Chocolate box cottages

Escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life to a quaint corner of the English countryside and stay in your very own chocolate box cottage. Nestled in valleys, hamlets and on village greens, there are simply hundreds of delightful cottages to stay in, wherever you decide to holiday or take a short break.

East of England

Read Hall Cottage - Stowmarket, Suffolk (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Stowmarket/Self-Catering/114185/Read-Hall-Cottage.htm)
Situated within the grounds of a listed, moated medieval hall, Read Hall Cottage is a detached five star self catering property providing luxury accommodation for two people. With a discreetly placed hot tub on a screened, private terrace, it's the ultimate holiday hideaway.

Pollywiggle Cottage - Norwich, Norfolk (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Fakenham/Self-Catering/98274/Pollywiggle-Cottage.htm)
This pretty, brick and flintstone, semi-detached cottage wraps you in its rural comfort and character. Roses, wisteria and passion flowers weave across its south facing walls from a secluded, mature and rambling garden. The small pond is alive with tadpoles or "pollywiggles" in spring. This delightful retreat lies on the fringe of the small, tranquil village of West Raynham.

East Midlands

Brook Cottage - Ashbourne, Derbyshire (www.enjoyengland.com/stay/productdetail.aspx?Sec=accommodation&advsrch=1&Rad=10&TowPosCd=east+midlands&PType=scsa&durat=1&room=1&adult=1&child=0&RtValArr=&display=list&Reg=East+Midlands&PageSize=10&SortKey=Acc10&Page=4&Pid=99175)
Brook Cottage is a very cosy warm and welcoming village cottage, with a stylish four poster bedroom, colourful sitting room, a pretty kitchen and bathroom and a sunny paved walled garden.

Honeysuckle Cottage - Derbyshire (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/East-Ayton/Self-Catering/77183/Honeysuckle-Cottage.htm)
This cosy, well appointed, stone built, 2-bedroom cottage is situated in the lovely village of East Ayton on the River Derwent. East Ayton is a superb base for touring and great days out. Close by are York, Scarborough, Whitby and Pickering not to mention Castle Howard and Herriot Country.

Heart of England

Old Thatched Cottage Hotel & Restaurant - Rugby (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Rugby/Guest-Accommodation/30435/Old-Thatched-Cottage-Hotel--Restaurant.htm)
A small family run hotel in a 16th Century Thatched Cottage, the Old Thatched Cottage Hotel & Restaurant is full of charm and character. Originally four cottages built for the bailiffs of the Lord controlling the local area. The building has gone through many incarnations since then.

Myrtle Cottage - Pershore (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Eckington/Bed-and-Breakfast/513586/Myrtle-Cottage-BB.htm)
Myrtle Cottage is situated in the pretty South Worcestershire village of Eckington, which makes it an excellent base for exploring Worcestershire, Warwickshire & Gloucestershire. Whether you are looking for a quiet break in the countryside or somewhere to stay on business a warm welcome awaits you.

Orchard cottage - Craven Arms, Shropshire (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Craven-Arms/Self-Catering/82058/Orchard-Cottage.htm)
Ideally located in a lovely hamlet and conveniently situated in the heart of the glorious South Shropshire rolling countryside. Orchard Cottage is a delightful, comfortable and tastefully furnished Visit Britain 4 star graded cottage, offering privacy, ideal central location, homely environment and beautiful secluded gardens.

Northwest

Cherry Tree Cottage - Windermere, Cumbria (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Windermere/Self-Catering/79801/Cherry-Tree-Cottage.htm)
Cherry Tree Cottage is tucked away in a quiet residential area of Windermere, known as Heathwaite - traditional in design and providing modern facilities whilst retaining its cottage style. The owners have completed the look with modern, comfortable furnishings and pretty co-ordinating fabrics throughout the cottage. The town of Bowness and Lake Windermere are a mere 15 minutes walk, making this an ideal base for your Lakeland holiday.

Inglenook Cottage - Chester (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Chester/Self-Catering/478153/Inglenook-Cottage.htm)
An 18th century, 2-bedroom cottage, restored to a high standard with original features. This charming cottage lies at the heart of one of the most attractive villages in Cheshire, providing a quiet and comfortable stay away from it all yet within easy reach of the historic city of Chester.

North East

The Cottage - Northumbria (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Hexham/Self-Catering/562491/The-Cottage.htm)
Situated on a small private estate on the edge of the National Park, and deep in the valley of the North Tyne, amidst some beautiful unspoilt scenery, this charming cottage enjoys a peaceful location, 2 miles from the village of Wark - with excellent walking country either on the Pennine Way or the Hadrian's Wall Trail.

Riverdale Cottage - Barnard Castle (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Barnard-Castle/Self-Catering/218496/Riverdale-Cottage.htm)
An enchanting Grade II Listed detached Country Cottage located in the historic market town of Barnard Castle - a wonderful setting in the heart of Teesdale. Think of what you would like for a perfect cottage holiday and your list would probably be like this:-'A beautiful cosy cottage in a rural setting, with lots of interesting local attractions and located within a lively market town.' Location Location Location

South West

Swallow Burns - Cirencester (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Cirencester/Self-Catering/56040/Swallow-Barns.htm)
Swallow barns are two inter-connecting converted Cotswold barns in the Duntisbourne Valley overlooking fields, set beside a stream: which runs alongside the barn. The property has an enclosed garden with patio and a courtyard with room for 4 cars to park. Long and short walks are available with beautiful views over unspoilt countryside, including part of the Macmillan Way.

Gingerbread Cottage - Warminster (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Warminster/Self-Catering/55237/Gingerbread-Cottage.htm)
This tranquil converted thatched cottage is situated in a pretty rural village, overlooking attractive ponds and countryside - it is a designated conservation village and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Comfortable and well equipped.

Badgers Cottage - Weymouth (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Langton-Herring/Self-Catering/497538/Badgers-Cottage.htm)
Badgers Cottage is in the heart of the traditional Dorset village of Langton Herring and is within walking distance of the famous Chesil Beach and renowned Fleet Lagoon, which is home to a plethora of fish and birds. Views from the west end of the village of the Fleet are breathtaking. The cottage itself is a favourite of both postcard photographers and local artists who have painted the cottage many times.

South East

Burgate Farmhouse - Fordingbridge (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Fordingbridge/Self-Catering/47074/Burgate-Farmhouse.htm)
This picturesque 15th century thatched farmhouse comes with wealth of beams, two pretty cottage wings (sleeping 6 & 2/4), a Skittle alley/games barn with pool table and table tennis. It has a delightful summerhouse and is in the perfect location for nearby walks in the Avon Valley and New Forest.

Brambly Thatch - Reading (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Reading/Self-Catering/46549/Brambly-Thatch.htm)
Brambly Thatch is an attractive, thatched, 17thC farm cottage, located on a working mixed (beef and arable) farm, at the southern end of the Chiltern Hills, close to the Thames Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Brook Cottage & Mrs tiggywinkel Cottage - Wellow, Isle of Wight (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Wellow/Self-Catering/48634/Warren-Holidays--Brook-Cottage--Mrs-Tiggywinkle-Cottage.htm)
Brook Cottage: Charming thatched 18th century smugglers cottage providing modern facilities in a traditional style. Comfortably furnished for 5 persons plus cot. Sun trap garden alongside Brook with parking and pets are welcome. Mrs Tiggywinkles Cottage: Quaint detached cottage adjacent to Brook Cottage, which has been carefully restored retaining a wealth of character and providing a snug holiday haven for two.

Yorkshire

Dene Cottage -Malton, North Yorkshire (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/York/Self-Catering/174091/Dene-Cottage--Oak-Tree-Cottage.htm)
Dene Cottage provides high quality self catering accommodation in the Howardian hills, on the edge of the magnificent Castle Howard estate and within walking distance of the castle. The cottage is located a short distance from the award winning Crown and Cushion pub and restaurant in the centre of the village.

Swaledale Cottages - Reeth, Yorkshire (www.enjoyengland.com/Accommodation/Healaugh/Self-Catering/254612/Swaledale-Cottages.htm)
Swaledale Cottages is a family run business offering High Grade holiday accommodation to people who expect and appreciate high levels of comfort and value for money. The cottages are located in or around the village of Healaugh in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, approximately 12 miles from Richmond. All of them date from the 18th or early 19th Centuries with each having its own individual character.