Find Everybody's Favourite Holiday Cottages in England

Staying in an English Country Cottage is a great way to experience this inspiring “green and pleasant land”. From rugged wave-worn cliffs at Land’s End in Cornwall to the white sandy shores of the idyllic Northumberland coastline, the wealth and depth of England’s history and culture are unprecedented in the modern world.

The differences are not just cultural; England has such a beautiful and varied geographical landscape that anyone travelling the country as a tourist will be amazed at the changing countryside. From the wilderness coast of North Devon, you will only need to venture south a few miles to experience soft rolling hills and deep red soil. As you wander around the country, the landscape changes as often as the county boundaries. From the flat East Anglian fenlands of Lincolnshire, it’s a short drive to the Pennines, the mountainous backbone of England that stretches from Derbyshire to the border to Hadrian’s Wall. But wherever you book a holiday cottage in England, you can be sure that a choice of quaint, traditional, contemporary or listed holiday homes will be available to welcome you and provide a comfortable, memorable holiday in England.

 

Large, stone-built farmhouse with a spacious lawn.
  • Sleeps 10
  • Bedrooms 5

Manor Farm is a Grade-II listed Gloucestershire farmhouse set in the hamlet of Grafton, with beautiful views of Bredon Hill and the Cotswolds. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps 10 & offers guests antique furnishings, rustic charm, wood-burning stoves, furnished outdoor areas and style.

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A stone-built terrace of cottages with flower-filled gardens in Swaledale.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Margaret's Cottage is a rural paradise located in the remote Swaledale countryside. The small house is dog-friendly and child-friendly and sleeps four. Enjoy picturesque views from the cosy sitting room of this secluded Yorkshire Dales Holiday Cottage in Low Row Village.

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Exterior of a double-fronted, wisteria-clad Abbotsbury holiday cottage
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Market House, an Abbotsbury holiday home, offers a tastefully updated, spacious retreat with charming original features. This family-friendly holiday let in Dorset accommodates up to six guests, featuring a wood-burning stove, contemporary decor, and a delightful courtyard. Centrally located, it provides easy access to Abbotsbury's quintessential high street and numerous attractions, including the Subtropical Gardens and the Jurassic Coast Path. Discover the charm of this family-friendly retreat – your ideal coastal escape in Dorset.

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Exterior of a weather-boarded Suffolk Cottage behind a garden lined with fur trees.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1

Marsh View is a sophisticated, contemporary ground-floor Suffolk holiday apartment for two guests, overlooking the glorious, unspoilt Hazlewood Marsh and the River Alde. The delightful seaside destination of Aldeburgh is within easy reach.

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A contemporary wood-clad bungalow with floor-to-ceiling windowsurrounded by a shingled garden.
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Mary Rose Cottage is a light and airy detached rural cottage set in the peaceful grounds of Eastfield Hall. The grounds and the spacious conservatory boast splendid views towards the sea, and the pet-free seaside holiday cottage in Warkworth offers easy access to the Northumberland attractions.

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A long country lodge in North Yorkshire overlooking a walled paddock lined by trees
  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms 4

Masongill Lodge is a charming rural cottage in the hamlet of Masongill, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This Grade II-listed Yorkshire longhouse was built in 1709 and features exposed beams, two log fires, an Aga, and a walk right from the front door. The property also includes a paddock and garden with breathtaking views.

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Exterior of a 3-storey Victorian seaside town house with bay windows. n
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 5

This large, family-friendly seaside holiday home in Scarborough sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms. Mayville House offers spacious, pet-friendly self-catering holidays on the North Yorkshire Coast for large families or groups of friends just a mile from the beach.

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Exterior of a 2-storey, stone-built barn conversion overlooking a low-walled garden
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

This is a fabulous stone barn conversion in the Derbyshire Dales village of Edale. Situated on a working sheep farm, it sleeps up to six people in comfort and luxury.

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A remote 2-storey barn conversion in a moorland location.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1

Meadows Edge once saw life as a reading room, and the detached cottage still offers couples a tranquil, romantic getaway in Holwick. Skilfully converted and boasting modern comforts, the pet-friendly, old stone barn features an upside-down design to capture the views of the Yorkshire Dales best.

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A Large 3-storey Country House surrounded by lawns and woodland.
  • Sleeps 18
  • Bedrooms 9

Melmerby Hall is a large Grade-II listed manor house on 25 acres in Melmerby in Cumbria. The grand, pet-friendly rural cottage enjoys fantastic views from its spacious grounds and retains many original features, including its stone façade, Georgian shutters and sandstone terrace.

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A stone-built cottage overlooks a shrub-lined terrace with dining table chairs and a parasol
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Nestled on the grounds of the magnificent Bonython Estate just south of Helston in Cornwall sits Mews Cottage, a delightful child-friendly holiday cottage in Helston renovated to a five-star standard that comfortably accommodates up to six guests. It has a private courtyard and three bedrooms, two with en-suite showers.

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Stone built exterior of a Yorkshire Dales cottage with large zinc plant pots lining the front.
  • Sleeps 3
  • Bedrooms 2

Middle Cottage lies in the sleepy Wensleydale village of Middleham. This 3-bedroom pet-friendly Dales holiday cottage is perfect for family holidays exploring the Dales or North York Moors. The Cottage is a short stroll to historic Middleham Castle, the childhood home of Richard III.

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Interior of a spacious pine-floored lounge with pine beams, rugs and large sofas.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

This rural holiday cottage in Derbyshire is a beautiful, semi-detached barn conversion on a working sheep farm in a peaceful location that sleeps up to four people.

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Exterior of a stone-built holiday cottage in the Lake District.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Enjoy a peaceful, relaxing Lake District holiday in Mill Cottage, a dog-friendly home just a few minutes walk to Lake Windermere on the 5000-acre Graythwaite country estate. This cosy, well-equipped cottage sleeps 4—shared use of the indoor heated pool and other leisure facilities.

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A double-fronted stone cottage overlooks a sunny lawn edged with flowers.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Mill Cottage is a delightful two-bedroom holiday property near Tintagel in North Cornwall, nestled in a designated National Landscape. It offers families an idyllic getaway in the village of St Nectan’s Glen. The coastal cottage boasts gorgeous gardens surrounded by trees with a babbling brook.

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