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Wed Nov 27 16:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Holiday Heartbreak: Jude Law Reveals ‘The Holiday’ Cottage Was a Movie Set
**London, UK** – Jude Law has shattered the holiday dreams of countless fans of the beloved Christmas film, *The Holiday*. During a recent interview on BBC Radio, the actor revealed a shocking behind-the-scenes secret: the charming English cottage featured in the 2006 rom-com, Rosehill Cottage, never actually existed.
Law, who starred alongside Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, confirmed that the picturesque home was built specifically for filming and only existed as a facade. Director Nancy Meyers, described by Law as a perfectionist, couldn’t find a suitable cottage, so she had one constructed on a rented field. The interiors, equally cherished by fans, were filmed separately in Los Angeles months later.
This revelation has sparked outrage and disappointment among viewers who’d long dreamed of visiting the iconic location. While the existence of the fictional cottage has been hinted at before in discussions surrounding “set-jetting,” Law’s confirmation has sent shockwaves through the fanbase.
Although the cottage in *The Holiday* is fictional, a real-life property, Honeysuckle Cottage, is believed to have inspired its design. This three-bedroom Surrey home, previously listed on Airbnb and for sale in 2018 for $821,000, has since seemingly been removed from the rental platform. It is reportedly confirmed to have sold for $650,000. While fans can’t visit the movie cottage, the real-life inspiration might offer a less magical, yet still charming, alternative.