Top 10 cosy cottages on HomeAway.co.uk

From thatched Irish houses to traditional Turkish retreats, find thousands of stylish holiday cottages on HomeAway.co.uk

If you’re looking to wind down and get away from it all, a cosy rural cottage provides the perfect backdrop for a laidback holiday with your family, partner or friends. Whether you’re planning a group getaway or a romantic break for two, there are over 19,000 charming holiday cottages available to rent worldwide on the UK’s number one holiday rentals website, HomeAway.co.uk, from cute one bedroom places to larger homes. To highlight the great range of cottages currently on its site, HomeAway.co.uk has put together a Top 10 list of the most charming, stylish cottage rentals around the world.

Holiday cottages are usually situated amidst untouched countryside, in pretty villages or seaside towns, so if you’re a fan of the great outdoors, a country cottage break will suit you down to the ground. Explore Dartmoor National Park from a converted coach house, or relax on a sun-drenched pool terrace while enjoying the stunning mountain panorama in Majorca. Alternatively, for a more quirky holiday experience, rent a traditional Turkish cottage in the picturesque Kaya Valley, or closer to the festive season, celebrate a white Christmas in Lapland in a luxury log cabin.

Treat yourself to a unique and memorable break and rent one of the cottages below, or browse www.HomeAway.co.uk for thousands more.


Prices quoted are per property per week and correct at the time of publishing. Properties are arranged in order of price, from highest to lowest.

Top 10 cosy cottages on HomeAway.co.uk

Finland

High-end log cottage close to a lake and cross country tracks in Lapland
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8. From £2,566 per week

Entirely built and owned by a well known French architect, the cottage is located in Lapland, only 10 minutes from Ruka village. Its modern interior design has been combined with discrete luxury and elegance. From the contemporary bathroom facilities, professional kitchen and the designer lightings; to the antique living room table, log wooden walls and local fabrics, the house mixes subtlety Finish heritage with European modernity.

Ireland

Thatched cottage in County Cork
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8. From £1,349 per week

This wonderful thatched house is located 1 km from the West Cork town of Glengarriff, on its own island comprising of two acres of beautiful gardens and lawns. The comfortable lounge is the perfect place to laze around the cosy log fire after a day's touring. The well equipped large kitchen, ideal for the chef, leads to a wonderful conservatory which opens out to the furnished terraces and gardens complete with BBQ. The upper level has a huge en-suite master bedroom with Burmese bed, Persian rugs and wonderful views over the river and gardens. 

UK

Stylish cottage with heated covered pool in Dartmoor National Park
6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12. From £1,058 per week

This stunningly converted coach house located within an ancient Domesday manorial estate offers rural seclusion down a private drive, but it is at the same time centrally located only 15 minutes from the bustling medieval cathedral Exeter. The property features a roaring log fire in the stable, a panelled living room with deep sofas, country furniture, fine antiques and romantic carved canopied beds. There is a spacious sun-drenched country kitchen with granite tops, as well as rocking chairs on the rose covered veranda overlooking the garden. This is the perfect base to explore the drama of Dartmoor with its rocky tors, moody rivers and wild ponies.

Portugal

Peaceful country cottage in Alentejo
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10. From £1,044 per week

The cottage is a peaceful, comfortable property located on a 13-acre estate just 1 km from São Cristóvão. Carefully decorated, the house rises slightly in the landscape providing a magnificent view over the village and the surrounding plains of Alentejo.

Croatia

Stone cottage with private pool in Buzet
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7. From £853 per week

This is a renovated stone house, located in the little village of Srnegla, only 1 km from Buzet, at the very North of Istria near the border with Slovenia. The house is beautifully furnished and has a private pool, a lovely garden patio, a cellar and a stone well in the garden. On the ground floor there is a large living room and a kitchen/dining room. On the first floor there are one double and one twin bedrooms, both with en-suite bathroom and terrace. There is also a junior suite in the former barn, which is attached to the main house.

Spain

Two beautiful finca cottages with pool in Majorca
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6. From £605 per week

The suites, each with their own outdoor dining area, are set in a peaceful garden with fruit trees including cherry, avocado, Sharon fruit, kiwi, orange and lemon. Inside, comfort meets contemporary living, with cool fresh linens, light open-plan spaces, splashes of colour and local tradition; blended brilliantly, modern comforts offer you the ultimate in indoor and outdoor living. Relax on the sun drenched pool terrace and look up to 360 degrees of stunning sky-high mountains.

France

Charming detached Breton cottage, Brittany
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9. From £595 per week

This is a spacious, detached Breton cottage luxuriously furnished and well appointed. All rooms have exposed oak beams and earthenware tiled floors. The lounge, with high pitched ceiling, has a large granite feature fireplace with wood burning stove. The property offers access to a shared pool situated in an old orchard, amidst mature trees and landscaped gardens. Situated in a stunningly beautiful rural location, in the heart of the Blavet valley, the hamlet is surrounded by three acres of landscaped gardens, fields and woodland.

Italy

Charming cottage with private pool, garden and breathtaking views, Tuscany
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2. From £513 per week

This attractive holiday home located on the hills above Camaiore is the perfect romantic retreat for a couple. The property has a beautiful enclosed garden with fruit trees and pool and features a cosy living room area with fireplace and exposed bricks, a lovely double bedroom with wardrobe and an outdoor area with beautiful views.

Greece

Converted stone cottage with pool in Paxos
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3. From £445 per week

Villa Anassa is a spacious open plan cottage with a modern, fully equipped kitchen, a romantic double bedroom, as well as a stylish lounge with patio doors opening to the pool terrace. The cottage is totally secluded, offering beautiful sea views and is ideal for a couple or a young family.

Turkey

Traditional Turkish cottage in Kaya Village
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4. From £350 per week

This is a traditional Turkish stone cottage, combining tradition with modern convenience, situated in the beautiful Kaya Valley close to Olu Deniz in Turkey’s turquoise coast area. The cottage boasts beamed ceiling, open fireplace and many original features and is furnished in a traditional Turkish style. The cottage has its own shaded patio area with garden and offers access to a shared bar and swimming pool.