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Cottages with literary connections
From Agatha Christie and Beatrix Potter, to Enid Blyton and William Wordsworth, the places we care for have inspired several well-known writers and poets. Book a holiday to one of these cottages to walk in their footsteps.
For the bookworm detectives
Greenway Apartment, Devon
For Agatha Christie fans or those looking to unwind by the English Riviera, Greenway Apartment makes for a scenic escape. Christie's beloved holiday home, which appears as a crime scene in ‘Dead Man’s Folly’, is well placed for exploring the South Devon coastline.
Emley Farmhouse, Surrey
If you love Sherlock Holmes, it's worth exploring Hindhead Commons. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle found inspiration for ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ here. Boasting latticed windows and low-beamed ceilings, this 19th-century cottage is a peaceful retreat near the South Downs.
Fyne Court Cottage, Somerset
Stay in this characterful former gardener’s cottage on the Fyne Court Estate, once home to scientist and poet Andrew Crosse. Conducting controversial experiments on his friends, it’s rumoured that Crosse was the real-life inspiration for the doctor in Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’.
For lovers of the classics
The Summer House, Lake District
Explore the inspiration for Beatrix Potter's stories. Her 17th-century home, Hill Top, is a 20-minute drive from The Summer House. Hidden in the grounds of Wray Castle, it's a cosy cottage surrounded by sweeping views of Potter's beloved Lake District.
Groom's Cottage, Dorset
Corfe Castle is a key location in Enid Blyton's first 'Famous Five' book. Head off on an adventure from this quirky holiday cottage with medieval origins and contemporary décor, sat in the shadows of the castle.
For a poet's retreat
Rhossili Old Rectory, Wales
Delve into the inspiration behind Dylan Thomas’ story ‘Extraordinary Little Cough’ at Rhosili Bay. This cottage on the Gower Peninsula makes for a picturesque group getaway, with opportunities for alfresco dining and strolls along the beach.
Priest's House, Kent
Once home to writer Vita Sackville-West, discover her old writing room at Sissinghurst Castle Garden. Priest's House is believed to be part of the former Elizabethan mansion here. Bateman’s, the former home of Rudyard Kipling, is only a 30-minute drive away.
Millbeck Towers, Lake District
Step back in time at the childhood home of Romantic poet William Wordsworth, just 20 minutes from Millbeck Towers. Stay in this fairy-tale tower with imposing turrets, a large garden and uninterrupted views over the Lakes.
For nearby literary treasures
Portland House, Dorset
Larger groups can step back in time to experience 1930s glamour in this Art-Deco cottage overlooking Portland harbour. Just a 30-minute drive away is Thomas Hardy’s cottage. Walk in his footsteps at the family home where he wrote some of his finest novels.
Welbeck Cottage, East Sussex
Nestled in the heart of the Sheffield Park Estate, this comfortable cottage is packed with character. Discover Virginia Woolf’s 16th-century retreat, Monk's House, only a 30-minute drive away. Hidden away in the garden is her famous writing lodge where she wrote many of her works.