Top 10 Wilderness Cottages

 

If you dream of living like Ray Mears or Bear Grylls, but don’t fancy having to build your own shelter or cook over a camp fire, then a wilderness break in a luxury holiday cottage could be right up your street or should we say field?!  If you dream of peace and quiet and with the only next door neighbours being sheep or a passing hawk, a cottage in one of the UK’s more remote destinations is ideal.  Staycationing in the UK doesn’t have to mean following the crowd.

We are so lucky in the UK to have such a variety of landscapes.  From rugged coastlines to rolling dales and moorlands, it is still possible to find seclusion and almost total privacy.  For the keen ramblers and mountain bikers amongst you, then finding a holiday cottage in the middle of a wild landscape must be the dream.  Free to explore the surrounding countryside, away from the stresses of city living and office life; this is the kind of holiday we can all do with at least once.

Here are our top 10 wilderness cottages.  All offer privacy, seclusion and in some cases isolation.  Depending on how wild you want to be, there is a cottage for you.

 

The Neep End

The location of this holiday let in Morayshire makes it ideal for a wilderness break. On the edge of the Cairngorms, The Neep End  has access to some gorgeous walking routes through this rugged stretch of Scottish countryside. If you really want to get awy from it all then this holiday home is for you.

 

Capel Dolhendre

This beautiful chapel conversion in the Snowdonia National Park offers modern living facilities and fantastic views.  The River Lliw runs alongside the property.  An idyllic spot for a walking or climbing holiday in truly rural Wales.

 

Yelverton Cottage

Dartmoor must be one of the wildest parts of Britain.  With its famous tors and rugged landscapes, it will take your breath away.  Summer is a fantastic time to holiday in this part of the South West.  You don’t have to drive far before you are in real wilderness here.  Lovely villages and pubs are all around you in Dartmoor and you are abound to come back feeling like a different person after some Devonshire air.

 

Reynard Ing

This lovely stone built cottage on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales makes a wilderness break look so inviting doesn’t it?  Stay here this summer and you could be barbecuing in your private garden over looking some of the finest views around.

 

Ty Du Granary

If you are a couple searching for a quiet location and endless amounts of countryside to enjoy, this pretty cottage is a great choice.  Set on a farm within the Brecon Beacons, it is located perfectly for those who want to get back to nature.

 

Drovers Rest

On the edge of the Northumberland National Park, very close to Hadrian’s Wall lies Drovers Rest.  Set in an isolated position, you could not ask for a more peaceful situation.  This self-catering let sleeps 4, making it perfect for a family who want to spend time alone.

 

Blair Cottage

This holiday cottage in Stirlingshire is minutes from Loch Lomond and the sprawling forests to the east.  The Trossochs National Park offers plenty of wilderness to explore and is right on your doorstep.

 

Emmetts Grange

Set within 900 acres of countryside in the heart of Exmoor, this rural retreat for two is a haven for cyclists, walkers and naturalists alike.  The wildlife is extraordinary in this part of the world and is yours to enjoy.  Choose a UK staycation this year and find out for yourself.

 

Lake Cottage

Set within a private four acre estate on the edge of Consiton Water in the Lake District, Lake Cottage is yours to hire for your next holiday.  Combining both peaceful seclusion and a stress-free lakeside holiday, this makes a great choice for rural holiday.  An active family will love this property.  You even have use of the cottage owner’s canoes and boats

 

Kennels Cottage

This idyllic looking cottage in rural Scotland overlooks beautiful countryside and open farmland.  A former gamekeepers lodge, it has stacks of period features and rustic charm.  Woodland surrounds this cottage, making it a perfect wilderness holiday.