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.

Filled to the brim with quirky features, this traditional cottage is far from ordinary. Lovingly restored and furnished to ensure the most relaxing of stays, Chapel Cottage makes the perfect place for a romantic retreat in the beautiful Devon countryside.

Information correct at time of writing. Uffculme is a village and civil parish located in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is on the upper reaches of the River Culm. Most well known for The Coldharbour Mill which is one of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797, a popular tourist attraction, as well as the scenic Old Railway and many local riverside walks. Also home to The Ostler Inn, a small family run pub, serving local ales and home cooked food. The Orangery Cafe at Bridwell Park Estate offers a small but perfectly formed local artisan menu and handmade gifts set within a tranquil country surround. For a traditional English dinner, head over to Ozzy's Fish & Chips and enjoy them down by the River Culm. If you fancy exploring outside of the village, you can walk or even cycle along the Grand Western Canal. Wandering across 11 miles of flat surfaced towpath, taking in the beautiful Devonshire countryside. You will find cafes, picnic areas, a farm shop, and even boat hire. This park offers a haven for the wildlife as it is home to a variety of habitats including woodland, hedgerows, open water and ponds. You can enjoy a number of activities such as boating, canoeing, kayaking and paddle-boarding! Local Attractions: Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme (0.5 miles) One of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797. Originally owned by world-renowned textile producers Fox Brothers, the Mill took fleece from all over the world and transformed it into yarn, cloth and textiles. Today the rich heritage lives on as one of the finest working wool museums where visitors are not just able to relive the sights and sounds of the industrial revolution but also see crafts men and women making traditional textiles, beautiful knitting yarn and hand-woven rugs. The Orangery Café & Parkland at Bridwell Park Estate, Uffculme (1 mile) Serving a small but perfectly...