Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Corner Thatch, a Grade II listed charming thatched cottage, is situated in the idyllic village of Abbotts Morton, one of the oldest and most picturesque villages in Worcestershire and is listed in the Doomsday Book. The surrounding countryside provides numerous walks and cycle routes, good pubs and farm shops, while the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon are only a short drive away.

Working closely with local suppliers, The Flyford Arms serves freshly prepared farmhouse food and is just 10 minutes drive from Corner Thatch. The Fish at Wixford is a unique riverside pub with eccentric décor. With roaring log fires, real ales, fine wines and a large garden, something for everyone. Half an hour away in the heart of Stratford Upon Avon, The Opposition is a friendly bistro with an informal atmosphere. The RSC theatre offers a variety of Shakespearean plays and has a beautiful rooftop bar overlooking the river Avon. Spend the day outdoors exploring the house and grounds at nearby Ragley Hall Estate, set within acres of unspoilt Warwickshire countryside, with a superb adventure playground and maze. Opposite Ragley Hall is The Arrow Mill, a large restaurant on the river serving excellent food. Bidford Grange is an 18 tee, 9 hole par 72 American Links style course. Nearby villages and towns Broadway: The Cotswolds is famous for honey-coloured stone buildings lining wide streets. And the perfect example is Broadway – as its name suggests, there’s a wide street to wander down, and you’ll find plenty of interesting boutiques and tea shops to...