From snow-dusted hideaways in the Cotswolds to pretty coastal retreats and one particularly secluded cottage-cross-lodge in the Highlands, we’ve rounded up 8 of the prettiest cottages across the country this Christmas.
So grab your woolliest socks and a mug of mulled wine, and let’s take a peek inside the cosiest cottages on Zoopla this December.
1. 4-bed cottage for sale in Sandford, Devon: £365,000
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Not planning to move to Devon? Look away... this charming 4-bed cottage has hit the market for £365,000 and it will steal your heart.
Spread over 3 floors, there’s plenty of room to hide the presents (or from the relatives) and it has a south-facing courtyard garden for trapping the sun come summer. The quirky home is set in the heart of the village of Sandford, which has 2 proper pubs and a community shop for those "I forgot the brandy butter" emergencies. Are you picturing country life yet?
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2. 3-bed cottage for sale in Leek, Staffordshire: offers in region of £350,000
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If your dream Christmas involves a bubbling Aga and a cobbled street covered in frost, get this home saved to your shortlist. This one-of-a-kind detached cottage in the "Petit France" pocket of Leek is about as charming as it gets.
Tucked away down a characterful approach, the home is centered around a beautiful breakfast kitchen with that Aga to keep things toasty year-round. You’ve also got a snug lounge with a log-burning stove and a bay window overlooking the greenery of Brough Park.
Upstairs is all about vaulted ceilings and cosy corners - we love the versatile galleried landing where you could cosy up with a book all evening long. Throw in a private walled garden and views over the historic rooftops, and you’ve found the ultimate slow-life retreat in the heart of the Moorlands.
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3. 5-bed lodge for sale in Knoydart, Highland: offers over £395,000
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Okay, so this is technically a lodge rather than a cottage, but can you blame us for including it? It offers a lifestyle with zero supermarket queues and a total ban on festive traffic, perched on a private cove on the Knoydart Peninsula.
This is just about as remote as it gets on the UK mainland. To get here, you’ll need a passenger ferry, a 5.5-mile drive on the peninsula’s only road, and a 1km trek up a track - or do as the current owners do and arrive by boat.
This eco-home comes with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with the principal suite opening right onto a deck for a very bracing morning coffee. It runs entirely off-grid via solar and micro-hydro power and includes 2 acres of land leading right down to the beach with a proper boathouse.
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4. 3-bed cottage for sale in Syde, Gloucestershire: £1.7m guide price
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Chantry Cottage dates all the way back to 1343 and, originally built as a chapel, it still has the original cruck roof and 14th-century character to prove it.
Tucked away in a peaceful valley between Cirencester and Cheltenham, it's the definition of a Cotswolds dream. Inside, it’s a maze of cosy spaces: you’ve got an Aga in the dining room, a bespoke oak kitchen and a spiral staircase leading to a snug sitting room with a log burner. The layout is wonderfully quirky, including a studio room that opens onto a pretty courtyard.
The grounds cover about a third of an acre, featuring wisteria-clad stone walls, fruit trees and a workshop. Ready to trade the city for valley views and birdsong?
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5. 4-bed cottage for sale in Worsthorne, Lancashire: offers over £375,000
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How about a family home that feels like a permanent country retreat? This stunning semi-rural period house is tucked away near green spaces and cycling trails, offering that middle-of-nowhere feel without sacrificing convenience.
The ground floor is made for slow mornings, featuring an open-plan kitchen with chunky wood countertops and a sunny breakfast nook. You’ve got 2 big reception rooms to choose from - both with gorgeous garden views and one boasting a traditional fireplace.
Upstairs, there’s plenty of breathing room with 4 proper double bedrooms. The master suite is a total retreat, but it’s the main family bathroom that steals the show with its stylish free-standing tub. With a well-maintained garden and heaps of character throughout, this is the kind of place families never want to leave.
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6. 4-bed farmhouse for sale in Llanwddyn, Oswestry, Powys: £800,000 guide price
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Want to live somewhere so quiet you could hear a pin drop? This £800,000 Welsh farmhouse could be the answer.
Just 25 miles from Owestry, the traditional 4-bed stone home is surrounded by nature and tucked away down a tree-lined driveway. Making the most of being one of only a few homes with elevated views over the stunning Lake Vyrnwy, it has a big conservatory and 2 full-length balconies.
The main house is a masterclass in cosy, featuring a traditional Rayburn in the kitchen (perfect for keeping the turkey warm) and a window seat that must’ve been specifically designed for losing an afternoon to the lake views.
Plus, there’s a separate stone-built annexe with its own spiral staircase and log burner - perfect for hosting guests without being under your feet.
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7. 3-bed cottage for sale in Hastings, East Sussex: £375,000
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If your ideal Christmas involves sea air and a Georgian backdrop, this Grade II listed gem is calling your name. Dating back to 1810, it’s packed with the kind of period character that makes festive decorating easy - think white-washed floorboards and original marble fireplaces ready for a garland of greenery.
The first-floor lounge is the star of the show; you can watch the winter waves from the bow window while sitting by a working fire. But the real gift is the secret garden across the road - climb the tiered platforms built into the sandstone cliffs to see Hastings Old Town’s Christmas lights twinkling from above. Plus it’s just a short walk to the local pubs for a mulled wine by the sea.
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8. 4-bed detached cottage for sale in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire: offers over £800,000
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Last up, we’ve got a scene straight out of ‘The Holiday’ with The Gables. This late 17th-century detached home is tucked down a quiet lane in a conservation area, offering total peace just a hop from the village green.
The interior is basically a Christmas card come to life. You’ve got a massive sitting room for tree-side lounging, but the real heart of the home is the dining area, featuring a striking inglenook fireplace with a log burner that’s just begging for a row of stockings. And the Neptune kitchen, finished with Carrara marble, is perfectly set up for prepping Christmas dinner for the whole family.
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