A quiet place for a short stay (UK)

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Hi! I&rsquo;m Charlie and I&rsquo;m looking for a quiet place to stay in the UK countryside for a few days to weeks. I live in the middle of nowhere now and a change of scenery would be great.If you have space and would like some company, I&rsquo;m a hacker/developer manufacturing lighting equipment for live shows like TV. I&rsquo;d love to work on something different or just take it easy for a bit. I&rsquo;ll cover all costs and help with chores. Please get in touch, email is on my profile!I&rsquo;m also grateful for any suggestions on where to go or how to find a retreat alone. We all need it sometimes.Thank you HN!

kypro · Accepted Answer

How rural are we talking here? If you're looking for something very rural and very quiet you can't really beat Pembrokeshire imo. Lots of beautiful rural walks and great night skies there if you're into that. The only problem is the logistics if you don't have transportation because you're not going to be able to just hop on a bus or walk to the shops. You really need a bike or a car to make the most of it.
A nice middle ground might be somewhere like Glastonbury, or if you prefer seaside towns, Lyme Regis.
Glastonbury tour is beautiful to climb all year round and you have lots of little quirky English shops and pubs around. You also have Street just around the corner which has a shopping village with it's own selection of pubs, shops and restaurants.
Lyme Regis is just a beautiful quiet seaside town with lots of history. It's a little touristy there, but not like other English seaside towns - it's appeals much more to retirees and people looking for a quiet break than a family holiday.
Would love to host, but my place isn't really appropriate. Happy to answer any questions though.

aosaigh · Answer

Surprised no one has mentioned Scotland. Much less populated than England and incredible scenery. You also don&rsquo;t have to go far from Glasgow to get to suitably remote parts. For example, 2 hours from Glasgow and you&rsquo;re in Glencoe. Also there are many amazing islands like Mull.

throwaway24124 · Answer

If you're good with pets https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ is great for finding rustic English countryside cottages to stay at.

nlnn · Answer

Not sure if it's what you're after, but for short stays in nice places in the UK, I'd highly recommend https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/.
They basically restore, manage, and rent out old properties in the UK (cottages, castles, gatehouses, towers, old churches, etc.) for short stays.
I've stayed in a bunch, and they're always super interesting, cosy, and a great change of scene.
Only downside is that wifi/4g/etc. is likely to be poor.

thorin · Answer

If you want somewhere remote and quiet in England go to Northumberland.Another option maybe be one of the retreat centres in the UK I can personally recommend this one: https://www.holyisle.org/

davidwritesbugs · Answer

Don't have an offer but I'd suggest Shropshire or Norfolk or mid-wales. All have good rural areas. Can't offer space myself but airbnb?

A quiet place for a short stay (UK)

Surprised no one has mentioned Scotland. Much less populated than England and incredible scenery. You also don’t have to go far from Glasgow to get to suitably remote parts. For example, 2 hours from Glasgow and you’re in Glencoe. Also there are many amazing islands like Mull.

If you're good with pets https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ is great for finding rustic English countryside cottages to stay at.

If you want somewhere remote and quiet in England go to Northumberland.
Another option maybe be one of the retreat centres in the UK I can personally recommend this one: https://www.holyisle.org/

Don't have an offer but I'd suggest Shropshire or Norfolk or mid-wales. All have good rural areas. Can't offer space myself but airbnb?