
Find My Favourite Small Holiday Cottages
The UK has hundreds of tempting 1-2 bedroom small holiday cottages in idyllic coast and country locations – from cosy cottages for couples seeking a romantic getaway to character cottages for a family of four—or two sets of friends. Scroll down to view our selection of small holiday homes sleeping 3-5 guests. Click on the description of any cottage to view its main page and more images.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Situated deep in the heart of the Exmoor National Park on the outskirts of the riverside village of Exford, Somerset, you’ll find Greenslades, a large, child-friendly holiday cottage offering gorgeous countryside views, four bedrooms (two en-suite), beamed ceilings, and two wood-burner stoves.

- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
A luxuriously furnished cottage in a rural setting, No 1 Railway Cottages welcomes five guests to remarkable and self-catering relaxing holidays in Betws-y-Coed and the spectacular Snowdonia National Park. Modern amenities ensure a relaxing holiday getaway amidst the natural beauty of North Wales.

- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
A large luxury holiday cottage in Denbighshire, The Beeches is located near the centre of Llangollen. Its proximity to the River Dee suggests packing a picnic basket of crackers and wine to relax by the river bank on sunny days. This beautifully furnished 5-bedroom dog-friendly cottage sleeps 10.

- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 5
Don’t let the unassuming stone exterior of this large Peak District holiday cottage fool you. Walk inside Goldcrest, this former 17th-century farm barn in Meerbrook near Leek, Staffordshire, and admire how the interior skilfully blends the original character with contemporary styling. Sleeps 12.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
The charming and modern Hayloft Cottage is a converted hayloft in Staintondale, with views of the ocean and the surrounding North York Moors. The two-bedroom, pet-friendly coastal cottage in North Yorkshire features exposed beams, a stone exterior, and a sun-drenched garden.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
2-bedroom self-catering apartments for smaller families or couples at the Clippesby Hall family holiday park in Norfolk. They benefit from balcony views over the Old Walled Garden and enjoy the use of a communal indoor heated swimming pool.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Lletty is a luxurious Grade II listed farm cottage sitting on the beautiful Bodnant Estate in Conwy, Wales. The pet-friendly cottage promises seclusion and stunning views, an open fire, exposed beams, wooden and slate floors, a bread oven and glorious grounds ideal for wining and dining.

- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Introducing Exmoor View, an inviting countryside property nestling in North Molton, a peaceful Moorland village in North Devon. Step into a contemporary, pet-friendly retreat where stylish touches of grey, white walls and hints of lilac and purple pay homage to the nearby heather-clad moorland. This 3-bedroom Exmoor holiday home sleeps six.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Fun in the sun is assured at 16 Woolacombe, a luxurious coastal apartment in Woolacombe Bay, Devon, which bathes in natural light and carries an effortless coastal chic throughout. The apartment also offers a swimming pool, sauna, treatment room, and modern comfort just minutes from the beach.