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
On the North Foreland Lighthouse site above Broadstairs, this delightful cottage features entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, dining room, bathroom, double bedroom and single bedroom with full size bed and comfortable pull-out bed.
- Sleeps
- 20
- Bedrooms
- 8
A large, immaculate dormer bungalow on the North Yorkshire coast, pet-friendly Seacrest Lodge is just an easy walk to the beach. This Scarborough holiday cottage has a hot tub and sleeps 20 in 8 bedrooms. It offers rural and sea views and is nicely located for seaside, walking, cycling, and golfing holidays for big families or groups.
- 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
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Fancy a lighthouse holiday? Book Gunard, a Ventnor holiday cottage, part of St Catherine's Lighthouse on the Isle of Wight. With superb sea views, this pet-friendly waterside cottage sleeps 5 in a secluded rural location right above the waves.
- Sleeps
- Bedrooms
- 2
Shepherd’s Rest is a luxurious holiday cottage surrounded by open countryside near Llandyssil in Powys, Mid Wales. The pet-friendly rural cottage boasts glorious views and tranquillity, an open fire, a hot tub, extensive grounds, a sophisticated interior and serenity.
- Sleeps
- 15
- Bedrooms
- 5
The Old Robin Hood is a Grade II listed rural cottage near Holmesfield that boasts beautiful Peak District views and Derbyshire Dales. The large, pet-friendly cottage possesses country charm and modern comforts and includes a spacious garden, a hot tub, a games room, exposed beams and an open fire.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Uninterrupted views of the Warwickshire countryside greet visitors to Furlong Barn, a sophisticated rural holiday cottage in Long Itchington. The secluded barn conversion boasts vaulted beamed ceilings & open-plan design, as well as generous grounds with a furnished patio for enjoying the beautiful scenery.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Broadings Cottage is a charming single-storey barn conversion ideal for small families located on a working farm on the edge of Whitby. Maintaining much of its original character, the pet-friendly cottage is a perfect getaway in the North York Moors for seaside and countryside holidays.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Long Cover is a 16th-century timber-frame rural cottage in Kyre, Worcestershire on beautiful grounds. The pet-friendly cottage sits amid farmland and boasts gorgeous woodland views and tranquillity from its garden, exposed beams, log fire, leaded windows, Aga, and contemporary comfort.