cottages

plural of cottage
as in cabins
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use for a month every summer we rent a cottage on the ocean

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Recent Examples of cottages Lido House has 130 guest rooms, one presidential suite, various executive suites, and five three-story cottages that are a great option for families and larger groups. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Camp de Base Gaspésie has beachfront cottages just outside of town, each with kitchen facilities and spacious verandas for sunset viewing. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 At the time of the fire, the cottages were uninhabited and covered by protective tarps. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 In 2023, Duncaster proposed to build new independent living apartments and cottages while renovating its wellness center and dining spaces. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 The Owens universe expands considerably as the sisters traverse England, with sets spanning Victorian apartments, country cottages, centuries-old pubs, and castle ruins. — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026 Other than the occasional barks from her dog, who doesn’t appreciate being locked away for guests, the witch’s home is peaceful and a far cry from the dank, dark cottages often found in folklore. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Quaint businesses purvey their goods from tiny rustic cottages. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottages
cabins
Noun
  • Alaska is far from the first carrier to remodel its cabins, but that might work to its benefit when the fresh product hits the market.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The walking path leads past the animals to the property’s three cabins, giving larger groups the option to stay close while still having their own space.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Cottages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottages. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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