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Best Holiday Cottages in the UK
Want to find out which are the best holiday cottages in the UK? The best holiday home will depend on your needs and what features and settings appeal to you. To help you find the best place to stay we’ve set out our picks of some of the UK’s best types of holiday homes, including cottages for history lovers, couples, pet owners, families, luxury seekers and more.
What Type of Holiday Home Best Suits You?
• Character Cottages
• Couple’s Retreats
• Dog-Friendly Cottages
• Eco-Friendly Retreats
• Family Breaks
• Log Cabins and Lodges
• Luxury Accommodation
• Quirky Retreats
• Rural Retreats
• Seaside and Coastal Escapes
Character Cottages
, Best for Charm and Heritage Holidays 
Do you love holiday cottages with a bit of character? The UK with its pretty historic villages and rich history, is home to a great choice of character holiday homes including historic retreats dating back hundreds of years, ideal for keen history buffs. Other character cottages include quaint thatched holiday homes with beautiful thatched roofs and stone-built holiday homes including flint-built houses and properties constructed from honey coloured stone (found particularly in the Cotswolds, but also in parts of Northamptonshire).
Dog-Friendly Holidays, Best for Proud Pet Owners 
Are you the proud owner of a lovely hound? Whether you own a pug, an Alsatian or a labradoodle, holidaying with pets is very important to most pet owners nowadays. Who wants to leave their pooch in kennels pining after you whilst you’re away? Take your pooch with you and enjoy good dog friendly walks, visits to dog-friendly pubs and more on holiday.
Popular choices for proud pet owners include dog-friendly cottages with enclosed gardens and dog-friendly hot tub cottages. If you are on a budget, take a look at the holiday homes where dogs stay for free.
Eco-Conscious Holidays, Best for Earth Lovers 
Do you care about the environment and want to minimize your carbon footprint? From holiday homes with solar panels to properties with ground source heat pumps and more, book eco-conscious sustainable holiday accommodation and care for the environment both at home and away.
Eco-Friendly Stays
Famil
y Breaks, Best for Guests with Kids
Planning a break away with your brood? Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, a key requirement for families is keeping everyone entertained. There are some fantastic family-friendly options available when it comes to UK holiday cottages, including family cottages with games rooms, and family holiday homes with gardens so the kids can safely play outdoors. Another popular option with families are holiday homes with a play park on site.
Log Cabins, Best for Cabin Escapes 
For the feeling of getting back to nature, log cabins or lodges can be the perfect choice. Settings for log cabins can be very appealing, from forests to mountains and lakeside retreats. Wake up to the sights and sounds of nature and maybe even enjoy a spot of onsite fishing. Log cabins can be the very best for nature retreats.
Log cabin holidays
Luxury Breaks, For When Only the Very Best will Do 
Do you love the finer things in life? If you want to experience the best of the best on your next self-catering holiday then renting a 5 star holiday home could make perfect sense. For something even more relaxing, consider 5 star holiday homes with hot tubs or pools for keeping fit and unwinding on a break away.
Luxury cottage holidays
Quirky Retreats, Best for Truly Memorable Getaways 
If you want to enjoy a self-catering break to remember, then renting a quirky holiday home can make for the best of breaks. Whether you want to rent a holiday treehouse, a converted watermill, a former windmill or a shepherd’s hut, staying in a unique holiday home.
Quirky retreats
Romantic Retreats, Best for Couples 
Do you love a bit of romance on holiday? Romantic retreats are mostly 1 bedroom escapes, ideal for couples, although there are some slightly larger romantic cottages available too! Popular choices for loved up breaks away include log cabins for couples, romantic retreats with hot tubs, and romantic cottages with four poster beds. Whether for a short weekend break or a special occasion like a minimoon, find the best cottage to snuggle up in with the one you love.
Rural Retreats, Best for Escapes to the Country 
Do you find nature and the countryside soothing on your senses? For many guests, escaping to the country is good for the soul. Gaze out to wildflower meadows (rent a holiday home with country views for rural views from the holiday home itself!), watch the trees rustle in the wind, listen to bird song, and get back to nature. Rural retreats can be the very best for unwinding and reconnecting with nature on holiday.
Choices are many and varied, from farm cottages and farmhouses, to quirky options like shepherd’s huts.
Seaside and Coastal Breaks, Best for Dosing Up on Your Vitamin Sea
Do you love to be by the seaside? Spending time by the seaside on holiday is an ideal choice for a feel good factor. Options include coastal cottages, clifftop cottages, harbourside retreats, beachside cottages and fishermen’s cottages. Choose the best coastal retreat for your seaside break.
Book the Best Cottage for You
There are so many options when it comes to finding the best holiday cottage in the UK. Whether you're drawn to the charm of a character cottage, the romance of a cosy retreat, or the adventure of a log cabin escape, there’s something for everyone. Dog lovers can bring their furry friends along, while eco-conscious guests can opt for a sustainable getaway. Families can find fun-filled stays, and those craving luxury can indulge in 5-star comfort.
No matter your style, from quirky retreats to scenic seaside escapes, the UK is home to a fantastic variety of holiday cottages and lodges that promise unforgettable memories. Now, it’s time to book the best cottage for you and start making memories to treasure!
