Wilderness Retreats
Idyllic hideaways perfect for wild food foragers and bare foot wanderers, our wilderness retreats combine back-to-nature settings with alternative interiors.
The Beach Hut
Millook, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, UK
Stay in this unique rough-luxe beach shack in North Cornwall and rediscover the simple life in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fresh interiors, maritime lullabies and the starriest of night skies make this traditional yet chic Cornish beach shack the most inspiring of retreats.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £1,895 per week)
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Nomad
Marhamchurch, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, UK
Carved into the hillside in a secluded location near Widemouth Bay in Cornwall, Nomad marries two hand-crafted luxury gypsy wagons with a rustic bothy via an underground tunnel, resulting in one truly unique self-catering retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £895 per week)
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Hot tub
Little Otterling
Gunnislake, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Approached through a meadow of buttercups, bluebells and pink campion, Little Otterling is a chic cottage with a cool Scandi style hunkered down on the banks of the River Tamar in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Cornwall border.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £695 per week)
Pets: One large or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit
Little Gillyflower
Gunnislake, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Little Gillyflower is a beautifully romantic self-catering cottage right on the river's edge near Gunnislake; just perfect for lovebirds looking for a romantic escape in the peaceful Tamar Valley on the Cornwall and Devon border.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £695 per week)
Pets: One large or two small dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit
Little Bear
Billingshurst, West Sussex, UK
Acres upon acres of bluebell-swathed woodland provides the heart-stirring backdrop for this enchanted hideaway in the heart of the Weald Downlands in West Sussex. Lovebirds will find the wood-fired cedar hot tub a magical way to reconnect and revivify.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £950 per week)
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Wood-fired eco hot tub
Skyfall
A unique romantic self-catering cottage nestled within the dramatic landscapes of Scotland's Western Highlands boasting breathtaking views.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £1,325 per week)
Pets: Sorry no pets are permitted
Features: Hot tub
Wrey Mist
Bordering the pretty Dartmoor village of Lustleigh, this luxury self-catering cottage flaunts timeless tranquillity in its original cobbles, thick granite walls and neat slate roof, offering an indulgent couples’ retreat in Devon's wild heart.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £795 per week)
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Castaway
Loch Broom, Ullapool, Scotland, UK
Tucked away on the south shores of Loch Broom, Castaway is a luxury self-catering cottage with outside hot tub set above a private beach in the Scottish Highlands. This magical dwelling promises a unique getaway experience like no other…
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £995 per week)
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Wood-fired hot tub and games room
Wishbone
Malvern, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, UK
Tranquillity and romance unfold in the heart of the Malvern Hills at this rough-luxe self-catering barn conversion set in 16 acres of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wishbone is perfect for couples wanting to go off the radar into their own little paradisiacal land.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £975 per week)
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Fishing lake and fire pit
Firefly
Trebudannon, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, UK
Nomadic types will love Firefly’s earthy, back-to-nature appeal. Handcrafted using rough cut timber and complete with a double smoking chimney, hot tub and wildlife pond, Firefly is an intriguing Cornish cottage hideaway perfect for couples.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £1,095 per week)
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome.
Features: Hot tub
Supernova
For a far-flung romantic getaway or unique solo break, this luxury self-catering chapel conversion on the Isle of Skye in the Scottish highlands is the perfect sanctuary. Relax in the spa bath and enjoy views over Loch Harport after a day on the mountains.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (From £1,395 per week)
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Sauna
Hinterland Cabin
Perched on a hill overlooking the Conwy valley, this luxury log cabin sits on the border of Snowdonia, enveloped by big skies and soaring mountains. Whether hill hiking or gorge trekking, the hot tub and sauna will be the perfect remedy to the day's adventures.
Sleeps: Up to two guests (From £1,295 per week)
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and sauna
Clapper Bridge Cottage
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
Situated in acres of private woodland with the pretty stream meandering along beside, this wooden-cladded self-catering cottage near Helford is the epitome of rural charm and exudes oodles of rustic country character.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests (From £850 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Lost Cottage
Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland
Lost Cottage was once a winter refuge to a herd of mountain goats but now invites guests to stay in one of the most unique self-catering cottages in Kerry, Ireland. Pared-back interiors offer a stylishly simple shelter from which to admire Glenbeigh's emerald green farmland and soaring mountains.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests (From £1,295 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Little Eden
Loch Lomond, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Perched on the shores of Loch Lomond and with glorious mountain views, this private and romantic self-catering cottage is perfectly romantic and wildly gorgeous.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests (From £1,495 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit and secluded bay on Loch Lomond, perfect for launching kayaks
Eirianfa
Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd, Ruthin, Wales, UK
Cradled within a peaceful valley near Ruthin, this heart-stirring luxury cottage in Denbighshire boasts a games room with hot tub and a private lake, all set within 17 acres in North Wales.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests (From £1,350 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One medium or two small dogs on prior request
Features: Hot tub, bar, 50" TV, pool table, private lake
Skyros
Schull, Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland
Lose yourself amidst the magic of the Emerald Isle by escaping to this unique coastal self-catering home at the foothills of Mount Gabriel in Schull. Skyros is a modern architectural gem, flaunting intoxicating views along the zig-zagging Mizen Peninsula coast of West Cork.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (From £1,500 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Faraway House
Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
Bright lights of the city will soon fade into insignificance with a luxury break at this beautifully remote hideaway near Crickhowell in Wales. This pair of renovated cottages are perfect for those wanting to escape the everyday and be immersed within the beauty of the Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (From £1,325 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome
Alchemy Hill
Blending seamlessly with the dramatic scenery of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, Alchemy Hill is a peaceful and stylish retreat set in the rolling hills of Hay on Wye.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests (From £1,550 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor wood-fired eco hot tub, outdoor kitchen
Whimplestone
Gunnislake, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Tenderly cosseted by the arms of the Tamar Valley, this stylish luxury self-catering farmhouse with natural outdoor swimming pool sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests (From £1,975 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Table tennis, natural outdoor swimming pool (available July - September)
Figtree House
Farleton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, UK
This exquisitely interior designed luxury self-catering home stay is set within 17 acres of rolling Cumbrian countryside, not far from the historic town of Kirkby Lonsdale and the Lake District.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests (From £1,895 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog on prior request
Features: Luxurious snug with TV and Blu-ray player
The Find
Cranham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Dynamic pairing of luxury architect-designed properties in a beautifully secluded valley location in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (From £5,995 per week)
Pets: Two dogs welcome on prior request
Features: Trampoline, rowing boat
Charity
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
Modern rusticity, clever artistry and divine seclusion combine to make Charity the ultimate wild retreat for friends and family gatherings; set down a winding mountain road in the Olchon Valley near the Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (From £2,295 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, sauna, table tennis, snooker room, cinema barn
The Wilds
Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
This family home sat beneath the peaks of the Brecon Beacons has been sympathetically renovated into a countrified yet stylish abode, complete with a hot tub on the private sun terrace.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (From £2,195 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub
Winterfell
Windermere, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
In a land far, far away, nestled between the majestic mountains and forested hills of the Lake District, lies this luxury private lake home near Lake Windermere in Ulverton.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (From £3,095 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit
Northcott Beach House
Northcott Mouth, Bude, Cornwall, UK
A breathtaking cliff-top large self-catering beach house in north Cornwall offering large luxury accommodation near Bude in north Cornwall for up to 14 guests.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests (From £2,395 per week)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 & Up to 8 guests
Pets: One dog is welcome to stay in the kennel provided