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
- 16
- Bedrooms
- 7
Upcott Farm House in Winsford is a large rural holiday cottage on Exmoor with a swimming pool. It offers large families, groups and their pets a thoroughly modern house with gorgeous grounds, a sunroom, a log burning stove and other traditional features.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
A stunning farming estate in the heart of rural North Devon, Barn Cottage lies in a scenic valley in the parish of Bishop's Nympton, near South Molton on the edge of Exmoor National Park. This farm cottage allows access to Devon's coastline, beaches, and other attractions.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Set in the private grounds of Combermere Abbey, Callander Cottage is a light and airy property with tasteful, contemporary furnishings and a fresh, calming colour palette. With its own small private garden, it's perfectly located next to the beautiful walled garden at the Abbey.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Maltkiln Cottage is an award-winning converted farm building near the idyllic Lancashire village of Bispham Green. Surrounded by rolling hills, this luxury countryside holiday cottage for couples sleeps 2, with exposed brickwork and a lovely garden. The property is within an easy drive of the Lake District and the western Yorkshire Dales.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
Moortown House Farm is an elegant Georgian-listed manor on the edge of an AONB in Moortown. The large rural holiday cottage in Lincolnshire was built in 1816 and was designed by Sit Joseph Paxton. Rolling parkland and woodland surround the elegant property, which has luxurious furnishings, a tennis court, and country charm.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Coquet Cottage blends sleek modern touches with dark, rich antique décor in a traditional mid-terrace holiday cottage in Amble-by-the-Sea. The stone-walled, pet-free, seaside cottage features a regal master bedroom with heavy wooden furniture and an ultra-modern single room on the Northumberland coast.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
6 Malthouse Court is a coastal cottage boasting contemporary chic. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps four and occupies an ideal location near the marina in Watchet, offering natural light, sophisticated comfort, a delightful courtyard and open-plan design, and proximity to the coast of Somerset.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
This Cumbrian longhouse, which has been listed as Grade II, was not used for domestic purposes for several centuries until it was recently restored and won a 5-Star Gold Award. Its historical significance is reflected in its thick sandstone walls, ships beams, timbers, and traditional oak window shutters.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Deerpark Lodge is a delightful wooden-clad holiday lodge in Leicestershire on a 28-acre estate near Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The pet-friendly rural property is surrounded by woodland for walks and lakes for fishing. It offers light-filled open-plan spaces, a contemporary design, a large deck with views, and a log fire.