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Cottages

Small, cozy, thatched-roof or lake-facing.

Cottage rentals for a weekend getaway or a summer of slow living. Everything from a thatched-roof Cotswold cottage to a lakeside dock cottage in Ontario. Smaller and often cozier than a full villa or house — typically 1–3 bedrooms. Bookable through VRBO + Expedia. Best-fit destinations: England (Cotswolds, Lake District), Ireland, coastal New England, Ontario lake country, Nova Scotia.

Where these shine

Top destinations for cottages

United Kingdom

Cottage rentals in Edinburgh

Castle on the rock, closes off the Royal Mile, ridges you can walk before lunch.

Ireland

Cottage rentals in Dublin

Coastal walks, literary pubs, Georgian doorways under low winter sun.

Norway

Cottage rentals in Bergen

Fjord ferries, fish-market lunches, painted wharf houses, mountains in every direction.

Iceland

Cottage rentals in Reykjavík

Glacier hikes, hot springs, Northern Lights on cold nights.

Belgium

Cottage rentals in Bruges

Canal walks, gothic squares, frites and chocolate, evenings without crowds.

France

Cottage rentals in Bordeaux

Wine-route afternoons, riverbank promenades, eighteenth-century stone in evening light.

Switzerland

Cottage rentals in Lucerne

Wooden bridges over a glacial lake, alpine train day trips, swans at sunrise.

Switzerland

Cottage rentals in Bern

UNESCO old town in a river bend, arcaded shopping streets, Aare swims in summer.

Switzerland

Cottage rentals in Wengen

Car-free cliff village above Lauterbrunnen, Eiger trio on the doorstep, Lauberhorn ski race in January.

Switzerland

Cottage rentals in Mürren

Highest car-free village in Switzerland, Schilthorn cable car, the panorama trail above the cloud line.

Italy

Cottage rentals in Lake Como

Cypress villas, sunset ferries between villages, the mountains in the mirror.

Portugal

Cottage rentals in Sintra

Fairy-tale palaces, mist-laced gardens, day-trip from Lisbon with a coastline beyond.

Frequently asked

Common questions

How big is a typical cottage rental?

Most cottages are 1–3 bedrooms — designed for a couple, a small family, or a quiet solo trip. Anything larger is usually classed as a "house" or "villa" on VRBO.

Are cottages more affordable than hotels?

Per night, yes — especially outside peak season. A £120/night Cotswold cottage sleeps 4 and includes a full kitchen; two hotel rooms would run £240 with no kitchen.

What's the best time to visit a lakeside cottage?

Late June–early September for swimming; late September–October for fall foliage without the summer crowds. Peak-week rates can be 3× shoulder season.

Do cottages come with a kitchen?

Almost always. Small cottages have a kitchenette (fridge, hob, microwave); larger cottages have a full kitchen with oven and dishwasher. Listing photos will tell you.

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Every accommodation type on gotript

Villas

Private pool. Full staff optional. Just you.

Cabins

Wood-stove nights, star-filled skies, no signal.

Beach houses

Sand outside the door. Sunset from the deck.

Ski lodges

Ski-in, ski-out, fireplace roaring.

Lake houses

Dock outside. Pontoon included. Sunset on the water.

Beach villas

Wake up to the water. Private sand optional.

Luxury villas

Full staff, infinity pool, zero compromises.

Private pool villas

Your own pool. No loungers to fight for.

Mansions

Room for the whole crew, and then some.

Chalets

Ski-in mornings, hot tub après, fire crackling.

Glamping

Nature without the sleeping bag.

Farmhouses

Slow mornings, long tables, open country.

Penthouses

Top floor, skyline views, private terrace.

Pet-friendly villas

Bring the dog. Everyone's invited.

Family villas

Fenced pool, bunk room, space for everyone.

Condos

Resort amenities, apartment prices, beach out front.