Discover holiday cottages within 2 hours of London on Handpicked Stays

Escape the city without travelling far. Our handpicked holiday cottages within two hours of London make it easy to trade busy streets and daily routines for peaceful countryside, charming villages and plenty of fresh air.

Whether you're looking for a romantic rural retreat, a cosy cottage for a family getaway or a spacious countryside escape with friends, you'll find beautiful places to stay within easy reach of the capital. From rolling hills and woodland walks to picturesque villages and country pubs, there's plenty to discover.

So pack your bags, leave the traffic behind and start planning your next countryside escape.

Locations including Balcombe, Beaconsfield, Burwash, Canvey Island, Chiddingstone, Farnham Common, Frant, Hadlow, Halstead, Hollingbourne, Holmbury St Mary, Iver, Maldon, Mersea Island, North Chailey, Ockley, Reigate, Sunningdale, Thames Ditton, Thaxted, Turners Hill, Westcott and Wraysbury.