If your wish that little extra privacy or want "to do your own thing" then renting a cottage can be an ideal choice for you. Many of these are detached properties where you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the British countryside. Holiday cottages in the UK tend to be located in places that tourists would like to be and give them an opportunity to become a temporary member of the local community. The buildings themselves also tend to the vernacular, i.e. traditional and of local design.
The cottages are available for rent through out England, Scotland and Wales most owned by private individuals and offered here through the services of Cottages4You
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If you still require some privacy but wish to move about then you could consider a holiday afloat. Why not hire a boat? or event treat yourself to a few days in a "posh" hotel at the end of you stay.
If you're totally decided that is has to be a cottage but you still cannot find the one you want then try the National Trust Cottages. They have a unique collection of over 320 properties in outstanding locations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland many of which are of national historic interest which is why they are in the care of the National Trust.