Quintessentially British and full of character, cottages are some of the most coveted properties in the UK. Explore our top 10 cosy country cottages for sale:

1. Firbeck, Nottinghamshire, 3 bedrooms 

Rose Cottage is a beautifully presented character home set within the heart of the extremely desirable village location of Firbeck. The property has recently been renovated to the highest standard throughout and seamlessly blends the comforts of modern living with a wealth of original features and charm. Some key features of the property include a spacious hand-made solid pine kitchen with an electric Aga, two well-proportioned reception rooms, exposed beams throughout, and private cottage-style gardens. 

2. Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire, 6 bedrooms 

This Grade II* Listed period home is full of character and overlooks the village green. The three-storey property features three living rooms, a wood-burning stove, a cellar, a garage, outbuildings, and delightful gardens. 

3. Aston, Hertfordshire, 4 bedrooms 

Beehive Cottage is a stunning period home with a heated swimming pool and landscaped gardens. The property has been superbly maintained whilst retaining a wealth of period features including wooden beams and magnificent open fireplaces. The drawing room is a focal point of the home with a vaulted ceiling, dual aspect windows, and an incredible Inglenook fireplace. 
 

4. Bath, Somerset, 3 bedrooms 

This beautifully restored Grade II Listed cottage offers many original features that blend tastefully with modern interior design. The property benefits from three bedrooms with original beams, two bathrooms, and an enclosed paved courtyard with a Mediterranean feel and plenty of outside space for entertaining and al fresco dining. 

5. Langley, Hertfordshire, 4 bedrooms

Lower Cottage in Langley Village is a Grade II Listed, 16th-century country retreat enjoying stunning panoramic countryside views. There is plenty of space, with three reception rooms, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. In fact, the charming home is a perfect escape from city life, with a two-storey detached garage and home working office.

6. Great Bourton, Oxfordshire, 3 bedrooms

This beautiful character cottage comprises a kitchen, two lovely reception rooms, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The property also benefits from an excellent rear garden with a sun terrace and summerhouse/home office with power. 

7. Langham, Essex, 4 bedrooms

Believed to date back to the early 17th century, this distinctive chocolate box Grade II listed four-bedroom thatched cottage is set within generous grounds of around 1/3 acre in the picturesque village of Langham, enjoying fabulous views over rolling countryside. The cottage is filled with charming features alluding to its rich past including original beams, an Inglenook fireplace, and a traditional Aga cooker in the dining area. 
 

8. Alwoodley, West Yorkshire, 5 bedrooms 

Bridge Cottage is one of North Leeds' most iconic properties and has been significantly extended and modernised over recent years by the present owners whilst retaining many original character features and offers well-proportioned family accommodation. The stunning home, which sits in sprawling mature gardens, benefits from a generous hallway, a formal living room with a dual aspect and feature stone fireplace, a sitting room again with dual aspect windows and a dual fuel burning stove and a breakfast kitchen, fitted with a range of oak wall and base level units with granite worktops and a free-standing butcher's block. 

This picture-perfect Grade II listed character residence is set in an idyllic village and comprises an entrance hall, breakfast kitchen, three reception rooms, four bedrooms, two en-suites, and a family bathroom. The cottage also boasts glorious gardens. 

10. Newby Bridge, Cumbria, 4 bedrooms 

Located just 100 yards away from the beautiful Fell Foot National Trust Park and Lake Windermere, this traditional Lakeland stone detached property enjoys an elevated and private position with fantastic accessibility to all that the Lake District has to offer. The property has been completely renovated and original features, including all sash windows, have been restored or reclaimed. The waterside home enjoys landscaped gardens of approximately one acre and approximately a further two acres of woodlands.