Rural Retreats
All Rural Retreats
St Curig's Church
Capel Curig, County Conwy, Wales
Experience heaven on Earth in this charmingly converted 19th century church, with sociable village life and a backdrop of the breathtaking Snowdonia mountains built in.
Sleeps: Up to 16
Bedrooms: 6
From
£750 / night
Wild Meadow
Presteigne, Radnorshire, Wales
Welcome to Wild Meadow - a heavenly spot of orchards and meadows on the English-Welsh border, home to the eco-friendly Meadow Cottage and Shepherd's Hut.
Sleeps: 7
Bedrooms: 3
From
£85 / night
Three Tree Lodge
Bishopsteignton, Devon, England
A lovingly-crafted, comfort-filled South Devon hideaway for couples and solo escapes, beautifully elevated above the Teign Estuary for superlative hot tub views at sunset.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£155 /nt
Union Wharf Narrowboats
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England
Chart your own course along the scenic Leicestershire waterways, aboard a family-and-pet friendly canal boat with full training – and plenty of freedom! – provided.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£503/ 2-3nts
Villa CP
Girona, Catalonia, Spain
A lovingly restored, eco-friendly Catalan farmhouse with natural swimming pool, for luxury group breaks steeped in peaceful tradition.
Sleeps: 8 (+2)
Bedrooms: 4 (+1)
From
£4,889 / week
Paperbark Camp
Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Luxury and eco-friendly African safari-style camping in the paradise setting of Australia's breathtaking Jervis Bay.
Sleeps: 3-6 per tent
Bedrooms: 12 tents
From
£175 / night
Covertcabin
Perigord Vert Natural Park, Limousin, France
Simply relax, surrounded by nature in one of three eco-friendly, off-grid cabins secluded in the unspoilt northern region of the Dordogne.
Sleeps: 2 or 2-4
Bedrooms: 1 or 2
From
£75 / night
Green Lane Carriage
Willersley, Herefordshire, England
Step aboard a restored Victorian railway carriage with sleek modern elements, secluded on a working Herefordshire farm with 100 acres of orchards (and plenty of opportunity for cider-tasting!).
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£130 / night
Cabanes de La Réserve
Saint-Léger-aux-Bois, Picardie, France
A magical eco-retreat in rural northern France, with cocoon-like cabins for couples and families, al fresco Nordic baths, and vast wildlife-steeped forest to explore.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£160/night
Les Cabanes de Labrousse
Saint Julien Labrousse, Rhône-Alpes, France
Creative family treehouses that soar over the woodland of France's spectacular Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park.
Sleeps: 2-5 per treehouse
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£63 / night
Casa Fontelheira
Vila Nune, Porto/North Portugal
If you like your holidays with a slice of adventure, a helping of luxury and double portions of sunshine, you'll fall in love with Casa Fontelheira - luxurious glamping in fabulous Northern Portugal.
Sleeps: 5 or 6 per tent
Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per tent
From
£120 / night
Big Sky Lodges
Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, Scotland
Traditional Scandinavian style set against the spectacularly scenic Scottish Highlands, for a stylish break that's naturally infused with pure woodland luxury.
Sleeps: 6 (lodge) 2 (caravan)
Bedrooms: 3 (lodge) 1 (caravan)
From
£585 (3nts)