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
The Log Cabin epitomises rustic charm. The two-bedroom remote and dog-friendly holiday lodge in East Devon was built with weathered pine logs and lies between woodland and a lake near the village of Sheldon. Up to four guests will enjoy rare tranquillity and a chance to fish for their supper!
- 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
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Truly embodying the rural surroundings, Garden Cottage is a semi-detached barn conversion near Buxton, just on the edge of the hamlet of Sparrowpit within the Peak District. Set on a working dairy farm, the one-bedroom countryside cottage offers a secluded, romantic getaway for couples amidst verdant fields.
- Sleeps
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
Prince Cottage is a pet-friendly coastal cottage sleeping 3 in the seaside fishing village of Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, offering comfortable, contemporary accommodation for small groups on holiday looking to enjoy beach-combing, walking the nearby moors and discovering the area’s rich history.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Beaton’s Croft is a truly unique romantic getaway. The A-listed rural cottage is listed under the National Trust for Scotland and occupies a secluded corner of Kilmuir on the Isle of Skye. With a thatched roof and whitewashed walls, plus an open fire, the Croft exudes character and enjoys views.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
The Old Dairy opens up the North York Moors and Coast for exploration and provides for a comfortable stay in Beverley. The converted barn welcomes pets and sleeps 4 guests and offers an enclosed, lawned garden with a summerhouse, as well as an open-plan design, arched windows and contemporary style.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Church Cottage is a delightful thatched holiday cottage nestled beside the church in Cattistock, Dorset. The pet-friendly cottage boasts a lovely, landscaped garden, a luxurious interior boasting elegant design features, as well as a prime location in this quaint village.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Stable Cottage on the North Norfolk coast in Cromer is a luxury 5-star Award-winning Norfolk holiday cottage. This beautifully furnished, pet-friendly holiday cottage in East Runton features a private hot tub, table tennis, pool table, Sky Q HD and a private walled garden + BBQ. It's a 5-minute walk from the Blue Flag beach.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
This North Devon holiday cottage with on-site fishing and a children's play area is at Lower Aylescott. Smithy Cottage accommodates up to four guests in two bedrooms. It is situated in West Down, a pretty village outside Ilfracombe in the glorious North Devon countryside, just a handful of miles from the beach at Woolacombe.