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Top 10 rustic farmhouses on HomeAway.co.uk

19th April 2011 Print
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Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, unwind and experience country life at its best on your next holiday. Renting a farmhouse property is the perfect way to discover the countryside, while providing the ideal backdrop for a laidback family retreat or an activity break.

For those seeking an idyllic, authentically rural spot to holiday, HomeAway.co.uk, the UK’s number one holiday rentals website, has compiled a list of the Top 10 best properties for a relaxing farmhouse holiday.

Perfect for large families or groups and set in gorgeous scenery, a farmhouse offers a great setting for reunions, special celebrations, or simply some quality time together. And as the countryside is a haven of activity, from walking and cycling to fishing and water rafting, you can choose to do as much or as little as you want. With more than 3,500 farmhouse properties available to rent worldwide, HomeAway.co.uk has a wonderful selection on offer, from historic houses and individual conversions in France, to charming, quaint properties in the rolling English countryside, to romantic Tuscan retreats and traditional stone Maltese homes.

So get your friends and family in the holiday mood and head to the country for a week of recreation and leisure. Find inspiration in the Top 10 list below or browse HomeAway.co.uk for more farmhouse properties worldwide.

Prices quoted are per property per week and correct at the time of going to press. Properties are arranged in order of price, from highest to lowest.

Top 10 farmhouses on HomeAway.co.uk

ENGLAND
Unique, contemporary farmhouse in Nottinghamshire
6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 17. From £3,500 per week
Horspool Farm is a totally unique property surrounded by 16 acres of land, including landscaped gardens and orchard, offering unrivalled views of the Trent Valley. A quadrangle configuration situated around a Mediterranean styled courtyard, the property boasts under floor heating, quality leather furniture and an indoor heated swimming pool and gym studio. The master bedroom includes Jacuzzi bath with TV and separate rainforest shower head.
HomeAway.co.uk/p484669

SPAIN
18th century farmhouse set in a private forest, Costa Brava
7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18. From £3,009 per week
This is a beautiful 18th century farmhouse set on a mountain side in 300 acres of enchanting forest in the Baix Emporda region. Its location makes it unique, and the views from the house are breathtaking. To the east the rolling countryside down to the Mediterranean Sea and to the west the spectacular snow capped Pyrenees. The house has been lovingly restored and boasts seven bedrooms, two large sitting rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a wonderful outside dining area as well as an inside one and a huge Moroccan style porch where you can relax with a drink or play table tennis. All the rooms are individually decorated with antiques from Asia and Europe.
HomeAway.co.uk/p58387

FRANCE
19th century farmhouse with private pool and pretty garden in Villereal
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8. From £2,740 per week
This delightful 19th century honey-coloured stone house is situated in a tiny hamlet and surrounded by a lovely, mature garden stocked with trees and fragrant shrubs. All rooms are spacious, well equipped and beautifully furnished in a country style, capturing the charm of a bygone era. A long covered wooden veranda to the front of the property offers relaxed outdoor dining.
HomeAway.co.uk/p802816

ITALY
Tuscan farmhouse in the Carline Natural Reserve, Radicondoli
7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16. From £2,212 per week
Il Pietraio is a beautiful farmhouse immersed in the woods of the Carline Natural Reserve, a hidden pearl in the province of Siena amidst deer, porcupines and wild boars. The cosy inner court offers stunning views of the Natural Reserve and gives access to a large panoramic lounge/dining room, outdoor cooking facilities and three independent en-suite double bedrooms. Just off the courtyard there is a staircase leading off to the first floor with a large open living area with fireplace, a fully fitted professional kitchen, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. At the back of the house there is an independent studio flat with a double bed and a sofa bed on a split level floor.
HomeAway.co.uk/p88216

FRANCE
Luxuriously renovated 18th century family farmhouse in Marciac, Gers
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10. From £1,450 per week
This charming farmhouse is set in one hectare of private land with panoramic 360 degree views and terracing for al-fresco dining. There is a Roman ended salt water swimming pool, surrounded by fields and picturesque lakes in the distance. The accommodation comfortably sleeps eight but can accommodate ten. The farmhouse is extremely spacious and has been gently restored retaining original features with a high standard of modern comforts. The lounge and dining room are set around a magnificent floor to ceiling height entrance hall with an open oak and stone pillar staircase.
HomeAway.co.uk/p424490

MALTA
Traditional farmhouse with garden and private pool, Island of Gozo
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12. From £980 per week
This is a 300 year old detached farmhouse offering plenty of outdoor space, including a 48 foot long pool and Jacuzzi (unheated) with surrounding deck, BBQ area, a shady courtyard with large table and chairs and a lounge area complete with comfortable rattan sofas under the gazebo. The mature garden has a few olive and palm trees and some flower beds and there is a herbs and vegetable patch available for the use of guests. The property boasts five air-conditioned bedrooms, six bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room and living room with TV, DVD player and WiFi.
HomeAway.co.uk/p809582

PORTUGAL
Spacious renovated farmhouse with private gardens and pool, Algarve
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7. From £699 per week
Morro dos Anjos sits on a small hill a short distance from the coast between Olhao and Fuzeta. Lovingly restored a short time ago, it has all the modern comforts of a villa, but with the character of an old farmhouse. The property is very spacious inside and is air conditioned throughout. Set in the countryside it has a fabulous rural feel, however within 10 minutes drive you are in the heart of the fishing town of Olhao, with its famous fish and vegetable markets and an array of restaurants.
HomeAway.co.uk/p447051

IRELAND
Unique stone farmhouse in scenic Wicklow Mountains
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5. From £664 per week
Totally rebuilt on 12 acres of farmland, the property is very comfortable, modern and bright and retains a traditional feel. Accessed up a short country lane and with its own private gated avenue, the house features a large south-facing veranda where one can spend time gazing into the distance and listening to the sounds of the countryside.
HomeAway.co.uk/p74115

TURKEY
Traditional stone house in the hills of the Bodrum Peninsula
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4. From £465 per week
This is a unique, traditional property with beautiful island views located in the hills of the Bodrum Peninsula near Yalikavak. Surrounded by fig, almond and olive trees, and offering a private herb and vegetable garden, the house is on two floors and features a 19th century entry door, a double bed in a Roman arch, an Ottoman kitchen, as well as many other antiques and pieces of art. The house also has a Balinese-style pool surrounded by a small mandarin orange orchard and a patio with an enchanting decorative Ottoman marble fountain.
HomeAway.co.uk/p93662

SCOTLAND
Homely farmhouse set in the Perthshire countryside
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8. From £450 per week
Wester Caputh House is a large, south-facing farmhouse located in beautiful Perthshire, in the peaceful village of Caputh, four miles east of Dunkeld on the River Tay. There is a large elevated garden with a wonderful south-facing view over the River Tay and the big trees of Murthly Estate. The property has a sheltered area with BBQ as well as off road parking and secure storage for bikes and other equipment.
HomeAway.co.uk/p826569

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