Farmstay holiday 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.

My partner and I spontaneously booked this hidden gem after deciding to spend an extra night exploring the Isle of Skye. Sitting by the fire, listening to the gentle sound of the waterfall in the background, was incredibly peaceful. Bathing in the waterfall turned out to be one of the most memorable parts of our stay. It’s an experience I would absolutely recommend. Waking up the next morning to the sight of various animals living together so harmoniously was beautiful. Our hosts were incredibly welcoming and made sure we felt at home from the moment we arrived. I only wish we had more time there. One night wasn’t enough. Until next time :)

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!

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!

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.

The Dovecote is a lovely place to stay, beautifully converted - and furnished and equipped to a very high standard. An interesting and thematic building. Karen was amazingly friendly and helpful, and we felt completely at home . She was very responsive and communicative throughout. It was great to be able to have use of the swimming pool and it’s set in beautiful countryside as part of the farm. We loved it and had a wonderful four day break and would thoroughly recommend it! Thank you so much. Great that continental breakfast was included. It’s a nice, quiet, private space.

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.

Danielle from start to finish was really helpful with any questions I had no matter how silly. I booked the cabin as a birthday gift for my partner. After which I booked the extra champagne package, birthday package and afternoon tea. Danielle had it all set up amazingly and to see the smile on my partners face because of that was priceless to see. Also if you like animals the super friendly horse, sheep, cats and dogs will be right up your street as they say. I highly recommend going there. Thanks Danielle really appreciate it. Also please thank your legend of a husband for helping us with our broken down car on the day we were due to leave. I can’t thank you both enough for everything and no doubt in the future we would like to come back 😊

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

Had the most relaxing time at the Banchory Farm. The cottage is absolutely stunning the surrounding is peaceful and relaxing. Would definitely come back!

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.

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.

If we could give Bernie more than 5 stars we would! We have stayed in many air bnbs over the years and this is hands down the best one! Bernie and Paul are so welcoming…the house is amazing…the surrounding property is stunning…and the animals are as friendly as the hosts…Simba the cat coming to visit with us while we had outdoor coffee and the dogs greeting us when we came home at night. There is so much to do and explore in the area that we could’ve stayed for much longer than the wonderful four days we spent there… and at the same time the house is so comfortable and enjoyable to spend time in that we didn’t find ourselves racing out because we were enjoying the house so much. Bernie and Paul have created a space as lovely and welcoming as they are as people and we can’t imagine there is a better air bnb in all of Ireland! We hope to come back again in the future and will definitely be recommending Queenie’s Lodge to all of our friends and family!

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!

A beautiful home with the most fantastic beds, we all slept like logs! We wish we had stayed for longer, but will definitely be back.

Coming from the States, we were looking for a quintessential Yorkshire Dales experience: someplace peaceful and quiet with beautiful scenery. This place fit the bill perfectly. The house was very comfortable and we especially loved the shower, beds and comforters. It really is self catered so be sure to bring any cooking staples you will need. Beautiful artwork throughout the house, and some great magazines to read on rainy days. We did have an issue on the second to last day we were there - the power went out for no apparent reason. Luckily we were able to isolate the problem circuit and get things partially working again. Claire was very helpful and arranged for showers we could use in the cabins at the main property down the road. All in all, it was a lovely location and we would definitely stay there again.

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

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!

What a wonderful place - so unique and tastefully decorated. We loved it and would love to come back, we really enjoyed the beautiful walk into Peebles along the river and exploring the wider area with lovely walks. I would say though that the stairs are not ideal for anyone with mobility issues - they weren't a problem for us though.