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A brick house with multiple windows a wooden door and a gravel driveway surrounded by grass at Oakdene in Upper Quinton
20
Upper Quinton, Cotswolds, CV37
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, detached house is located in Upper Quinton, Warwickshire. Close to amenities. Underfloor heating. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. Chipping Campden 6 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 7.4 miles; Evesham 12 miles. (Ref. 1072661)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £482

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A log cabin with decking and a bench at Dartmoor View in Exeter
15
Cheriton Bishop near Tedburn St Mary, Devon, EX6
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This delightful lodge rests just outside of Cheriton Bishop, close to the Dartmoor National Park. Enclosed garden. Open-plan living. Exeter 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1193180)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £361

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A stone cottage with a white door and two windows with plants and flowers outside at Curlew Cottage in Barnard Castle
6
Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This elegantly furnished all ground floor cottage provides cosy accommodation in a lovely countryside location. With a multi-fuel stove, front patio and BBQ. Bike storage. Barnard Castle 2 miles. (Ref. 21863)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £318

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A lawn with white metal benches and trees beside a multi-story building with many windows at Rossie Lodge in Inverness
45
Inverness, Highland, IV2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Rossie Lodge, a two-bedroom apartment overlooking River Ness in Inverness, Highlands. Riverside location. Balcony. Off-road parking. North Kessock 5.7 miles; Dores 7 miles. (Ref. 1139403)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £860

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A stone house with multiple windows and a front door surrounded by grassy land and trees at Slade House in Ilam Staffordshire
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47
Ilam, Staffordshire, Peak District, DE6
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This lovely, traditional house is based near Ilam, Derbyshire. WiFi. En-suites. Spacious rooms. Matlock 14 miles. (Ref. 998680)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

  • 10% off - Mon 1st Jun to 30th Jun 2026


for 7 nights £949

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The front of a stone house with a white door and four windows surrounded by green bushes and a stone path leading to the door at Castle School House in Kidwelly
29
Kidwelly, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA17
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A former school house property resting within the town of Kidwelly. Views of the Kidwelly Castle. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Llanelli 6 miles. (Ref. 973874)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £431

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A courtyard with gravel area and potted tree surrounded by white and brick buildings at Lower Marsh Barns in Ottery St Mary
60
Whimple, Devon, EX5
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous, single-storey property residing in Marsh Green near Whimple, Devon. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. In an AONB. Ottery St Mary 3.9 miles; Exeter 9.6 miles. (Ref. 999414)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £2119

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A living room with a fireplace red armchair and wooden furniture at The Nook in Whitby
25
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming three-bedroom cottage rests in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Family-friendly. Near a beach. Close to amenities. Robin Hood's Bay 5.3 miles; Scarborough 19.4 miles; Pickering 21.4 miles; Guisborough 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1089125)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £516

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A stone cottage with a wooden door and three windows with a picnic table and umbrella on the side at Tryfan Cottage in Rhostryfan near Caernarfon
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Rhostryfan near Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful detached Caernarfon cottage, set in peaceful countryside next to the Welsh Steam railway. A fantastic family holiday destination throughout the year. Caernarfon 3 miles. (Ref. 10820)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £335

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A brick house with a green door and windows and a small garden bed at Station Masters Cottage in Blakedown
39
Blakedown, Worcestershire, DY10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This quaint, semi-detached cottage sits in Blakedown, Worcestershire. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Stourbridge 4.4 miles; Kinver 5.5 miles; Bewdley 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1098095)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £829

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A paved courtyard area with trimmed bushes and a white building with sloped roofs and dormer windows at Shieldhill Farm House in Falkirk
79
Falkirk, Falkirk, FK1
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming farmhouse property rests in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Stenhousemuir 5.9 miles; Glasgow 24.4 miles; Edinburgh 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1085615)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £1587

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A wooden single-story house with a green door and small trees in front on a grassy lawn at Down the Rabbit Hole in Brinsea near Congresbury
37
Brinsea near Congresbury, Somerset, BS49
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, three-bedroom, single-storey log cabin settled in Brinsea near Congresbury, Somerset. Open-plan. Garden. Washing machine. Weston-super-Mare 9.1 miles; Bristol 14 miles. (Ref. 1101122)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £641

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A house with a driveway and garden at Grooms Cottage in Uppingham
28
Uppingham, Leicestershire, LE7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This superb semi-detached barn conversion rests in the rural village of East Norton, near Uppingham in the East Midlands. Woodburner. Country views. Corby 13.5 miles; Leicester 15 miles. (Ref. 993253)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £502

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
26
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Wonderfully-appointed, stone-built cottage resting on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire. WiFi. Woodburner. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Shop and pub 1.4 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights £440

Last booked 2 days ago
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Exterior view of a stone and concrete house with stairs potted plants and a small table with two chairs at Green Grove Barn in Peniel near Carmarthen
23
Peniel near Carmarthen, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA32
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, reverse-level barn conversion resting on a working farm on the outskirts of Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. Smart TV and WIFI. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. Dishwasher. National Botanic Gardens 8.5 miles; Llanelli 19 miles; Tenby 30 miles. (Ref. 1121549)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £539

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Front entrance of a farmhouse with wooden porch and flower boxes on a gravel path at Lower West Curry Farmhouse in Launceston
22
Launceston, Cornwall, PL15
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Spacious 4 bedroom period farmhouse set in 18 acres of a working farm with stunning far reaching countryside views situated at the end of a no through road in a tranquil hamlet between Launceston and Bude. Very child and dog friendly. (Ref. 954402)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £714

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A narrow road lined with stone wall houses and a mountainous background at Underfell in Chapel Stile
22
Chapel Stile, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A well-equipped cottage set amidst the beautiful Langdale Valley in the village of Chapel Stile in the Lake District. Ample walking opportunities. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Grasmere 3.1 miles; Ambleside 4.8 miles. (Ref. 1043082)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £511

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A bedroom with a bed a blue headboard a blue sofa chairs and a small table at The Potting Shed in Combe near Langport
14
Combe near Langport, Somerset, TA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Potting Shed is a sweet, couples' lodge in the countryside of Combe, near Langport, Somerset. Private parking. Romantic. Garden with furniture. Langport 1.1 miles; Somerton 4.9 miles; Taunton 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1144768)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights £247

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A courtyard with gravel in front of two stone buildings under a blue sky at Ox Hey Barn in Sawley near Bolton-by-Bowland
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21
Sawley near Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire, BB7
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Fantastic barn conversion with a hot tub near the quiet village of Sawley. Great base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and the forest of Bowland. Games room, en-suites, flexible bed arrangements, woodburner, underfloor heating. Clitheroe 7 miles. (Ref. 5886)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

  • 20% off - Fri 12th Jun to 15th Jun 2026


for 7 nights £1714

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A kitchen with cream cabinets and tiled floor opening to a patio with plants at Mill Race in Burford
12
Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Mill Race is a charming, modern and very comfortable apartment with stunning views over the millstream and neighbouring woodland. Burford High Street is 500 yards in one direction, and open countryside in the other. (Ref. 992612)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £511

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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. As well as these properties, we'd highly recommend taking a look at these stunning Grade II listed cottages as well for even more ideas and inspration.