
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
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
scape to the beautiful Osea Island in Essex and stay at East Village No.3, a charming private holiday cottage. This island offers a unique experience that is accessible via a tidal causeway. You can enjoy a private beach, a saltwater lido, a heated pool, a tennis court, a cinema, a games room, and a gym. No.3 is located in The Village, which provides easy access to the pool. Inside the cottage, you can expect stylish bedrooms and open-plan living areas. Immerse yourself in island life, which is perfect for special occasions or family holidays. Please note that the minimum booking is for two nights.

- Sleeps
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
Bilbrook apartment is one of 12 Holiday Cottages at Duddings. Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms. It is set in the rural Avill valley in Somerset near Dunster & Minehead within The Exmoor National Park. Indoor pool, spa bath, tennis court, games room, trampoline. Families & dogs are welcome. Visit-England 4-star.

- Sleeps
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 3
Raindrops on Roses is a gorgeous 700-year-old thatched cottage surrounded by countryside near Hatfield Forest. The cottage is perfect for outdoor rural walks and boasts expansive gardens with wonderful views, traditional features such as beams, and a cosy log fire.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Seekings Cottage is a delightful farm cottage for two located on the edge of the beautiful Exmoor National Park near South Molton. Several good pubs are nearby, including one with a Michelin-star within easy distance.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Sycamore Cottage enjoys expansive views of the Yorkshire Dales due to its upside-down design, which promises couples serenity and seclusion. The stone-built end-terrace holiday home near Hawes boasts a generous garden that pets will love and lies in a secluded rural location in Wensleydale.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Anne’s Hut blends into the surrounding woodland. The unique former shepherd’s hut has been fashioned into a romantic holiday cottage in Penterry, Monmouthshire, which boasts extensive gardens with wonderful countryside views, luxurious décor, a wood burner, an outdoor firepit and contemporary comforts.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Introducing Ty Afal (Apple House), your charming Powys Holiday Cottage nestled in the heart of the Mid Wales countryside. This eco-friendly holiday lodge with a hot tub has been lovingly handcrafted on our working family farm. It promises an unforgettable self-catering rural retreat.
From the moment you arrive, you'll sense the warmth and dedication we've poured into every detail, ensuring your stay is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether it's a romantic getaway, a family retreat, a laid-back reunion with loved ones, or your cherished honeymoon, Ty Afal is here to create lifelong memories.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Part of the brand-new Byron Apartments complex on the ground floor of a block of apartment homes, 2 Putsborough in the heart of Woolacombe, Devon, offers a luxurious coastal holiday for up to four guests, a pet-friendly apartment with an en-suite master double and access to indoor pool and gym.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
View this traditional coastal cottage in Northumberland; Lyndhurst Cottage is a stone-built semi-detached property, a relaxing and easygoing Northern getaway enjoying the best of the Northumberland Coast and countryside a short stroll to the harbour and beach at Beadnell Bay.