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Holiday Cottages With Character

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A stone house with a gravel driveway green hedges and a garage at Hilltop At Hawkshead Hill in Hawkshead
34
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautiful, detached Victorian property resting on the outskirts of Hawkshead, Lake District. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Ample off-road parking. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Windermere 9 miles. (Ref. 1064472)

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

  • 5% off - Fri 31st Oct to 7th Nov 2025


for 7 nights £1554

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A stone barn with black doors and a driveway surrounded by trees at The Coach House at Thorn Farm in Bridford near Moretonhampstead
45
Bridford near Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park, EX6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, split-level holiday home rests in Bridford near Moretonhampstead, Devon. In a National Park. On a working farm. Exposed beams and stone wall. Chagford 10 miles; Exeter 11.9 miles; Tavistock 24.4 miles. (Ref. 1101840)

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


for 7 nights £635

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A stone house with large windows and ivy on the wall near a concrete driveway with trees in the background at The Barn St Minver
29
St Minver, Cornwall, PL27
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Barn, St. Minver is a charming reverse-level barn conversion resting in St Minver, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Close to a beach. Woodburning stove. Rock 2.3 miles; Polzeath 2.3 miles; Port Isaac 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1083624)

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


for 7 nights £920

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A wooden outdoor table set with plates knives forks glasses of white wine a bottle of wine and snacks by the water at Driftwood in East Kilbride Isle of South Uist
40
East Kilbride, Isle of South Uist, Western Isles, HS8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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8 East Kilbride is a wonderfully-presented, two-bedroom property resting near Eriskay, Outer Hebrides. Open-plan. Dog-friendly. Stunning views. Daliburgh 6 miles; Lochboisdale 8.8 miles; Lochcarnan 23.6 miles. (Ref. 1121434)

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


for 7 nights £828

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An outdoor deck with a jacuzzi, wooden chairs, a table with an umbrella, and plants at Burrows in Venn Ottery near Sidmouth
32
Venn Ottery near Sidmouth, Devon, EX11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Burrows is a luxury, detached, Grade II listed holiday home in Venn Ottery near Sidmouth, Devon. Hot tub. EV charging. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Sidmouth 5.4 miles; Exeter 11.1 miles. (Ref. 1152598)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £1196

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A patio with outdoor seating and plants in front of a single-story house at Mullingar in Pitlochry
46
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, PH16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A lovely three-bedroom renovated property resting in Pitlochry, Perthshire. Off-road parking. Private garden. Close to a river. Perth 26.2 miles. (Ref. 1122807)

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


for 7 nights £634

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A large castle with turrets and multiple windows on a grassy lawn with trees in the background at The Preston Tower Apartment - Fyvie Castle in Rothienorman
59
Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire, AB53
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A magnificent apartment resting within Fyvie Castle in Fyvie, near Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire. Four storeys. Beautiful castle grounds. Private parking. Inverurie 14.2 miles; Newburgh 20.9 miles; Aberdeen 26.7 miles. (Ref. 1060429)

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

  • 10% off - Wed 22nd Oct 2025 to 5th Jan 2026


for 7 nights £1136

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Stone buildings with slate roofs and solar panels surrounded by garden and trees at Little Cow House in Pontfaen near Chirk
35
Pontfaen near Chirk, Shropshire, LL14
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A superb, three bedroom barn conversion set in the Ceiriog Valley overlooking the Chirk Aqueduct and Viaduct close to Chirk. Welcoming character property with modernised fixtures and features. Chirk 1 mile. (Ref. 929056)

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


for 7 nights £442

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A row of white houses with brown framed windows and wooden fences in front with hills in the background at Hebog in Beddgelert
33
Beddgelert, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL55
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Hebog is a delightful house in the village of Beddgelert in Gwynedd, boasting a Smart TV, electric fire, allows pets, and has stunning mountain views. Porthmadog 7.6 miles; Caernarfon 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1097050)

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


for 7 nights £711

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone house with wooden accents on a grassy hill with trees in the background at The Barn in Riding Mill near Corbridge
32
Riding Mill near Corbridge, Northumberland, NE44
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Barn is a fantastic single-storey cottage tucked away on the rural outskirts of Riding Mill near Corbridge, Northumberland, with a woodburning stove. Hexham 5.4 miles; Newcastle 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1174456)

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


for 7 nights £490

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An outdoor area with a ping pong table and a house at The Stable House in Sherborne
49
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A traditional detached cottage nestled in tranquil farmland in the village of Hummer near Trent. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Yeovil 4.1 miles; Shaftesbury 20.3 miles; West Bay 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1070465)

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


for 7 nights £1087

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Brick terraced houses with paved driveways and small flower pots at 17 Fewster Way in York
20
York, Vale of York & Yorkshire Wolds, YO10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A lovely terraced cottage situated in the vibrant city of York, North Yorkshire. WiFi. Spacious rooms. Off-road parking. Leeds 25 miles. (Ref. 999118)

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


for 7 nights £735

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A two-story house with a lawn and wooden picnic table in front at Glyn Ewryd in Amlwch
45
Amlwch, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL66
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming detached farmhouse, nestled in the pretty rural village of Rhos-Goch, near Amlwch, in Anglesey. Woodburner. Country views. Enclosed gardens. Amlwch 4 miles. (Ref. 949893)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £1225

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A semi detached house with a driveway and garden at Curlew Cottage in Lymington
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Lymington, Hampshire, SO41
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.2★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, semi-detached home situated in Lymington, Hampshire. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Games room. Lyndhurst 8.1 miles; Christchurch 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1115304)

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


for 7 nights £1030

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A stone house with large windows and an orange wooden gate at Setch Barn in Masham
17
Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful barn conversion close to the centre of Masham. Light and airy cottage with WiFi, a wet room and underfloor heating. Fantastic walking and cycling. Pub and shops nearby. Ripon 10 miles. (Ref. 916222)

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


for 7 nights £390

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A single story house with surrounded by bushes and trees at Glebe Farm Cottage in Rathfriland County Down
34
Rathfriland, County Down, County Down, BT34
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A lovely two-bedroom bungalow resting on a working farm in Rathfriland, County Down. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Open fire. Barbecue. Newry 10.6 miles; Downpatrick 21.6 miles; Armagh 26.2 miles. (Ref. 1108603)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £482

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An outdoor patio with a glass table and four chairs under a closed umbrella next to a brick building with white door and windows at Brew Cottage in Marshside
27
Marshside, Kent, CT3
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lovely, detached 18th century cottage with character beams, inglenook fireplace and woodburner. Perfect location for walking, cycling and fishing. Ideal choice for families. Herne Bay 5 miles. (Ref. 28653)

  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £413

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A garden with grass and plants in front of a brick house at The Annex in Willington near Malpas
22
Willington near Malpas, North Wales & Snowdonia, SY14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Annex is a pleasant, single-storey annex situated in Willington, Wrexham, boasting a woodburning stove, barbecue, and ample off-road parking. Wrexham 12.4 miles; Chester 18.4 miles; Tarporley 20.8 miles; Shrewsbury 24 miles. (Ref. 1173614)

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


for 7 nights £422

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A house with large windows and peaked roofs illuminated at dusk with trees and stone wall in front at The Ridge in Bowness-On-Windermere
31
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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


for 7 nights £6088

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A house with stone and wood exterior large windows garden benches and a wooden shed in the yard at Woodend Croft in Pitmedden
53
Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire, AB41
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A fantastic, detached holiday home in Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire. Dog-friendly. Hot tub. Enclosed, rear garden. Off-road parking. Ellon 5.1 miles; Aberdeen 15 miles; Peterhead 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1123197)

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


for 7 nights £942

Last booked 7 hours ago
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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.