Best Remote Holiday Cottages & Cabins in the UK
Looking for a holiday cottage that's really in the sticks? Ready to switch off and relax? Check out our guide to some of the UK's finest off the beaten track holidays in the UK – remote holiday cottages and self-catering properties and out-of-the-way places in the middle of nowhere, where you really can get away from it all. Some are off-grid, others don't have wifi or a phone signal, and all are in gloriously remote locations, from wildest coast to deepest countryside. It doesn't necessarily make them budget or basic – some are downright luxurious – but you do have to adjust your expectations when the nearest pub or shop might be miles away. So if this sounds like your kind of holiday, read on – for amazing remote cottages in Britain's back of beyond.
Best Cottages in Remote Locations
A quirky pod nestled in the Flintshire countryside
Ewe Two, Oakenholt, Near Northrop
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Flintshire
Holidays in Oakenholt
A beautifully converted historic bunker in the Dorset countryside
The Transmitter Bunker, Ringstead, Dorset
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Dorset
Holidays in Dorchester
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
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Gwynedd
Holidays in Pwllheli
A week on a boat in the Broads makes for the perfect family holiday
Herbert Woods - Broads Holiday Adventures, Bridge Rd, Potter Heigham, Norfolk NR29 5JF
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Great Yarmouth
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
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Staffordshire
Holidays in Uttoxeter
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 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
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Chulmleigh, Winkleigh & Umberleigh
Hugely romantic cottage for two that marries deluxe vibes with an extraordinary rustic-chic aesthetic
Spinks Nest, Kings Street, Hunworth, Norfolk NR24 2EH
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Holt
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
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Kirkby Stephen
Self-catering for 18 in a country house with a hot tub and sauna on the edge of Exmoor
West Down Estate Country House, Whitechapel, South Molton, Devon EX36 3EQ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in South Molton
Rustic yet luxurious self-catering log cabins on the shores of Loch Awe
Portsonachan Log Cabins, South Loch Awe Side, Dalmally, Argyll & Bute PA33 1BJ
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Argyll & Bute
Holidays in Oban
Proper Perthshire luxury self-catering with outdoor hot tubs and saunas.
Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore near Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2HN
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Aberfeldy
Luxury cottages, cabins and glamping a short drive from Cardigan Bay.
Treberfedd Farm, Treberfedd Dihewyd, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7NW
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Lampeter
Three large and quirky holiday houses on a Sussex country estate.
House on the Brooks, Hardham Mill, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1LA
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in West Sussex
Holidays in Pulborough
Glorious isolation in a beautiful part of Scotland, free from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Muasdale Holiday Apartments, Muasdale, Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6XD
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Argyll & Bute
Holidays in Muasdale
A modern barn conversion between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay
Ysgubor Holiday Cottage, Nant yr Onnen, Tregaron, Ceredigion SY25 6NH
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Tregaron
A comfortable converted barn in a gloriously tranquil rural location in the heart of Suffolk
Ivy Grange Farm Barn, Butts Road, Westhall, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8RN
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Suffolk
Holidays in Halesworth
A haven of peace that's also a perfect base for exploring Sheringham and the North Norfolk Coast.
Tree Top View, 34a Brook Road, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8QE
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Sheringham & Cromer
A former cider mill converted to a delightful beamed cottage for two, amid some lovely Worcestershire countryside.
Cider Mill Cottage, Ayngstree, Clifton Upon Teme, Worcestershire WR6 6DS
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Worcestershire
Holidays in Worcester
Two beautiful eco- and family-friendly self-catering properties in a lovely rural location close to the Exmoor National Park.
Middle Stone Farm Cottage & Cabin, Middle Stone Farm, Brompton Ralph, Somerset TA4 2RT
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Taunton
A bright, contemporary seaside cottage in the heart of the North Norfolk Coast resort of Sheringham – 2 minutes from the beach and coast path
Cliff Cottage, Sheringham, Sheringham Salt, NR26 8BJ
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Sheringham & Cromer
Historic house and cosy lodge in one of the most beautiful parts of central Scotland
Balgedie House & Lodge, Easter Balgedie Kinross KY13 9HQ
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Kinross
A fabulous off-grid cottage in one of Cornwall's most gloriously remote locations.
Leskernick Cottage, Bolventor Near Launceston Cornwall PL15 7TJ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Launceston
A collection of comfortable lodges in Highland Perthshire with far-reaching countryside and River Tay views
Strathtay Lodges, Strathtay Lodges PH15 2EZ
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Aberfeldy
A properly off-grid Scottish adventure on the West Coast's Ardnish Peninsula
Peanmeanach Bothy, Ardnish Peninsula
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Inverness-shire
Holidays in Mallaig
If you want quirky, cool glamping in a beautiful National Park location, Lazy Duck is the place for you.
Lazy Duck, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire PH25 3ED
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Inverness-shire
Holidays in Aviemore
A family-friendly country cottage close to the North Norfolk coast
Field House Cottage, Moorgate Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0BT
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Fakenham
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
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 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
Holidays in South East England
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
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
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
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
Reconnect with the natural world at this cosy yet elegant house on the banks of the River Wye
The Bothy at Racquety Farm, Racquety Farm, Wyecliff, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5LA
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Hay-on-Wye
An idyllic Devon retreat for couples - complete with hot tub and its own woodland!
The Gamekeeper's Cottage, Buckland Filleigh, Beaworthy, Devon EX21 5PH
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Bideford
A unique and romantic place to stay for two among the vines of one of Suffolk's oldest vineyards
The Cabin-in-the-Vines, Rumburgh Road, Wissett, Suffolk IP19 0JJ
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Suffolk
Holidays in Halesworth
A romantic self-catering cottage along with equally romantic glamping options - in a glorious rural location.
The Old Forge, Compton Abbas, Near Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0NQ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Dorset
Holidays in Shaftesbury
A romantic hideaway for two deep in the heart of the Welsh Borders with no mobile reception, TV or internet.
Cider House, Near Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 8PU
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Monmouthshire
Holidays in Abergavenny
