Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Set on a working, equestrian farm in the Surrey Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), The Haybarn has been beautifully renovated and tastefully furnished, creating contemporary and stylish accommodation for up to four guests. This boutique lodge is surrounded by rolling green hills and looks out onto a paddock. Internally the décor is bursting with well thought out design elements, making The Haybarn the perfect couples retreat.

Information correct at time of writing. The village of Ewhurst boasts the local village pub, The Bulls Head Inn which has undergone an extensive refurbishment and is a lovely stroll away from The Haybarn; along with a local convenience store, ideal for picking up any essentials. The larger village of Cranleigh offers an array of restaurants, shops and a village pub. Avid walkers can begin with the Hurtwood and Pitch Hill walk nearby, leading to the picturesque village of Peaslake, before returning through woodland and climbing to the top of Pitch Hill. There is direct access to footpaths taking you all over the Surrey Hills. Seasoned cyclists can enjoy beautiful rides through this scenic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with nearby Leith Hill offering an epic challenge to the top. Leith Hill Tower makes a great stop to see this grand stone tower built in 1765. A spiral staircase takes you to the top where a telescope allows you to enjoy the incredible views! The town of Guildford offers Guildford Castle, where you can soak up more outstanding vistas from the viewing platform, before heading to Guildford Museum and browsing the shops, cafes and restaurants. Further afield is Dorking, where you can walk The Deepdene Trail, a lovely walk through one of the country's most historically significant gardens or simply kick back and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of Ewhurst. Box Hill, probably the most famous attraction in the Surrey Hills, if not Surrey, is great for scenic walks and exceptional countryside views. The hill gets its name from the ancient box woodland found on the steepest west-facing chalk slopes overlooking the River Mole. It featured prominently on the route of the 2012 Summer Olympics cycling road race event. It has a superb open space for games, kite flying and picnics. If you don't want to bring a picnic there is a café serving light lunches and afternoon teas. Fellow National Trust site, Devil’s Punchbowl, is also a good choice for...