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.

 

A Cornish lighthouse complex with holiday cottages in a clifftop location.
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Bishop Rock is a former Cornish lighthouse keeper’s cottage located within the Lizard Lighthouse grounds boasting panoramic ocean views from its clifftop location. The unique much modernized comfortable property near Helston provides direct access to this wonderful stretch of the Cornish coast.

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1st floor exterior of a stone-built Kendal holiday cottage.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1

In the Lake District charming town of Kendal, you’ll find this romantic cottage built for two nestled down a short alley just a few hundred yards from the surrounding town centre. With so much to offer in all seasons, you’ll fall in love with Wood Cottage in Cumbria.

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A timbered eco-lodge sits in front of mature woods overlooking open fields.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Escape to the countryside and experience an enchanting holiday at Woodbell Lodge. This luxurious cottage is one of five detached properties located on the beautiful Wakes Hall Estate, near the village of Wakes Colne in Essex. The property is pet-friendly and features a veranda, hot tub, two en-suite bedrooms, and modern eco-technology.

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  • Sleeps 2
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Escape to a serene getaway at Woodland Retreat Shepherd's Hut - a beautiful wooden-clad and romantic cottage situated among a forest in Brundish, Suffolk. You can snuggle up in the comfortable and modern space, unwind on the deck, and explore the lush woodland before ending the day around the outdoor fire pit. If you have a horse, you're also welcome to bring it along to enjoy this peaceful rural retreat.

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  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1

Woodpecker Cottage is a masterful barn conversion which blends urban sophistication with rural charm. The romantic holiday cottage in Ludlow, surrounded by woodland and a stream, offers couples a lovely garden, luxury furnishings, exposed stone walls, serenity, and access to Herefordshire.

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A garden table with a parasol sits outside a stone-built barn conversion in Cumbria.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Onsite owners greet you with a welcome package, just the first of many outstanding touches you’ll find with a stay at Woodside Barn, a remote, child-friendly holiday cottage in the secluded hamlet of Pennington on the Cumbrian coast near Ulverston and the Lake District. Sleeps 4.

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Exterior of a stone-built Dartmoor holiday cottage tucked into a fold in the surrounding Devon countryside
  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms 4

Woodstone Barn: A Spacious Dartmoor Holiday Cottage for Eight in Devon

Resting on a gentle slope above the West Devon Way, Woodstone offers a serene rural retreat just one and a half miles from the majestic Dartmoor National Park. With the capacity to comfortably accommodate eight guests, Woodstone Barn is the ideal large holiday home in Devon for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

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Front exterior of a modern house with stone steps to the 1st floor overlooking a lawn
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Wootton Gray enjoys enviable ocean views from many vantage points and sits just moments from the beaches and attractions in West Cornwall. The sophisticated Mousehole holiday home offers light and airy spaces, a furnished lawned garden, contemporary design features and a wood-burning stove.

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A stone-built Cumbrian farmhouse and attached barns in a remote moorland location
  • Sleeps 7
  • Bedrooms 3

Step back in time at the authentic stone remote cottage of Wray Green, which sits atop Wild Boar Fell in Cumbria. Sink into the comfort of the lovingly restored and furnished three-bedroom cottage. Pets are welcome. There is ample parking, plus a storage area for hiking and cycling gear. Sleeps 7.

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Ulleswater holiday cottage with a full length balcony and front terrace.
  • Sleeps 5
  • Bedrooms 3

Wreay Mansions is a luxurious rural cottage in Watermillock with impressive views of Lake Ullswater and the hills of Cumbria. The former hunting lodge offers refinement and elegance and boasts a 30’ furnished balcony, a lawned garden, fresh air, contemporary comforts and the chance to escape in style.

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The exterior of a brick-built Dorset bungalow is surrounded by lawns, shrubs, and mature trees.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Wyndthorpe Cottage is a charming rural dwelling located in the idyllic village of Milton Abbas. The cottage boasts a beautiful mature garden, which is fully furnished and offers picturesque views of the Dorset countryside. Inside, the cottage is designed with modern comforts in mind, featuring a sophisticated open-plan layout that is flooded with natural light.

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A modern holiday bungalow with a large block-paved parking area
  • Sleeps 3
  • Bedrooms 2

This detached Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage sleeps 3 in the attractive village of Embsay, near the market town of Skipton. Wynville is set in beautiful gardens, with a modern kitchen, beautifully decorated lounge and dining room, and idyllic walks and cosy country pubs on its doorstep.

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Exterior of a Cotswold honeystone cottage overlooking a lawn with daffodils in bloom.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

1 Lower Mill Cottages is a charming Cotswold Holiday Cottage nestling in a quiet corner of the Worcestershire village of Broadway with private parking. This two-bedroom,dog-friendly countryside cottage has lovely stream-bordered gardens and lies within an easy walk of superb pubs and restaurants.

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Spacious seaside apartment lounge with sofa, coffee table and sideboard.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Fun in the sun is assured at 16 Woolacombe, a luxurious coastal apartment in Woolacombe Bay, Devon. The apartment bathes in natural light and carries an effortless coastal chic throughout. It also offers a swimming pool, sauna, treatment room, and modern comfort just minutes from the beach.

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A modern brick cottage overlooking a lawn with s small millstream running through it.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Lower Mill Cottage is a charming country cottage that was once part of a larger traditional mill. It is situated in the beautiful Cotswold village of Broadway, which is considered one of the most attractive villages in the Cotswolds. The cottage features a lovely garden that is bordered by a peaceful stream, making it a perfect retreat for dog owners. Additionally, the cottage has private parking available.

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