
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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Millstream | St. Nectan’s Glen near Tintagel | Cornwall
An unusual ‘round’ house studio nestling by a mill stream, 1 mile from Tintagel. Be lulled to sleep by the stream passing by, and enjoy breakfast on the patio. Wadebridge 12 miles.
Beachcomber's Cottage | Tregonhawke Cliff, Whitsand Bay | Cornwall
Lovely ground floor Whitsand Bay cottage apartment, at foot of cliff, 12 feet above sandy beach at Tregonhawke. Comfortable accommodation with magnificent views. Plymouth 8 miles.
The Station Flat | St Newlyn East near Newquay | Cornwall
An unusual rural holiday apartment above the ticket office of a miniature fun steam railway in north Cornwall. Full use of all facilities. Conservation area. Newquay 5 miles.
Split Cottage | Flushing near Falmouth | Cornwall
Quirky traditional Falmouth cottage. Converted fisherman's cottage in village of Flushing with character floors, beams and woodburning stove. Close to beach. Falmouth 4 miles.
Scylla View Cottage | Tregonhawke Cliff, Whitsand Bay | Cornwall
Cosy first floor Whitsand Bay cottage apartment, at foot of cliff, 12 feet above sandy beach at Tregonhawke. Two bedrooms, sea views. Plymouth 8 miles.
The Retreat | Mevagissey | Cornwall
Outstanding detached property on the outskirts of pretty Mevagissey. Secluded hot tub and gothic-style conservatory - you’ll never want to leave! Truro 16 miles.
Driftwood House | Mevagissey | Cornwall
Superb Cornwall holiday cottage, conversion of former bank in heart of Mevagissey, yards from harbour, shops and restaurants. Quality accommodation with character and charm.
The Log Cabin | Sheldon, Blackdown Hills | Devon
Atmospheric log cabin on edge of woods with private lake trout fishing. Attractive open plan accommodation with woodburner. Perfect rustic retreat! Sheldon 0.5 miles, Honiton 7 miles.
The Old Chapel | Huntingford near Gillingham | Dorset
Stunning former chapel featured in Dorset Life magazine and on TV’s Homes Under The Hammer. One of our more unusual Dorset cottages. Gillingham 3 miles.
Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage | Portland Bill | Dorset
Delightful single-storey Grade II listed cottage linked to Old Higher Lighthouse at Portland Bill on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Amazing views. Shared access to lighthouse observatory. Shared use of seasonal outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi.