Cottages with open fires
Here we focus on the quintessential English cottage experience - the open fire. Scroll down to discover some great places to stay offering open fires around the regions. Stoke it up and relax – that’s what holidays are for!
East Midlands
Dove Cottage is a lovely garden cottage providing self catering accommodation, situated in a peaceful location between the sea and the Lincolnshire Wolds. An ideal place to get away from it all.
The Lodge is a cosy retreat overlooking parkland in a quiet village. Here you’ll have access to scenic walks, good food at the local pub as well as Lincoln, Boston and Sleaford.
East of England
Relax by the fire before retiring to your four-poster bed at Cherry Tree Cottage. This charming building is based in a historic conservation village and has facilities for disabled holidaymakers.
For a quiet location in the centre of beautiful coastal village check out 21 Shepherds Pightle. For individual architectural features, complementing a beautiful country-style interior check out Stone Cottage in Melton Constable.
England’s Northwest
Feeling cold? Warm yourself up in Alden Cottage, an award winning luxury cottage in an idyllic 17th century beamed cottage situated in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty overlooking the Ribble and Hodder Valleys. Or you could try Swallow Barn Cottage, a luxury barn conversion built in 1827. Here you’ll find a wood-burning stove as well as exposed stone and beams throughout. The building is close to lakes, fells and coast.
The cosy Deepdale Hall Cottage is part of a listed 17th century farmhouse on a working hill farm in the scenic valley of Deepdale. This is an ideal base for walking, touring the Lakes or just relaxing in front of the fire and enjoying the magnificent mountain views.
Heart of England
If you enjoy walking you’ll find them right on your doorstep at The Orchard, wonderfully situated overlooking the Manifold River. As well as an open fire, this accommodation offers three lovely bedrooms, an oak-floored dining room and super views.
Also offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside the beautifully restored period cottage, Hazel Cottage retains its original features and is furnished with antiques. It is also set in its own 'cottage' garden. Central to Ross, Gloucester, Hereford, Malvern Hills and Cotswolds and just a few miles from the Welsh border, Moorlands in Ross-on-Wye overlooks fields and wooded hills.
London
For friendly and personal service, very attractive surroundings and comfortable and clean accommodation close to public transport try Hamlet UK Ltd. What better way to warm up after a day out in England’s capital city than to relax in front of an open fire?
North East England
If you fancy a walk in cold coastal air before warming up in front of an open fire check out Mansard Cottage, a detached three-bedroomed character cottage with its own small garden in the coastal village of Embleton. Or for a river retreat try the idyllic Boot and Shoe Cottage. This cottage overlooks the River Tees and offers private fishing.
For something more quirky you could stay in an old chapel built in 1887. The Old Chapel now has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two acres of land. It is based in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
South East England
For magnificent rural views over New Forest with walking, riding, fishing, golf, swimming, pubs and restaurants all nearby, stay at Graylands Cottage in Fordingbridge. This forester's cottage has been modernised but retains its original features. If you’re into sailing or bird watching there is a charming period waterside cottage overlooking the Mill Pond in Emsworth, a well-known sailing and bird life haven. Swan Cottage lies near the historic town centre, with several pubs, restaurants and interesting shops.
If you’re after a city break in the South East then why not try 17 Kingston Road, a self-contained studio flat in a Victorian townhouse, close to city centre in Oxford.
South West
Sudgrove Cottages, traditional stone cottages in the Cotswold countryside are ideal for touring, walking, relaxing in the garden or sitting by the log fire. Also in a quiet rural location, Hinton Lodge offers a four-poster bed and is a ten minute walk to a pub which serves excellent food. Set in 250 acres of Duchy of Cornwall farmland with its own large private garden Lower Mere Park Farm is a 16th century royal hunting lodge.
Yorkshire
Are you looking for a holiday and cannot make your mind up where to go? Want peace and quiet with beautiful scenery? How about trying a holiday cottage where you can wake up to scenery normally only found on calendars and paintings? You’ll find this at Craven Garth Holiday Cottages in Pickering.
Woodpecker Cottage, a lovely stone-built, semi-detached property is situated in a peaceful location on the edge of the attractive North York Moors village of Goathland, yet within a short stroll of the village shop/Post Office and tea rooms. Cherry View Cottage is located in Kirbymoorside within the North York Moors. This is a spacious charming and self-contained, three-bedroomed, wonderful cottage.
The information in this feature has been provided to us by the owners or managers of the above accommodation. We recommend that you double check with them before you book to be sure that there is still an open fire at your chosen cottage. Enjoy!