Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

The Ski Club is a stunning single-storey modern lodge sitting beside a 60 acre private lake and set in 10 acres of woodland. This unique Rural Retreat offers a truly idyllic stay for those who want to sample the best of indoor and outdoor countryside living.

Information correct at time of writing. The Ski Club is located on the outskirts of the heart of Worcestershire, Droitwich Spa. With plenty of things to do from the Droitwich Spa Lido, Heritage Centre and Museum, Salt Tours and plenty of local walks! Ombersley village is just 3 miles away (5 mins by car) and is a pretty half timbered village with a Two AA Rosette restaurant, The Venture Inn and two great pubs to choose from, The Crown and Sandys and The Kings Arms, along with a lovely cafe, Checkett's. Also just 5 mins by car is the village of Cutnal Green with a lovely Indian restaurant, Entourage and another good pub, The Chequers. Make sure to stop off at The Hadley Bowling Green Inn, a charming Elizabethan restaurant and bowling green located in Hadley Heath just under 3 miles away. Dating back to the 16th century, this restaurant is filled with history, and it is even one of the oldest bowling greens in Britain! If golf is your thing, head over to Droitwich Golf Club, perfect for friends or family to have a friendly game. Hanbury Hall is only 20 minutes away, where you can enjoy the country house or explore the original gardens or 400 acres of parkland. There is a restaurant on site, a second-hand book shop, and a playground which is perfect for children. Worcester Cathedral is 30 minutes away, and is a magnificent sight as it rises above the River Severn. Take a guided tour around the cathedral and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Travelling further afield, spend the day in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the home of William Shakespeare. Take a guided walking tour throughout the town and visit William Shakespeare's birthplace. Or treat yourself to a night out at the theatre like no other at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.