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A backyard with a swing set slide and garden toys in front of a house with a patio and stairs at Buzzards View in Dyserth
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5
Dyserth, Denbighshire, LL18
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Buzzards View, a pleasant house located in the village of Dyserth in Denbighshire boasting a hot tub and stunning views of the countryside and the sea. Prestatyn 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1166936)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £1082

Last booked yesterday
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A house with a garden at Havendale in Chesterfield
1 of 36
5
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Havendale is a stunning single-storey holiday home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, boasting accessible features, a woodburning stove, and an enclosed garden. Matlock 9.5 miles; Chatsworth 10.7 miles; Bakewell 13 miles. (Ref. 1167060)

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


for 7 nights From £1218

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A house with a patio area and a wooden gazebo on a lawn at Royal Oak House in Motcombe
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5
Motcombe, Dorset, SP7
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Royal Oak House is a striking detached house with a heated swimming pool, barbecue, and 2-acre garden, located in the village of Motcombe in Dorset. Shaftesbury 3.3 miles; Stonehenge 22.9 miles; Salisbury 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1060629)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room


for 7 nights From £2186

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A wooden curved cabin with green framed round doors and a picnic table on gravel at Pendragon Pod in Axminster
1 of 15
5
Axminster, Devon, EX13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pendragon Pod is a wonderful, one-bedroom holiday retreat resting on the outskirts of Axminster, Devon. Near an AONB. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Lyme Regis 7.7 miles; Seaton 9.6 miles; Honiton 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1131508)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights From £397

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A balcony with white railing overlooking a body of water with mountains in the background at Bryn Mel Manor Straits View Menai Bridge
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5
Menai Bridge, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL59
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious duplex apartment set within Bryn Mel Manor in Glyngarth, Anglesey. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Amazing sea and mountain views. Beaumaris 2.8 miles; Llanfairpwllgwyngyll 4.1 miles; Bangor 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1120358)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights From £1575

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A wooden cabin with a door and railing features at an outdoor location
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5
Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Bonnie Wee Neuk is a charming holiday cabin resting near Aberdeen in Scotland boasting a peaceful rural location, patio with fire pit and free parking. Edzell 9 miles; Aberdeen 30 miles; Dundee 36 miles. (Ref. 1190886)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 7 nights From £581

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Sunnyvale House - 1193059 - photo 1
Offer
1 of 74
5
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Sunnyvale House is a splendid, seven-bedroom townhouse in Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting a hot tub and close proximity to the beach and North York Moors Robin Hood's Bay 5.9 miles; Scarborough 19.9 miles; Pickering 20.8 miles; Guisborough 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1193059)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 10% off - Tue 1st Sep to 30th Nov 2026


for 7 nights From £1513

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
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5
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Retreat, a charming stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire boasts a woodburning stove and nearby amenities. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.4 miles; Skipton 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

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


for 7 nights From £400

Last booked 6 hours ago
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An outdoor area with stone buildings and a tree at Orcaber Farm Barn in Lancaster
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5
Austwick near Settle, Yorkshire Dales - South, LA2
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Barn, a delightful pet-friendly barn conversion nestled near Austwick in North Yorkshire, boasts a woodburning stove, an enclosed garden. Settle 5 miles (Ref. 1199056)

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


for 7 nights From £488

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The front entrance of a yellow house with hanging flower baskets and an alpaca wearing a blue harness at Saddlers Cottage Berllandeg Farm Clunderwen near Narberth
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5
Clunderwen near Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA66
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This high-quality detached Clunderwen cottage resides on a working fibre farm. Chance to see animals and poultry close at hand. Excellent walking/cycling from the doorstep. Narberth 6 miles. (Ref. 5396)

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


for 7 nights From £494

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Bluebell Shepherd’s Hut - 1193968 - photo 1
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5
Bryngwran, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL61
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Bluebell Shepherd’s Hut is a delightful rural retreat on Anglesey, pet-friendly, featuring a cosy double bed, private wood-fired hot tub, and stunning Snowdon views. (Ref. 1193968)

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


for 7 nights From £699

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A stone cottage with green door and windows surrounded by bushes and garden at Blossom Cottage in Chipping Campden
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5
Chipping Campden, Cotswolds, GL55
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Blossom Cottage is a beautifully-presented abode resting in Chipping Campden, a charming town in Gloucestershire. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedroom. Moreton-in-Marsh 6.4 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 12 miles. (Ref. 1151078)

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


for 7 nights From £1039

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A log cabin with a wooden deck and outdoor furniture next to a lake in a grassy field near Clifton Upon Teme
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5
Near Clifton Upon Teme, Worcestershire, WR6
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This superb Alaskan-style cabin rests near the tranquil village of Clifton on Teme, Worcestershire. Hot tub. Free fishing. Off-road parking. Lakeside views. Great Witley 7.2 miles; Hallow 10.4 miles; Worcester 12.2 miles (Ref. 1080941)

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


for 7 nights From £692

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A stone house with illuminated windows and lights on plants at The Brew House near Harrogate
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5
near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Brew House is a stunning abode perched on the outskirts of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, featuring ground-floor living, a hot tub, and welcomes a pet. Skipton 22.7 miles; York 25.2 miles. (Ref. 1165748)

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


for 7 nights From £2179

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A bedroom with a large bed and ocean view at the coastal property in unspecified location
1 of 28
5
Anstruther, Fife, KY10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Shorefront Apartment is a simply superb apartment resting in the seaside town of Anstruther, Fife, with close by walks, shops, and pubs. St Andrews 9.7 miles; Cupar 16.2 miles; Edinburgh 49.3 miles. (Ref. 1190854)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £1033

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A courtyard with a gravel driveway and stone and brick buildings with a lawn and outdoor seating at Wytons Piece in Chipping Norton
1 of 51
5
Chipping Norton, Cotswolds, CV36
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Wytons Piece is a very spacious, detached property situated in a cracking location deep in the Northern Cotswolds. Ideal for families, walkers and groups who like to 'spread out'! (Ref. 988728)

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


for 7 nights From £733

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A multi-story building with large windows and balconies with outdoor chairs on a gravel area surrounded by trees at Cotswold View in Bourton-On-The-Water
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5
Bourton-On-The-Water, Cotswolds, GL54
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A homely, eco-friendly, ground floor property offering spectacular views across Windrush Valley, sleeping up to four guests in two bedrooms, settled in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. Beautiful countryside views. Underfloor heating. Electric log st (Ref. 1067963)

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


for 7 nights From £652

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Evas Cottage - 1191037 - photo 1
1 of 48
5
Fenny Compton, Warwickshire, CV47
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Eva’s Cottage is a welcoming, pet-friendly cottage nestled near Avon Dassett in Warwickshire boasting a games room, a nearby pub, and a private courtyard. Banbury 8.6 miles; Royal Leamington Spa 12.4 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 17.5 miles (Ref. 1191037)

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


for 7 nights From £874

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A house with multiple windows and a sloped roof with skylights a driveway and plants in pots at Tree Tops in Newport Pembrokeshire
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5
Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales & Pembrokeshire, SA42
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Tree Tops is a lovely holiday cottage located in Newport, Pembrokeshire which is close to the local beach and has handy off-road parking for guests. Fishguard 6.9 miles; Cardigan 12 miles. (Ref. 1168590)

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


for 7 nights From £1115

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A house with a garage and driveway at The Old Barn in Manchester
1 of 32
5
Great Yarmouth, The Broads National Park, NR29
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Arbolynn House is an elegant property resting in a peaceful village setting near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and boasts a spacious interior and gardens. Great Yarmouth 8 miles; Norwich 17.4 miles; Lowestoft 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1190880)

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


for 7 nights From £928

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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.