Fans Can Now Stay in a Replica of Kate Winslet’s Iconic ‘The Holiday’ Cottage Nestled in the Georgian Mountains

Live Out Your Rom-Com Fantasy: ‘The Holiday’ Cottage is Now a Real Rental

Attention The Holiday fans: Iris Simpkins’ storybook cottage—the cozy English hideaway from the 2006 rom-com—is finally a real place you can book. For nearly 20 years, fans have longed to step into Kate Winslet’s character’s whimsical world, only to learn the original “Rosehill Cottage” was a temporary film set in Surrey, England, demolished after shooting. Now, interior designer Lucy Small has brought the fantasy to life in Blue Ridge, Georgia, a picturesque mountain town straight out of a Hallmark movie.

[Image: The recreated cottage exterior with stone fireplace and snowy surroundings. Caption: Fans can now book the iconic cottage, rebuilt in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.]

From Movie Magic to Reality
The film’s cottage was a façade built in a field, designed to mimic the charm of Honeysuckle Cottage, a real home in Holmbury St Mary. Lucy Small took on the challenge of creating a functional version, admitting, “The movie cottage didn’t make architectural sense—the inside didn’t match the outside.” Building from scratch in Georgia instead of renovating added costs, but Lucy leaned into the area’s fairytale vibe. “You wouldn’t blink if Jude Law wandered up your driveway here,” she joked.

[Image: Cozy living room with low beams and a crackling fireplace. Caption: The interior replicates Iris’ “frumpy spinster” style with vintage touches.]

Design Challenges & Shockingly Pricey “Clutter”
Recreating the cottage’s “lived-in” aesthetic wasn’t cheap. While the film’s décor looked haphazard, many pieces were high-end. “Those living-room chairs cost $10,000 each, and the umbrella stand was $15,000,” Lucy revealed. She opted for affordable replicas but still splurged on details like hand-hewn beams, rustic plaster walls, and vintage fabrics to nail the charm. “It’s about making guests feel Iris just stepped out for cocoa,” she said.

[Image: Kitchen with floral curtains and rustic table. Caption: Vintage-style elements evoke the film’s cozy chaos.]

A Hallmark-Worthy Setting
Blue Ridge’s misty mountains and quaint downtown made it the perfect backdrop. “This is the setting of every Hallmark movie,” Lucy said. Despite experts doubting demand for a 20-year-old movie tie-in, bookings soared. “We’re booked into next year, with weekends filling up through summer,” she shared. Rates start at $399/night off-season, peaking at $499 during holidays.

[Image: Snow-covered cottage at dusk. Caption: The cottage is a year-round escape, with peak bookings around Christmas.]

A Nostalgic Escape for Fans
Guests often share emotional stories tied to the film. “One family recreated their grandmother’s tradition of watching The Holiday here,” Lucy said. The cottage mirrors the movie’s plot: like Cameron Diaz’s character, visitors swap their routines for a dreamy retreat—minus the Jude Law cameo (probably).

[Image: Bedroom with floral bedding and soft lighting. Caption: The cottage’s bedrooms channel Iris’ romantic hideaway.]

Why It Works
Lucy’s gamble paid off by tapping into nostalgia. “It’s more than a rental; it’s a chance to live a beloved story,” she said. For fans, it’s magic: curling up by the fire, wandering the gardens, and pretending to swap lives with Iris. As Lucy put it, “I just wanted to build something people love. And I think we did.”

[Image: Guests toasting by the fireplace. Caption: Visitors relish the cottage’s warm, cinematic charm.]

The Holiday follows two women (Winslet and Diaz) who swap homes across continents, finding love and self-discovery. Now, thanks to Lucy, you can star in your own version—red wine and all.