Top five cottages that'll keep you cosy this winter

A Unique Detached Cottage overlooking the river Derwent on the edge of Cockermouth Town Centre. The property has gas central heating and accommodation arranged over 2 floors and comes with Gardens overlooking the river

Situated in a picturesque rural setting with field views and overlooking the common, this grade II listed, two bedroom cottage is bursting with character both inside and out, boasting the luxury of off road parking and a pleasant rear garden; a perfect property to enjoy the quiet life, sold with no onward chain. Almost equidistant to both Beccles and Bungay, you’ll find yourself surrounded by nature. Tooks Common is part of a network of locally managed commons that together form a County Wildlife Site. One of six homes down a quiet lane, you have space to park your car to the front of the plot, with a path leading down the lengthy and established front garden to your door. Entering into the sitting room you are welcomed by an inset wood-burner to enjoy during the winter months, before leading into the country-style kitchen, offering space for a table and chairs for a sociable theme. A lobby leads to the ground floor bathroom, not only offering a WC, basin and shower over the bath, but also plumbing for a washing machine. Upstairs you’ll find the homes two bedrooms which feature exposed beams and wonderful view of your surroundings. Outside you can enjoy a pleasant and manageable sized rear garden, with a concrete patio and ample lawn space, featuring stepping stones and a wealth of shrubs and perennials for all year round colour and personality.

A charming semi detached, Character cottage, With Amazing views over fields and farm land. Featuring a spacious lounge/diner with Inglenook style fire place with log burner, Extended Kitchen/Breakfast Room, The Kitchen has been designed and made to the owners personal specification, with granite worksurfaces and central island, Separate downstairs WC with Utility Room, Modern family bathroom, Three Double Bedrooms, Off-Street Parking to rear, Situated in a beautiful Village Location in Berkhamsted.

With history dating back to the Domesday Book, Cornricks is a Grade II listed stone thatched cottage with an abundance of character and charm. The property boasts two generous sized reception rooms with inglenook fire places, exposed beams, casement windows, private garden and a single garage. Inside, the cottage offers four double bedrooms and two reception rooms. The reception hallway grants access to a cloakroom and kitchen steps rising to the dining area. The dining room features an open fireplace, window seats, and exposed beams, while the separate lounge showcases an inglenook feature fireplace, window seats, and exposed beams. The kitchen provides wall, base units with space for a range cooker, plumbing for a washing machine. The first floor houses three double bedrooms with a good size single and access to a family bathroom. Outside, the property offers an enclosed cottage style garden, off-street parking for several cars leading to a detached double garage. This deceptively spacious property is available with no upward chain.