Cottage Windows
Our cottage style windows in casement, flush or sash replicate traditional cottage windows and are the perfect way to preserve the features of an older property or give a new home a more rustic look. Available in uPVC or wood, they have an excellent A or A+ energy rating depending on style.
What Are Cottage Style Windows?
Cottage windows have cleverly designed glazing bars, sometimes called astragal bars, fitted on the outside and inside of double glazed windows. They give the appearance of smaller, individual panes of glass, to mimic the windows found on period cottages.
Choose from a Range of Cottage Window Styles
Create your perfect cottage windows from our range of styles. Opt for versatile casement windows, the traditional elegance of sash cottage windows or the classic look of flush casement windows.
- UK’s most popular window style
- Available in uPVC and timber
- Cost-effective and versatile design
- Timeless looks in uPVC or timber
- Up to A+ energy rated in uPVC
- Custom colours and finishes
- Classic and elegant design
- Up to A+ rated in uPVC
- Timber or uPVC woodgrain
Explore our Cottage Window Materials
We make our cottage windows out of uPVC or wood. They have energy-efficient double glazing and modern security features. Both look great on listed buildings and modern homes.
uPVC Cottage Windows
You can choose casement, flush casement, or sash styles for your uPVC cottage windows. They are energy-efficient, secure, and come with a range of customisations. Create an authentic look for your cottage, Victorian, or Edwardian home.
- Up to A++ rated
- Double and triple glazing
- BBA accredited to last 35 years
Wooden Cottage Windows
Wooden cottage windows come in casement, sash or flush casement styles. You can choose from a range of configurations and either hardwood or softwood frames. Natural timber windows are long lasting and carry a 30-year anti-rot guarantee.
- Up to A-rated
- 200+ colour choice
- FSC®-Certified wood
Reasons to Choose Cottage Windows
Cottage windows bring so much style and personality to a home, perfectly complementing that cosy, traditional look. If you’re considering new windows, here are some great reasons to choose this style.
Conservation Area-Friendly
Designed to look like the windows found on period cottages around the UK, cottage style windows are often the best option for homeowners looking to upgrade the windows on a listed property or homes in conservation areas.
Fully Customisable
With a wide range of bars available in uPVC and timber, you can choose a shape and configuration to give your home a touch of Georgian grandeur or the look of an authentic country cottage. Create decorative feature windows in casement, flush, or sash styles in a host of colours and finishes.
Range of Energy Efficient Options
Cottage windows come rated up to A+ for energy efficiency, depending on the style and material you choose. Higher energy ratings mean your new windows retain more heat, helping you use less energy and save on your bills.
Compare Cottage Window Energy Ratings
Our cottage windows combine traditional style with modern functionality and energy efficiency. Take a look at how our cottage window styles compare in energy ratings.
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A+
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A
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uPVC Cottage
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What Makes a Cottage Window?
We tend to think of cottages as cosy historic dwellings in the British countryside. Windows on these homes tend to have small individual panes separated by wooden frames in a chequerboard design. Modern versions imitate the look of the originals with double or triple glazing.
Today “cottage windows” includes all windows that appear to have multiple panes separated by frame bars. We call these astragal bars, found on traditional cottages as well as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Modern cottage windows are available in several materials and styles – so even if you haven’t got a cottage, cottage windows might still be right for you.
Cottage Windows in Conservation Areas
What is a Conservation Area?
Conservation areas are created by local authorities in the UK to preserve the look and character of an area. The authority sets out rules and regulations for what you can or can’t do to the outside of your home. This includes the look, and sometimes the material, of your windows.
Is My House in a Conservation Area?
Cottages, or properties with “cottage windows”, are often older properties found in conservation areas. Check your local authority to see if your home is in a conservation area and their rules around replacing windows. Not every area has the same rules, so it may be you can.
Do I Need Planning Permission to Replace Cottage Windows?
If you are in a conservation area, you may need planning permission to replace cottage windows. If you need planning permission, our design team help you create windows that suit your needs and comply with the rules. In addition, we also take care of any applications to keep the whole process hassle free.
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What is a cottage bar on a window?
A cottage bar on a window is a glazing bar fitted to the outside and inside of a double-glazed windowpane. Modern cottage bars are used to make it look like a window is made up of several small panes of glass rather than one large pane.
How do cottage windows open?
When fitted to flush or casement windows, cottage windows open outwards, and are either side hung or top hung. In the case of sash cottage windows, they open by sliding vertically up or down.
Do windows look better with or without grids?
Whether windows look better with or without astragal bars arranged in grids comes down to personal choice or the kind of house you have. The grid design imitates windows found on period homes, often cottages.
What is the difference between Georgian bars and astragal bars?
Georgian bars are glazing bars fitted in between the two panes of glass in a double-glazed window that mimic a traditional Georgian sash window. Astragal bars are glazing bars fitted to the outside of a window pane. Often in a grid design, astragal bars make the window appear to be made from small individual panes of glass.
Can you add glazing bars to existing windows?
You can add glazing bars to existing windows, but only astragal bars that are fitted to the outside of the window. Other glazing bars, like Georgian bars, are normally fitted between double glazing during manufacture, so adding them afterwards would be difficult. We would recommend replacing the windows completely in that instance.
Are cottage windows more expensive?
The cost of a cottage window will depend on many factors, including its size, the number of glazed panels, and its style, such as a sash window or bay window. Naturally, larger and more ornate cottage windows will be more expensive.
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