Travel Guides | February 5, 2025

12 Stunning Holiday Cottages In The UK

Ed Maughan

Sometimes, the best getaways are the simple ones—fresh countryside air, crackling log fires, and a cozy place to call home for a few days. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful escape or a base for exploring, a beautiful holiday cottage is the perfect setting for a UK break with family and friends.

From charming stone cottages in the Cotswolds to coastal hideaways with sea views, these 12 handpicked properties offer something special. Think exposed beams, roaring fireplaces, stunning surroundings, and all the comforts you need for a relaxing stay. Some come with luxury extras like hot tubs, while others are all about classic country charm, with walks straight from the door and a local pub just around the corner.

In this blog, we’ve rounded up 12 of the beautiful holiday cottages in the UK, perfect for group getaways, family breaks, or simply slowing down and soaking up the scenery. Whether you fancy a weekend in the hills or a week by the sea, your next escape starts here.

Many of the properties below are ‘groups of cottages’, with multiple cottages onsite, ideal for an extended friends or family trip — happy browsing!

Oakwood West - Silhouette's Stable garden and hot tub

Chichester

Lucky and Silhouette’s Stables, West Sussex

Two adjoined cottages for 10, perfect for gathering family and friends. Luxuriously furnished with stunning outdoor living; fireplace, BBQ & hot tubs. Dog friendly enclosed gardens. Peaceful location.

Camelford

Ta Mill, Cornwall

Group of 15 cottages and lodges, perfect for weddings, friends, multigenerational families, special occasions, and corporate groups. Log stoves and dog friendly. Great base to explore Cornwall.

Carrog Farm Cottages - lots of outside space for games and barbecues with the whole group

Llangwnnadl

Carrog Farm Cottages, Gwynedd

Three farm cottages ideally located for exploring the beautiful Llyn Peninsula. Sleep 4-18 plus pets. Rural location with countryside views and spectacular sunsets.

Tenterden

Oxney Organic Estate, Sussex

Vineyard and farm between Tenterden and Rye with two groups of properties for self catering stays: The Oxney Barns sleep 14 and The Vineyard House 10, Huts sleeps 2. Games room, tennis, wine tasting.

Carlisle

Four Oaks Estate, Cumbria

Cumbrian estate sleeps 28 across 3 units. Great for friends and family gatherings or special occasions. 3 hot tubs, games room, 4 hole crazy golf. Coast in under 30 minutes. Walks from door.

Kirkby Stephen

The Green Cumbria

Newly renovated 5 star cottages with original features in rural location. Great for friends and family groups. Good base for exploring Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Coast 1 hour, pubs nearby.

Bach Wen has a fantastic setting by the sea in north Wales, with its own private beach

Nefyn

Bach Wen Farm, Gwynedd

A beautiful coastal retreat set amidst the wilderness of North Wales, close to Eryri (Snowdonia).
Affordable, dog-friendly holiday accommodation and event spaces.

Chulmleigh

Chawleigh Week Mill, Devon

2 stunning holiday houses perfect for friends, 3 generation families and couples enjoying a weekend away or meeting for a special birthday. Luxury inside and outside living, 2 wood fired hot tubs. Dog friendly.

Aberaeron

Welsh Country Retreats, Ceredigion

Holiday cottages near the coast at Cardigan Bay, with hot tubs and children’s play facilities. Walk the Coastal Path, enjoy the local nature.

Bradford-On-Avon

Church Farm Cottages, Wiltshire

4 star well equipped single storey cottages with luxurious indoor pool just 5 miles from Bath. Farm shop/cafe, village pub all under 1/2 mile. Perfect for couples, families and groups.

Clitheroe

Ribble Valley Holidays, Lancashire

Group of 6 holiday cottages in the Ribble Valley. Excellent choice for multi generation families and friends gathering for a special occasion. 1 cottage fully accessible. Hot tubs. Pool and spa onsite

Kirkby Stephen

Low Ploughlands, Cumbria

A large converted barn, split into 2 separate units, sleeps 16.
For larger groups, there is also Rose Cottage – 2 miles away nestled amongst our woods, sleeps 8.
Flexibility to sleep small groups

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12 Stunning Holiday Cottages In The UK