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Stone house with green window frames and door on a paved street with stone walls at 2 Kings Yard in Sedbergh
38
Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming three-bedroom detached house resting in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. In the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal 11.1 miles; Hawes 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1055224)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £521

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A stone house with wooden door and bench outside in a rural area at Field Barn in Alston
44
Alston, Cumbria, CA9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A quaint, secluded cottage resting on the outskirts of Alston in the North Pennines AONB. Rural setting. Romantic retreat. Open-plan. WiFi. Melmerby 14 miles; Penrith 23 miles. (Ref. 1020608)

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

7 nights from £339

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A black wooden house with solar panels on the roof surrounded by grass and trees at Kolbeh Water Yeat near Coniston
71
Water Yeat near Coniston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Kolbeh is a stylish detached house in Water Yeat, Cumbria, near Coniston Water, boasting a freestanding bath, an open-plan layout and a highchair. Hawkshead 9.5 miles; Ambleside 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1162359)

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

7 nights from £1105

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An outdoor courtyard with a gravel surface wooden picnic table with umbrella and a stone building with windows and doors at Castle keep at Stanhope Castle in Stanhope
50
Stanhope, County Durham, DL13
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

A delightful castle apartment nestled in the market town of Stanhope, Durham. Sauna. En-suite. Spacious rooms. Durham 22 miles. (Ref. 1011973)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £787

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A stone and brick house with arched windows a green door a bench and gravel driveway at The Coach House at Lackington Farm in Piddletrenthide
57
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Gold Gems Award Winner for Best on the South Coast 2023. A picturesque, reverse level Coach House settled in White Lackington near Piddletrenthide, Dorset. Private parking. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Pet-free. Dorchester 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1087048)

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

7 nights from £683

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Exterior view of a brick house with multiple white framed windows and a green door with two small potted plants at The Groom's Cottage in Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton
32
Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming two-bedroom cottage resting on a working farm in Goodmanham Wold, York. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Private patio. York 24.1 miles. (Ref. 958392)

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

7 nights from £389

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Exterior of a house with thatched roof flower boxes and gravel driveway at The Hayloft in Chislet near Herne Bay
33
Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent, CT3
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

The Hayloft is a beautiful, detached barn-conversion settled in Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent. Near Kent Downs AONB. Woodburning stove. Thatched roof. Whitstable 9.6 miles; Canterbury 7.8 miles; Broadstairs 13.5 miles; Dover 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1143828)

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

7 nights from £811

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A detached house with a dark roof two skylights and a stone framed front door at The Beachhouse in Meenlaragh near Gortahork County Donegal
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Meenlaragh near Gortahork, County Donegal, F92 E
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This spectacular, detached beach house sits in Meenlaragh near Gortahork, County Donegal. Sea and mountain views. Open-plan. Bedrooms with en-suite. Glenveagh National Park 15.9 miles; Dungloe 20.6 miles; Letterkenny 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1096813)

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

7 nights from £726

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A row of shops on a street including a bespoke tailoring shop and a gelato store at The Flat in Barnard Castle
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Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A first class 18th century apartment located in the centre of Barnard Castle. Stylish throughout with a blend of modern and original features. WiFi. Off road parking. Perfect location for a romantic break. (Ref. 918609)

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

7 nights from £343

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A brick house with multiple windows and a paved driveway with trees on either side at Otherton Hall Penkridge
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Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Otherton Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian Farmhouse resting Otherton, Staffordshire. Indoor swimming pool. Cinema room. Sauna. Games room. Extensive gardens. Smart TVs. Cannock Chase AONB 6.5 miles; Stafford 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1120972)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

7 nights from £4586

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The exterior of a two-story house with a black front door windows and a small front garden at 40 Bowmont Court Heiton near Kelso
39
Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A beautifully presented property resting in a residential area of Heiton, Scottish Borders. WiFi. Smart TV. Terraced garden. Jedburgh 9 miles; Wooler 23 miles. (Ref. 1101185)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £652

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A stone cottage with white windows and door beside an arched stone gate at Pagecroft Cottage in Haydon Bridge
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Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Pagecroft Cottage is a quaint Grade-II listed home situated in the countryside of Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, featuring an electric fire and a Smart TV. Hexham 7.3 miles; Haltwhistle 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1173635)

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

7 nights from £377

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A small modern cabin with a wooden deck and railing in a garden with grass and trees at Cabin at the Tavern in Coupar Angus
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Coupar Angus, Perth and Kinross, PH12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Contemporary studio cabin set 2 miles from Coupar Angus in Perth and Kinross. Pull-down bed. Pub across lawn. Cairngorms National Park 16 miles. (Ref. 1039440)

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

7 nights from £286

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A row of red brick houses with chimneys and a lawn in front at Seascape Powfoot near Annan
39
Powfoot near Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A picturesque semi-detached house resting in the village of Powfoot, near Annan, in Dumfries and Galloway. WiFi. Sea views. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Dumfries 14.4 miles; Carlisle 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1036627)

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

7 nights from £593

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A cottage with a thatched roof and garden at Upper Cottage Rocombe near Uplyme
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54
Rocombe near Uplyme, Devon, DT7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Upper Cottage is a fabulous 3 bedroom picture postcard, thatched cottage enjoying a beautiful rural location in Rocombe on the outskirts of Uplyme near Lyme Regis in Dorset. (Ref. 1167559)

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

7 nights from £727

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A red brick cottage with a gravel driveway and leafless trees at Beau Cottage in Bewdley
38
Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A superb two-bedroom cottage resting in Bewdley, Worcestershire. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Great views. Off-road parking. Stourport-on-Severn 4.5 miles; Cleobury Mortimer 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1093265)

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

7 nights from £500

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The exterior entrance of a house with a white door a white conservatory enclosed by a black metal gate at Southpoint in Bridlington
24
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

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

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

7 nights from £417

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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

    Sykes Rating

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

7 nights from £442

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A house with a patio area and a wooden gazebo on a lawn at Royal Oak House in Motcombe
98
Motcombe, Dorset, SP7
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    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

7 nights from £2397

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A stone cottage with chimneys a gravel driveway and a garden area with bushes and a lamp post at Folds Lane Farm in Fernilee near Whaley Bridge
36
Fernilee near Whaley Bridge, Peak District, SK23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Folds Lane Farm is a semi-detached home on a working farm near Whaley Bridge, Peak District with a woodburning stove, off-road parking and lovely views. Chapel-en-le-Frith 4 miles; New Mills 5.5 miles; Buxton 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1091678)

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

7 nights from £507

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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.