cottages

plural of cottage
as in cabins
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use for a month every summer we rent a cottage on the ocean

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Recent Examples of cottages Set on 400 acres and more than two miles of uninterrupted beach frontage, the property is designed to offer seclusion and personalized service, with 36 bedrooms in 17 bungalow cottages, as well as real estate offerings and several world-class restaurants, including Nobu. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 The island offers more than three dozen hotels, resorts, condos, cottages and bed and breakfasts, including the famous Grand Hotel, the tourism bureau says. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Related Stories The SDIFF’s Foreign Film track recognizes the best in international film, and this year, the fest has partnered with the House of Pacific Relations, a landmark of cottages housing celebrating 35 cultures in San Diego’s Balboa Park that is celebrating its 90th birthday this year. Carole Horst, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025 Over 1,000 housing units were constructed, ranging from dormitories to cottages, as well as things like a hospital, school, and cafeteria. Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 That includes much of Carmel-by-the-Sea, a village of 1920s storybook cottages with highly combustible wood-shingle roofs. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025 Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a lakefront stay at Wander the Resort, where sleek cottages and private beachfront access redefine rustic luxury. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 From updating Tudor cottages in Tennessee to transforming mid-century mansions in Miami, Bureau works on a wide array of projects across the country, including new construction, renovations, and redesigning existing spaces. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025 The plans include 44 cottages and six buildings with two apartment buildings of 94 units, a 24-unit memory care building, a clubhouse, spa and private restaurant, set around resident amenities such as a pool, trails, gardens and pickleball courts. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottages
cabins
Noun
  • Specifically, there are five ADA-compliant cabins, all in the Terrace Suite category.
    Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.
    Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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