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A stone house with large triangular windows and a garden with patio furniture and umbrella at Swallows Barn in Walton near Chesterfield
42
Walton near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning barn conversion resting in Walton near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Secluded. Near the Peak District National Park. Enclosed garden. Romantic. Matlock 7.2 miles; Bakewell 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1087716)

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


for 7 nights From £623

Last booked 3 hours ago
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An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs under umbrellas next to a stone building at Owls Barn in Coldeaton near Hartington
26
Coldeaton near Hartington, Peak District, DE6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A picture-perfect semi-detached barn conversion resting in the hamlet of Coldeaton, near Hartington, Derbyshire. Within Peak District National Park. Underfloor heating. WiFi. Off-road parking. Patio. Bakewell 10.5 miles; Buxton 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1073049)

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


for 7 nights From £534

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone building with green doors and windows and a small fenced garden area in front at The Clock House in Ivybridge
Offer
19
Ivybridge, Dartmoor National Park, PL21
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cottage within a magical 24 acre garden. Own terrace with barbecue. Direct access to Dartmoor. Ready meals available. wood burning stove. Suitable for wheelchair users. Ivybridge 1½ miles. (Ref. 976251)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 17th Jul to 31st Jul 2026


for 7 nights From £584

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A stone cottage with an outdoor seating area and a gravel driveway at The Potting Shed in Burton-in-Kendal near Kirkby Lonsdale
22
Burton-in-Kendal near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb, stylish ground floor holiday home on the edge of Burton-in-Kendal. Ideal for a romantic retreat near the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales. WiFi. Patio with furniture. Pub serving food 10 mins walk. Kirkby Lonsdale 7 miles. (Ref. 916603)

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


for 7 nights From £380

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A house with a garden at Wolvesacre Mill Cottage in Agden near Whitchurch
48
Agden near Whitchurch, Wrexham, SY13
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming detached cottage resting in a peaceful location near to Whitchurch. Open-fire. Pet-friendly. Ellesmere 11.2 miles; Chester 21.1 miles. (Ref. 18947)

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


for 7 nights From £878

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A stone house with a balcony surrounded by grass and trees at Boat House in Invergarry
23
Invergarry, Highland, PH35
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stunning converted boathouse is located in Invergarry Scotland. WiFi. Woodburner. Balcony. Fort Augustus 7.5 miles; Fort William 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1003910)

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


for 7 nights From £992

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An outdoor area with a hot tub and chairs overlooking the countryside at Bwncath in Garthmyl
44
Garthmyl, Powys, SY21
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Bwn Cath is a beautifully-designed, single-storey home nestled in Berriew near Montgomery, Powys. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Countryside. Family-friendly. Churchstoke 8.7 miles; Welshpool 8 miles; Bishop's Castle 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1122454)

  • 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 £1062

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A wooden shepherds hut with an open door behind a wooden gate and stone wall with chairs and table on grass at Sheep Cote Shepherds Hut in Chop Gate near Stokesley
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Chop Gate near Stokesley, North York Moors National Park, TS9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A gorgeous, one-bed hut sitting in a rural location in Chop Gate, near Stokesley, North Yorkshire. Countryside location. Ideal for couples. Rural views. Great Ayton 10.4 miles; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1126877)

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


for 7 nights From £462

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An open living space with wooden beams a staircase leading to a loft kitchen with bar stools and a seating area with sofas and a lounge chair at Petals Patch in Lower Slaughter
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Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds, GL54
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Petals Patch, a stunning barn conversion resting in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire. Countryside views. Contemporary. En-suite bedrooms. Close to amenities. Bourton-on-the-Water 1.6 miles; Upper Slaughter 1.7 miles; Cheltenham 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1097891)

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


for 7 nights From £864

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An outdoor patio area with a black table and four chairs plants and a white building with black window frames at Red Kite in Blaenwaun
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Blaenwaun, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA34
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cosy pet-friendly cottage in Cwmbach, extensive woodland garden with stream, Ideal family accommodation, Good access to Pembroke Coast National Park, Saundersfoot, Laugharne and more. (Ref. 930697)

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


for 7 nights From £331

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A wooden cabin with a door and railing features at an outdoor location
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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 £498

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An exterior view of a house with a red roof and stone walls at The Old House, Balure Lismore
26
Lismore, Argyll and Bute, PA34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Old House is a stylish single-storey house in the island of Lismore, Argyll and Bute, this romantic retreat offers a woodburning stove and allows pets. Port Appin 4.1 miles; Oban 12.9 miles; Glencoe 23.4 miles. (Ref. 1171202)

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


for 7 nights From £494

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A bedroom with a large bed and ocean view at the coastal property in unspecified location
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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 £1015

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Evas Cottage - 1191037 - photo 1
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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 pink stone cottage with two front doors and a small black gate at 3 Rose Cottages Lansallos near Polperro
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Lansallos near Polperro, Cornwall, PL13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quaint stone-fronted cottage located in the picturesque village of of Lansallos, just outside of the bustling village Polperro. Romantic Cottage. Looe 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1034356)

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


for 7 nights From £335

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
26
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 2 days ago
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A white cottage with a slate roof and green door seen through trees and garden at The Cottage Polwarth Crofts in Duns
Offer
28
Duns, Scottish Borders, TD10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An endearing, Detached B-listed, former shepherd’s cottage resting on the outskirts of Duns. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Open fire. Berwick-upon-Tweed 20 miles; Edinburgh 40 miles. (Ref. 977225)

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

  • 10% off - Sat 18th Jul to 15th Aug 2026


for 7 nights From £428

Last booked yesterday
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A brick house with blue doors and windows a fenced grassy yard and a tractor near hay bales at The Barn in Butlers Bank near Shawbury
20
Butlers Bank near Shawbury, Shropshire, sy4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb barn conversion resting in Butlers Bank, Shropshire. Dog-friendly. Enclosed garden. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Market Drayton 10.7 miles; Shrewsbury 10.9 miles; Chester 37.6 miles. (Ref. 1045487)

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


for 7 nights From £502

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An outdoor patio area with wicker chairs with white cushions two potted trees a table with chairs and a house with triangular roof windows at Cherry Tree Cottage in Sandhead
Offer
23
Sandhead, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary holiday cottage resting in Sandhead, Dumfries and Galloway. Open-plan. Stunning views. Off-road parking. Romantic. Port Logan 7.7 miles; Stranraer 9.2 miles; Cairngaan 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1075687)

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

  • 15% off - Sat 18th Jul to 25th Jul 2026

  • 15% off - Sat 25th Jul to 1st Aug 2026


for 7 nights From £561

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A barn style house with gravel driveway and green field at Shepherd's Barn Between Milborne St Andrew and Winterborne Whitechurch
Offer
24
Between Milborne St Andrew and Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb, detached barn conversion set in the countryside near Winterborne Whitechurch. Excellent walking nearby. Great touring base. Dorset Coast easily accessible. Pet-friendly. Winterbourne Whitechurch 0.9 miles; Blandford Forum 6.6 miles. (Ref. 5188)

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

  • 5% off - Wed 1st Jul to 31st Aug 2026


for 7 nights From £646

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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.