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Living in a city does have its perks, but even city-dwellers dream of escaping to some off the grid house or a small cottage surrounded by wilderness to let their weary souls re-charge. All of these beautiful old houses surrounded by beautiful views will inspire you to get away from it all – for a weekend or for good!
Most isolated log cabins like these had practical uses, and some still do – as hunting lodges or farmhouses. These days, however, more and more such homes are instead rented out to people who want a peaceful place to rest or work.
Scroll down below to see stunning photos, and don't forget to vote for your favorite house! If you've been to one or have just photographed one, we'd love to see it!
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#1
Cottage In The Woods, Scotland
MarianneBrealt 10 years ago
Intimate and cozy, crackling fire, a cup of tea and some sandwiches. Warm blankets and a good book, kerosene lamps A dog sleeping at my feet
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#2
The Solitairy House Of Elliðaey Island, Iceland
#3
Hofskirkja, Iceland
#4
A Hut In Winter
#5
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Very_bored_panda 10 years ago
Guys, this is a church, not a cottage. It's called The Church of the Good Shephard, it's an amazing place, but you can't actually live there
#7
Apuseni Mountains, Romania
#8
Hobbit House, Wales
LindaMilligan 10 years ago
This has got to be the one, tucked in, safe and sound. Lots of visual interest too. Trees, flowers, walls, green. Love it.
#9
Icelandic Mountain Meadow Retreat
#10
Trøllanes, Faroe Islands
#11
Holmur Reykjanes, Iceland
#12
Little Red House, Iceland
#13
Red House In Snowy Norway
PaulGeorge 10 years ago
I would move ther in this instand! all i need is electricity so i can listen to my favorite music and some tea
#15
House In The Middle Of Drina River Near The Town Of Bajina Basta, Serbia
#16
Tiny House In The Fields, Hungary
#17
In The Fields Of Gold, Alberta, Canada
CeriseDio-enne 10 years ago
I grew up in Alberta, and last I checked, Alberta was in Canada, not the USA.
#18
Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
ChristinaGarciaWilson 10 years ago
this is the same house as #15 from a different angle and a different season. look at the mountain and the rocks near the shore...
#19
Craig Highland Farm Holiday Cottage Near Plockton, Scotland
Final score:
61points
#20
Barrier Highway, South Australia
#22
Rice Terraces Of Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam
#23
House In Nepal With View Of Himalayas
Final score:
22points
ZahedulAlam 9 years ago
This is wonderful "House In Nepal With View Of Himalayas". Pls mail me the address of this place at zahid636@gmail.com
#25
The House At The End Of The Fjord, Norway
Final score:
21points
#26
Magical Home, Poland
#28
Salzburg, Austria
#30
A Tiny House In The Meadow, Lithuania
Final score:
18points
#31
Hidden Place, Swabian Alps, Germany
AdrianCortezano 10 years ago
the setting is a bit creepy. I might try to renovate the house before moving in .
#33
Liptovska Teplicka, Slovakia
#36
Rock House, Tenno, Italy
Final score:
15points
Jude Shriner 4 months ago
What I wouldn't give to live the rest of my days here with my dog. Where to begin?
#38
Forgotten House, Austria
#39
Philips, Alberta, Canada
#41
Casita De Vorera, Menorca
Final score:
14points
#42
House On The Lake, Iceland
Amy Downey 2 years ago
All of these deserted no road great places- how do you get food? Or get in and out?
#43
Cozy White Cottage In The Turkish Aegean Coastal Region
Final score:
12points
#44
Cottage, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Final score:
12points
#45
Little House In Wester Ross, Scotland
#47
Applecross Road, Scotland
Amy Downey 2 years ago
No thatch, no nesting... metal roof? Looks great. Freagh Cottage in Clare looks like it a lot but was updated. Check it out as it is rentable. Or for retreat. Freagh Cottage. Don't forget.
#53
Montana, Usa
#55
Black Rock Cottage In Glencoe
Final score:
8points
Suzanne Haigh 4 years ago
olitary houses are so common in Scotland, I lived in one for 12 years. Beautiful but so boring.
#56
The Gingerbread House In Hungary
Final score:
8points
#57
Waiting, After All These Years... Pulia, Italy
Final score:
7points
#58
Tiny House In The Woods, Lithuania
Final score:
7points
Gary Bulthouse 10 years ago
glass is too shiny or shouldn't exist its like clean as a lab sterile, also its dubious that someone would take the time to overhang room
#59
Dolomiti - Croda Da Lago - Italy
Final score:
7points
#60
Shelter Overlooking Nuup Kangerlua (godthåb Fjord) Near Nuuk, Greenland
Final score:
7points
#61
Balea Lake Chalet Romania
Final score:
7points
#62
Arnafiroi, Iceland
#63
House Isolated With Grass, Iceland
#64
His And Her's - Near Stoer, Assynt, Scotland
Final score:
5points
#65
Winter In Lapland
Final score:
5points
#66
Reflection, Norway.
Final score:
5points
#67
My House In The Hood, Alta Maremma, Toscany
Final score:
5points
#73
Sunset Peak On Lantau Island, Hong Kong
#75
Cabin On The Beach, Opposite Of Popotan Island, Palawan, Philippines
Final score:
4points
#79
Alakir Valley, Turkey
Final score:
4points
#81
Riva Di Tures, South Tyrol, Italian Alps
Final score:
3points
DanielaGuarneri 10 years ago
Riva di Tures... been there so may times. Wonderful and peaceful place. Beautiful shot!!!
#87
Inschriach Bothy Artist Residency, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Final score:
3points
MichelleMills 10 years ago
This is so ideal for retreat. A tiny, well-built, isolated place in a beautiful national park.
#89
Pink Spooky Shelter =), Near Myrdalsjökull Glacier, Iceland
Final score:
3points
#90
Little Cottage In Norway
Final score:
3points
#94
Loch Shieldaig, Applecross, Wester Ross, Scotland
Final score:
2points
#99
Gulmarg, Kashmir, India
#104
Borletti Refuge In Stelvio National Park, Trentino-alto Adige, Italy
Final score:
1point
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MikhailBlacer 10 years ago
You now know where to go in case of a zombie apocalypse with a truck/boat full of food, water, supplies, medicine and weapons :) Ellieday.
MikhailBlacer 10 years ago
You now know where to go in case of a zombie apocalypse with a truck/boat full of food, water, supplies, medicine and weapons :) Ellieday.
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