This 12 x 8 tiny home could be perfect for so many different uses, but we think it’s best suited as a pool house or garden shed. With those sliding barn doors, it was absolutely made for entertaining. Just add a bar along one wall and a deck like shown to really accentuate the open-air living.
Just because you’re living small doesn’t mean you have to give up mornings spent in your favorite chair on the porch! The cedar porch wraps around two sides of this 16 x 14 tiny home, and that’s only a slice of the charm it has to offer. Did we mention the window boxes and Dutch door? Tiny house living has never looked so darn cute.
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most ready-to-go tiny home
Handy Home Products Windemere
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most ready-to-go tiny home
Handy Home Products Windemere
You won’t have to put in too much elbow grease to get this tiny home in livable order. It comes with pre-hung doors, working windows, and wood floors ready to go. Add insulation and a window unit for A/C and you’re good to go!
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coolest design
Outdoor Living Today Penthouse Garden Shed
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coolest design
Outdoor Living Today Penthouse Garden Shed
This 9 x 9 shed might not be big enough to be considered a full living space, but it’ll give your backyard plenty of character when used as a shed or studio space. The double doors pairs with the cedar shingle roof and hexagonal frame is beyond charming.
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best outdoor shed
Best Barns Inc. 2′ X 16′ Wood Shed Kit
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best outdoor shed
Best Barns Inc. 2′ X 16′ Wood Shed Kit
Double doors make getting lawn mowers and other large tools in and out of this shed easy. But this isn’t your average backyard shed—the shingled roof, shuttered windows, and cupola up top make it a gorgeous addition to your garden.
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best budget shed
Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed with Shutters
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best budget shed
Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed with Shutters
It’s more of a shed than a home, but this far less expensive alternative to the other homes on our list still has several of the amenities you’d need to live comfortably: shatterproof windows, corner shelves, steel wall supports, and a high-pitched roof. The locking doors are reinforced with steel.
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cutest tiny home
Little Cottage Company Colonial Gable Greenhouse
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cutest tiny home
Little Cottage Company Colonial Gable Greenhouse
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Can you say adorable? This sweet little cottage is probably better suited as a garden shed or outdoor studio rather than a true tiny home due to the large windows, however you could get drapes. It doesn’t come with a floor, so you’ll need to lay concrete and install one yourself, but it can be insulated and outfitted with plumbing. We can’t even handle the cuteness of that Dutch door.
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best with attic space
Best Barns Inc. Arlington 12 ft. x 20 ft. Wood Storage Shed Kit
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best with attic space
Best Barns Inc. Arlington 12 ft. x 20 ft. Wood Storage Shed Kit
Just because you’re switching over to living in a tiny home doesn’t mean you have to totally give up your storage space. This DIY shed includes a loft with 4-6 feet of headroom that’s perfect for stowing away items you don’t use often.
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most customizable
Handy Home Products Astoria 12×24 Do-It-Yourself Wooden Storage Shed
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most customizable
Handy Home Products Astoria 12×24 Do-It-Yourself Wooden Storage Shed
Perfect for the shopper who wants to totally customize their new miniature abode, this DIY house allows the builder to choose the door location and add windows wherever they please. There are four sizes to choose from and you can opt for flooring included or no flooring.
Hannah Jones is the Commerce Editor for Country Living. Her eye is always on the next up-and-coming products to include in gift guides and she’s ready to test everything from dog beds to garden tools for product reviews. When she’s not scoping out the latest and greatest items on the market, you can find her hanging with her two rescue dogs.
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The quintessentially English cottage in Surrey that inspired Christmas classic, The Holiday, was once a real-life holiday home available to rent on Airbnb.
While the quaint cottage is no longer on the rental website, we’ve highlighted some similar properties in England for a Holiday-inspired staycation (scroll down to see our picks).
Fans of the 2006 festive film will know that Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Iris (Kate Winslet) swap homes for the holidays. They both end up falling in love with a local guy: Amanda meets Iris’ brother Graham (Jude Law) in the snowy Surrey countryside, while composer Miles (Jack Black) steals Iris’ heart in sunny Los Angeles.
Honeysuckle Cottage, in the London commuter village of Holmbury St Mary, inspired Iris’ home in the movie. The crew based the specially-designed set for Rosehill Cottage on the three-bedroom period property, recreating it brick for brick at a studio in London.
Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Kate Winslet at the UK premiere of The Holiday, December 2006.
Many of the character features Iris fell for can be found at Honeysuckle Cottage. There’s a cosy inglenook fireplace with Jotul log burner in the lounge, exposed timbers and oak joinery throughout, exposed brickwork in the bedrooms and leaded light windows.
The bespoke, craftsmen-built, handpainted kitchen with oil-fired Aga is enough to impress any potential suitor, while underfloor heating makes for cosy movie nights in.
In 2018, Honeysuckle Cottage was on the market for £650,000 via Hamptons, and some four years later the property was available to book via Airbnb. The cottage is owned by Jon Bromley and his wife Cressida, who bought the property in 2019 and decided to rent it out after learning of its popularity and link with the film, which was welcome news for fans of The Holiday, even if only for a short period.
Located in the heart of the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Holmbury St Mary is rich in wildlife and woodland, and boasts some of the best walks in southern England.
It offers lovely views of the Surrey countryside direct from the garden, and the local pub is just a short stroll away, making it the perfect place for a festive break or winter staycation.
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Want to book a Holiday-inspired staycation? Here are five of our favourite alternative Airbnbs to help you live like Cameron Diaz on a staycation…
Holmbury St Mary, Surrey
Just like the cottage in The Holiday, this 16th-century property is located in the heart of the Surrey Hills in Holmbury St Mary. It features a lovely private garden and interiors that will make any city dweller want to move to the country – there’s a cosy AGA, pretty farmhouse-style tiling and even a log burner in the master bedroom. An additional twin room makes it suitable for family getaways, too.
Wirksworth, Derbyshire
This idyllic 300-year-old property is so reminiscent of Honeysuckle Cottage that previous guests have raved about their Holiday-inspired stays here. Equally popular are the country walks taken from the front door, with plenty of cosy pubs and restaurants to try, and the stunning views over the Derbyshire Dales and historic town of Wirksworth. A secluded, sunny garden and log burner inside make this a treat at any time of year.
Clipston, Northamptonshire
Set on a rolling 14-acre Northamptonshire estate, this immaculate cottage offers a modern take on a Holiday-inspired staycation. Custom-made furniture and original art add character to the freshly refurbished interiors, with dark wood panelling and jewel-toned furnishings for a glam take on rural living. Tranquillity reigns, though you’ll be just 10 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Market Harborough.
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
This Airbnb feels like a larger version of the cottage from The Holiday, with space for 12 in six sumptuous, recently revamped bedrooms. It’s located on a 2,400-acre estate and surrounded by beautiful woodland, so it’s a perfect spot for a big group getaway in the country. The large farmhouse-style kitchen and dining area are highlights, as is the hidden hot tub awaiting outside.
Sennybridge, Powys
This lovely cottage in Wales is the ideal base from which to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park, taking in lakes and mountains on a romantic break or trip with friends. Indoors, a muted, earthy colour palette makes for the most soothing of settings for your stay, while the wood and stone exterior creates an image of fairy tale charm, complete with fragrant crawling roses.
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