Holiday cottages with literary connections

Delve into the inspiration behind the Beatrix Potter tales and discover her 17th-century house, Hill Top, which is a short 20-minute drive from the cottage. Hidden in the grounds of Wray Castle, The Summer House is a cosy cottage located in the castle’s period kitchen garden surrounded by stunning scenery and views.

As a key location in Enid Blyton's very first 'Famous Five' book, you're sure to be inspired to explore Corfe Castle and its surroundings. Enjoy a holiday full of adventure and intrigue in this quirky holiday cottage shadowed by the castle, with its medieval origins and contemporary décor.

Discover Jane Austen's correspondence with the first Countess of Saltram, when you take a trip to visit the unique treasures of Saltram House. Nestled above Wembury Beach, The Mill Cottage is a coastal retreat on the South West Coast Path with nautical-themed interiors and original features.

Discover the inspiration behind Dylan Thomas’ story ‘Extraordinary Little Cough’, when you stay and explore Rhossili Bay. Look no further than this cottage on the Gower Peninsula for a unique group getaway on the coast. Whether it’s spring, summer, autumn or winter, this cottage is ideal for alfresco dining, beach strolls or simple cosy evenings.

Once home to Bloomsbury poet and writer Vita Sackville-West, discover her old writing room in the castle tower. Priest's House is believed to be part of the former Elizabethan mansion which made up Sissinghurst Castle. For more inspiration, Bateman’s, the former home of Rudyard Kipling, is only a 30-minute drive away.

Step back in time and discover the birthplace and childhood home of Romantic poet William Wordsworth. Millbeck Towers is a short 20-minute drive to Wordsworth House. Stay in this fairy-tale tower with imposing turrets, a large garden and uninterrupted views over the northern Lakes.

Whether you’re an Agatha Christie fan or just looking to unwind near the English Rivera, the Greenway Apartment is the perfect getaway. Agatha Christie's beloved holiday home, which appears as a crime scene in ‘Dead Man’s Folly’, is an ideal escape for exploring the South Devon coastline.

If you love Sherlock Holmes, you'll love exploring the woodlands and heathland of Hindhead Commons where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle found his inspiration for ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’. Boasting latticed windows and low-beamed ceilings, this 19th-century cottage is the perfect countryside retreat near the South Downs.

Stay in this characterful former gardener’s cottage on Fyne Court Estate which was once home to the scientist and poet Andrew Crosse. Conducting controversial experiments on his friends, it’s rumoured that Crosse was the real-life inspiration for Doctor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s book ‘Frankenstein’.

Perfect for larger groups, step back in time to experience 1930s glamour in this Art-Deco cottage overlooking Portland harbour. Just a 30-minute drive from Thomas Hardy’s cottage, walk in his footsteps in the woodlands surrounding his home where he spent many years writing some of his finest novels.

Nestled in the heart of Sheffield Park Estate, this comfortable cottage is packed with character, echoing the estate's history. Discover Virginia Woolf’s 16th-century retreat, Monk's House, just a 30-minute drive away. Hidden away in the garden, experience the atmosphere of her famous writing lodge where she wrote most of her works.