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An outdoor area with grass a small wooden building with chairs and a table under an umbrella at Norbank Garden Studio in Bressingham
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5
Bressingham, Norfolk, IP22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A lovely, ground floor, detached studio in Bressingham village, on Norfolk/Suffolk border. Bright and welcoming accommodation. Private patio overlooking large, shared lawned garden. Village shop 10 mins walk. Great for walkers. (Ref. 918682)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £304

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A stone house with white trim and multiple windows with garden and patio furniture at Gairnlea House in Ballater
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5
Ballater, Cairngorms National Park, AB35
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An exceptional holiday home in the rural Scottish village of Ballater in Aberdeenshire. Woodburning stove. Family friendly. Village centre. Braemar 16.3 miles; Grantown-on-Spey 38.2 miles; Aberdeen 41.3 miles. (Ref. 1053964)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £535

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An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and table near a small cabin with woven fences around it at Bumble's Retreat in Whepstead near Bury St Edmunds
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5
Whepstead near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Bumbles Retreat is a delightful shepherds hut resting in the countryside of Whepstead near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Couples’ retreat. Close to pub. Bury St Edmunds 5.8 miles; Cambridge 31.8 miles. (Ref. 1149912)

  • Pets go free
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights From £299

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
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5
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Retreat, a charming stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire boasts a woodburning stove and nearby amenities. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.4 miles; Skipton 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights From £400

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A brick townhouse with a red front door and small bushes along the front at Sunny Bay in The Bay near Filey
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5

Holiday Park

The Bay near Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A first floor apartment situated near to the town of Filey in North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Ideal for couples. Juliet balcony. Pet-friendly. Scarborough 7.5 miles; Bridlington 11 miles. (Ref. 920954)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £309

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Oak Lodge - 1208421 - photo 1
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5
Brecon, Brecon Beacons National Park, LD3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

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Oak Lodge, a delightful lodge near Brecon, Powys, boasts an outdoor bath, stunning mountain views and a prime setting in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Builth Wells 20.3 miles; Hay-on-Wye 20.9 miles; Abergavenny 23 miles. (Ref. 1208421)

  • Pets go free
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights From £896

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An outdoor wooden deck with a hot tub chairs table umbrella and a wooden pod at Gander Pod Near Clifton Upon Teme
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5
Clifton Upon Teme, Worcestershire, WR6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A superb, studio-style pod resting near Clifton Upon Teme, Worcestershire. Hot tub. Free fishing. Beautiful views. Close to amenities. Balcony. Great Witley 7.2 miles; Hallow 10.4 miles; Worcester 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1080940)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights From £420

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A driveway leading to a white cottage and a black wooden garage with garden and trees at Oast Cottage in West Peckham near Hadlow
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5
West Peckham near Hadlow, Kent, ME18
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A homely ground-floor cottage tucked away on the rural outskirts of West Peckham near Hadlow, Kent. Underfloor heating. Private garden. WiFi. Tonbridge 5.8 miles; Maidstone 9.1 miles; Royal Tunbridge Wells 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1068731)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £717

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An outdoor area with a table and chairs at No Deer in Ashbourne
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5
Ashbourne, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, DE6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A quaint pod situated in a country location in Marston Montgomery, near Ashbourne. Romantic dwelling. Pet free. Hot tub. Uttoxeter 5.2 miles; Ashbourne 7.2 miles. (Ref. 1125125)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights From £616

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An outdoor area with table and chairs at Oh Deer Ashbourne
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5
Ashbourne, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, DE6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A delightful pod based in a country location in Marston Montgomery, near Ashbourne. Ideal for couples. Pet free. Hot tub. Uttoxeter 5.2 miles; Ashbourne 8 miles. (Ref. 1124606)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights From £614

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A white cottage with a tiled roof a small wooden table and chairs and a bench outside Mortons Cottage Castlemorton near Malvern
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5
Castlemorton near Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An attractive all-ground-floor cottage settled in Castlemorton near Welland, Worcestershire. Romantic. Private garden. Desirable location. Great Malvern 6.4 miles; Tewkesbury 10.3 miles; Cheltenham 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1068156)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £392

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A green shepherd hut on wheels with wooden doors and steps in a garden with trees and lawn at The Happy Hut in Sopley near Christchurch
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5
Sopley near Christchurch, Hampshire, BH23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Happy Hut is an inviting, secluded hut situated in a serene setting in the village of Sopley, near Christchurch, Dorset. Romantic. Quiet location. Bournemouth 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1141027)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights From £359

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A cottage with a stone exterior and gate at Beckside Cottage in Cowling near Skipton
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5
Cowling near Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Tourist Board rating

A first-class, detached stable conversion set in a fantastic rural location. Private hot tub. Romantic base. Woodburning stove. Skipton 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1075157)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £654

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An exterior view of a rustic building with tiled roof and multiple glass doors opening onto a cobblestone courtyard with potted plants and a garden area at The Shippon in Honiton
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5
Honiton, Devon, EX14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Shippon is a spacious and inviting home, with characterful yet chic features, perfect for a couples retreat at Lower Lye, in the Blackdown Hills AONB. Honiton 7 miles; Axminster 7.8 miles; Seaton 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1087064)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £693

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone house exterior with a wooden door two windows a patio with wicker chairs and table and a hot tub at Overlea Barn in Hayfield
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5
Hayfield, Derbyshire, SK22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A barn conversion resting on the outskirts of the town of New Mills. Open-plan living. Hot tub. Chapel-en-le-Frith 6 miles. (Ref. 976025)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights From £567

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A stone cottage with a red tiled roof surrounded by green grass trees and a stone pathway at Fenwick Retreat at Fenwick Lodge in Fenwick near Ponteland
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5
Fenwick near Ponteland, Northumberland, NE18
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beautiful, stone-built cottage located in stunning countryside, near the Northumberland village of Ponteland. Panoramic, country views. WiFi. BBQ. Off-road parking. Pub 1 mile. (Ref. 1000069)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £445

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An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs at The Summerhouse Kildwick
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5
Kildwick, North Yorkshire, BD20
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Summerhouse is a sublime cottage in Kildwick, North Yorkshire, boasting studio-style living, woodburning stove, barbecue, and an EV charging point. Skipton 6.7 miles, Haworth 8.8 miles, York 45.8 miles. (Ref. 1198023)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights From £492

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A stone house with a dark roof and two arched windows a tree in front and a stone pathway on a grassy lawn at Woodland View in Richmond
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5
Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary first-floor apartment resting on the outskirts of Richmond in North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Private hot tub. Romantic. Darlington 14.6 miles; Northallerton 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1070889)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights From £601

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Exterior of a stone house with a white door and two windows with potted plants outside at 1 Town Head in Longnor
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5
Longnor, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This romantic holiday cottage can be found in the charming village of Longnor in Staffordshire. Peak District National Park. Pet-friendly. Multi-fuel stove. Buxton 6.8 miles; Bakewell 9.3 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 21.9 miles (Ref. 1058320)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £476

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A wooden patio with table and chairs next to an open door to a living area at Little Heaning in Cartmel
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5
Cartmel, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, one-bedroom pod, set in Cartmel, near Grange-Over-Sands, in Cumbria. Near the Lake District. Hot tub. Romantic. Rural. Chic. Windermere 13 miles; Kendal 14 miles. (Ref. 1107472)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights From £739

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Embrace the joy of solo travel in the UK. Travelling solo is one of the most liberating ways to explore the UK — and these holiday cottages for one person in the UK are ideal for creating unforgettable memories on your own terms. Whether you're craving coastal calm, countryside walks or a city packed with culture, there's a solo break to suit every traveller.

Why Book Holidays for One Person in the UK?

Solo holidays in the UK offer freedom, flexibility and a unique sense of empowerment. Travelling alone gives you full control over your itinerary — no compromises, no schedules, just the chance to enjoy what you love most. Whether you’re heading off on a journey of self-discovery or simply want some time away, these one-person holidays are all about recharging, reconnecting and exploring at your own pace.

These holiday cottages are designed with solo travellers in mind — cosy, comfortable and often located close to nature, local attractions and public transport links. From reading by the fire to exploring a new town, these solo-friendly spots are perfect for a peaceful retreat or spontaneous adventure.

Plan your holiday for one person in the UK with the help of our UK travel guide.

Places to visit during Solo Holidays in the UK

There are so many wonderful places to see and explore in the UK as a solo traveller, why not head to the capital of the UK, London is packed with museums, galleries, cafés and iconic landmarks, perfect for solo travellers looking to soak up culture and city buzz.

Head a bit further south and embrace the vibrant atmosphere of Brighton. Visit the Royal Pavilion and bask in the sea air during leisurely walks along the sea front of the city’s famous pier, explore quirky shops in The Lanes, or relax on the beach with fish and chips.

Lovers of the great outdoors will be in their element in the Lake District, with peaceful walks, charming villages and breathtaking scenery to admire. Edinburgh is the perfect solo travel destination, combining rich history, scenic hiking opportunities and a thriving food scene in Scotland’s cultural capital. Snowdonia is a dream location for adventurers, offering rugged peaks, wild walking trails and peaceful spots ideal for reflection and escape.

Explore England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Ireland for a whole host of diverse experiences. Wherever you choose to go, these UK solo holidays help you explore freely and make the most of your time away.

Other Popular Solo Travel Destinations in the UK:

Cornwall

Dorset

Northumberland

Peak District

Types of Holidays Cottages for One Person UK

Are you ready to take your next solo adventure across the UK? Then book one of these holiday cottages for one person in the UK today!

If you’re looking to bring your beloved canine companion along then check out these dog-friendly properties in the UK. Looking for something extra special? Then perhaps these luxury cottages in the UK will be perfect.

Booking a spontaneous trip? Then check out this collection of last-minute UK cottages, or book a quick getaway with one of these UK short breaks. If you're travelling solo, why not check out these cottages for one person?

Still browsing? Explore the full range of cottages in the UK. Or, if you're after something a bit different, then we'd highly recommend checking out this vast collection of holiday apartments as well!