Places Made for Peace and Quiet
Instead of the hum of traffic and the ping of message alerts, it's just the sound of birdsong and the breeze in the trees.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite stays for switching off properly. You'll find romantic treehouses tucked away in the woods, beautiful country houses for a peaceful family break, secluded country cabins and remote hideaways on the coast.
If peace and quiet is top of your wish list, this is the place to start.
Secluded country cabins for peace and quiet in the UK
Wildscapes
Gressenhall - Norfolk
Secluded luxury cabin retreat with alfresco bathtubs immersed in the wild beauty of the Wendling Beck Project, Norfolk.
Longdown Cabin
Ivybridge - Devon
This romantic cabin offers spectacular views of the surrounding South Devon valleys which can be enjoyed from the comfort of your wood-fired hot tub.
Drovers Bough
Hereford - Herefordshire
Award winning, tranquil and picturesque treehouse in the Black Mountains, with modern amenities, based on a 27 acre farm.
Woodcock Cabin
Cwymystwyth - Ceredigion
Situated on 38 acres of private land in the Cambrian Mountains is this cosy off-grid cabin, complete with wood-fired hot tub and stargazing net
Kabn
Cairndow - Argyll & Bute
Two multi award winning architect designed cabins for two with loch views, wood-burning stoves and private beaches in West Scotland
Cobnut Cabin
Hereford - Herefordshire
Beautiful retreat in Herefordshire offering a luxurious four poster bed, deep bath, private hot tub and incredible views from hammocks, swing and deck chairs.
The BoatShack
Ely - Cambridgeshire
Romantic 1945 BoatShack retreat in Cambridgeshire countryside with woodland views, outdoor firepit and unique interiors.
Reconnect Cabin
Hitchin - Hertfordshire
Relax, switch off and reconnect in this contemporary cabin with a lovely outdoor bathtub in rural Hertfordshire.
The Red Cabin Blickling
Norfolk - Norfolk
Off-grid cabin retreat on the historic Blickling Estate, Norfolk with a private sauna, hot tub and wide-open skies.
Quiet and remote UK treehouses
Bracken Treehouse
St Andrews - Fife
Luxurious treehouse with an outdoor bath set in enchanting woodland in Fife’s countryside, a relaxing romantic escape.
The Quist
Hereford - Herefordshire
Luxurious treetop cabin for four with woodfired hot tub, located on a secluded hilltop in an 800-acre private estate in Herefordshire.
Netherby Treehouse
Longtown - Cumbria
Delightful treehouse amidst the verdant Netherby Estate in Northern Cumbria - ideal for couples or a small family with kids 7+.
Starling Spa Treehouse
Crediton - Devon
Retreat to Starling Spa Treehouse, a private treetop escape in Dartmoor with a hot tub, sauna, outdoor shower and a copper bathtub beneath the stars.
Burnworthy Treehouse
Taunton - Somerset
This incredible architect-designed Somerset treehouse is a true marvel in the Blackdown Hills with a luxury bath and wood-fired hot tub.
Peaceful and private family holiday homes in the UK
The House in the Hill
Jedburgh - Roxburghshire
Harmonious hillside eco retreat in the Scottish Borders with panoramic views, a wood-fired hot tub and low-impact luxury living.
No 4 Steading Cottage
Banchory - Aberdeenshire
Head into the wilderness at No 4 Steading Cottage, located in the 30,000 acre private estate of Glen Dye on the border of the Scottish Highlands.
The Tithe House
Glascwm - Powys
Unique and super-stylish holiday home for big groups near Hay-on-Wye with gorgeous gardens and a hot tub for some added luxury.
Nor67
Little Witley - Worcestershire
Exclusive Worcestershire estate with a hot tub and deluxe interiors overlooking an eight-acre lake, offering space, calm and seclusion for groups.
Lowfield House
Little Langdale - Cumbria
Luxury home in Cumbria with utterly breathtaking views, a fireplace, hot tub, BBQ and lots of social space.
Calair Cottage
Lochearnhead - Perthshire
Escape to rural Perthshire, Scotland with a visit to the charming Calair Cottage, boasting a wood-fired hot tub, log fire and stunning mountain views
The Deer Den
Cullompton - Devon
Stunning countryside retreat for eight with private garden and woodfired hot tub, nestled away on a 260-acre farm in Devonshire.
Bryniau Isaf 'The Welsh View'
Cwm Dyserth - Denbighshire
Enjoy jaw-dropping, panoramic views of rural Wales from this luxurious villa, complete with games room and woodfired hot tub.
Knotting Hill Barn House
Ashby Folville - Leicestershire
Go off grid and stay in a private luxury cabin, complete with wood fired hot tub, set among 11 acres of woodland at Knotting Hill Barn House.
Little Cheriton House
Templecombe - Somerset
Magnificent seven bedroom home in Somerset with rural views, extensive grounds, and pubs within walking distance.
Telfit
Marske near Richmond - North Yorkshire
Historical beauty meets modern luxury in this renovated Georgian escape in the Yorkshire Dales.
Secluded seaside escapes for switching off
Bothy
Kingsbarns - Fife
Embrace the simple life at this off-grid yet up-to-date bothy-inspired home within walking distance of Kingsbarn Beach in rural Fife.
Crispie Lodge
Tighnabruaich - Argyll
Secluded Cottage for eight with hot tub, powerboat, and stunning views across Loch Fyne
Saltwater Chronicles
Portpatrick - Dumfries and Galloway
Beautiful lodge overlooking the sea in a spectacular private estate in rural Dumfries and Galloway.
The Cabin Skye
Isle of Skye - Scottish Highlands
Enjoy a peaceful escape in this stylish, environmentally-friendly cabin with uninterrupted sea views on the Isle of Skye.
Ben Damph Lodge
Balgy - Strathcarron
This grand, beautiful home sits on the edge of Upper Loch Torridon and offers large groups a peaceful stay by the sea.
Tregosse House
Treknow - Cornwall
A stylish, secluded clifftop house with spectacular views of the Cornish coast. Sleeping up to 10, it’s the perfect place for relaxing a group getaway.
Oran na Mara
Scarista - Isle of Harris
A uniquely designed, award-winning cottage, overlooking a remote, sandy beach on the Isle of Harris. The perfect Outer Hebrides retreat.
Caerwenfor
Llandysul - Ceredigion
Unique, comfy cottage built into the clifftops of Ceredigion with spectacular sea views.