Beautiful thatched quintessentially English self-catering country cottages 

Romantic and quaint, a thatched cottage can be the starting point of a dream holiday in the English countryside.  Imagine cottage gardens overflowing with clematis, roses and other colourful flowers, inglenooks and exposed beams, cosy open fires....... 

A few thatched country cottages are highlighted below, for the full listing though, click the link for:

Pretty thatched cottage on the edge of the Cotswolds to sleep 1-2 people

thatched country cottage in Oxfordshire, England

Cosy stone walled and thatched detached cottage (sleeps 1-3) in the heart of this pretty village on the edge of the Cotswolds. 

There is a comfortable sitting room with uninterrupted views across the garden and onto open countryside. The cottage is completely open-plan with a spiral staircase (not safe for toddlers) to the twin bedroom. There is an additional double bed-settee although the cottage would be cramped with more than two adult guests. The kitchen is simple with an electric hob, fridge and microwave. The toilet and shower room is downstairs. Electric heating is provided at no additional charge. 

lounge of Daisy cottage Front view

No smoking is allowed inside this property. 

There are two pubs serving good food and real ale within walking distance and a village supermarket.

Telephone 01367 710152 or click on the image for more details.


Charming thatched Cotswold cottage to sleep up to 4 people
 

Tythe Barn Cottage, built in 1642 is tucked away in the tranquil North Cotswold village of Ebrington.

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Thatched cottage - Tythe Barn Cosy sitting room with inglenook

The cottage is built of traditional Cotswold stone and has a thatched roof and many of the original features, including an inglenook fireplace. It has a double and twin bedroom and can accommodate up to 4 people. The kitchen has a Belfast sink, many cupboards for storage, microwave, electric cooker, washer/dryer. Click on the image for more information and interior photographs about this really pretty Cotswold cottage.

Telephone Michelle on 01386 854824


Thatched country cottage in Hadleigh, Suffolk, sleeps 3
 

thatched country cottage in Suffolk for self-catering holidays

Holmwood Cottage is a lovely 16th Century thatched cottage. 

It has a double bedroom with a second twin/double bedroom leading off from it.  The bedrooms have cosy beds and wonderful original broad Elmwood floors. The fully equipped kitchen has an ancient Suffolk brick floor and seats 6 at the table. There is a very pretty beamed sitting room with lots of room to relax in and enjoy the charms of an unspoilt 16th Century beamed and thatched cottage. Beautiful Persian carpets and rugs show off the charm of the original features in this lovingly restored cottage in the heart of pretty South Suffolk yet only an hour and a half from London.

Telephone Mark on 01787 211 115 for bookings.


Beautiful thatched cottage near Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk - sleeps 5

 

For all of you out there who yearn for a genuine country cottage then the very beautiful Cobbs Cottage is just what your heart desires.

Cobbs Cottage

thatched cottage country kitchenCobbs Cottage is a lovely 17th Century thatched cottage in a tiny cluster of 4 cottages all on their own overlooking the beautiful Box River valley, the setting is magical and the area is probably the prettiest part of Suffolk.

The cottage is simply blessed with beams, nooks and crannies. There's a woodburner in the sitting room, the most charming country kitchen, and even a cabin-like single Captain's bedroom. The cottage oozes charm and character.

Click on one of the cottage photographs to explore this pretty cottage in detail - you will not be disappointed.

 


 
Charming thatched cottage near Colchester - Constable Country - sleeps 4
 

 

thatched cottageSpring Hall Cottage is a charming 200 years old Grade II listed thatched cottage that sits on the North Essex/South Suffolk borders in Constable Country. Recently refurbished to a very high standard with a new kitchen and bathroom complementing the wealth of exposed beams.

There are two separate double bedrooms one of which can be made into two single beds if required, the lounge is 23 feet long which features the original inglenook fireplace, the dining room area seats 8 comfortably so you can entertain your family and friends in style.

The cottage has an enclosed garden of approximately one third of an acre laid down to lawns and flowerbeds with views overlooking farm land, so ideal for children. Well-behaved pets also welcome.There is a double cart lodge and patio area with a gas BBQ provided so Al Fresco dining is a possibility on warm and sunny days.

  • Constable Country and the village of Dedham are close by
  • Short breaks are available (min. 3 nights). Welcome pack and complimentary bottle of wine.

Telephone 01206 251 619, or 07779 264 679 or click on cottage photograph for details.


 

Thatched cottage, Ashford Old Farm and Barn, Ilminster, Somerset - sleeps 10 - 20

 

thatched cottageAshford Old Farm is a period thatched cross passage longhouse providing 5 double bedrooms and 1 single room. There are 2 bathrooms and a separate wc.

This house has many stunning features; oak panelling, flagstone floors, open fires, beamed ceilings, leaded windows, grand piano. complemented with the modern conveniences of full oil central heating, fitted kitchen with a gas hob and fan assisted oven, laundry room, broadband internet.

The Barn offers 3 double and one childrens bedroom. It enjoys the comforts of full central heating and both a bathroom and shower room. A stunning English oak floor with gas fired Rayburn and butlers sink are a few of the features of this impressive building. When the weather does not allow the use of the gardens, the games room and the sun room provide plenty to do. The sun room opens out onto the court yard which has a BBQ area which leads through a gate to the kennels and small animal pens.

Please click on the photograph for details.

 


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