Chris,
If it's the shed phone you're replacing, I wouldn't go for a modern electronic jobbie
(the only type you can buy new), but get an old AWA (Telecom) phone off Ebay or similar.
Modern electronic phones need mains power, and if the power is off, or not available, then
you can't use the phone. The old phones get their power from the exchange.
Either a desk or wall phone would be fine like the ones below. They also come with push
button dialing instead of rotary, and are available in many colours!
Cheers,
Jason.
