
The booking via Sykes was very 'user-friendly', done very easily by helpful and friendly staff, and follow up emails quick and efficient.
Mrs Kirby, Tilbury, Essex, April 2013
Our unusual cottages really stand out from the crowd and are the
perfect choice when you fancy staying somewhere different.
We've combed the length and breadth of the British Isles and
found unusual cottages in all kinds of locations. We've found
cute little houses with curved, wonky walls, delightful railway
cottages, homes topped with traditional thatch, wooden houses on
stilts with panoramic views, designer log cabins, lavishly
appointed wings in manor houses - there's been a surprise in
store around every corner!
Some of our unusual cottages are really quirky and rather fun.
Think colourful décor and interiors brimming with funky
furniture and vibrant art, reflecting each owner's creative
personality. There are some really unusual cottage conversions too,
from railway carriages and signal boxes to chapels and banks - far
removed from the more common, though equally attractive, converted
barn.
Browse our full collection online and look out for unusual
cottages with striking architectural design, as well as
extra-special features such as hot-tubs and roof terraces. And
remember, no matter which unusual cottage you choose, expect each
one to be as individual as you!
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Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge | Portland Bill | Dorset
Charming detached Grade II listed Lighthouse cottage at Portland Bill on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Upside down accommodation with sensational sea views. Shared access to Lighthouse observatory.Shared use of heated pool and Jacuzzi.
Troy House | Puddletown near Dorchester | Dorset
Picturesque Grade II listed, 18th century thatched cottage in Puddletown. Full of character. Beams. Furnished and equipped to a high standard. Dorchester 4 miles.
Brewery Farm Stables | Ansty near Dorchester | Dorset
Character Dorset cottage. Wing of 19th century former coach house in rural hamlet of Ansty. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Comfortable, well equipped accommodation. Dorchester 11 miles.
The Chalet | Avon Heath Country Park near Ringwood | Dorset
Lovely detached Ringwood cottage in Avon Heath Country Park, close to the New Forest. Delightful accommodation. Walks from the door. Ringwood 2 miles. Bournemouth 10 miles.
Betsy Cottage | Butleigh near Street | Somerset
Deliciously quirky Butleigh cottage in this thriving village, Grade II listed hamstone cottage with four poster, copper bath, Victorian range - ideal romantic retreat. Glastonbury 3 miles.
Hill House Cottage | Templecombe near Wincanton | Somerset
Superb single-storey wing of a lovely 18th century house, close to centre of Templecombe in Somerset. Full of character and close to popular attractions.
Butterfly Cottage | Barwick near Yeovil | Somerset
Character Grade II listed terraced South Somerset cottage in village of Barwick. Comfortable accommodation. Sleeps four. Three bedrooms. Open fire. Yeovil 2 miles. Sherborne 5 miles.
The Roundhouse | Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Mendip Hills | Somerset
Handcrafted wooden Somerset roundhouse. Truly unusual holiday experience. Romantic four poster bed, woodburner, great walks close by. Bath 12 miles.
Herveys Cottage | Niton, Isle of Wight | Isle of Wight
A delightful, semi-detached thatched cottage, adjoining the owner’s home in the village of Niton. Cosy accommodation. Character beams. Handy for village amenities. Ventnor 4 miles.
Little Tifters | Bembridge, Isle of Wight | Isle of Wight
Delightfully presented coastal cottage on the outskirts of the seaside village of Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Beach, tea rooms, shops and pubs all within a 10 min walk. Ryde 7 miles.