A crackling fire, snowy view of the countryside, and charming Jude Law appearing at your doorstep are what holiday dreams are made of (OK, maybe minus that last one for some folks). But if watching Cameron Diaz sip wine and dance around the cozy English cottage in the house-swapping film The Holiday gives you a case of Christmas envy, we have some good news: You can stay in an idyllic replica of the home without ever crossing the pond.
Located in Ellijay, Georgia — a little over an hour north of Atlanta — The Holiday Cottage is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and directly inspired by Kate Winslet’s “Rosehill Cottage” in the movie (which, sadly, only ever existed on a Hollywood set). For those wanting to live out their Nancy Meyers dreams, the quaint abode offers a satisfying dose of British-style country rusticism and kitschy decor reminiscent of 2006, the year The Holiday came out.
Lucy Small, designer and owner of the cottage, went to great lengths to ensure many of the features closely resembled those of Rosehill Cottage. As soon as you walk in, you’re met with a stone fireplace, comfortable sofas and mismatched armchairs, and a blue ottoman that serves as a coffee table. In the kitchen, you’ll find plenty of blue-and-white dishware, along with a kettle, of course. The 24-inch electric stove is quaint enough to make visitors feel just like Winslet making a cup of tea.
The upstairs boasts two bedrooms with king beds and a bathroom that features a freestanding tub sitting against a stone wall under a small window, just like the one Diaz’s character bathes in. “I love how accurate it is,” Small shared with Country Living. “It is easy to forget this is a new house.” There’s also a pull-out sofa bed, so in total, the cottage sleeps six.
As for the interior walls, Small had to combine sheetrock compound with paint to achieve the same look as the cottage in the movie, since British-style plaster and limewash aren’t typically sold in the U.S. To create wood beams that looked like they’d been hand-hewed in the 17th century, Small’s construction team pounded each board with paper bags filled with gravel rocks, she told the outlet.
Unlike at Rosehill Cottage, however, guests can also enjoy an outdoor hot tub, a patio with a firepit, and more than six acres of private land. And if they choose to venture off the property, they can experience the beauty and culture of northern Georgia — which includes local wineries, scenic hikes, and small town festivals, like the area’s annual dog costume parade.
Convinced to book your stay? Sadly, the cottage is full through the end of the year, but it’s not too early to start planning a cozy getaway for 2026.
RELATED: A NY Couple’s Viral Instagram Account Highlights the Charm of “Cheap Old Houses”
Share to:
