10 Cozy Country Cottages From Around the World
Take a virtual tour to see picturesque homes that include a windmill cottage in Denmark and a rustic cottage in England
Becky Harris
December 31, 2020
Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1940s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia.
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It’s a great time of year to hunker down and take a virtual tour of cozy cottages around the world. Using the location filter on Houzz to explore different countries turned up plenty of snug little homes. The list includes a sweet Swedish summer house, a stone cottage with a thatched roof on an island in the English Channel and a minimalist metal-clad cottage in Japan.
1. Swedish Summer Escape
Located on an island about 25 miles from Stockholm, this Swedish summer house is a dream. Red siding, a tiled roof and a cottage garden give it a look that’s straight out of a fairy tale.
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Located on an island about 25 miles from Stockholm, this Swedish summer house is a dream. Red siding, a tiled roof and a cottage garden give it a look that’s straight out of a fairy tale.
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2. Converted Windmill in Denmark
This windmill-turned-cottage sits in the Danish countryside. Inside, there are cozy rooms with wood beams that offer pastoral views.
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This windmill-turned-cottage sits in the Danish countryside. Inside, there are cozy rooms with wood beams that offer pastoral views.
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3. Channel Islands Charm
This stone cottage with a thatched roof and a fireplace would be a great place for a book club to meet and discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It’s located on the English Channel island of Guernsey, where the book takes place.
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This stone cottage with a thatched roof and a fireplace would be a great place for a book club to meet and discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It’s located on the English Channel island of Guernsey, where the book takes place.
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4. Quintessential English Charm
Tudor architecture, a rustic garden fence, ornamental trees and a clipped hedge give this home in Cheshire, England, quintessential English cottage style.
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Tudor architecture, a rustic garden fence, ornamental trees and a clipped hedge give this home in Cheshire, England, quintessential English cottage style.
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5. Whimsy in Scotland
Whimsical details add to a cottage’s appeal. Two mosaic waterfowl, tiny pots in the window and an eclectic mix of flowers make this stone cottage in Angus, Scotland, irresistible.
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Whimsical details add to a cottage’s appeal. Two mosaic waterfowl, tiny pots in the window and an eclectic mix of flowers make this stone cottage in Angus, Scotland, irresistible.
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6. Italian Mountain Views
This Mediterranean cottage is located in the Liguria region of Italy, where the mountains meet the sea. Surrounded by olive trees, the home sits on a hillside with a view of the peaks.
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This Mediterranean cottage is located in the Liguria region of Italy, where the mountains meet the sea. Surrounded by olive trees, the home sits on a hillside with a view of the peaks.
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7. Australian Country Style
White and red, a welcoming front porch and lacy fretwork add appeal to this country cottage in Culcairn, New South Wales, Australia. Two simple chairs next to a geranium-topped table are the perfect porch accoutrements.
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White and red, a welcoming front porch and lacy fretwork add appeal to this country cottage in Culcairn, New South Wales, Australia. Two simple chairs next to a geranium-topped table are the perfect porch accoutrements.
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8. Cozy Minimalism in Japan
In Japan, the idea of “cozy” is often expressed in a minimalist way. The interior of this metal-clad cottage is covered in warm wood, with well-proportioned rooms that make inhabitants feel nestled in.
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In Japan, the idea of “cozy” is often expressed in a minimalist way. The interior of this metal-clad cottage is covered in warm wood, with well-proportioned rooms that make inhabitants feel nestled in.
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9. Nostalgic in Maine
Located on a cove off the Kennebunk River in Maine, this 300-square-foot cottage is as cozy as it gets. Interior designer Tyler Karu gave the interior nostalgic 1950s Maine cottage style.
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Located on a cove off the Kennebunk River in Maine, this 300-square-foot cottage is as cozy as it gets. Interior designer Tyler Karu gave the interior nostalgic 1950s Maine cottage style.
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10. Canadian Country Style
Tucked into horse country outside Calgary, Alberta, this one-bedroom cabin has just 600 square feet of living space. French doors and large windows let in the sunlight on a cold winter’s day.
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Tucked into horse country outside Calgary, Alberta, this one-bedroom cabin has just 600 square feet of living space. French doors and large windows let in the sunlight on a cold winter’s day.
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Nice ideas, but we are on a tight budget, this is basically what we bought, not strictly trying for a total cottage look, I lean more toward colonial revival, which was our last house. My hubby was great enough to screen in the back porch with screen door, which the cats really love and keeps mosquitos out. Eventually we may do it in the front. In the summer I do have more outdoor furniture which is in the shed now, but I prefer the back to enjoy the garden.
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#9 has den one of my all time favs since I saw it first. The Danish Mill is gorgeous though as well, but the Maine cottage is all I would need...