Cottages for Sale in the UK - 2,140 Properties

Buying a cottage in the UK

Find a wide range of cottages for sale in the UK, including country cottages, riverside cottages, cottages with land and renovation cottages.

There are currently 2,140 available cottages to buy in the UK listed at £1,263,612 on average, with each acre priced at £43,618.

Market snapshot & prices for cottages

Acreage for sale: 52,376 acres
Average listing age: 55 days
Average list price: £1,263,612
Median list price: £850,000
Average property size: 29 acres

Cottages for Sale in the UK are increasingly rare, particularly those with historic character. Typically found in rural areas with large parcels of land, they offer a chance to live in a lavishly rustic property with a more relaxed pace of life. As far back as the 16th century, cottages were popular constructions, often built by wealthy farmers as their primary living quarters or to serve hunters as a temporary lodging.

While most British cottages are centuries old, many have been remodelled over the years to include all the luxuries expected in modern life. Even so, it’s rare to find a cottage that hasn’t retained its ancient charm. With log burners and wood burning stoves a common feature, cottages ooze with quintessential charm. Other traditional architecture includes steeply pitched thatched roofs, enchanting oak beams, flower box windows, and gardens bursting with native blooms.