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A stone building with wooden stairs leading to a balcony in a garden at Cherrywood Barn in South Petherton
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5
South Petherton, Somerset, TA13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pretty, detached stone built barn with lovely rural outlook. Balcony, En-suite. Parking. Easy access to amenities and to the Somerset attractions. South Petherton 2 miles. Crewkerne 9 miles. (Ref. 1052429)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights From £358

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A stone house with a slate roof beside a paved road with stone walls and fields in the background at Ynys in Dyffryn Ardudwy
1 of 22
5
Dyffryn Ardudwy, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL44
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, stone-fronted farmhouse resting in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd. In National Park. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Communal games room. Pet-friendly. Harlech 4.9 miles; Barmouth 6 miles. (Ref. 1125572)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights From £480

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A living room with a stone fireplace and wood stove a blue armchair and sofa with pink cushions and a grandfather clock at 3 Mill Wynd in Staindrop
Offer
1 of 37
5
Staindrop, County Durham, DL2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A two-bedroom, stone-fronted cottage resting in Staindrop, Durham. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Raby Castle 1.7 miles; Barnard Castle 5.5 miles; Durham 19 miles. (Ref. 1097522)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi

  • 5% off - Wed 1st Apr to 30th Jun 2026


for 7 nights From £363

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A stone cottage with a red door and windows surrounded by a gravel driveway and trees at The Croft in Newtown-Crommelin near Cloughmills
1 of 32
5
Newtown-Crommelin near Cloughmills, County Antrim, BT43
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Croft is a charming property with a toasty woodburning stove and accepting pets, resting in the rural mountains in Newtown-Crommelin, County Antrim. Ballymena 10.1 miles; Ballymoney 16.1 miles; Belfast 38.9 miles. (Ref. 1140373)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £369

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A brick building with windows and an arched gate leading to a patio with planters at 27 Swan Street in Boxford
1 of 10
5
Boxford, Suffolk, CO10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful cottage within walking distance to the village of Boxford. Two bedrooms. Large enclosed garden. Pet friendly. Lavenham 9.4 miles. (Ref. 961454)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £363

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A narrow outdoor passage with white stone walls a bench and table and hanging flower baskets at Fox Hat Cottage in Chagford
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5
Chagford, Dartmoor National Park, TQ13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A sweet, thatched terraced cottage resting just paces from the heart of Chagford. Woodburning stove. Character touches. Pet-friendly. Okehampton 10.9 miles; Exeter 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1095896)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £442

Last booked 5 hours ago
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A brick semi detached house with skylights and a paved driveway surrounded by fencing and shrubbery at Rooster in Stourport-On-Severn
1 of 23
5
Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Rooster is a lovely house resting in Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire, boasting a TV, enclosed garden, and private driveway parking. Worcester 12.4 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 33.7 miles. (Ref. 1171673)

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


for 7 nights From £508

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A single-story house with a driveway and garage at Marsh Garth in Kirkby-In-Furness
1 of 36
5
Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely detached bungalow resting in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Near a National Park. Private garden. Broughton-in-Furness 5.4 miles; Ulverston 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1116568)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £485

Last booked yesterday
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A stone house with outdoor seating and views at Llwyngwinau Isaf Barn Tynreithyn near Tregaron
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5
Tynreithyn near Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Llwyngwinau Isaf Barn is a wonderful, reverse-level abode set in Tynreithyn near Tregaron, Ceredigion, enjoying a hot tub with panoramic countryside views. Lampeter 13.9 miles; Aberaeron 14.8 miles; Aberystwyth 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1172093)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £921

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A house with a garden patio and outdoor wooden table and chairs at Highgrove Barn in Painswick
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5
Painswick, Cotswolds, GL6
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Highgrove Barn is a traditional home brimming with character with a woodburning stove, open fire and accepting pets, located in Painswick, Gloucestershire. Stroud 4.3 miles; Gloucester 8 miles; Cheltenham 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1160924)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights From £2055

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A house with garden and driveway at Floraville
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5
Cayton Bay, North Yorkshire, YO11
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    3.7★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Floraville is a delightful pet-friendly seaside house in Cayton Bay, North Yorkshire, boasting a hot tub. sea views to admire and a woodburning stove. Cayton 1.5 miles; Scarborough 4.5 miles; North York Moors National Park 21 miles. (Ref. 1182898)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £674

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Exterior view of a stone and wood house with a bench and gravel area in front at The Orchard in Cardinham
1 of 32
5
Cardinham, Cornwall, PL30
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Orchard is a delightful, three-bedroom barn conversion resting in Cardinham near Blisland, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Contemporary. Bodmin 6 miles; Wadebridge 12.9 miles; Polzeath 17.5 miles; Tintagel 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1143140)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £575

Last booked yesterday
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A living room with red chairs wooden coffee table and a small sitting area at Springfield in Kingsand
1 of 35
5
Kingsand, Cornwall, PL10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Springfield is a cheerful house in the village of Kingsand in Cornwall, boasting a woodburning stove, Smart TV, with nearby pubs, shops and a beach. Plymouth 22.5 miles. (Ref. 1169772)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £569

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A brick and white house with a conservatory and an adjoining building on a lawn at Lyons Green in Little Fransham near Swaffham
1 of 45
5
Little Fransham near Swaffham, Norfolk, NR19
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A superb detached cottage in peaceful countryside. Open fire, range cooker. Access to fishing lakes. Good touring base. Swaffham 6 miles. (Ref. 24558)

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


for 7 nights From £675

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A stone house with a grassy yard and patio furniture surrounded by trees at Farriers Cottage Garsdale
1 of 40
5
Garsdale, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Superb character cottage in Garsdale in the Yorkshire Dales. Woodburning stove. Two bathrooms. Lawned garden. Peaceful location. Kendal 12 miles. (Ref. 915228)

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


for 7 nights From £526

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A stone exterior building with white doors and windows under a pitched roof at Bran Goesgoch in Holyhead
1 of 17
5
Holyhead, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL65
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming stone-built detached barn conversion set on the owners' farm, near Holyhead. Upside down accommodation. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Holyhead 1.3 miles. (Ref. 950567)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £680

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A stone house with wooden windows and doors with a wooden picnic table outside at Swallows Barn in Litton Slack near Cressbrook and Tideswell
1 of 8
5
Litton Slack near Cressbrook and Tideswell, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lovely, detached cottage near Cressbrook, within the Peak District National Park. Countryside setting, wonderful views over the valley. Bakewell 4 miles. (Ref. 10368)

  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £387

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A house with a deck and chairs at Gowan Brae in Criccieth
1 of 54
5
Criccieth, Gwynedd, LL52
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Gowan Brae, a outstanding house in Criccieth, Gwynedd with stunning panoramic views, allowing pets, and proximity to the beach and Eryri National Park. Porthmadog 4.2 miles; Portmeirion 7.2 miles; Abersoch 15.6 miles. (Ref. 1179278)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £1860

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A white cottage with a thatched roof green door stone porch and small windows surrounded by grass and bushes at The Humble Daisy in Woodford County Galway
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5
Woodford, County Galway, h62 h
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful thatched cottage 100 yards from Lough Derg. Open fire, original parlour, rowing boat available from owner. Woodford 6 miles. (Ref. 30577)

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


for 7 nights From £621

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A wooden cabin with a deck and metal chairs surrounded by trees and a gravel area at Lovat Highland Bothy in Beauly
1 of 20
5
Beauly, Highland, IV4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious, one-bedroom lodge resting next to the owner’s home in a woodland setting near the village of Beauly, Highlands. Woodburning stove. Covered outdoor area with barbecue. Off-road parking. Inverness 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1133777)

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


for 7 nights From £816

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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.