WE MIGHT barely be in November but with the mornings chillier and the evenings darker it won’t be long before we press play on the festive films.
And one in particular – The Holiday (2006) – has one of the cosiest of cottages we all dream of staying in over the winter period.
While Rosehill Cottage might be fictional, the UK isn’t short of similarly beautiful cottages by any means.
So here are six that will give you the same feel as being in the movie’s cottage itself:
Philham Water Cottage, Devon
Nestled in the Devonshire countryside is Philham Water Cottage with a double bedroom and a lounge with a sofa bed.
Like The Holiday itself, you will find a roaring wood stove inside an open fireplace.
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There’s WiFi, a TV and a DVD player too.
The cottage also has a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom, with a bath tub.
The website says it can host two individuals or a couple, however the cottage does sleep up to four people.
It costs from £95 per night, so £42.50 per person per night if two people were sharing or £21.25 per person per night if four people did stay.
Lew Quarry Cottage, Devon
Set in the grassy green fields, Lew Quarry Cottage, also in Devon, has two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
There’s also a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi.
If you fancy enjoying a cuppa in the fresh air, there is also a garden with a cosy seating area.
And of course, the cottage has a grand fireplace.
Nearby guests can head to Lydford Castle and Launceston Castle.
A seven-night stay for two adults and two children costs £465, working out at £16.61 per person, per night.
Old Blacksmith’s Cottage, Lincolnshire
Old Blacksmiths Cottage in Market Rasen has one bedroom, alongside a shower room and fully equipped kitchen.
The cottage also has a private garden and parking.
Nearby attractions include Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace and Lincoln Cathedral of St. Mary.
It costs from £320 for a seven-night stay for two people, working out at £22.86 per person, per night.
The Green House, Somerset
The Green House in the village of Nunney, Frome, is a quaint Grade II listed cottage that can sleep up to four people (though children under the age of nine are not allowed).
In the lounge there is a cosy fire, which guests can snuggle up by and admire the period features of the cottage.
In the chilly mornings make sure to head outside to the secluded terrace that overlooks the stream.
In the village – which is often dubbed one of the prettiest in Somerset – there’s also a pub and a small shop.
Nearby attractions include Nunney Castle and Cranborne Chase – an International Dark Sky Reserve.
Stays cost from £571 for seven-nights for four people, working out at £20.40 per person, per night.
The Cottage at The Feathered Nest, Cotswolds
Now if you really want to stay in a cottage that looks almost identical to Rosehill Cottage in The Holiday, book into The Feathered Nest’s cottage in the Cotswolds.
Known as ‘Little House’ it is part of The Feathered Nest’s pub site and dates back to the 15th century.
The cottage found in the village of Chipping Norton, has a double bedroom as well as a lounge area with a sofa bed.
There is a grand open fireplace and a sleek kitchenette too.
Your four-legged friend doesn’t have to miss out on this one either as it is dog friendly.
Stays are a bit steeper costing from £800 for two nights for four people, but if you stay from a Sunday to a Monday you get a discount making it £760 – or £95 per person per night… Maybe a good one for a friend group.
Blackbird Cottage, Dorset
Blackbird Cottage in Beaminster is dog-friendly and sleeps up to five guests.
This restored Grade II listed cottage boasts its original features across its three bedrooms and walled garden.
The ground floor of the cottage also features historic stone floors as well as a wood-burning stove to keep you warm.
You’d be a short walk from shops and pubs as well as a short drive to the famous Jurassic Coast.
If you stay for three nights, you can get a £50 discount working out at £526 total or £35.07 per person per night.