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Holiday Cottages With Character

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Superb, stone-built, detached barn. All ground floor with woodburner, cathedral ceilings, exposed original beams and wonderful meadow views through the picture windows. Ripon 6 miles. (Ref. 5952)

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7 nights from $958

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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This superb, detached conversion sits within the grounds of the Llanrhaeadr Springs Spa in Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire. Couples retreat. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Denbigh 3.1 miles; Rhyl 14.2 miles; Chester 29.3 miles. (Ref. 1084456)

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7 nights from $492

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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Little Holmans is a romantic, single-storey abode residing in Lewes, East Sussex. Close to amenities. Near an AONB. Open-plan. Dog-friendly. Brighton 12.5 miles; Eastbourne 21.3 miles; Hastings 32.8 miles. (Ref. 1138121)

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7 nights from $584

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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A charming, mid-terrace resting in Rothbury, Northumberland. Enclosed garden. Conservatory. Close to amenities. Alnwick 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1092415)

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7 nights from $625

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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A centrally located Victorian holiday home resting in Llandudno, Conwy. Close to beach, amenities, and attractions. Enclosed garden. Stylish. Conwy 4.3 miles; Colwyn Bay 5.3 miles; Snowdonia National Park 25.5 miles. (Ref. 1114788)

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7 nights from $774

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Original character featured cottage yards from Polzeath beach. Sleeps four. Quick access to the beach and watersports fun.Wadebridge 7.4 miles away. Merlins Cave just a 30 min drive away. (Ref. 1080548)

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7 nights from $511

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    4.9

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A cosy, comfortable barn conversion in a rural setting near Lenham. All ground floor. Beams. Excellent location for walking and cycling. Lenham 3 miles. (Ref. 27285)

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7 nights from $437

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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Superb barn conversion in idyllic rural setting. Private woodland walks, fishing, tennis court, games room, children's play area. Exposed beams, woodburner. Church Stretton 7 miles. (Ref. 1020)

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  • Swimming pool
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from $1469

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Beautiful, mid-terrace townhouse located in the heart of Yorkshire's Whitby. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Walking and cycling nearby. Pet friendly. Shop and pub 0.4 miles. (Ref. 996376)

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7 nights from $959

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A wonderful two-bedroom, converted Victorian church hall resting in Tarset, Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. Countryside views. Off-road parking. Kielder Water 9.9 miles; Corbridge 22.5 miles; Hadrian's Wall 33.3 miles. (Ref. 1056271)

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7 nights from $820

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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This fabulous, one-bedroom cottage rests on the outskirts of St Ives, Cornwall. In an AONB. Open plan. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. St Ives 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1138258)

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7 nights from $732

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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A 14th century, Grade II listed property situated within the town of Tewkesbury. Along the River Avon. Enclosed rear garden. Pub within a 2-minute walk. Cheltenham 9 miles; Gloucester 11 miles. (Ref. 988216)

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7 nights from $527

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.6

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A wondrous, traditional stone cottage resting in Kentmere, near Staveley, Cumbria. Incredible views of Kentmere fells. Garden. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Windermere 7.8 miles; Kendal 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1076710)

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7 nights from $1015

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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This magnificent, Grade II listed holiday home rests in Woodhey Green near Bunbury, Cheshire. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Nantwich 5.2 miles; Chester 17.9 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 23.4 miles. (Ref. 1120898)

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7 nights from $692

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes
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Burrows End is a characterful, detached bungalow resting in Farlow, Shropshire. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Single-storey. Smart TV. Countryside. Bewdley 12.3 miles; West Midlands Safari Park 15.9 miles; Worcester 27.6 miles (Ref. 1154499)

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7 nights from $536

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Yamthwaite is a stunning holiday cottage located in the beautiful hamlet of Grizedale in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Garden with pond. Ambleside 8.1 miles; Kendal 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1094915)

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7 nights from $764

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

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A superb romantic retreat on the Isle of Anglesey. Very spacious accommodation with high quality furnishings. Peaceful surroundings. Benllech 1 mile. (Ref. 916021)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $564

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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Romantic Grade II* listed Georgian bathing house beside the River Dart. River views, balcony and terrace. wood burning stove. Use of seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Ashprington 2 miles. (Ref. 976200)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $796

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A magnificent detached property resting in Llandyssil, near Montgomery, in Wales. Underfloor heating. Ground-floor living. Woodburning stove. Church Stoke 7.1 miles; Welshpool 10.7 miles; Bishop's Castle 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1044691)

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7 nights from $1009

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Character cottage in popular tourist village of Porlock. Leather sofas, woodburner, private garden, 3 bathrooms. Five minutes' walk from shops and restaurants. (Ref. 28181)

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7 nights from $817

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.