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Luxury Walking Holidays in the UK

Walking holidays offer a wonderfully immersive way to explore the UK’s most beautiful landscapes – slowing the pace, sharpening the senses and allowing you to truly connect with the places you visit. From windswept coastal paths and rolling chalk hills to ancient woodland and wide, open moorland, there’s something deeply restorative about discovering the countryside on foot.

We believe that where you stay should be just as memorable as the journey itself. Our hand-picked collection of exceptional properties places you right at the heart of Britain’s most inspiring walking destinations, offering the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and comfort. Step straight from your front door onto scenic footpaths, explore historic routes and hidden trails, then return to welcoming fires, beautiful interiors and space to unwind.

Whether you’re seeking invigorating coastal walks, gentle riverside rambles or challenging hill routes with breathtaking views, these luxury cottages provide the ideal base for a walking holiday to remember.

Ocean View, Cornwall

Ocean View – Booby’s Bay, Cornwall

Perched above the golden sands of Booby’s Bay, Ocean View is a contemporary coastal retreat designed to showcase its breathtaking Atlantic setting. Light-filled interiors and expansive windows frame ever-changing sea views, while the close proximity to the coast path and beach places dramatic coastal walking right on the doorstep. This is a home shaped by wide horizons, fresh sea air and the timeless pull of the ocean.

Walking routes nearby:
South West Coast Path to Constantine Bay is a quintessential North Cornwall walk along rugged headlands and grassy clifftops, with sweeping views of turquoise water and sandy bays below. Booby’s Bay Coastal Loop is shorter but equally striking, taking in quieter coves, elevated viewpoints and scenic coastal scenery that feels wild and elemental.

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Rye Top Farm, Peak District

Rye Top Farm – Saddleworth, Peak District

Occupying an elevated position on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Rye Top Farm is a beautifully restored farmhouse that makes the most of its spectacular setting. With its traditional stone walls, exposed beams and modern comforts, this home blends rustic charm with contemporary style. Large windows frame expansive moorland views that change with the shifting weather, and the surrounding farmland invites relaxed strolls right from the doorstep. After long days outdoors, the welcoming interiors and panoramic views make every evening feel like a retreat.

Walking routes nearby:
Dovestone Reservoir Loop is an accessible yet scenic route that circles calm waters beneath rugged hills, offering gentle gradients, frequent viewpoints and ideal picnic spots. Chew Reservoir & Moorland Walk ventures higher onto open moorland, following grassy tracks and peat paths where big skies and sweeping panoramas create a classic upland walking experience. Many routes in the area also pass close to the iconic Pots and Pans Monument, a well-known local landmark offering far-reaching views across Saddleworth and the surrounding Pennines.

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Hay Barn, Powys

Hay Barn – Trefeglwys, Mid-Wales

Tucked away in a peaceful Welsh valley, Hay Barn is a beautifully designed oak-framed barn that celebrates its natural surroundings with light-filled interiors, panoramic countryside views and generous indoor and outdoor spaces. With five design-led bedrooms, an open-plan living area and a fully equipped kitchen, it’s ideal for family gatherings, small group escapes or multi-generation holidays. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a sociable terrace ensure you’re always connected to the rolling fields, river and ancient hills beyond. A stone terrace and garden create perfect spots for alfresco meals or quiet morning coffees, while a wood-fired hot tub adds an extra touch of luxury from spring onwards. 

Guests can also enjoy three acres of private conservation land surrounding Hay Barn, with miles of private walking paths weaving through fields and woodland – perfect for gentle morning strolls, evening wanders or exploring the landscape at a slower, more intimate pace

Walking routes nearby:
Craig Goch Dam & Elan Valley Ring is a dramatic circular walk through the heart of the Elan Valley, taking in vast reservoirs, historic Victorian dams, gently undulating moorland tracks and far-reaching views – a full-day adventure that feels wonderfully remote and wild. Hafren Forest Trails provide a contrasting experience, with waymarked woodland routes beneath towering conifers and mixed native trees, ideal for peaceful, shaded walking rich in birdsong and seasonal colour.

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Watergate House, Cornwall

Watergate House – Watergate Bay, Cornwall

Overlooking the sweeping sands of Watergate Bay, Watergate House is a contemporary coastal retreat designed to maximise its spectacular seaside setting. Bright, airy interiors and generous living spaces offer constant views of the Atlantic, while the proximity to both beach and coast path ensures that outdoor adventure is always within reach. This is a home built for sunsets, sea breezes and the restorative rhythm of coastal life.

Walking routes nearby:
South West Coast Path to Mawgan Porth delivers exhilarating Cornish clifftop walking along rugged headlands, with wildflowers in season and endless ocean views that make every step feel like an adventure. Watergate Bay to Bedruthan Steps Walk is especially dramatic, passing iconic rock stacks and steep cliffs with golden beaches below – a must for walkers seeking iconic coastal scenery.

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Ridge Farmhouse Exterior

Ridge Farmhouse – Clodock, Herefordshire

Set in the heart of the Golden Valley near the Welsh border, Ridge Farmhouse is a traditional countryside retreat surrounded by rolling hills and ancient landscapes. With exposed beams, open fireplaces and spacious rooms, it invites cosy gatherings and peaceful relaxation after an active day. Views across fields and hills reinforce the property’s strong sense of place, making it a perfect base for walkers who enjoy unspoilt rural scenery and classic British countryside routes.

Walking routes nearby:
Black Hill & Skirrid Fawr Walk is a more demanding hill route with steady ascents, grassy ridges and commanding views over the valley and into Wales – a rewarding choice for confident walkers. Golden Valley Circular Walk offers a gentler alternative, following riverside paths, meadows and quiet lanes through one of Herefordshire’s most scenic areas, ideal for a longer but leisurely exploration of the local landscape.

For many guests, the cottage itself becomes part of the ritual – a place to read by the fire, write by the window and let days unfold without urgency.

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The Priory Estate

The Priory Estate – St Osyth, Essex

Set within peaceful countryside close to the Essex coast, The Priory Estate is a collection of elegant historic properties surrounded by parkland, woodland and quiet rural lanes. Rich in heritage and atmosphere, each house offers refined interiors matched by mature grounds and a sense of tranquillity that feels a world away from everyday life.

Walking routes nearby:
St Osyth Priory & Village Walk blends heritage and landscape, passing historic buildings, churchyards and quiet countryside paths with a strong sense of place. The estate itself is situated within 350 acres of stunning parkland, allowing guests to enjoy peaceful walks directly from the door, surrounded by mature trees, open lawns and long-established boundaries. Beyond the estate, the Essex Coastal Path Walk offers long, level stretches along salt marshes and estuaries, with wide skies, abundant birdlife and far-reaching coastal views – ideal for relaxed but rewarding exploration.

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Tinkers Folly, Yorkshire

Tinkers Folly – Harrogate, Yorkshire

Located close to the elegant spa town of Harrogate yet surrounded by open countryside, Tinkers Folly is a charming, character-filled cottage offering a peaceful rural escape. The interior feels cosy and welcoming, with traditional details and spaces designed for relaxed evenings in. Its location allows guests to enjoy scenic countryside walking by day and the cultural pleasures of Yorkshire towns by night – a perfect balance of pastoral calm and convenient nearby amenities.

Walking routes nearby:
Nidderdale Way Circular Walk explores rolling farmland, quiet lanes and traditional villages within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with gentle gradients suitable for walkers of all levels and plenty of interest around every bend. Fewston Reservoir Walk provides tranquil waterside paths, alternating between shaded woodland, stone-lined edges and open moorland scenery, particularly atmospheric in autumn when reflections and foliage transform the route.

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The exterior of Hockham Grange, Norfolk

Hockham Grange – Great Hockham, Norfolk

Set within the quiet countryside of Great Hockham, Hockham Grange is an elegant country house surrounded by woodland and open farmland. Spacious interiors and classic styling create a calm, welcoming atmosphere, while the gently rolling Norfolk landscape offers immediate access to peaceful forest trails and wide, open walking country. This is a retreat defined by tranquillity, big skies and the simple pleasure of unhurried exploration.

Walking routes nearby:
Thetford Forest Walkways offer one of East Anglia’s largest trail networks, with routes ranging from short woodland loops to longer nature immersions through soft forest floors and towering trees. River Wissey Meadows Walk follows flat, grassy paths along water meadows rich with birdlife and seasonal wildflowers, ideal for peaceful, slower-paced exploration.

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The exterior of America Farm

America Farm – Chiltern Hills

Set within the rolling chalk landscape of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, America Farm is a classic countryside farmhouse surrounded by fields, hedgerows and ancient woodland. Warm, welcoming interiors and generous communal spaces make it perfect for families or groups keen to combine active days outdoors with relaxed evenings together.

Walking routes nearby:
Chiltern Way Circular Walk follows ridge paths, woodland tracks and open farmland, with gentle climbs rewarded by panoramic views that showcase the characteristic chalk downland of the region. Ancient Woodland & Valley Walk explores beech woods and sheltered valleys, offering dappled light, birdsong and a timeless walking experience.

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Bix Cottage, Oxfordshire

Bix Cottage – Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Set within a peaceful village near Henley-on-Thames, Bix Cottage is a charming countryside retreat that captures the essence of traditional English rural living. Cosy interiors and classic character create a warm, welcoming base, while the surrounding hills, woodland and river paths offer easy access to some of the area’s most scenic walking routes. This is a cottage perfectly suited to gentle exploration and relaxed days outdoors.

Walking routes nearby:
Thames Path to Hambleden follows flat, well-marked riverside paths through meadows, gentle farmland and postcard-perfect villages – ideal for relaxed exploration with café stops. Chiltern Hills Ridgeway Walk climbs gradually from the Thames Valley onto higher chalk ground, rewarding walkers with panoramic views and ancient ridgeway terrain.

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