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Holiday Homes in Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Harpenden

Experience a rejuvenating self-catering escape in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, where charming cottages await amidst beautiful countryside. This delightful town offers a blend of historic architecture, picturesque green spaces, and vibrant shops. With many listed buildings and a conservation area, Harpenden boasts a rich heritage as an agricultural settlement, now transformed into an attractive commuter town. Its excellent rail links make it ideal for those who wish to explore London, just under 30 minutes away. Explore local attractions like the Redbourn Village Museum, perfect for culture enthusiasts, and choose from a range of self-catering accommodations for a memorable stay.

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Bluegate Farm Holiday Cottages

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire ~12 miles from Harpenden

Sleeps 2–6 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations

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Weekly from £550 – £680

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Inglenook Cottage

Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire ~15 miles from Harpenden

Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog

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Weekly from £525 – £745

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The Barn at Lower Bassibones Farm

Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire ~15 miles from Harpenden

Sleeps 1–5 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog

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Weekly from £625 – £845

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Cottages, Apartments & Lodges in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England

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Explore Self-Catering Breaks in Harpenden

Looking to take a relaxing self-catering break in Harpenden? Harpenden in Hertfordshire is an attractive town in which to enjoy a cottage break.

Discover What Harpenden Offers for Cottage Breaks

Harpenden is surrounded by some beautiful countryside. Within Harpenden itself there are some attractive historic buildings along with pleasant green space and a number of shops. A number of the buildings in central Harpenden are listed and there is a pretty conservation area.

Harpenden: From Agricultural Roots to Commuter Town

Harpenden was traditionally an agricultural settlement and the economy was mainly dependent on agriculture. Nowadays Harpenden is a largely upmarket commuter town. Harpenden has excellent train links into London, and the journey to England’s capital city takes less than half an hour.

Experience the Attractions of Harpenden

Harpenden is likely therefore to appeal to those who are looking for a self-catering holiday near attractive countryside yet also near London for days or nights out in the bustling city of London. The popular attractions present in Harpenden include Redbourn Village Museum, which is a small set up where visitors can learn about the history of the village from the Iron Age to the present day. The Museum also includes art galleries and exhibitions for art lovers to enjoy.

Cottage Stay Options in Harpenden

Whether you are looking for a small cottage for 2 or a large cottage for a big group, we hope you enjoy browsing through the self-catering accommodation options on Ruralhomestays.com. We have a great choice of cottages from budget self-catering to luxury 5-star cottages. Do make use of our search assistant to help you find the right self-catering accommodation in or near Harpenden in Hertfordshire for you.

Updated 16 January 2026