If you adore the idea of spending time in the country you may well be looking for a rural retreat in a self catering cottage somewhere in the English countryside. Whether you are looking to get away from it all or want to discover a new country area, country breaks can be good for relaxation, peace and quiet. Rural retreats in England can be in a variety of different types of accommodation including small cottages, big cottages, log cabins, country cottages and country houses. Whichever the type of accommodation you opt for we hope you have a great time. If you are flexible about location you may also want to take a look at these rural retreats in Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Click photos to find out more about each English rural retreat.