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
Dog-friendly self catering with panoramic sea views on Cardigan Bay
Headland Cottage, Headland Cottage, Aberporth, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2EY
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Aberporth
A dog-friendly holiday cottage with a fantastic location on the Teifi Estuary
Ty Sherwood, Sherwood House, St Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA43 3LF
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Cardigan
A luxurious dog-friendly holiday cottage on a Ceredigion country estate
The Gardener's Cottage, Plas Llangoedmor, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2LB
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Cardigan
A cool Cornish hideaway for couples that’s as romantic as they come
Fallen Angel, Fallen Angel, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 6RL
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Penzance
A five-bedroom Lake District holiday home on the north-eastern shore of Ullswater
Eusemere Lodge, Eusemere Lodge, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NR
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Pooley Bridge
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
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Dorset
Holidays in Dorchester
Beautifully renovated self-catering barns in a stunning setting in the North York Moors National Park
Crag House Farm, Crag House Farm, Danby Head, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 2NW
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in Whitby
A fairytale treehouse set amidst sumptuous woodland with lots of facilities
Cedar Hollow @ The Oaks, The Oaks, Old Road, Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8TA
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Oxfordshire
Holidays in Oxford
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
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Monmouthshire
Holidays in Abergavenny
A characterful and well-equipped property on a beautiful Somerset estate that can be rented separately or with a larger property.
Atherstone Farm Cottage, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
This large Somerset property has everything you could need for a big occasion or an extended family holiday
Atherstone Farmhouse, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
A superb property set amid glorious Somerset countryside that's great for family reunions or gatherings of friends
Apple Loft, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
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Holidays in Ilminster
A classic log cabin beside a brook in a Shropshire meadow
Annie's Cabin, Caynham Mill, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 3BH
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Shropshire
Holidays in Ludlow
Amazing facilities and high-class self-catering cottages in the heart of stunning Shropshire countryside
Alkington Grange Barns, Alkington, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3NH
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Shropshire
Holidays in Whitchurch
Dog-friendly accommodation at a country pub between Hexham and Hadrian’s Wall
The Boatside Inn , Warden, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4SQ
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in Northumberland
Holidays in Hexham
Two beautiful self-catering cottages in a brilliant position in Canterbury city centre.
14 & 15 Love Lane, 15 Love Lane, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1PE
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Kent
Holidays in Canterbury
A luxury cottage for 6 in the heart of the lovely Cotswolds village of Painswick – part of the very comfortable Painswick Hotel next door!
The Cottage at The Painswick, The Painswick, Kemps Lane, Painswick, Gloucestershire GL6 6YB
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Gloucestershire
Holidays in Painswick
Beautiful holiday cottages on a working dairy farm on the Isle of Wight
Tapnell Farm, Tapnell Farm, Newport Road, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight PO41 0YJ
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Isle Of Wight
Holidays in Yarmouth
A Georgian mansion with staff just a mile from the elegant centre of Bath
Bloomfield House, 146 Bloomfield Road, Bath, Somerset BA2 2AS
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Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Bath
A large holiday home with its own spa house in glorious Somerset countryside
Croftview, Hinton Park Estate, Hinton St George, Somerset TA17 8TL
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
Rustic yet very comfortable self-catering holiday cottages in a fabulous coastal location.
Caerfai Farm Cottages, Caerfai Farm, St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6QT
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in St Davids
A glorious luxury retreat on the edge of the Howgill Fells.
Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5EF
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Sedbergh
A stylish cottage in the North Norfolk countryside, just three miles from the sea
No2 North Norfolk, 2 New England Cottages, Ringstead Road, Sedgeford, Norfolk PE36 5NH
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Hunstanton
A rural idyll on the edge of the Cotswolds for couples or families, with lovely accommodation, wild swimming, tennis and more.
Brandiers Farm, Crossing Ln, Brandier, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9PZ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Wiltshire
Holidays in Malmesbury
A tranquil Cornwall holiday cottage in a beautiful garden setting with an infinity pool
Treverra Cottage, Saint Minver Lowlands, Rock, Cornwall
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Polzeath
Brand-new, high-end luxury cottages and lodges just a few minutes' walk from the beach.
Martha's Orchard, Constantine Bay, Cornwall PL28 8JQ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Padstow
A unique off-grid cottage, on the banks of one of Scotland's most remote sea lochs.
Craig Cottage, Craig Cottage, Near Bonawe, Oban, Argyll PA37 1RL
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Argyll & Bute
Holidays in Oban
A beautifully renovated Scottish bolthole by the sea – the perfect romantic escape.
Lower Polnish, Ardnish Peninsula, Scottish Highlands, PH38 4NA
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Inverness-shire
Holidays in Mallaig
A cosy off-grid cottage in as remote and challenging an environment as you'll find in the UK.
Laggan, Ardnish Peninsula, Scottish Highlands, PH38 4NA
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Inverness-shire
A traditional Welsh farmhouse set on the edge of Snowdonia National Park – peace and quiet awaits you.
Henfaes Isaf, Henfaes Isaf, Cynwyd, North Wales LL21 0NF
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Denbighshire
Holidays in Corwen
These eco-friendly pine lodges are a perfect base for this corner of the Scottish Highlands – and they're dog-friendly too!
Big Sky Lodges, Drynie Park Muir of Ord Inverness IV6 7RP
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Inverness-shire
Holidays in Inverness
A romantic retreat for two on your own country estate just outside Edinburgh
Dundas Holiday Homes, Dundas Castle
Holidays in South Scotland
Holidays in Lothian
Holidays in Edinburgh
This West Sussex wine estate has it all – beautiful landscapes, luxury lodges and great wine and food
Ashling Park Estate, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex P018 9DJ
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in West Sussex
Holidays in Chichester
Well-appointed wooden lodges in a spectacular woodland location on the shores of Loch Awe.
Log Cabin Scotland, Dalavich Argyll & Bute PA35 1HN
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Argyll & Bute
Holidays in Oban
A unique and ultra-luxurious modernist waterside house on a bucolic Cotswolds estate.
Reid Villa, Lower Mill Estate, Mill Lane, Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire GL7 6BG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Gloucestershire
Holidays in Cirencester
This contemporary holiday home offers truly luxurious coastal living on the Gower Peninsula.
Beach Rocks, 70a Brynfield Road, Langland, Swansea, SA3 4SX.
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Holidays in The Gower
Holidays in The Mumbles
A very special working farm set in beautiful countryside and with a variety of holiday accommodation and activities. The perfect family holiday destination.
Nettlecombe Farm, Whitwell Isle of Wight PO38 2AF
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Holidays in Isle Of Wight
Holidays in Ventnor
A stunning and huge converted watermill, right on the river, that sleeps eight people.
Fletland Mill, Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9NS
Holidays in East Midlands
Holidays in Lincolnshire
Holidays in Stamford
Luxury lodges with hot tubs in a perfect North Cornwall seaside location.
Rosehill Lodges, Rosehill Lodges, Rosehill, Porthtowan, Cornwall TR4 8AR
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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Porthtowan
Beautifully designed log cabins with hot tubs set, within ancient woodland overlooking a trout river on the edge of the Lake District
Hidden River Cabins, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5TU
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Carlisle
Your own private estate - in a beautiful and unspoilt part of Norfolk.
Bodney Lodge, Bodney Hall, Bodney, Norfolk IP26 5BX
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Swaffham
The perfect Caribbean retreat – in Cornwall!
Buddha Beach House, Whitsand Bay Torpoint Cornwall
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Super Lake District luxury by Ullswater's lakeside and catering for every need.
Waternook, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Ullswater
A luxury Lake District barn conversion right by the shores of Ullswater.
The Great Barn, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Ullswater
A stylish self-catering farmhouse for group get-togethers just outside of London
The Farmhouse at Polehanger, Polehanger Farm, Shefford Rd, Meppershall, Bedfordshire SG17 5LH
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Bedfordshire
Holidays in Shefford
Peace and quiet, beach-combing and walks, with a lovely village pub nearby.
The Stable and Barn at Buddle Place, Sandrock Rd Niton Ventnor PO38 2NG PO38 2BW
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Isle Of Wight
Holidays in Ventnor
A super-stylish converted farmhouse with a hot tub and stunning views in the Peak District National Park
Wheeldon Trees Farmhouse, Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0AA
Holidays in East Midlands
Holidays in Derbyshire
Holidays in Buxton
Glorious rural tranquillity in twin holiday cottages in the heart of mid-Wales.
Fforest Fields Cottage, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5RU
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Llandrindod Wells
