English Thatched Cottages

Selection of English thatched cottages for rent in England.

Selection of English thatched cottages for rent across England, including The Cotswolds, Devon, Dorset, Norfolk, Somerset and Suffolk.

£300 - £500

English Tourism Council 4 Stars

Set in the beautiful Cotswold village of Ebrington, this charming thatched Cotswold Stone cottage is ideally placed for exploring the picturesque Cotswolds villages both summer and winter. Historic Evesham, Warwick Castle, Shakespear's Stratford, Cheltenham for the races and Chipping Campden are all within a 20-mile radius of the cottage. Not to mention the bonus of exquisite scenery of the Cotswolds countryside. Within 100 yards walking distance is the excellent Ebrington Arms pub and restaurant which gives a warm welcome, fine traditional ales and delicious food for those of you who do not want to cook.

Dating from 1642, the cottage has been recently refurbished to a high standard, including a new bathroom and kitchen, yet still retains character features such as an Inglenook fireplace and exposed beams. The living room comprises a lounge and dining area, including TV, video and open fire, while the newly fitted kitchen has a Belfast sink, many cupboards for storage, microwave, electric cooker and washer/dryer. There are two bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin, and bathroom. Outside, there is a small enclosed cottage garden with barbeque and table and chairs to enjoy those balmy evenings in perfect peace and tranquility - with only the birds to break the silence.

Each holiday will include a welcome basket of tea, coffee, sugar milk, butter and freshly baked local bread. Please note: for safety reasons we do not recommend the cottage for small children as it has steep and narrow staircase and open fire.

£250 - £1125

English Tourism Council 4 Stars

Donkeys and sheep mingle with wild birds around the pond and river whilst buzzards soar above. Knowle Farm in the heart of South Devon is a paradise for little children - open your cottage door and the chickens and ducks will be waiting. Don’t forget the pigs and rabbits!

Set in 44 acres of wonderful countryside we have six beautifully converted barns overlooking lovely farmland views sleeping from two to eight persons. All share superb facilities including an indoor heated pool, a superb purpose built indoor soft play area for toddlers (including ball pool, slide, tunnels, lofthouse and other toys), tennis, table tennis, pool table and outdoor play areas. The area is awash with local attractions and there is an excellent 11th century local village pub that is child friendly. Wonderful sandy beaches are within 30 minutes.

Clematis is a single storey cottage sleeping 2 people plus a child or infant in a cot. It has a well equipped kitchen and delightfully cosy yet good sized living/dining area with wood burning stove and wood panelled ceiling, with lovely views over the pond and surrounding countryside. The pretty double bedroom has a sloping ceiling, a stone and wood panelled outer wall and an en-suite bathroom/WC with shower attachment.

Foxglove and Cow-Mumble are our two brand new cottages that opened in August 2006, each with an 'upside down' layout, open plan living / dining area and one double and one twin bedroom to sleep 4 people plus a cot. Applecross is again an 'upside down' cottage, converted from an old grain storage barn, with open plan living / dining area, one double and one bunk-bedded bedroom.

For more information and pictures of Knowle Farm including prices and availability visit our website - just click on the photos to the right.

£230 - £550

Peacefully set in an unspoilt rural hamlet, just 6 miles north of Wareham and the Isle of Purbeck, this thatched cottage provides a delightful and comfortable holiday retreat. Bloxworth is an excellent base for exploring the historic market towns of Dorchester, Wimborne and Blandford Forum which are all within a 20 minute drive. The beaches at Studland, Swanage, Bournemouth and Sandbanks, as well as the World Heritage ‘Jurassic Coast’ are easily accessible There are plenty of outdoor pursuits to enjoy locally including walking, cycling, horse-riding, quad-bike trekking, golf, sailing and fishing. Excellent pubs and local shops within 2 miles.

The cottage was refurbished to a high standard in 2006, and is tastefully decorated and well equipped. Downstairs the accommodation comprises fully fitted kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, freezer, electric hob/oven etc, comfortable living/dining room with ‘living flame’ stove and TV/video, double bedroom, and family bathroom with a cupboard housing the washing machine. Upstairs, there is one double bedroom and one single bedroom. A back hall has a door leading to the enclosed garden, with garden furniture and BBQ. Garage and off road parking is provided for two vehicles. All bed linen (duvets), central heating and power is included in tariff. Well behaved small dogs welcome by arrangement, but sorry, the cottage is not suitable for children under 8. Short Breaks subject to availability - please enquire for prices.

£300 - £500

Rose Cottage is a charming thatched property, positioned on the Riverside in the heart of the attractive Broadland village of Reedham, ideally located for discovering Broadland, the North Norfolk and North Suffolk Coastlines and the historic City of Norwich. There is also ample opportunity for walking and bird watching from the countryside and marshes surrounding the village. The Village is well serviced with train and bus links, shops, a post office and pubs – serving good, home cooked meals and casked ales. More extensive facilities are available in the large village of Acle (approx. 5 miles) and in Great Yarmouth and Norwich (both approx. 12 miles).

The 18th Century property boasts a wealth of original features – including beams and Inglenook fireplaces, but has been completely renovated in Spring 2003, with full central heating. It has a beautiful free-standing beech kitchen, with dining table for 6, microwave, fan oven and dishwasher. The characterful living room has extensive beams throughout, and comprises two lounge areas each with Inglenook fireplace, TV, Video, DVD, CD/Stereo and doors leading to the sun lounge with river-views and seating. Also on the ground floor is the bathroom with modern suite with electric shower, separate WC, and one twin bedroom. The other two bedrooms are on the first floor, both with river views - one with King size bed, one with twin beds. Outside, there is a lovely, private, sheltered cottage garden with furniture and BBQ - a real suntrap! Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

£220 - £668

English Tourism Council 4 Stars

This charming 500 year old Grade II listed thatched cottage in the heart of picturesque South Devon has been recently renovated to include modern facilities, yet retaining a wealth of exposed beams, an open fire and plenty of character. Only 2.5 miles from the coast, it is an ideal location from which to explore the beautiful South Devon countryside and all its attractions.

Entrance is through the Conservatory, which was re-fitted in 2002, and allows visitors to enjoy the sun from midday through to the last rays in the evening. The fully fitted modern kitchen is equipped with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, and a utility room houses washing machine and tumble dryer. The sitting room is in traditional cottage style with original beams and open fireplace. Upstairs, the cottage has two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) and family bathroom; a cot is available, and two further people can be accommodated on the sofa bed in the living room. To the rear is a small private patio with barbeque and seating area, and a cultivated garden with views towards Dartmoor.

£400 - £800

Hacheston is a pretty rural village between Woodbridge and Framlingham, well located for exploring Suffolk’s beautiful countryside and coastline. It has a village store, garden nursery with a very good farm shop and an eleventh century village church. Wickham Market, with its more extensive shops, restaurants and pubs is only two minutes drive away. On the coast, Orford, Snape, with the famous Snape Maltings concert hall, Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Dunwich are within easy reach. Minsmere’s nature reserve, Walberswick and Southwold are also readily accessible.

Lodge Cottage is a charming, thatched, weatherboarded colonial style building, situated in the grounds of Hacheston Lodge. It offers comfortable accommodation for 5/6 people, with bedrooms at ground and basement level, with the living space above. It has a very large living area with its sofas, TV, video and DVD, portable hi-fi and good sized dining table and chairs, with glazed doors leading to the galley kitchen with fridge, separate freezer, electric double oven and halogen ring, dishwasher and microwave. South-west facing glazed double doors lead to the sunny balcony with wrought iron table and chairs, overlooking the private patio, also with wrought iron furniture. There are three bedrooms; a double with wall mounted TV, a twin and a single bedroom with another full sized single bed that can be pulled out and used for a 6th person.

Visitors have exclusive use of a huge grassed garden beyond their private parking area, where cricket, rounders etc can be played as well as access to the acres of paddocks within Hacheston Lodge grounds. The heated pool is open from May to September inclusive.

£410 - £1325

English Tourism Council 4 Stars

Donkeys and sheep mingle with wild birds around the pond and river whilst buzzards soar above. Knowle Farm in the heart of South Devon is a paradise for little children - open your cottage door and the chickens and ducks will be waiting. Don’t forget the pigs and rabbits!

Set in 44 acres of wonderful countryside we have six beautifully converted barns overlooking lovely farmland views sleeping from two to eight persons. All share superb facilities including an indoor heated pool, a superb purpose built indoor soft play area for toddlers (including ball pool, slide, tunnels, lofthouse and other toys), tennis, table tennis, pool table and outdoor play areas. The area is awash with local attractions and there is an excellent 11th century local village pub that is child friendly. Wonderful sandy beaches are within 30 minutes.

Moncks Green is an 'upside down' cottage which will sleep up to six plus a cot. Downstairs are three bedrooms - one double with a Four-poster bed, one twin and one bunk bedded room. There is a separate bathroom/WC with shower attachment. On the first floor is a comfortable and bright living room with lovely views over the pond, river and surrounding countryside. This has a high ceiling with exposed trusses, wood burning stove and a well equipped kitchen area with dishwasher. Off this is a dining room and also a separate shower room/WC.

For more information and pictures of Knowle Farm including prices and availability visit our website - just click on the photos to the right.

£430 - £1100

Little Meadows is a spacious Grade II listed luxuriously refurbished and appointed thatched property set in 1/3 acres of secluded grounds on the Isle of Purbeck, four miles away from the dramatic Dorset coastline of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The house comfortably accommodates 6-8 people.

Features include a double garage, a paved courtyard offering space for 3-4 cars, two bathrooms with power showers, one downstairs one upstairs, slate flooring and oriental rugs downstairs, hall and living room with fireplaces, exposed beams throughout the building. Fitted carpets upstairs, halogen lighting, a farmhouse pine kitchen and utility room, gas operated AGA oven, polished Purbeck marble and beech worktops. All kitchenware and tableware are of the highest quality. The hall contains restored Victorian mahogany furniture. The sitting room has a sofabed and TV, video, CD and satellite receiver. Upstairs there are three bedrooms - 1 double, and 2 twins.

£220 - £2125

English Tourism Council 4 Star

Set in a stunning unspoiled location, with lovely views of the surrounding countryside, Duddings offers all the ingredients for a memorable holiday in the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Duddings is an ideal base from which to explore the 600 miles of local public footpaths and bridleways, or the many picturesque villages and harbours within easy reach. Facilities at Duddings include a Gatelodge Playcentre (2-story playhouse with swings, slide, fireman’s pole & assault course), football net, trampoline, hard tennis court, warm indoor heated pool, putting green, pool table, and a table tennis table. There are eight acres of land to explore, with picnic areas, and a safe river where you may spot a brown trout!

The 12 Cottages (sleep 2-7) have been beautifully converted from old stone barns and stables, and are mostly grouped around a courtyard in a lovely setting with views of the wooded hills and scattered fields. The ancient beams and stone walls have been retained and enhanced by the provision of comfortable and stylish furniture, and excellent decorations. All the cottages are equipped to the highest standards, and include full oil-fired central heating. They range in size from one to three bedrooms, sleeping 2,3,4,5,6 or 7 people (click on picture for full details).

The West Wing (sleeps 12) forms the greater part of a traditionally built thatched Devon longhouse. Dating back to the 16th century and Grade II listed, the interior has been tastefully restored and offers a wealth of period features, including exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. It has six bedrooms to sleep 12 people.

Visit our website www.duddings.co.uk for full prices and availability.