Can you survive without your iPhone? More and more of us are looking to disconnect to reconnect, to get off grid and to escape the stresses of modern life. It can be surprisingly liberating to switch your iPhone off. Take time out to look around you, to look up, instead of down and to converse with your companions. Read a book and strictly speaking, this should not be a kindle. You’ll discover an increased sense of calm and with it, better sleep.

If you are looking to break free of digital dependency, take a look at five of these self-catered Original Cottages rentals without internet in England and Wales. Original Cottages is a family-owned group of independent holiday property agencies committed to making self-catering holidays hassle-free and full of added value. Original Cottages is engaging with ethically-minded local brands such as Dragonfly Tea.

Beudy Uchaf
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Escape the hustle and bustle, and the glaring screens, at this beautifully remote stone cottage in Snowdonia. This is deemed a paradise for photographers, artists, ramblers and birdwatchers.

Artemis
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Who needs wifi when your surroundings are this beautiful? This single storey apartment, which is one wing of a Palladian Villa boasts super views of its parkland and is just two miles from the stunning North Norfolk Coast.

The Little House
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While there is a TV at this pretty stable conversion in Kent, there is no internet. And who needs it in this gorgeous neck of the woods? Book into one of the many popular gastropubs and explore the Farmer’s Market.

Coedyrhygen
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That view. I mean, wow. This Welsh stable overlooks the mountains and the lake of Trawsfynydd and is close to the castles and beaches of Harlech and Criccieth. No need for tech

The Lodge
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The grounds are so beautiful, you’re going to want to Instagram your view immediately. But you can’t as there is no internet at the Lodge. Close to Woody Bay on the North Devon Coast, the Lodge is set in the grounds of a historic Manor House and has its own private swimming pool. Walk through the manicured grounds to a beach and ogle the craggy coastline.

February 2018