8 Storybook Thatch-Roof Cottages You Can Stay at in the English Countryside

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Quirky thatch-roof cottage in Buckinghamshire

 

See more photosThis Grade II listed thatched stone cottage combines traditional and contemporary elements. Heavy beams maintain warmth even in the middle of winter and a practical log burner is cocooned in the original stone fireplace. The master bedroom has a roll-top bath overlooking the vast private lawn and a dining patio. Between countless National Trust properties, Bletchley Park, Whipsnade Zoo, and Silverstone, Wing is an ideal base for a vacation in the home counties.

Six guests, three bedrooms
Price: $310 per night

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Storybook thatched cottage Airbnb with a cedar hot tub

 

See more photosThis idyllic Hampshire hamlet hideaway is only 50 miles from London and 15 minutes from Highclere “Downton Abbey” Castle. It sits at the end of a private lane overlooking three acres of paddocks. The property has been modernized with a contemporary kitchen and deluxe en suite bathrooms without uprooting the original timber beams. The backyard has a Wendy house for the kids and a hot tub for starlit soaks.

Seven guests, three bedrooms
Price: $273 per night

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English farm stay Airbnb in Devon

 

See more photosThis bonnie 18th-century thatched cottage for couples sits amid working farmland and cider orchards most of which are at your disposal to roam. The interiors retain the house’s olde-worlde character through slate flooring and low-hanging oak beams although upgrades have brought the kitchen and bathroom into the 21st century. You’ll need your own wheels to plan day trips to Dartmoor and England’s finest beaches.

Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $214 per night

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17th-century stone cottage in Gloucestershire

 

See more photosThis one-of-a-kind Airbnb is one of England’s last-remaining Cotswold stone cottages with a thatched roof. It’s located in the market town of Chipping Campden from where the Cotswolds Way stretches to Bath. Highlights include an open fire and a stone kitchen plus countless nooks and crannies to investigate. Guests staying for four nights or more will receive a complimentary hamper packed with local goodies.

Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $368 per night

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Pet-friendly Airbnb cottage with a secluded garden

 

See more photosThis adorable thatched cottage is a 30-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park and the pristine beaches of North Devon. Even better – it’s just a two-minute stroll to Chulmleigh’s gastropubs and restaurants. Parts of the home date to the 18th century while the sunroom is a welcome addition. This opens out onto a huge yard complete with a barbecue and table tennis.

Five guests, three bedrooms
Price: $161 per night

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Countryside bolthole in England’s New Forest

 

See more photosThis teeny tiny Airbnb with a thatched roof sits within the perimeter of the New Forest National Park where ponies roam freely across the moorland. The kitchen facilities are rudimentary but between these and the barbecue, there is enough to cover basic meals. The micro-cottage is dwarfed by 1.8 acres of meadows plus a fish pond and designated areas for dogs to play off-leash.

Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $190 per night

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Peaceful lakeside lodge on the Wirral

 

See more photosVenture to the northwest coast to one of England’s lesser-known beauty spots. This two-bedroom thatched house cottage sits on 14 acres of private property where noise disturbance is limited to chirping sparrows and hooting owls. Fishing is permitted in the lake with approval from the host. The closest pubs are less than a mile away and it’s only half an hour by train to Liverpool.

Seven guests, two bedrooms
Price: $223 per night

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Chocolate box cottage in the Cotswolds

 

See more photosThis Guest Favorite Airbnb is a stone’s throw from Kingham’s high street and what’s considered the poshest local in Britain. But don’t worry – if you forget to book a table at The Wild Rabbit you can rustle up a farmers’ tea in the AGA and feast fireside or out in the private garden. The cottage is chicly appointed with antiques and dainty crockery. The host provides a light breakfast of coffee, tea, and croissants.

Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $276 per night

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