Christmas traditions don’t always include dressing up and gathering for parties. Sometimes it’s just about getting comfortable under blankets and watching favorite seasonal films by the tree. Such as, ‘The Holiday.’ Many who adore this Nancy Meyers classic love the English cottage it features, and this newly-listed home in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds is about as close as you can get to having it.
Formerly a holiday rental and now asking £1.7 million, this stone house known as Chantry Cottage dates back to the 14th century and offers a quiet, rural setting: Exactly what Cameron Diaz’s character in the movie was looking for as a getaway from Los Angeles. The town, Syde, is even one of the smallest parishes in Gloucestershire and sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, can it get more picturesque than that? Plus, the property has its own garden, too.
Larger than it looks, the home itself offers 1,733 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, and cozy, historic elements. Low ceilings, wood beams, gothic-style windows, and stone walls all enhance its deliciously homey character. Meanwhile, neutral decor and plush textures nod to the more contemporary, California-esque minimalism seen in ‘The Holiday’ as well, and the kitchen and bathrooms have clearly been updated carefully for modern living.
With the fire going and snow falling outside, this English cottage is a perfect place to spend the holidays, whether peacefully alone like Amanda or with loved ones. To buy it this winter, Tom Waltham of Savills holds the listing.