Did You Know? Many of the largest UK cottage rental agencies are owned and operated by US-based Cendant Vacation Rental Group, including: English Country Cottages Country Holidays Welcome Holidays Cottages4you Blakes Cottages Stilwells You can search across all of their properties at Cottages4You Smaller independent agencies can be harder to find, but it is often worth the effort because they have some of the best holiday cottages and can offer good local advice. This site features many independent agencies which we have selected, with a brief introduction to each of them. Just click through when you find an agency that looks right for you.

Featured cottage agencies on Cottages.co.uk
covering Norfolk and East Anglia.

County and Coast  Cottages and Chalets in Norfolk
A range of properties including pretty cottages, family houses, bungalows and even some chalets. All regularly inspected by the staff.

Holiday Cottages from the National Trust  Special self catering
A unique collection of over 300 holiday cottages for you in outstanding locations in England, Wales and N. Ireland. Sounds fantastic, but please note their warning: Most cottages are over 100 years old, and may show signs of damp.

Suffolk Secrets  Properties on the unspoilt Suffolk Heritage coast.
	Specialising in properties on the idyllic Suffolk Heritage coast, including Sothwold, Aldeburgh and the unspoilt heaths and estuaries of the Sandlings.

The Cottage Collection  new and growing agency
The twist with this agency is that you can either talk to central reservations or individual owners. Nice web site.

Waterside Breaks  Cottages near rivers, lakes or the sea

From beachside self contained holiday parks offering on site activities and family entertainment to more peaceful countryside and waterside cottages, lodges, log cabins and holiday homes. Live online availability.

The Big Domain  For big groups
	Listing only properties that sleep 12 or more this is an interesting resource.One word of warning: If you are thinking of getting together with a bunch of friends for New Year then bear in mind that so are lots of other people. Start your search early!

Cliff Barns  cowby kitsch in Norfolk
Lost in the Norfolk Plains lies this barn conversion with a cowboy feel sleeping up to 18. But there is a beach hut at Hunstanton available as part of the deal, as well as an 8-person jacuzzi. From £2,500 for a weekend.

The Landmark Trust  178 special buildings
	The Landmark Trust is a building preservation charity, established to rescue historic and architecturally interesting buildings and their surroundings from neglect and, when restored, to give them new life by letting them as holiday cottages. Warning - they may lack some mod cons that you would take for granted elsewhere - preserving the building takes precedence over comfort.

Premier Cottages  Good for complexes, cottages with swimming pools
	Not an agency, more a federation of owners. Each typically runs a complex, often with leisure facilities. Ideal for large parties, although deep pockets are usually required. Some exceptional properties. Self catering with extras.

Rural Retreats  The best place to look for a lighthouse to rent!
Rural retreats are the most flexible agency, offering stays from as little as two nights. Unkind rivals have commented that that's because no-one can afford to stay a full week. You certainly won't find the prices cheap, but they do pitch their level of service at a high point and many customers swear by them.

Forest Holidays - Royal Forest of Dean  Log Cabins with tree houses!
	Log cabin holidays just get better and better! This new site has cabins from one to four bedrooms. Not content with luxury interiors, wood-burners and hot tubs, the latest feature is an add-on treehouse. The kids will just love you for this! Easy access from most of Southern England.