
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
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
Aunt Jane’s is a delightful semi-detached rural holiday cottage on a working farm in Winster. The stone-built cottage offers beautiful views of the surrounding Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. It boasts old cruck beams and reminders of yesteryear, plus spacious outdoor areas and modern comforts.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Apple Tree Cottage is a picturesque chocolate box cottage in the heart of Burton Bradstock in Dorset. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps four and boasts a thatched roof and proximity to beautiful beaches, a furnished cottage garden, exposed beams, elegant furnishings, natural light and charm.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Hawthorn Cottage is a delightful, pet-friendly holiday cottage in the market town of Ulverston. It offers couples a romantic escape in Cumbria and The Lake District. Oak beams and stone-flagged floor complement the open fire and add character to the cottage, which boasts a lovely patio and modern comforts.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
3 Vale View is a traditional whitewashed end-terrace cottage in the delightful hamlet of Hannakin in Cumbria and The Lake District. The charming rural cottage sleeps four and enjoys beautiful countryside views, fresh air, an upside-down design to capture the views, and a log fire.

- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
The Compass is a stylish one-bedroom apartment in the heart of the resort town of Swanage, Dorset, a romantic flat within a pleasant courtyard that makes a cosy holiday escape for couples, with a private parking space, fully fitted kitchen, breakfast bar, tiled bathroom, and comfy sitting area.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Apple Tree Cottage is an authentic brick-and-flint terraced cottage dating back to 1730 near Sturminster Newton in Dorset. The pet-friendly holiday cottage sleeps four and offers a mature garden with a summerhouse and patio and an interior blending tradition with style and a warming log fire.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
6 Malthouse Court is a coastal cottage boasting contemporary chic. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps four and occupies an ideal location near the marina in Watchet, offering natural light, sophisticated comfort, a delightful courtyard and open-plan design, and proximity to the coast of Somerset.

- Sleeps
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
Rural and delightfully remote, Cwm Yr Afon Cottage is located on a sheep farm. This beautifully renovated rural cottage in the North Wales countryside is a small, romantic retreat in Snowdonia. Dog-friendly and child-friendly. Sleeps 3.

- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is a fabulous hot tub holiday cottage with a tennis court and beautiful gardens. It sleeps 4 in the quaint Shropshire village of Bishop’s Castle. Ideally positioned for cycling, horse-riding and walking in the South Shropshire Hills, Offa’s Dyke and the Welsh Marches.