
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
Bishop Rock is a cosy seaside cottage located within Lizard Lighthouse, which boasts panoramic views over the ocean from atop the cliffs. The unique property near Lizard Village promises modern comforts, subtle décor, and direct access to this beautiful stretch of the Cornish coast.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
River View is a romantic cottage in Aldeburgh which occupies the first floor of Marsh Lodge & enjoys gorgeous views of Hazlewood Marsh. The luxuriously appointed cottage rewards couples with sophisticated design features, a sun-trap courtyard, and views of the famous big skies of Suffolk.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
7a Cathedral Green is a gorgeous Grade II listed cottage in Wells, Somerset, dating back to the 15th century. The elegant cottage boasts views of the cathedral and is ideally situated in England’s smallest city. It offers a lawned garden, sophisticated contemporary décor, sash windows and pastel hues.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Lodesman Cottage enjoys sweeping ocean views from its position within the North Foreland Lighthouse above the beaches of Broadstairs. The unique coastal holiday cottage in Kent sleeps 4 and offers sophisticated light and airy accommodation plus spacious grounds for relaxing in the sun and the light sea breeze.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Elinor Fettiplace is a rustic romantic cottage on the grounds of Elizabethan Pauntley Court. Sitting near Pauntley in Gloucestershire, it dates back to the 1300s and boasts beamed ceilings, wooden floors, and authentic rural charm. A tennis court and lakes are found on the extensive grounds.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Panoramic ocean views stretch before Verity Cottage, a sophisticated coastal cottage within Trevose Head Lighthouse. The coast of Cornwall lies on either side of the cottage, which boasts outdoor entertaining spaces, contemporary comfort, light and airy design, the chance to get away from it all with more clean, fresh, revitalising air than you could shake a windsock at.

- 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
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Tregadjack Barn is a small and private, secluded cottage with two beautiful gardens near the town of Helston, Cornwall, offering beautiful long views along the rolling tree-covered countryside to the sea at Mounts Bay; the two-bedroom, pet-friendly oasis welcomes guests with a homemade fish pie!

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Little Gull is a delightful stone-built barn conversion nestling inland from Polzeath in Cornwall. The pet-friendly property offers neutral tones, elegant décor beneath vaulted beamed ceilings, an open-plan design, a wood-burning stove, and a generous south-facing lawned garden.