Home Our Best House Plans For Cottage Lovers By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 21, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Southern Living 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. 01 of 25 Randolph Cottage, Plan #1861 Southern Living This charming cottage lives bigger than its sweet size with its open floor plan and gives the perfect Williamsburg-meets-New England style with a Southern touch we just love. The Details: 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths 1,800 square feet See Plan: Randolph Cottage 02 of 25 Cloudland Cottage, Plan #1894 Southern Living Life at this charming cabin in Chickamauga, Georgia, centers around one big living room and a nearly 200-square-foot back porch. It was designed with long family weekends and cozy time spent together in mind. The Details: 2 bedrooms and 2 baths 1,200 square feet See Plan: Cloudland Cottage 03 of 25 Cottage Revival, Plan #1946 Southern Living This L-shaped cottage gives a lived-in, cozy vibe and places the great room towards the back of the home near the outdoor deck and kitchen. It's a modern approach to a traditional cottage home. The Details: 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths 1,929 square feet See Plan: Cottage Revival 04 of 25 River Place Cottage, Plan #1959 Southern Living This traditional Southern coastal-style cottage gives a classic feel with charm. It features a large open layout with a living-dining space that's flanked on most sides by a large porch and additional side screened porch, making it ideal for family gatherings! The Details: 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths 2,420 square feet See Plan: River Place Cottage 05 of 25 Farmdale Cottage, Plan #1870 Southern Living This country-style cottage gives a warm welcome with the centered raised front door and entry, while brick floors in the light-filled dining room give rustic charm. The Details: 3 to 4 bedrooms and 4 baths 2,057 square feet See Plan: Farmdale Cottage 06 of 25 Covington Cottage, Plan #1010 Southern Living Giving just over 1,900 square feet of living space, this cozy cottage lives big with an open, one-level floor plan and spacious interiors. The home blends traditional elements and comfortable family styling for a plan that makes a perfect place to call "home." The Details: 3 bedrooms and 2 baths 1,941 square feet See Plan: Covington Cottage 07 of 25 Sugarberry Cottage, Plan #1648 Southern Living This compact plan gives a family-oriented layout with elements like a perfect breakfast nook in the living room, cozied up to the stairs and right off the kitchen. The Details: 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths 1,679 square feet See Plan: Sugarberry Cottage 08 of 25 Celebration Cottage, Plan #1891 Southern Living This stunning Southern home with modern detail was Southern Living's 2016 Idea House, located in our hometown of Birmingham. The open spacious interior perfectly complements the impressively large Southern porch that makes you want to stay awhile. The Details: 4 to 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths 4,037 square feet See Plan: Celebration Cottage 09 of 25 Cottage of the Year, Plan #593 Southern Living Here's a warm and inviting year-round retreat where friends and family can relax. It's a plan that's infinitely versatile with style and location, making it a fail-safe option for any home. The Details: 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths 2,718 square feet See Plan: Cottage of the Year 10 of 25 Seale Court, Plan #1910 Southern Living This cozy Vernacular cottage features a simple gabled ell form seen on my Southern cottages. Its simple, yet well-placed door (with a pop of color!) is the focal point of the welcoming front porch. The Details: 3 to 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths 2,755 square feet See Plan: Seale Court 11 of 25 Aiken Street, Plan #1807 Southern Living A mix of simple spaces and natural materials set the tone for this home's relaxed attitude, while a metal roof and tall operable shutters lend a Lowcountry feel to this classic cottage with a vintage twist. The Details: 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths 2,233 square feet See Plan: Aiken Street 12 of 25 Wildmere Cottage, Plan #1110 Southern Living The living room, dining room, and kitchen flow seamlessly together in this home for a farmhouse-style cottage perfect for a family. A functionally compact, but charming mudroom opens to a cozy screened porch at the back of the home. The Details: 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths 2,345 square feet See Plan: Wildmere Cottage 13 of 25 St. George Cottage, Plan #1906 Southern Living This quaint coastal-inspired cottage features an efficient open layout that makes the most of its compact square footage. The design ensures abundant natural light in the interior of the home, while a fireplace and dual access to a full-width rear covered porch are major standouts in the main portion of the house. The Details: 3 bedrooms and 3 baths 1,581 square feet See Plan: St. George Cottage 14 of 25 Winonna Park, Plan #503 Southern Living This cottage gives all of the features of a larger home in a super manageable size. It's all about the free-flowing spaces in this home, including an upper-floor loft area that's open to the main floor. A see-through fireplace punctuates the living and dining space, while a wall of front-facing windows in the living room ensures that this area receives plenty of natural light. The Details: 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 baths 1,872 square feet See Plan: Winonna Park 15 of 25 Nautical Cottage, Plan #224 Southern Living An exterior of cedar shakes and porch detailing in the Nantucket star design add to the authentic look and feel of this relaxed and spacious cottage. Inspired by small summer cottages built along the East Coast, this plan is adaptable in a variety of climates and locations. The Details: 3 bedrooms and 2 baths 1,315 square feet See Plan: Nautical Cottage 16 of 25 This Old House Cottage, Plan #1873 Southern Living This storybook cottage with a steeply pitched roof combines historical architectural details with modern amenities. An open floor plan, a flexible layout, and a wraparound porch maximize space indoors and out for a home that's functional, adaptable, and full of appeal. The Details: 3 bedrooms and 3 baths 2,011 square feet See Plan: This Old House Cottage 17 of 25 Canton Row, Plan #1938 Southern Living An open kitchen-dining-living space allows for entertaining and family time, while a small side screened porch offers an escape for relaxation. The Details: 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths 1,623 square feet See Plan: Canton Row 18 of 25 Benning, Plan #1909 Southern Living This cottage features traditional Colonial-Revival touches and gives some great curb appeal. The layout embodies many of our favorite elements of classic Southern Architecture, while the generous five-bay front porch beckons cool evenings sitting in rocking chairs and visiting with neighbors. The Details: 4 to 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths 3,151 square feet See Plan: Benning 19 of 25 Brunswick Cottage, Plan #595 Southern Living The heart of this cottage is the galley-style kitchen and casual dining area thoughtfully designed as one integrated space, but a clever mix of materials lends simple charm. Cedar shingles and wooden brackets accent the peaked gables of the home; while decorative wood paneling below the windows, a standing seam metal roof, and the stone chimney add the perfect finishing touches. The Details: 2 bedrooms and 2 baths 1,184 square feet See Plan: Brunswick Cottage 20 of 25 Cotton Hill Cottage, Plan #286 Southern Living This cozy cottage proves that special things come in small packages. It's equally livable, whether nestled in a suburban neighborhood or built along a lakefront; while the entry and front porch offer a quaint first impression that reflects the interior's inviting, light-filled spaces. The Details: 2 to 3 bedrooms and 3 baths 2,083 square feet See Plan: Cotton Hill Cottage 21 of 25 Amelia River Cottage, Plan #2069 This bungalow-style cottage offers a warm welcome with its charming front porch. Inside, the hardworking layout features an open concept kitchen and living area, with tucked-away bedrooms to retreat from the action. Live outside year-round on the back porch with a brick fireplace. The Details: 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths 2,449 square feet See plan: Amelia River Cottage 22 of 25 Magnolia Cottage, Plan #1845 This classic cottage features a perfectly symmetrical floor plan, with bedrooms on the left and right sides of the open family room and kitchen. This cozy home includes front and back porches in its compact footprint for indoor-outdoor living. The Details: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths 1,776 square feet See plan: Magnolia Cottage 23 of 25 Longleaf Cottage, Plan #1961 Southern Living House Plans This floor plan is meant for entertaining, with spacious porches and airy living spaces for gathering indoors and out. See how interior designer Anna Braund brought this cottage to life in her hometown of Roswell, Georgia. The Details: 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths 2,584 square feet See plan: Longleaf Cottage 24 of 25 Hawthorn Cottage, Plan #2004 Lake & Land Studio, LLC This farmhouse-inspired cottage lives much larger than its 1,600-square-foot footprint thanks to a lofted ceiling in the great room and big, breezy screened porch. The Details: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths 1,611 square feet See plan: Hawthorn Cottage 25 of 25 Garden Cottage, Plan #1830 This teensy-tiny outbuilding is the perfect abode for aging parents or weekend getaways. This cozy plan packs all the essentials into 540 square feet, including a bedroom and bath, kitchen, living room, and front porch. The Details: 1 bedroom, 1 bath 540 square feet See plan: Garden Cottage Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit