts Lane, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7BS
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Stylish riverside apartments in the historic town of Richmond – Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales
Darcy Mews, Darcy Mews, Riverside Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4JR
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A beautifully equipped North Yorkshire holiday home with a games room, hot tub – and fishing!
Harelands Farm, Harelands Farm, Moor Lane, Melsonby, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 5NN
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A two-bedroom holiday cottage with a hot tub near Richmond on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
Woodcroft Cottage, Hudswell Lane, Hudswell, Near Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6BW
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A holiday cottage for two with a hot tub and views of Yorkshire countryside
Wayside Cottage, Hartforth Lane, Gilling West, Near Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 5JP
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A cosy Yorkshire Dales cottage just outside Richmond with contemporary style and a hot tub
Georgia at Hollyhouse Farm, Holly House Farm, Near Richmond, North Yorkshire Richmond DL11 6DF
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Charming self-catering cottages either in town or out in the country, near the foodie hub and market town of Abergavenny
Caradog Cottages, 15 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5EN
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Rustic relaxation in a cosy, coastal cottage on the Welsh LLŷn Peninsula
The Piggery at Bert's Kitchen Garden, Trefor, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd LL54 5LD
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Beautifully designed family holiday home, overlooking the surf and beach hotspot of Sennen Cove
Sennen Surf Loft, Stone Chair Lane, Sennen Cove, Cornwall TR19 7DD
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Gorgeous little luxury seaside bolthole for two in the hip harbour town of Brixham
The Sail Loft Maritime, King Street, Brixham, Devon TQ5 9TW
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Stylish country house for family and friends, with sensational Somerset country views
Decoy Farm House, Peak Lane, Compton Dundon, Somerton, Somerset TA11 6NZ
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Two beautiful self-catering cottages in a brilliant position in Canterbury city centre.
14 & 15 Love Lane, 15 Love Lane, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1PE
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Luxury family-friendly farm cottages near Polzeath and the rugged North Cornwall coast
Rooke Cottages, Rooke Cottages, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 6ES
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A self-catering apartment with a hot tub in the grounds of a Durham country house hotel
The Hideaway at Headlam, Near Gainford, Darlington, Durham DL2 3HA
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Self-catering cottages with style on the Bolton Abbey Estate
Bolton Abbey Cottages, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
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A dog-friendly Perthshire holiday cottage in the Highlands near Aberfeldy
The Longhouse, Croftnamuik, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2JE
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Luxury self-catering in a gorgeous country location – and with the amenities of a top-notch hotel too!
Brockencote Lodge, Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4PY,
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A pristine country cottage for friends or family in a beautiful rural location – ideal for visiting the Peak District or Alton Towers.
The Garden Cottage, Ellastone, Ashbourne, Staffordshire DE6 2GZ
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There aren't too many better places for a UK seaside holiday than these boutique beachside apartments in Woolacombe.
Byron Luxury Apartments, Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon EX34 7BS
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A beautifully renovated accessible barn conversion close to Barnstaple, Exmoor and t he beaches of the North Devon Coast
The Old Piggery, EX32 7NY
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Historic Cumbrian cottage that’s perfectly positioned for The Dales and The Lakes
Waitby School, Waitby School, School Lane, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4HJ
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Three stylish apartments with an arty edge in the centre of Cardigan
Quay Street Studios, Quay Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 1HU
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A family-friendly country cottage close to the North Norfolk coast
Field House Cottage, Moorgate Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0BT
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A beautiful place to stay by any standards – and a perfect base for the Peak District, Alton Towers and much else besides.
The Old Barn, Ellastone, Ashbourne, Staffordshire DE6 2GZ
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Dog-friendly self catering with panoramic sea views on Cardigan Bay
Headland Cottage, Headland Cottage, Aberporth, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2EY
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A luxurious dog-friendly holiday cottage on a Ceredigion country estate
The Gardener's Cottage, Plas Llangoedmor, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2LB
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An elegant, unique and very comfortable riverside apartment in Snowdonia’s Conwy Valley
The Shorrocks Apartment, Ground Floor Flat, Coed y Celyn Hall, Betws y Coed, Conwy LL240SH
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A dog-friendly holiday cottage with a fantastic location on the Teifi Estuary
Ty Sherwood, Sherwood House, St Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA43 3LF
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A glorious luxury retreat on the edge of the Howgill Fells.
Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5EF
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A glorious family-friendly, dog-friendly resort with lodges and rooms in the deep, rolling countryside of North Devon
The Mole Resort, The Mole Resort, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, North Devon EX37 9HD
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Hugely romantic cottage for two that marries deluxe vibes with an extraordinary rustic-chic aesthetic
Spinks Nest, Kings Street, Hunworth, Norfolk NR24 2EH
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Luxury eco-cottages a short stroll from the North Cornwall coast
Merlin Farm Cottages, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall TR8 4DN
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Studios with hot tubs and views of Skye and the Small Isles
West Highland Hotel and Hot Tub Studios, Davies Brae, Mallaig, Inverness-shire PH41 4QZ
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A woodland country bolthole – and spa!
The Pamper Van, Fairboroughs Farm, Staffordshire
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Luxury lodges with hot tubs in the Eden Valley – as wonderful as it sounds!
The Lodges at Artlegarth, Artlegarth, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4NW
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This beautiful East Sussex vineyard has a restaurant with 10 swoon-worthy boutique rooms
Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TU
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The luxury lodges on this beautiful Sussex wine estate are the ultimate romantic escape for two
Tinwood Estate, Tinwood Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0NE
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