10 feel-good rom-coms for a cosy log cabin stay
Posted on 29-07-25, updated on 23-01-26By: Lauren M. | 4 minute read
🎬 10 feel-good rom-coms for your next cosy night in
Need a pick-me-up? Romantic comedies have a way of making everything feel a bit brighter. They’re light, funny and just the right amount of soppy. Whether you love a classic ‘meet-cute’ or a modern take on love with a twist, these films bring the giggles, the goosebumps and the guaranteed happy ending.
Here are 10 of our all-time favourite rom-coms. Perfect for curling up on the sofa – snacks optional, but recommended.
1. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan
When Harry Met Sally follows two friends navigating the highs and lows of life and love in New York City. Over the years, their witty conversations and near-misses lead them to realise they might be more than just friends.
Cherry blossom in London, Notting Hill area
2. Notting Hill (1999)
Director: Roger Michell
Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant
Notting Hill tells the story of a shy London bookshop owner whose life changes when he falls for a world-famous actress. As their worlds collide, they navigate fame, friendship and the hope that love really can conquer all.
3. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Director: Gil Junger
Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles
Ten Things I Hate About You is a sharp, modern twist on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, set in a 1990s American high school. When a rebellious outsider agrees to date a fierce, no-nonsense teen, what starts as a setup soon turns into something real.
4. Love Actually (2003)
Director: Richard Curtis
Starring: Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Emma Thompson
Love Actually weaves together a series of heartwarming and humorous stories about love in all its forms, set in the run-up to Christmas. From new romances to long-time relationships, it’s a festive reminder that love really is all around.
5. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Director: Nora Ephron
Starring: Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks
Sleepless in Seattle follows a widowed father whose heartfelt radio call moves a listener across the country. As fate gently nudges them together, it’s a story of second chances, soulmates and love that waits for the right moment.
6. Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
Director: Sharon Maguire
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant
Bridget Jones's Diary follows a single thirty-something navigating the ups and downs of love, work and self-improvement in London. With charm, chaos and plenty of cringe-worthy moments, Bridget's quest for happiness strikes a chord with anyone who's ever felt a bit lost.
7. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Director: Joel Zwick
Starring: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett
My Big Fat Greek Wedding centres on Toula, a Greek-American woman who falls for a non-Greek man and faces the chaos of introducing him to her loud, loving, and traditional family. It’s a heartwarming, hilarious look at culture clashes, big families and finding your own path.
8. The Proposal (2009)
Director: Anne Fletcher
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds
The Proposal follows a high-powered editor who fakes an engagement to avoid deportation, roping in her unsuspecting assistant for the ride. What starts as a sham quickly unravels into something unexpectedly real – complete with awkward family dinners, surprise kisses and plenty of laughs.
9. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
Director: Susan Johnson
Starring: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before follows Lara Jean, a quiet teen whose secret love letters accidentally get sent to all her former crushes. What begins as a teenage disaster turns into a sweet and surprising journey through first love, friendship and finding your voice.
10. Pretty Woman (1990)
Director: Garry Marshall
Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
Pretty Woman tells the story of a chance encounter between a wealthy businessman and a spirited Hollywood escort that turns into an unexpected romance. As their worlds collide, both are challenged to see beyond first impressions and rewrite their own fairy tale.
Some lesser-known rom-coms
If you’ve worked your way through the big hitters and want something a little less obvious, these unusual rom-coms are perfect for mixing things up.
Palm Springs puts a hilarious spin on the time-loop trope, while The Big Sick brings heartfelt honesty to a culture-clash romance. About Time will have you rethinking life’s little moments, and Ruby Sparks flips the idea of the dream partner on its head. 500 Days of Summer ditches the typical love story for something more bittersweet – a reminder that not every romance ends in forever. Whether it’s the quiet charm of Lars and the Real Girl or the political punch of Long Shot, these picks go beyond the usual boy-meets-girl formula – and still deliver all the feels.
Ready to have your heart warmed?
From clumsy meet-cutes to big romantic gestures, rom-coms have a way of showing that love rarely goes to plan – and that’s exactly why we love them. Whether you're after 90s classics or something more modern, these feel-good favourites are packed with charm, giggles and just the right amount of chaos.
Save this list for your next sofa session! Or why not book a romantic break to make the most of movie night? We've got a selection of breaks with hot tubs and log burners, perfect for making date night extra special.
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