Adult-only hotels and cottages aren't about keeping kids out-they're about giving grown-ups the quiet, peaceful space they need to truly relax. Here's why this trend is growing and who benefits most.
Adult Only Cottages: Quiet Getaways for Couples and Solo Travelers
When you’re looking for a break that’s truly yours—no kids, no noise, no rush—adult only cottages, self-catering homes designed exclusively for guests 18 and over. Also known as adult-only holiday rentals, these spaces are built for calm, connection, and quiet mornings with coffee on the porch. They’re not just hotels with a "no children" rule. These are places where the whole design—from the thick curtains to the lack of toys in the garden—says one thing: this is for you.
Think about what you really need when you book a getaway. Is it a hot tub? Maybe. But more often, it’s silence. It’s being able to sleep in without hearing a toddler bang on the wall. It’s having the kitchen to yourself to cook that slow-cooked stew without rushing. self-catering cottages, homes with full kitchens where you prepare your own meals. Also known as holiday rentals, they give you control over your pace, your food, and your schedule. That’s why so many couples and solo travelers choose them over hotels. And when those cottages are adult only, that control becomes peace.
Some people think adult only means fancy. It doesn’t. It means thoughtful. It means the owner didn’t put up a playroom because they knew their guests wanted to unwind, not supervise. It means the hot tub isn’t hidden behind a hedge—it’s right outside the bedroom door. It means the Wi-Fi works, the bed is comfy, and the local pub doesn’t have a kids’ menu. These are the details that matter when you’ve been running on empty for months.
You don’t need a luxury brand to have a great adult only stay. You need a place that gets it. A place that knows you’re not here for the pool slide or the breakfast buffet. You’re here to breathe. To read a book without interruptions. To hold hands in the dark and not worry about someone knocking on the door at 7 a.m.
That’s what you’ll find in the collection below. Real stories about quiet escapes. Tips on spotting the difference between a cottage that’s just "no kids allowed" and one that’s truly designed for grown-ups. And the kinds of places—whether it’s a timber cabin tucked into the woods or a stone cottage with a walled garden—that make you forget the world outside ever existed.