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 Now, for the first time in more than two decades, Old Edwards Reserve is evolving with the introduction of Laurel Village, a limited collection of 24 cottages positioned around an 18,000-square-foot private putting course. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 Indoor and outdoor event spaces, a private wine cellar and a museum are part of the changes, along with eight new three-bedroom, three-bath cottages for guests. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 Guests of the treehouse—or any of the property’s other cozy cottages—also have access to Winvian’s other amenities, including yoga classes and bikes to explore the 113-acre resort’s wooded trails and organic gardens. — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Architect Hart Howerton drew inspiration from the neighboring Old Naples cottages that have long beguiled vacationers with their breezy wood shutters and clapboard siding. — Harriet Elton, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Camp de Base Gaspésie has beachfront cottages just outside of town, each with kitchen facilities and spacious verandas for sunset viewing. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 At the time of the fire, the cottages were uninhabited and covered by protective tarps. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 In 2023, Duncaster proposed to build new independent living apartments and cottages while renovating its wellness center and dining spaces. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottages
cabins
Noun
  • One of more than a dozen holiday cabins and cottages on the property, the dog-friendly Efford House sleeps 13 in its seven bedrooms.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Cottages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottages. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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