British cottages to rent for a holiday: The Knapp in Slad The Knapp © Unique HomestaysIs there anything more charming than watching the sun rise over frost-covered, rolling hills? Or a warm cup of tea on arrival after a brisk long walk through the woods? Autumn and winter, which offer both of these joyful experiences, are really when the British countryside comes into its own, and certainly these are the times when a weekend away can be the most restorative and beneficial. From Devon to Cornwall, Scotland to the coast of Wales, there's something for everyone here in this edit of holiday cottages to rent and who doesn't want to spend an autumn or winter break in this most idyllic of British settings? MAY WE SUGGEST: The loveliest remote hideaways for UK holidaysThe best holiday cottages to rent in 2025