Find My Favourite Small Holiday Cottages

Pipits is a large period Exmoor holiday home on the outskirts of the Somerset village of Exford. This pet-friendly cottage boasts a large inglenook fireplace, oak beams, two wood-burner stoves, a terraced garden with a summerhouse, and four bedrooms comfortably sleeping up to eight guests.

The Owl Barn is a luxurious stone-built barn conversion in Herefordshire amid beautiful countryside. The pet-friendly, single-storey holiday cottage in Kimbolton enjoys sumptuous countryside views and retains original features, such as beams and stone walls, combined with contemporary sophistication.

The Olde Cowshed offers couples and families a two-bedroom luxury cottage in Shropshire with a games room, home gym and hot tub on a 250-acre working farm in Westhope Village. This rural holiday home is surrounded by the beautiful countryside with easy reach of many attractions. Pets welcome.

Experience luxurious living in this exquisitely designed eco-lodge located in the stunning Cheddar countryside at Strawberryfield Park. This spacious and bright two-bedroom lodge boasts three sets of glass sliding doors that lead out to a beautifully decked terrace, which comes complete with comfortable outdoor seating and a bubbling hot tub.

Enjoy a romantic Cotswolds holiday with a stay at Second Nature on the outskirts of the spa town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the perfect getaway for couples wanting to explore this picturesque region. Second Nature is an eco-friendly rural retreat for two boasting a distinctive four-poster bed and walk-in rain shower.

Dove Cottage is a traditional 2-bedroom Lake District holiday cottage sleeping four on a 5,000-acre country estate near Hawkshead in a scenic rural spot by Lake Windermere. Guests enjoy the use of a communal indoor heated swimming pool, games room, gym, and kids' play area.

Amidst the beauty of the Lake District is the lovely holiday cottage Hazel, part of the Woodland Cottages resort on the eastern shores of Lake Windermere near the town of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, a child-friendly cottage featuring a hot tub, wood-burning stove and five bedrooms.

This serene countryside eco-lodge is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway. It is pet-friendly and has a private hot tub, making it all the more delightful. Thistledown is located in the coastal village of Georgeham, near Braunton, and is just a short drive away from some of the most stunning beaches. The rural retreat offers beautiful views and is situated in North Devon.

Elderbank is a Peak District cottage for couples. The romantic Derbyshire holiday cottage lies in a quiet rural backwater in the pretty Derbyshire village of Bradwell, among many Peak District walks and attractions. It features traditional exposed beams and a spacious bedroom with a feature fireplace.