cottages

Definition of cottagesnext
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 Since then, the hotel has grown exponentially in size and offering, from a weekend retreat of the family to a 14-room farmstay in 2010 with fruit and vegetable gardens to what is now 33 rooms and cottages spread across land that extends into the mountains. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Chef Devin Finigan runs an award-winning restaurant and a collection of nine cottages spread across the 21-acre waterfront property on Goose Cove. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 The accommodations are spread out between three-plus-bedroom estate homes, two and three-bedroom cottages, and one-bedroom suites located above the spa and the game room—all outfitted with Wi-Fi, s’mores kits (a fire pit is lit every evening), and extra-soft sheets and bath linens. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 The massive spread includes the substantial main residence set amid formal gardens, plus a working farm, extensive horse-racing facilities, swaths of woodland, and, a portfolio of 31 cottages, houses, and apartments spread across the estate for guests, staff and income generation. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 May 2026 With 28 cottages, the all-inclusive, adults-only hotel retains an intimate feel. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 That land includes farms, holiday cottages, forests, residential and commercial buildings, and even a cricket club—the site of the Kia Oval is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 May 2026 Since the 1920s, closeknit colonies of cottages and bungalows dotted every road in Sullivan and Ulster County. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026 The Times outlined that their rental agreement covers the main house plus two cottages on the grounds, which are used by staff. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottages
cabins
Noun
  • Connecting cabins are available.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • The neighboring sister property Rustic Roots, offers additional space for up to 18 guests across eight simpler, more classic Alaska cabins.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026

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“Cottages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottages. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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