Find Your Perfect Getaway: Cottages Near Bluebell Woods
Posted on 10-04-25, updated on 13-03-26By: Claire S. | 2 minute read
Brag-Worthy Bluebell Boltholes from cottages.com
Britain’s woodlands have come alive with a sea of beautiful bluebells covering the forest floors, a sure sign that spring has arrived. This protected flower, flowering in its full glory from late March to early May, promises Instagram appeal with its deep violet-blue hues.
Here’s a roundup of beautiful cottages near bluebell spotting locations from cottages.com…
Named after the humble bluebell, Bluebell Lodge has access through the owner’s field to the forest, so guests may spot bluebells on their doorstep!
The lodge is a 20-minute drive from Perry Wood near Faversham, famous for its rich bluebell carpet, and you can also visit on a pedal bike or by horse, with different routes available for a range of abilities. For a day at the seaside, Whitstable is 18-miles away and has beach huts, fishing boats, a shingle beach and the Whitstable Oyster Company restaurant – serving delicious local seafood.
The Granary, Hayscastle, near Newgale, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Sleeps 4. 2 bedrooms, 2 dogs welcome. From £403 for 7 nights.
A few miles from stunning beaches, The Granary is full of character and charm, this 150-year-old property features limestone flagstones in the open plan living area, and oak flooring in the bedrooms.
For bluebell walks nearby try the Roch/Brandy Brook walk, which follows the valley of Brandy Brook and skirts Rhyndaston Mountain. Take your binoculars on this 3.5 mile walk to spot buzzards and woodland birds, and stroll through the bluebell wood. The National Trust Southwood Estate is 50-minutes from base and has a wildlife walk, featuring wooded valleys, floral fields and craggy clifftops. Enjoy a trip to the famous city of St David’s, seven miles away and Britain’s smallest city, at the most westerly point of Wales and the final resting place of the patron saint of Wales, Saint David.
Wrockwardine Cottage, Wrockwardine, near Telford
Sleeps 4. 2 bedrooms. From £615 for 7 nights.
The National Trust Dudmaston Estate is a bluebell hot-spot and a location swathed in blue in spring. For the best displays, follow Captain Geoffrey’s Estate walk (four miles), taking you through the working estate that dates from Norman times, and along winding paths through the trees.
30-minutes drive from the Dudmaston Estate is Wrockwardine Cottage, a traditional black and white cottage, set in the grounds of Wrockwardine Hall and positioned in the heart of Wrockwardine village. Explore the beautiful counties of Shropshire and Staffordshire, and take a trip to Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, with the Iron Bridge & Tollhouse and Museum of The Gorge waiting to be discovered (20-minutes away), widely regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
Clear View Cottage, Pickering, North Yorkshire
Sleeps 5. 3 bed. From £845 for 7 nights
Enjoy views of the railway at Clear View Cottage as you watch heritage steam trains chugging into Pickering town, all from the comfort of this remarkable three floor abode. On the lower ground floor is a snug retreat, with glass doors opening onto a private balcony boasting elevated views over the town.
In Pickering, Ashdale and Riccal Dale valleys are rich with flora and fauna, and in May host swathes of English bluebells. During your walk, listen out for woodpeckers and chiffchaffs. Pickering is full of character and also has a castle, museum and is the starting point of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which takes visitors through Levisham Station on to Grosmont and Whitby.
