There are thousands of holiday cottages in the UK, but only a small percentage are truly special. At Sawday’s, we’ve spent decades refining our special places to stay, including our collection of unique holiday cottages that combine quality design with thoughtful details, shaped by hosts who genuinely care about creating the most memorable guest experiences in the UK. 

You might find yourself in a medieval Cotswold cottage where every ancient beam has been lovingly restored, or a luxury holiday cottage on the coast of Scotland, where a hand drawn map guides you to hidden local gems. Every cottage is personally inspected by our team and chosen for the things you can’t mass produce, like the thoughtfulness of a good host, and that attention to detail that defines a Sawday’s stay.  

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Carefully selected self-catering homes, hotels, pubs and B&Bs

Personally inspected

We've visited every place and chosen them for their warmth and character

UK & Europe

Our collection spans the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal

No fuss from us

You book direct with the owners, with no fees or fuss from us

 

Our most loved holiday cottages in the UK

Personally inspected, thoughtfully chosen

We’ve spent over 30 years tracking down owners of special places. Every holiday cottage in our collection has been personally inspected by our team, who know that true quality lies in the details.

It might be a farmhouse, where a freshly baked loaf of sourdough is still cooling on the counter on arrival, or a beach house with binoculars waiting by the window, ready for the morning view. These are the touches that make you feel instantly welcome, and qualifies a space as a Sawday’s special place to stay.

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Why book your holiday cottage with Sawday’s?

✔ We don’t do instant booking. You’ll book directly with the owner, building trust, gaining local insight, and keeping your money in independent businesses. 

✔ We champion responsible travel and work with owners who share our values: caring for their local communities, restoring old buildings, and protecting the landscapes that make Britain so beautiful. 

✔ We’ve spent decades curating our collection of extraordinary holiday cottages in the UK and beyond. Each one has been chosen for its soul, not its star rating – places made with passion, for people who love to travel thoughtfully. 

Looking for more holiday cottage inspiration?

Inspector favourites: 2025’s most beautiful holiday cottages

These new arrivals are some of our most memorable finds of the year so far, chosen and championed by our team of inspectors, who know a good holiday cottage when they see one.

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Inspector favourites: 2025’s cosiest holiday cottages

We’ve put together our inspectors favourite cosiest cottages that joined our collection in 2025, so you can find a special place to hunker down in as the colder months draw in.

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Interior design in harmony with nature and heritage

Susan Kinsey Jones, owner of Highbrook Cottage in Wales, shares the story of how the Welsh landscape shaped the thinking behind Highbrook’s interior design, as well as some tips for anyone looking to give their own place a fresh look.

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