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Holiday Cottages With Character

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Sun Cottage is a delightful, three-bedroom dwelling resting in the heart of Looe, Cornwall. Near amenities and beach. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Central. Polperro 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1142066)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $810

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Stone-built, end-terrace barn conversion in Pitchford village. Character beams and trusses. Well-equipped, comfortable accommodation. Shrewsbury 8 miles. (Ref. 904464)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $632

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A stunning wooden lodge lying in Huby, North Yorkshire. Beautiful rural location. Open-plan. Off-road parking. York 10 miles; Harrogate 23.6 miles. (Ref. 1025557)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $761

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Stunning cottage close to Tintagel in Cornwall. Open-plan living. Smart TV. Romantic retreat. Tintagel 0.8 miles. (Ref. 963768)

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7 nights from $746

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo
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This fantastic, two-bedroom holiday lodge rests in Winthorpe near Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Smart TV. Enclosed decking. Ground-floor living. Open plan. Southwell 11 miles; Lincoln 16.6 miles; Nottingham 24.5 miles (Ref. 1124712)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $567

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A wonderful barn conversion resting in Priddy, Somerset. Heart of the Mendips. Ground-floor living. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Coxley 7.4 miles; Shepton Mallet 10.4 miles; Glastonbury 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1003461)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $1179

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A remarkable three-storey former B&B settled in Glastonbury, Somerset. Enclosed garden. En-suite bathrooms. Washing machine. Pet-friendly. Wells 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1046697)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from $1787

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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This superb detached cottage is based in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Spacious rooms. Ryde 7 miles; Newport 11 miles. (Ref. 993254)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $1584

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A wonderful, bright, second-floor apartment lying at the heart of Weymouth, Dorset. Close to beach. Off-road parking. Open-plan living space. Dorchester 7.8 miles; Bridport 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1114499)

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7 nights from $629

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A lovely first floor apartment, above the owner's home and accessed via an external spiral staircase, in the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale. WiFi. A great base for exploring the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales national parks. Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 939706)

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7 nights from $575

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Lovely detached cottage on outskirts of Spanish Point village. Open fire, woodburner. Charming accommodation with character features. Ideal base for County Clare. Ennis 20 miles. (Ref. 11397)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $609

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    3.8

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A lovely two-bedroom base close in Crossgates, Powys. Countryside location. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Llandrindod Wells 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1103468)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from $435

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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Beautiful waterside 3 bedroom home with private patio garden overlooking the River Fowey.Amenities in walking distance. Fowey 7.5 miles; Looe 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1018047)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $971

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A fabulous single-storey lodge resting on Newquay Holiday Park, on the outskirts of Newquay in Cornwall. On-site facilities. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Close to beach. Holywell 8.6 miles; Perranporth 11 miles; Truro 14.8 miles; Padstow 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1112197)

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  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from $609

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Chalet 156 is a superb, single-storey property residing in Hemsby, Norfolk. Close to amenities and beach. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Near The Broads AONB. Great Yarmouth 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1143309)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $391

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.6

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A rustic single-storey cottage resting on the Llŷn Peninsula, outside Llanaelhaearn near Trefor, Caernarfon. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Pet friendly. Hot tub. Pwllheli 7.8 miles; Criccieth 11.1 miles; Caernarfon 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1054834)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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7 nights from $650

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A quaint, white-washed cottage resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Open-plan living. Xbox. Close to beach. Dorchester 5.2 miles; Bridport 17 miles; Lyme Regis 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1113457)

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  • Washing machine

7 nights from $667

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

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A welcoming former fisherman's cottage, perfectly located in St Helens, Isle of Wight. Traditional seaside accommodation. Shops, restaurant and pub all on doorstep, beach 1 mile. Ryde 5 miles. (Ref. 22962)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $365

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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Wonderful detached cottage in the centre of the village of Pebworth. Woodburning stove, WiFi, off road parking. Quality holiday home. Ideal for a family. Stratford-upon-Avon 10 miles. (Ref. 935314)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $1273

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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Great family house in the centre of Harlech. TV with freeview. Short stroll to the local shops, cafe and the Castle. Rayburn and open fire. (Ref. 1008734)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $685

Please find below a selection of self catering holiday cottages with character. These cottages are typified by exposed beams, original fireplaces, unusual brickwork and other interesting features. If you already know where you would like to go on holiday - for example, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, The Cotswolds etc - please use the map to find character cottages in that area.