Best places in Britain to buy a cottage: from London commuter towns to remote Scottish villages

Honeysuckle Cottage in Holmbury St Mary was the partial inspiration for the cottage in festive favourite, The Holiday, starring Jude Law and Cameron Diaz -

With their quirkiness and charm, living in a cottage is a dream for many people, but these pretty properties can come with a hefty price tag, especially when they are conveniently located or in particularly picturesque settings.

Cottages in and around Gloucester in the Cotswolds cost an average of £531,500, while in North Warwickshire they have an average price tag of £615,000.