Best House Plans for Cottage Lovers

When we see the quaint cross-gables, steeply pitched roof, smooth arched doorways, and storybook touches of a cottage-style home, we can’t help but let out a wistful sigh. The coziness just oozes from every nook and cranny, inside and out. And while we feature every house style under the sun in our handy arsenal of Southern Living House Plans, it seems that none might be more treasured than the cottage. These charming cottages are just hard not to love, so we gathered some of our best-selling house plans that are perfect for the cottage lover. Whether you’re in the market or you just want to relish the fairytale appeal, these cottages—both traditional and modern—are certain to leave you breathless.

Plan SL-1959

River Place Cottage
River Place Cottage is built for entertaining.... READ MORE

Plan SL-1870

Farmdale Cottage
From the post-and-beam ceilings in the kitchen... READ MORE

Plan SL-1946

Cottage Revival
This L-shaped cottage gives a lived-in, cozy... READ MORE

Plan SL-1891

Celebration Cottage
The Southern Living 50th Anniversary... READ MORE
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