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Holiday Cottages With Character

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Converted chapel. One en-suite bedroom. Private patio with furniture. Woodburning stove. Crich 3.3 miles. Matlock 4 miles. (Ref. 924332)

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7 nights from €399

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A spacious ground floor apartment in Bridlington. Off-road parking. Woodburner. En-suite bedrooms. Sea views. Filey 10 miles; Scarborough 20 miles. (Ref. 993191)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €412

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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A lovely single-storey chalet resting on the edge of Norton Park in Norton, Devon. Open-plan. Electric fire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Totnes 12 miles. (Ref. 1124212)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from €471

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    5.0

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A charming holiday home on the shore in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire. Sea views. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Smart TV. Beachfront. Peterhead 8.4 miles; Ellon 11.3 miles; Aberdeen 23.4 miles. (Ref. 1121726)

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7 nights from €883

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.0

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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 €455

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €889

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
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    2.7

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A stone-built, detached Ballinrobe cottage with Wifi just a short walk from the shores of Lough Mask. Cosy, comfortable accommodation with a woodburner and exposed stone walls. Ballinrobe 2 miles. (Ref. 4191)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €575

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A lovely three-bedroom cottage resting in Thropton, Northumberland. Private garden. Close to amenities. Near a National Park. Romantic. Alnwick 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1101497)

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7 nights from €674

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.5

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This fabulous holiday home rests in Henryd, near Conwy, North Wales. Countryside views. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Llandudno 7.2 miles; Colwyn Bay 8.4 miles; Betws-y-Coed 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1116360)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from €994

  • 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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from €541

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    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 €579

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    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 €719

  • 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 €473

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €404

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.8

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Very attractive and unusual property in beautiful countryside and superb pub nearby too. Convenient for Salisbury - a proper country bolt hole! (Ref. 988967)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €604

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    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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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from €1366

  • 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 €890

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €773

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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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from €680

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    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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  • Sky TV

7 nights from €488

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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.