It’s that time of year... Blankets are coming out, fires are being lit, and hot chocolate is being bought by the bucket. Oh yes, we are well and truly nestled in the ‘-ber’ months, so cosy season is here and we are beyond embracing it.
Is it the autumnal colours that shroud the UK in coppery hues? Perhaps it’s the chillier days that invite us to pull on our comfiest pjs and sink into the sofa with a good book and nowhere to be? Or, just maybe, it’s all the little things that make cosy season so wonderful. A pick n’ mix time of year when we get to fill our days and evenings with our favourite hygge-inspired things.
Sound like a little bit of you? Here are our favourite holiday cottages across the UK for a cosy season escape, whether you dream of stargazing from the bubbling depths of a hot tub or a breathtaking walk followed by a soul-warming pub stop.
Ellenhall
Battle, Sussex | Sleeps 8
Best for: Saunas and soaks
To say we’re obsessed with Ellenhall’s tree-lined sauna is an understatement. Wood-fired and totally toasty, cosy season is a whole lot cosier with a steam in this fabulous addition to a beautiful cottage - the claw-foot bathtub is rather special too. Woodlands wrap around Ellenhall, inviting you to explore winding paths with your furry best friend, admiring the autumnal leaves as you go, while the High Weald National Landscape sits on your doorstep and promises an array of wonderful trails to follow. Returning to the cottage, you’ll find a deeply cosy living room, complete with an inglenook fireplace, a wood-burner, and fabulous beamed ceilings.
Moss Farmhouse
Bodmin, Cornwall | Sleeps 11
Best for: Stargazing
If stargazing from the bubbling depths of a hot tub sounds like your idea of heaven, then a stay at Moss Farmhouse might be just the thing. Nestled in a lovely enclosed garden (dog owners rejoice), the hot tub sits beneath the wide open skies of Bodmin Moor, which boasts some of the best stargazing conditions in Cornwall. Inside, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to cosy corners in which to unwind. Choose between the oh-so-sinkable sofa in the games room - complete with a fire-warmed bar next door - the sleek sitting room with a wood burner, and the fabulous dining room, where a stone fireplace and large dining table paint the perfect picture of cosy getaways with friends and family.
Abelwood Lodge
Clovelly, Devon | Sleeps 6
Best for: Soothing soaks
Nothing says utter relaxation like a long soak in a bath with gorgeous countryside views by your side. Throw in a good book and a glass of something special, and that’s your autumn afternoon at Abelwood Lodge sorted! When you can bear to step out of the tub, a heavenly abode awaits, with a beautifully styled living room boasting even more rolling views and a sleek open-plan kitchen perfect for whipping up some comfort food. When dusk gathers, head into the garden to sit around the fire pit, toasting marshmallows and swapping stories well into the night.
The Old Mill
Dorchester, Dorset | Sleeps 4
Best for: Beachy jaunts
Entwined with history, The Old Mill in Dorset blends modern styling with artfully preserved elements of the former mill, crafting a space that’s both welcoming and unique. Marvel at the original millstone embedded in the floor, or take a peek through the floor at the dining table below! A stone’s throw from one of Dorset’s most famous beaches, Chesil Beach invites you to embark on the traditional cosy season tradition of a blustery walk by the sea - and considering the beach is an impressive 18 miles long, you’re sure to work up an appetite for a post-walk hot chocolate in no time.
King John’s Palace
Burford, the Cotswolds | Sleeps 12
Best for: Palatial pastimes
With fire-warmed interiors, four-poster beds, and a lavish open-plan dining room and kitchen, King John’s Palace invites you to relax like, well, a king! Sleeping 12, this big and beautiful cottage is perfect for celebratory stays with family or friends, with oodles of space for everyone to come together and relax apart. Make the most of the games room with a round of snooker, or set up the outside dining table for a sunset meal - jackets recommended! Situated in the Cotswolds, a myriad of beautiful walks await on your doorstep, inviting you to fill your camera roll with autumnal scenes and golden villages.
Maple Cottage
Milnethorpe, Cumbria | Sleeps 2
Best for: Woodland wander
When autumn casts its golden net across the UK, there’s no better place to be than Cumbria’s tree-topped landscapes. Tucked away in its own dappled haven, Maple Cottage invites you to explore the Lake District’s sprawling forests and woodlands as you uncover glassy lakes and reaching fells. Returning to your cosy abode for two, curl up by the floor-to-ceiling windows and read as the trees shift and dance outside.
River Garden Cottage
Bakewell, Derbyshire | Sleeps 4
Best for: Riverside reveries
Whether you wake to the sight of mist rolling along the river or you end the day with a cup of tea by the roaring fire, River Garden Cottage has your cosy season break covered from dawn until dusk, and every toasty moment in between. Delve into the nearby town of Bakewell for one of its namesake pastries, or explore a little further to uncover the dramatic delights of the Peak District. When your boots are muddy and your soul is full, return to your wholesome cottage to warm your toes by the fire.
Lodge Cottage
Helmsley, Yorkshire | Sleeps 6
Best for: Fireside chats
Come one, come all, and gather around the fabulous stone fireplace at Lodge Cottage. Oh yes, from the open fire that fills the room with flickering warmth to the sinkable sofas and highback chairs that promise evenings spent lost in the pages of a book or playing a game of cards, the living room in this charming cottage for 6 has everything you want for cosy season and more. And with the rugged beauty of North Yorkshire on your doorstep, you can fill your days with moorland stomps before finding refuge in your firelit oasis.
Stella Maris
Benbecula, Outer Hebrides | Sleeps 6
Best for: Total seclusion
Forever entwined with the ‘ber months, hibernation mode is best activated in the Scottish Isles, where sprawling islands inhabited by only a handful of people promise complete and utter seclusion from the outside world. Fill your cupboards with tasty treats, light the fire, pour a glass of something special, and sink into a day of absolutely nothing at Stella Maris. And if you want to stretch your legs in between hibernations, the Isle of Benbecula has you covered with a patchwork of lochs and coastlines promising an array of landscapes to get lost in.
Coastguard Lookout
Hunstanton, Norfolk | Sleeps 4
Best for: Unrivalled views
If your idea of cosy bliss is sitting watching the waves roll in, then pull up a pew at Coastguard Lookout. A beautifully renovated piece of local history, the lookout tower promises unrivalled views of the surrounding coast, inviting you to sink back and watch the autumn tides roll in and out. If the call of the ocean wins you over, don your favourite walking boots and head out onto Norfolk’s spellbinding coast, where kaleidoscopic cliffs and golden beaches await.
Ready to sink into a toasty reverie somewhere special? Explore our collection of cosy cottages across the UK and start planning an autumn getaway filled with all your favourite hygge moments.
