{"id":538,"date":"2016-02-02T14:32:50","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T14:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/?p=538"},"modified":"2016-02-02T17:40:49","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T17:40:49","slug":"10-of-the-prettiest-english-country-cottages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/10-of-the-prettiest-english-country-cottages\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the Prettiest English Country Cottages"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_581\" style=\"width: 418px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10englandsprettiest.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-581\" class=\" wp-image-581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10englandsprettiest.jpg\" alt=\"10 of England's Prettiest Country Cottages\" width=\"408\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10englandsprettiest.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/10englandsprettiest-300x260.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">10 of England&#8217;s Prettiest Country Cottages<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Searching for an idyllic picture-perfect English country cottage?\u00a0 We feature a great range of chocolate-box pretty countryside cottages in England on Country Cottages Online.\u00a0 With so many to choose from, it&#8217;s not easy to pick the 10 prettiest and the selection below is just to give you an idea of some of the options out there.\u00a0 We have a huge collection of beautiful country cottages which are each idyllic and attractive but too many to list here.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s probably no coincidence that many of the holiday homes we&#8217;ve selected are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/thatched_cottages.php\">thatched cottages<\/a> and that a large proportion are from areas renowned for their beautiful buildings such as the Cotswolds and Suffolk.\u00a0 Also making the list though are cottages in unspoilt Norfolk and the wonderful Forest of Dean.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/mendlesham-green\/cocketts-cc-3392.html\">Cocketts, Mendlesham Green<\/a>.\n<div id=\"attachment_566\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/mendlesham-green\/cocketts-cc-3392.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-566\" class=\"size-full wp-image-566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/cockettspretty.jpg\" alt=\"Cocketts Picture-Perfect Cottage near Mendlesham Green\" width=\"400\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/cockettspretty.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/cockettspretty-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cocketts Picture-Perfect Cottage near Mendlesham Green<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Painted pink and set in a traditional English garden, Cocketts in Mendlesham Green in Suffolk is one of the prettiest holiday houses we feature.\u00a0 Sleeping up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms, this pet-friendly holiday home with its log-burning fire and exposed wooden beams is a real gem and an idyllic rural retreat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/foxearth-long-melford\/oakleys-cc-2596.html\">Oakleys, Long Melford<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_542\" style=\"width: 466px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/foxearth-long-melford\/oakleys-cc-2596.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542\" class=\" wp-image-542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/oakleyspretty.jpg\" alt=\"Picture-perfect country cottage near Long Melford\" width=\"456\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/oakleyspretty.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/oakleyspretty-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture-perfect country cottage near Long Melford<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This terracotta coloured 3 bedroom holiday cottage is situated within the rural hamlet of Foxearth, next to some other pretty country cottages, close to the historical village of Long Melford.\u00a0 With a picture-perfect exterior and a history which dates back to the 15th century, this holiday house is wonderful both inside and out and indoors\u00a0 features lovely exposed wooden beams as well as charming historical features.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/higham-colchester\/the-guildhall-cc-3015.html\">The Guildhall, near Colchester<\/a>\n<div id=\"attachment_545\" style=\"width: 448px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/higham-colchester\/the-guildhall-cc-3015.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545\" class=\" wp-image-545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/guildhall.jpg\" alt=\"Guildhall Cottage in the Dedham Vale\" width=\"438\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/guildhall.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/guildhall-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guildhall Cottage in the Dedham Vale<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Thatched and painted cream, the Guildhall is picture-perfect and sits within beautiful gardens in the Dedham Vale.\u00a0 With 3 bedrooms and a dogs-welcome policy, this holiday house is a family-friendly property with much charm.\u00a0 The wooden beams and wood burner inside continue the theme at this idyllic Suffolk country cottage.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/gloucestershire\/chipping-campden\/little-orchard-cc-3394.html\">Little Orchard, Chipping Campden<\/a>\n<div id=\"attachment_549\" style=\"width: 475px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/gloucestershire\/chipping-campden\/little-orchard-cc-3394.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-549\" class=\" wp-image-549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/littleorchardpretty.jpg\" alt=\"Honey-coloured Little Orchard Cottage in picturesque Chipping Camden\" width=\"465\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/littleorchardpretty.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/littleorchardpretty-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honey-coloured Little Orchard Cottage in picturesque Chipping Camden<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Cottages really don&#8217;t come any prettier than Little Orchard in Chipping Campden.\u00a0 With 2 bedrooms and a thatched roof, this stone-built cottage isn&#8217;t just beautiful, it&#8217;s also historically significant as it&#8217;s the former home of the author Graham Greene.\u00a0 What&#8217;s more, it&#8217;s located in the appealing town of Chipping Campden and more beautiful buildings can be found close by.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/gloucestershire\/chipping-campden\/tythe-barn-cottage-cc-312.html\">Tythe Barn Cottage, Chipping Campden<\/a>\n<div id=\"attachment_551\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/gloucestershire\/chipping-campden\/tythe-barn-cottage-cc-312.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-551\" class=\"size-full wp-image-551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/tythebarncottagepretty.jpg\" alt=\"Tythe Barn is a Pretty Thatched Cottage near Chipping Campden\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/tythebarncottagepretty.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/tythebarncottagepretty-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tythe Barn is a Pretty Thatched Cottage near Chipping Campden<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a chocolate-box pretty cottage to rent for your cottage holiday then Tythe Barn Cottage could be just what you&#8217;ve been searching for.\u00a0 Dating back to the 17th century, this stone-built holiday house with its thatched roof sleeps a family of up to 4 and enjoys an excellent location close to the picturesque town of Chipping Campden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/bury-st-edmunds\/the-watermill-cc-1196.html\">The Watermill, Bury St Edmunds<\/a>\n<div id=\"attachment_554\" style=\"width: 380px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/bury-st-edmunds\/the-watermill-cc-1196.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-554\" class=\" wp-image-554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/watermillpretty.jpg\" alt=\"Historical watermill with an idyllic setting near Bury St Edmunds\" width=\"370\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/watermillpretty.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/watermillpretty-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-554\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Historical watermill with an idyllic setting near Bury St Edmunds<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are few holiday houses with quite a magical setting as the Watermill near Bury St Edmunds.\u00a0 Originally a watermill, this Grade II listed property is situated on its own private island and is incredibly idyllic.\u00a0 Enjoy the beauty and sounds of nature with a stay at this superb 5 bedroom holiday house and escape to your own watery wonderland in Suffolk.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/woodbridge\/bluebell-studio-at-thatched-farm-cc-1170.html\">Bluebell Studio at Thatched Farm<\/a>\n<div id=\"attachment_557\" style=\"width: 428px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/woodbridge\/bluebell-studio-at-thatched-farm-cc-1170.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-557\" class=\" wp-image-557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bluebellstudio.jpg\" alt=\"Idyllic Suffolk Rural Retreat\" width=\"418\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bluebellstudio.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bluebellstudio-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Idyllic Suffolk Rural Retreat<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When it comes to rural retreats, Bluebell Studio at Thatched Farm has to be one of the most idyllic.\u00a0 Set by trees and beautiful gardens, you can really enjoy a slice of country life with a stay at this pet-friendly cottage.\u00a0 Sleeping 2, this couple&#8217;s cottage is ideal for a romantic couple looking to escape from it all on a break close to Woodbridge in Suffolk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/hadleigh\/the-old-monkey-cc-708.html\">The Old Monkey Cottage, Hadleigh<\/a>\n<div id=\"attachment_559\" style=\"width: 441px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/suffolk\/hadleigh\/the-old-monkey-cc-708.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-559\" class=\" wp-image-559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/oldmonkeycottage.jpg\" alt=\"Picture-perfect Suffolk Holiday Cottage\" width=\"431\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/oldmonkeycottage.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/oldmonkeycottage-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture-perfect Suffolk Holiday Cottage<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Painted terracotta and nestled by trees is this gorgeous one bedroom country cottage.\u00a0 Sleeping 2, this is a romantic retreat, nestled close to the unspoilt Suffolk countryside.\u00a0 With exposed wooden beams, a warming open fire and plenty of historical charm, this is a very attractive couple&#8217;s cottage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/gloucestershire\/littledean\/secluded-brambles-cc-3118.html\">Secluded Brambles, Littledean<\/a>\n<div id=\"attachment_561\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/gloucestershire\/littledean\/secluded-brambles-cc-3118.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-561\" class=\" wp-image-561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/secludedbramblespretty.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Secluded Brambles Cottage near the Forest of Dean\" width=\"440\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/secludedbramblespretty.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/secludedbramblespretty-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful Secluded Brambles Cottage near the Forest of Dean<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Set by fields and farmlands where there are open country views where you can see for miles and miles, this cosy one bedroom holiday house with its wonderful setting and stone-built structure is one of the most appealing holiday houses that we feature and what&#8217; s more it&#8217;s close to the wonderful Forest of Dean.\u00a0 Pet-friendly, this is a wonderful rural retreat for a couple plus a dog and inside the accommodation is modern and stylish.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/norfolk\/swanton-abbott\/hoste-barn-cc-920.html\">Hoste Barn, Norfolk<\/a>\n<div id=\"attachment_563\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\/norfolk\/swanton-abbott\/hoste-barn-cc-920.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-563\" class=\"size-full wp-image-563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/hostebarnpretty.jpg\" alt=\"Idyllic RustIc Barn Conversion in Norfolk\" width=\"350\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/hostebarnpretty.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/hostebarnpretty-300x279.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Idyllic RustIc Barn Conversion in Norfolk<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hoste Barn offers plenty of county charm.\u00a0 This rural retreat sits within the grounds of a farmhouse, next to woodlands and close to Swanton Abbott.\u00a0 From the outside this is a very pretty rustic barn conversion whilst inside it&#8217;s a modern, stylish well equipped holiday home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more choice, we recommend that you take a look at our collection of\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycottagesonline.com\/england\">holiday cottages in England<\/a>.\u00a0 There are so many beautiful and idyllic options to choose from, it&#8217;s impossible to list them all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for an idyllic picture-perfect English country cottage?\u00a0 We feature a great range of chocolate-box pretty countryside cottages in England on Country Cottages Online.\u00a0 With so many to choose from, it&#8217;s not easy to pick the 10 prettiest and the selection below is just to give you an idea of 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