Farmstay vacation rentals in British Isles

Alex is a true Scottish Gentleman, and a very gentle and well-read soul at that. Nestled in a small piece of highlands heaven, Alex's farm is tranquil (though there's a spot of logging over yonder in 2025) and the a-frame house matched Magnus's description and caveats. I could have spent a lot more time talking to the erudite Alex over a cup of tea, but he had sheepdogs to train! A wonderful stay indeed.

The longhouse is well laid out and perfect for a few days of stay. The views to the mountains and the sea are stunning and having the veg boxes in the farm shop was a great bonus. Wish we could have spent more time exploring and meeting people on the farm (having a community meet-up time in the communal barn for all the campers & cabin guests would be a great addition). The shower was "challenging" as there was only hot water available coming from the longhouse boiler 50ft away - so balancing flow between scalding and freezing was almost impossible

I wish we could have stayed another night! Beautiful location and a clean, comfortable place to stay. Martina was responsive via text and we got to meet John in person - he was lovely energy. The breakfast box was AMAZING and the cherry on top of a welcoming Irish experience I was looking for. We even got to feed the herd with John before leaving! 10/10 would highly recommend this peaceful stay to anyone.

The Bolthole is the perfect stay if you are looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in the Bolthole surrounded by nature and overlooking the loch and hills. It is a truly unique stay and I think it will be hard to beat! Myself and partner celebrated his 30th birthday here, fished in the loch, explored the surroundings and enjoyed the log burner on an evening. We also visited Invarary Castle and town which was only a short drive away. We unfortunately were not lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the osprey but did get lucky to see a barn owl on our last evening right in front of the bolthole. We will remember this trip and hopefully will return in the future!

Staying at the Granary was idyllic! It was truly magical to stay in such a beautiful stone cottage surrounded by lovely farmland, gardens, and trees. Sanchia was a superb host, responsive and friendly, and their dogs, cat, and ducks were also delightful company! We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck and marveling at the view and we were able to easily visit Glendalough for a phenomenal hike. The scones, tea, coffee (including espresso with a moka pot!), and other cooking essentials were greatly appreciated. And I even got to exchange a book from their shelf, so if you see “The Last Murder at The End of The World” feel free to carry it on! Would very happily return!

We loved staying at Triona's cottage. We spent so much time outside, exploring the surroundings. It was great for kids, both our 12 year old and 4 year old were so impressed with it. It was unusually warm when we were here and Triona brought a fan down which made it even more comfortable inside. Definitely recommend, I would love to come back!

Not much else I can say other the FABULOUS. Such a relaxing and peaceful location with wildlife surrounding you including a Golden Eagle! The cabin itself has everything you need for a luxurious self-catering stay and we enjoyed each and all of the the facilities. Thank you so much.

We loved our stay at the Chapel! The Chapel itself is beautiful with everything you’d need and expect, with very helpful labels and instructions so you can make yourself right at home! The location and views of the lake are superb and the nearby footpath leads you directly into Coniston along the lakeshore (4 miles each way) Daphne was a great host and always super responsive to any questions we had. The option of the canoe rental was a nice addition to take advantage of the private lakeshore area directly accessible from the Chapel. Loved it!

Just WOW! Was the perfect weekend away and oh my is the place everything and more. Went down to the Jurassic Coast as it was recommended and not a long drive and that was just perfect. Definitely won’t be the last time we stay here! Thank you so much

We had such a great time staying at this place! The view was impeccable, and the location was exactly what we were looking for: private, peaceful, remote, and beautiful. Our experience on the Isle of Skye wouldn’t have been complete without this place.

The place was so beautiful, everything was so private and peaceful. The cabin and amenities were all spotless, and Imelda really thought of everything that is needed. From dressing gowns, towels, shampoo and conditioner, to having a full kitchen made it so much easier to cook and store anything we wanted. The hot tub was amazing and was so clean, instructions were also so easy to follow. I honestly recommend highly for people to stay, we will definitely be coming back 😊

Brilliant location, so peaceful, the dog had a blast, amazing scenery, would highly recommend

Me and my partner went with the dog, we had one of the best times in this spot, really relaxing to be at the pod and then travelling around the villages was lots of fun. Was always nice to come back to the lovely pod! The kitchen had everything you needed as well

Fox Cottage was everything we could have wishes for. Very comfortable, well appointed and provided the ambience for a great week. Could not speak more highly of the cottage.

A tranquil and beautiful setting with glorious views across the meadow, frequently visited by highland cows and deer, to the loch in the distance. The dwelling is comfortable and the log fire adds to the atmosphere for those days you may want to just snuggle up and dig into a good book. We found Carol and Dave to be genuine and warm hearted, easily contactable and with good, useful local knowledge. Filip Zielinski.

As soon as we arrived at Hunters Lodge we felt relaxed and couldn’t wait to get into the outside hot tub! The lodge was beautifully laid out and loved the decor throughout, very true to the pictures we saw when booking. Our host Kate was lovely, always at hand and gave very clear instructions for check in and check out. As we were celebrating my birthday, it was such a nice touch to walk into the lodge to be greeted by a balloon, birthday cake and chocolates. Attention to detail was 100%. We can’t wait to return.

What a beautiful place in an idyllic location, this was living the luxury lifestyle. We just loved everything about Queenies, worth every penny with sauna and Pilates studio for the grownups and place space and tree hut for the little ones. Our hosts were fantastic, friendly and helpful beyond expectations and one place I would totally recommend for that wellbeing retreat and escape from the hectic lifestyle of work and home. Just wonderful.

Absolutely amazing! Even better than the pictures. We were very lucky with the weather so the views were stunning. The house itself was lovely and had everything you need. Bed very comfy. Great beaches and walking nearby. Would definitely stay again!

We enjoyed our stay at the Bothy Cottage. It's located in a peaceful village where the majority of what you will hear is bird song. We appreciated the garden which gave the cottage a very secluded feeling. Everything was as described and we're glad we booked our stay in Dorset here. We especially appreciated all the detailed instructions, history of the cottage and the welcome note and bubbly waiting for us when we arrived. Would recommend!

We really enjoyed our stay at Claire' cottage, was exactly like the photos and description and Claire was very helpful. Thanks

We loved staying in this remote idyllic home. Just right for two, with beautiful views to the south and west. A perfect base for exploring the Lake District. Loved it

Michaels place was absolutely incredible.. the house, the views and everything in between! We couldn’t have asked for a better spot to stay. Kerry was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Michael was very responsive and gave us recommendations to do. My kids enjoyed playing outside all day. Also, loved all the big windows in the house and having a fantastic view from each one! Would love to come back and stay again one day! Thank you again for the lovely stay!

We had a lovely stay at Molly’s cottage! We stayed for our 5 year anniversary and it was incredibly serene and peaceful. It was really spacious for 2 people and had everything that was promised. Lots of great music choices for the CD player, great board game options and some great reading material. It was squeaky clean and beautifully decorated. The log burner was perfection for a cosy night in. Couldn’t recommend enough! Thank you for a wonderful stay! We’ll definitely be back! X

Absolutely magnificent- this was more than a stay, it was an entire experience. The castle is incredible - if you are at all interested in history, architecture, art, you will love it here. From morning tea to sitting in front of the fireplace in the evening, the whole stay was perfect. The setting is bucolic- perching on the window seat watching a flock of sheep in the distance, with birds soaring over the lake - what a dream. The castle is located close to Galway, the Connemara, Cong, and so many other places to adventure. We were charmed by the hospitality (give Tina, Mary & Geraldine our love!!). Can’t wait to go back someday!