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Fairytale Fantasy Cottage - don't you just love this Tea Caddy Cottage? It was built in 1818 in Colchester, UK, to look like a tea caddy. What a fantastic, imaginative, sweet home, and you can stay there! Find your very own enchanted cottage to stay in Australia, Portugal, in the USA or the UK.
Fairytale Fantasy Cottage - Choose from holiday homes in fairytale fantasy cottages in South Australia and Victoria. In the Adelaide Hills dotted with vineyards, in the ferny forested Dandenong Ranges and the relaxing spa town of Daylesford.
The Adelaide Hills - South Australia
The Adelaide Hills, famous for vineyards and orchards, the hills are also full of history, charming villages and wonderful gastronomic experiences. About an hour's drive from Adelaide, this area has been the artistic and elegant hideaway for Adelaide's elite for decades.
Discover your own cottage holiday home to explore the Mount Lofty region.

Thorngrove Manor - Stirling - Adelaide Hills - SA
Find your romantic one-bedroom suite in this fairytale castle like lodge in Stirling. A fusion of architectural art, boutique accommodation and a celebration of the decorative and fine arts, a unique creation of a talented artist. Just 800 metres walk to the village of Stirling. Close to Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard in Lenswood and The Lane Vineyard near Hahndorf.

Frogwell Hollow - Stirling - Adelaide Hills - SA - Australia
A charming stone cottage in this sought-after location. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, welcoming 6 guests with comfort and whimsy at every turn of the spacious cottage and enchanting garden. Relax by the fireplace, in the conservatory or by the running creek in the front garden. Ideally located to explore vineyards and cellar doors.
Dandenong Ranges - Victoria
Romantic weekends or hiking active weekends are both perfect at Mount Dandenong, close to Melbourne in Victoria, but a world away. Dive into the mist of green hills, winding mountain roads, cute cottages and cafes, warm fire places and ferny walks.

Fernhill Estate Cottage - Kallista near Dandenong - VIC - Australia
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a spa bath, full kitchen and a fireplace are just the beginning of comfort and faery like surroundings in the ferny forest of Dandenong Ranges.A short walk to Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve.

Candlewick Cottage - Observatory Cottages - Mount Dandenong - VIC - Australia
Observatory Cottages are self-contained, private and located in the misty green, just a 10 minute walk to Mount Dandenong Lookout. Get cosy around the fireplace, relax in the gardens or head out to do some bushwalking. Peaceful, romantic and serene. 48 km or 30 miles from Melbourne CBD.
Daylesford - VictoriaFairytale Fantasy Cottage - Daylesford, in Victoria is surrounded by vineyards, famous for its mineral waters, historic cottages and rolling green hills. Enjoy bushwalking in the Macedon Ranges or at the infamous Hanging Rock. Find your very own charming cottage in Daylesford for a wellness weekend.

Main Cottage at Poets Lodge - Daylesford - VIC
This classic dreamy country cottage has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom and is ideal for couples. This original Colonial home dates from 1852, and was converted to a guest house in the 1920’s.
Feel the history here and enjoy the gorgeous historic spa town of Daylesford. Walk everywhere from this centrally located cottage. 5 km or 3 miles to Hepburn Bathhouse and mineral springs.

Durham Cottage - Daylesford - VIC - Australia
A 3 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, air conditioning located just walking distance to the centre of this pretty town. Such a charming and fairy-like cosy haven with a private garden. Magical.
Portugal is a fairytale land of poetry, history, castros, mountains and rugged coastlines. Visit one of the most unique homes in the world, built on a mountain between boulders, in the Fafe Mountains in the north of Portugal. Visit Sintra, the historic romantic town in the hills above Lisbon, full of fairy stories and magic. Find your own cottage to rent for your holiday in Portugal.


Casa do Penedo in the Fafe Mountains in Portugal is one of the most unusual houses in the world, nestled between boulders, made of rock and wood.
No, sorry, you cannot stay here. But you can visit - there are a range of experiences available here - Casa do Pendeo Website - and learn the history behind this unique home.

Casa dos Castros - Lustoso - Travassos - Portugal
This can be your own stone cottage whilst you visit the Bounder House, as you are only 19 km or 12 miles away in a small hamlet.
This cosy and private cottage is called 'The House of the Two Castles' because it is located 13 km from Guimarães Castle and 13 km from Palace Duques de Bragança. Welcoming 6 guests in 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with terrace, garden and air conditioning.
Sintra, Portugal
Fairytale Fantasy Cottage
Sintra sits in wooded hills above Lisbon, a historic 'fairytale town' known for its castles, romantic designs, lush forests and cool refreshing air. Tightly packed lane ways, palaces, gardens and magical follies all wrap up into a UNESCO World Heritage site that beguiles and bewitches its visitors. Find your cottage here amongst the magic.

Enigma Villa - Sintra - Portugal
This unique historical home has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom and accommodation ideal for couples, just a few minutes from the centre of Sintra. Enjoy a renovated open, bright space with double French doors to the balcony, high ceilings, shutters and wood floors. Listen to the bird song outside in the garden. A real find in this romantic location.

Sintra Unique - Sintra - Portugal
Choose from a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom fairytale cottage in a garden in Sintra. With air conditioning, privacy and a fully-equipped kitchen this is the perfect haven to enjoy as a base whilst exploring the historic village. Free parking is a saviour here.
Idyllwild, California
Fairytale Fantasy Cottage - set amid towering alpine forests, majestic mountains, and tranquil meadows, Idyllwild is a historic town providing a perfect escape from urban congestion. Just 2 hours drive from Los Angeles or San Diego, Idyllwild-Pine Cove sits between two mountain crags which draw rock climbers, and is surrounded by hiking trails, fir forest and trickling streams.

Storybook Cottage - Idyllwild - San Jacinto Mountains - California - USA
With 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom this fairytale dream home welcomes 5 guests to explore its nooks and crannies. Enjoy home cooking in the full kitchen and relaxing by the fireplace or in the hot tub. Beautifully landscaped with a creek running alongside the property and deer often roaming the grounds. Close to Humber Park Trailhead, just 2 km or 1.5 miles to Idyllwild-Pine Cove.

Lazy A-Frame Cabin - Idyllwild - San Jacinto Mountains - California - USA
With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this cozy and stylish cabin is perfect for couples wanting tranquility and privacy nestled in a forested property in a quiet neighborhood of Idyllwild.
The Hamptons, New YorkFairytale Fantasy Cottage
The Hamptons - picturesque cute cottages, Long Island towns known for seafood and shopping, long sandy beaches and a chic crowd.
In the towns on the island's eastern end, celebrities own stylish homes and the cognoscenti spend their summers from New York. Find your own holiday home in Amagansett or Bridgehampton.

Private Hamptons Cottage - Amagansett - New York - USA
This idyllic 1 bedroom 1bathroom cottage sleeps 4 with lovely garden in the heart of Amagansett lanes. Walk everywhere: beach, village, shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries, local museums, nightlife and farmer's market. Amagansett, between East Hampton and Montauk, is one of the most popular hamlets in the Hamptons.

Enchanted Hamptons Cottage - Bridgehampton - Long Island - New York - USA
This beautiful garden was featured in the New York Times. This cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. Set at the back of the property, the cottage offers a private
entrance, private breakfast patio and private back garden. A parking space
is provided at the entrance of the property.
Enjoy relaxing in the French Classical garden.
A fairytale Hamptons getaway. Just 5 km or 3 miles to Mecox Beach. Less than 5 minutes to Woffler Estate Vineyard.
Newly offered as a holiday home.
The Teton Mountain Range, WyomingFairytale Fantasy Cottage
The Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, USA is known for its stunning mountain scenery and wildlife. Come for the snow fields, pristine lakes, majestic alpine vistas and wide open spaces. Come for the evergreen forests and wildflowers, for the moose, beavers, bears, bison, wolves, and elk. Come and stretch your legs on trails close to your dream cottage.

Old World Cottage - Wilson - Wyoming - USA
This character home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, welcoming 4 guests in the woods of Wyoming. Full kitchen, a fireplace, loads of space and parking. Close to town but secluded and visited by local wildlife such as moose, elk, deer, coyote, fox, and skunk along Fish Creek. Hiking and biking spots nearby. Great for the family out in the fresh air. 26 km or 16 miles to Grand Teton National Park.

Log Cabin at Trail Creek Ranch - Jackson Hole - Wyoming - USA
Just 15 minutes to Jackson Hole town square but a world away in the mountains for complete privacy and wild experience. This cosy log cabin has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, full kitchen and fireplace, all the comforts of home. Perfect for snowboarding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Keep your eyes out for moose. 22 km or 14 miles to Grand Teton National Park.
The United Kingdom - the quintessential home of the cottage. Here you will find some classics of the English, Welsh and Scottish countryside. One of these might actually be a castle. But its only a small castle, really, and so full of character, I just had to include it, okay? Let's call it a castle-cottage.

The Tea Caddy Cottage - Colchester - UK
This storybook cottage is definitely something out of a fairytale. Designed to look like a tea caddy, it was built in 1818
by a member of the famous Wedgwood family.
With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a luxurious modern renovated home. With private gardens, it is tucked away down a quiet country lane, opposite a vineyard in the heart of the delightful Dedham Vale.

Station House - Helhoughton - Norfolk - UK
Built in Victorian times as the home for the Station Master, this beautifully restored property has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with fireplace, full kitchen and a spacious garden. Sleeps 4. There is something magical about the place. Tranquil and relaxing, this home is 1.3 km or less than a mile from Helhoughton down a narrow country lane.
A peaceful location with good access to the North Norfolk Coast. Cycling and walking routes close by. Hike in local woodlands.

Deer Park Lodge - Dolgellau - Wales - UK
Every now and then a magical place comes up as a holiday home, and you can rejoice to visit as a guest. So it is with this impressive fairytale property.
This is the
entrance lodge to the ancient deer park of the Nannau Estate in Dolgellau, in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. Carefully restored and presented, this gatehouse offers 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom for 2 guests in peace and quiet and an exquisite historic experience in the heart of nature. Explore the stunning Snowdonia
Eryri
National Park, or stay and absorb the park.

Stable Cottage - Stablgoch - Gwynedd - Wales - UK
With 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this renovated cottage sleeps 6 with full kitchen, fireplace and BBQ. Enjoy dramatic mountain views of Snowdonia. Explore the north west coast of Wales.

Scots & Queens - Peebles - The Borders -Scotland
Completely and utterly romantic. Neidpath Castle Cottage welcomes 2 guests in 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Immerse yourself in history at this medieval stronghold built around 1266, visited by Mary Queen of Scots in 1563 and preserved by generations of families. Learn about Sir Walter Scott's poem 'The Maid of Neidpath'. The Borders were a contested battleground between the Scots and the English for centuries. Learn about the proud past of the clans here. All modern conveniences will give you comfort during your stay. A luxury breakfast hamper is provided – this includes fresh local bread, yoghurt, smoked salmon, berries, jams and more. The cobwebs of controversy have been swept aside to create a modern wedding venue and sumptuous experience on the Barns Estate.
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By Katia Luz, sharing my fairytale bush cottage, discovering enchanting, charming, whimsical cottages, cabins and cosy little places to inspire your dreams. Contact Me. About Me.
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I'm Katia Luz, sharing my bushland cottage. Discover enchanting, charming, whimsical cabins and cosy places to inspire your dreams. Bon Voyage!
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