There's something magical about the tranquility of a cottage in the countryside, where love often finds its most serene setting. This curated list of 10 melodramas takes you on a journey through romantic tales set in the idyllic backdrop of rural retreats. Whether it's the simplicity of life, the closeness to nature, or the seclusion that fosters deep connections, these films capture the essence of love in a way that only a cottage can. Get ready to be swept away by stories of passion, heartbreak, and the timeless beauty of rural romance.
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
Description: A successful fashion designer returns to her small Alabama town to finalize her divorce, only to rediscover her roots and her first love at their family's cottage.
Fact: The film's title is inspired by the Lynyrd Skynyrd song of the same name.
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Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
Description: After a divorce, a woman buys a rundown villa in Tuscany, where she finds love, friendship, and a new life amidst the rustic charm of the Italian countryside.
Fact: The villa used in the film, Bramasole, is a real property that can be rented out for vacations.
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The Notebook (2004)
Description: A love story set in the 1940s, where a young couple spends a summer at a cottage, their love tested by class differences and war, but ultimately enduring.
Fact: The film was based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, and the house used as the summer cottage is now a popular tourist attraction.
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The Lake House (2006)
Description: This film intertwines the lives of two strangers who fall in love through letters left in a mysterious mailbox at a lakeside cottage, despite living two years apart.
Fact: The film was adapted from the South Korean movie "Il Mare," and the lake house was actually a set built in Chicago.
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The Holiday (2006)
Description: Two women, one from Los Angeles and the other from a quaint English village, swap homes for the holidays, finding love in the process. The English cottage setting adds a cozy charm to the story.
Fact: The English cottage used in the film is a real property in Surrey, England, and it was rented out for holidays after the movie's release.
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The Proposal (2009)
Description: A high-powered book editor convinces her assistant to pretend to be her fiancé to avoid deportation. Their journey to his family's cottage in Alaska sparks genuine feelings.
Fact: The film was shot in Rockport, Massachusetts, which stood in for Sitka, Alaska.
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The Lucky One (2012)
Description: A Marine travels to North Carolina to find the woman whose photo he believes saved his life, leading to a romance in the serene setting of her family's cottage.
Fact: The film is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, and the dog in the movie, Zeus, was played by a dog named Zeus in real life.
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
Description: While not set in a traditional cottage, this film captures the essence of finding love and new beginnings in a quaint, exotic setting, much like a countryside retreat.
Fact: The film was shot in Jaipur, India, and the hotel used in the movie is now a popular tourist destination.
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The Age of Adaline (2015)
Description: A woman who stops aging after a near-death experience finds love in a secluded cottage, where time stands still for her but not for the world around her.
Fact: The film was shot in various locations in British Columbia, Canada, to represent different eras and settings.
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A Walk in the Clouds (1995)
Description: A soldier returning from World War II finds love and a new family at a vineyard cottage, where he pretends to be the husband of a woman he just met to help her escape her oppressive father.
Fact: The film was shot in Napa Valley, California, and the vineyard scenes were filmed at the Castello di Amorosa.
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