?feature=share

The Top 100 Cottage 'Name' Countdown...

A weekly countdown series of the most popular Cottage names in the UK . The countdown is based on the total number of Cottages sold in the last 10 years & the average value of those Cottages Next week will be 95 to 91 ..and 5 each week there after

Cottage names are part of our housing heritage. They carry stories of the past, reflect their surroundings, and still spark the imagination of buyers today.
With the help of our friends at Denton House Research, who analysed Land Registry data from the last 10 years, together we have uncovered the Top 100 most popular cottage names in the UK. Alongside the ranking, we have also looked at the average sale price.
Here are the first five in our countdown:
·       100th – Brookside Cottage
In the last 10 years, coincidental 100 Brookside Cottages have sold, with an average price of £367,116.
·       99th – Gardeners Cottage
101 Gardeners Cottages have sold, averaging £486,018 each.
·       98th – Pond Cottage
102 Pond Cottages have sold, with an average price of £505,659.
·       97th – Smithy Cottage
103 Smithy Cottages have sold, averaging £300,155 each.
·       96th – Woodside Cottage
104 Woodside Cottages have sold, with an average price of £442,810.
This is just the beginning of the Great British Cottage Top 100 Countdown.
Next week, we will continue with positions 95 to 91, and we will carry on weekly until we reveal the UK’s number one cottage name in 20 week’s time!
Tag your friends who live in a cottage, so they can find out where they are on the Countdown
Which of these names do you think best captures the charm of a traditional British cottage?


Get in touch with us

If you are planning to sell in Attleborough, timing depends on more than luck. Property type, bedroom count, pricing and marketing all shape the outcome. Some homes attract swift interest, while others linger. Understanding local trends and launching at the right price from day one can make the difference between a smooth move and a stalled sale.

There are 243 homes across the UK named “Christmas Cottage”, each adding a festive note to the property map. From a £1.37m sale in Buckinghamshire to values sitting above the national average, these homes show that even a name can carry a seasonal premium and a story of its own.

Thinking of renting out your home? With major rental reforms arriving in 2026, the days of private, informal lettings are over. Here’s what every homeowner needs to know to stay compliant, protected and prepared.

Following on from the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, this article breaks down what the new tax measures really mean for Attleborough. With the feared £500,000 property tax dropped and a targeted Mansion Tax on £2m-plus properties introduced, I explore the likely impact on local homeowners, landlords, and tenants, separating headlines from reality.