Retreat to the country with a rural stay in the West Country

Farm & Cottage holidays offer the finest selection of hand-picked properties in superb rural and coastal locations throughout Cornwall and the West Country.

Whether seeking a holiday for the whole family or just for the two of you, Farm & Cottage have something to suit everyone – from beautiful barn conversions, luxury apartments, unique log cabins, quaint stylish cottages to funky organic farms.

Choose from one of the many properties close to the beach where the kids can enjoy playing in the sand, or stay on a working farm where they can enjoy a pony ride, feed the animals and collect their very own eggs.

If you want a romantic or relaxing retreat, choose a log cabin by a lake or a cottage with a log fire- many are just a stone’s throw from coastal or rural walks and pubs serving home-cooked food.

For a seasonal or family celebration, you may like to opt for one of the country mansions or large houses, which offer a wide range of accommodation, plus games rooms, satellite and excellent cooking facilities – perfect for entertaining.

For the added bit of luxury browse the company’s collection of properties with swimming pools, hot-tubs, games barns and enclosed gardens with play areas.

With properties sleeping 2-22 and pets welcome at over 50% of properties a true home-from home experience is assured with Farm & Cottage Holidays. For more information visit holidaycottages.co.uk.

Barn conversion with swimming pool, nearby golf and leisure farm
Tremeale Mill 2 nestles in a pretty courtyard setting in Launceston, North Cornwall and is perfectly positioned for touring the whole of the county. Visitors can relax on site in the large communal grounds with new child's play area and enjoy the outdoor solar-heated swimming pool. The accommodation sleeps four and is now only £250 for a week self-catering until 17th October (was £398).

Cottage set in 50 acres, stabling provided, walking distance to sandy beach
Silca Blanca is situated on the hills above Westward Ho! in North Devon and offers the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday. Walking distance to the sandy beach and under 1 mile to the championship Royal North Devon golf course. With enclosed patio, BBQ and ample parking this recently re-furbished cottage sleeps four and is now only £249 for the week commencing 3rd October (was £382).

Barn Conversion set in 80 acres, dogs welcome, wi-fi access
Swallows Nest is set in a peaceful location near Barnstaple, North Devon. This 5* newly converted barn includes many character features along with added extras such as a whirlpool corner bath, an outdoor patio with garden furniture and BBQ. Sleeps two (plus cot) and only £249 for a week self-catering until 17th October (was £305).

For more information, visit holidaycottages.co.uk.