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A traditional house with timber framing a wooden bench and green lawn at Byways in Madresfield near Malvern
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5
Madresfield, near Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful rural detached house resting in Madresfield near Malvern. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Malvern 2.7 miles; Worcester 7.2 miles; Birmingham 35.5 miles. (Ref. 1130488)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Games room


for 7 nights From £1389

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A black house with white railing and a grassy front yard at 98 Cherry Park in Chapel St Leonards
1 of 25
5
Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire, PE24
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely chalet nestled on Cherry Park resort in the village of Chapel St Leonards, in Lincolnshire. Open-plan ground floor accommodation. Dog friendly. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Skegness 6.5 miles. (Ref. 1062320)

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


for 7 nights From £389

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A kitchen with cabinets oven sink and window with flowers at The Cottage on the Island in Castleton Peak District
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5
Castleton, Peak District, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Cottage on the Island, a beautiful home set in the pretty village of Castleton in the Peak District National Park, with a woodburning stove and off-road parking. Hope 2.2 miles; Buxton 10.1 miles; Bakewell 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1095309)

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


for 7 nights From £564

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A white building with red brick chimneys and flower planters outside with a church tower in the background at The Five Bells Inn in Upwell
1 of 78
5
Upwell, Norfolk, PE14
  • Sleeps21
  • Bedrooms9
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Five Bells Inn is an impressive, former pub resting in the village of Upwell, Norfolk. Bar area. WiFi. Hot tub. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Wisbech 6.4 miles; King's Lynn 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1145750)

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


for 7 nights From £4955

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A stone brick house with wooden framed windows and a gravel driveway at High Grove in Ludlow
1 of 24
5
Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This detached, stone annexe is based on a smallholidng on the outskirts of Ludlow, within the Shropshire Hills AONB. Open-plan layout. Electric woodburner. WiFi. Ludlow 4 miles; Richards Castle 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1000613)

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


for 7 nights From £312

Last booked 5 hours ago
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A house with a garden at Crooked Well in Timsbury, Nr Bath
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5
Timsbury, Nr Bath, Somerset, BA2
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This historic, stone-built cottage can be found resting in the beautiful village of Timsbury in Somerset. Flexible sleeping arrangement. Child-friendly. Electric fire. Bath 7.7 miles; Glastonbury 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1055308)

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


for 7 nights From £472

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A stone building with windows and a chimney behind a wooden gate and stone wall at The Cottage @ Picton near Gwespyr
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5
Picton near Gwespyr, Flintshire, CH8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful, semi-detached cottage settled in Picton near Gwespyr, Flintshire. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Garden. Prestatyn 4.5 miles; Denbigh 15.6 miles; Llandudno 25.7 miles. (Ref. 1110159)

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


for 7 nights From £319

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A stone house with a tiled roof and plants along the wall at Swallows Cottage in Honiton
1 of 19
5
Honiton, Devon, EX14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Welcoming farm cottage. Environmentally friendly features. wood burning stove. Lovely countryside. Farm to help on. Honiton 2 miles. (Ref. 976052)

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


for 7 nights From £476

Last booked 2 days ago
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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

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A bedroom with a large bed and ocean view at the coastal property in unspecified location
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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 £968

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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 building with wooden siding and a clock tower with a weathervane surrounded by a paved courtyard and grass lawn with hedges at Clock Tower Cottage in Great Bedwyn near Marlborough
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5
Great Bedwyn near Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Impressive rural Wiltshire cottage, a mile from the village of Great Bedwyn. WiFi. Close to the Kennet and Avon Canal. Lovely walking in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Crofton Steam Beam Engines close by. Marlborough 7 miles. (Ref. 922236)

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


for 7 nights From £657

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A kitchen with gray cabinets and countertop at Shedog Cottage Isle of Arran
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5
Blackwaterfoot, North Ayrshire, KA27
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Shedog Cottage is a charming old shepherd’s cottage in the peaceful hamlet of Shiskine, Isle of Arran, renovated into a welcoming single-storey home. (Ref. 1194170)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights From £567

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An outdoor area with stone buildings and a tree at Orcaber Farm Barn in Lancaster
1 of 38
5
Austwick near Settle, Yorkshire Dales - South, LA2
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    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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A living room with a fireplace and a television at Argyll Farmhouse-Idyllic Setting-Sleeps10 in Dunoon
1 of 28
5
Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, PA23
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Argyll Farmhouse-Idyllic Setting-Sleeps10 is a welcoming country house by Dunoon, Argyll & Bute, with woodland walks, woodburning stove and grounds. Toward 11.5 miles, Inverary 35.1 miles, Glasgow 37.1 miles. (Ref. 1201411)

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


for 7 nights From £2724

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A stone cottage with two wooden chairs and a small table on a patio with a grassy lawn at Nestling Barn Peter Tavy near Tavistock
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5
Peter Tavy near Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park, PL19
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beautifully appointed, stone-built barn conversion in a secluded part of Dartmoor National Park on owner's smallholding. Garden, pet-friendly. Lovely views. Ideal romantic retreat. Tavistock 4 miles. (Ref. 952016)

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


for 7 nights From £324

Last booked 2 days ago
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A garden with a hot tub and seating area at Treetops in Southerton near Sidmouth
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1 of 60
5
Southerton near Sidmouth, Devon, EX11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Treetops is an outstanding detached retreat in Southerton, Devon, boasting a woodburning stove, private balcony, a barbecue, and gorgeous woodland views. Sidmouth 5.3 miles; Exmouth 9.9 miles. (Ref. 16749)

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

  • 15% off - Fri 7th Aug to 31st Aug 2026


for 7 nights From £679

Last booked 9 hours ago
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An outdoor space with a table and chairs overlooking a forest and mountain at Pinemarten Lodge Crianlarich
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5
Crianlarich, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, FK20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Pinemarten Lodge is a delightful Highland retreat in Glen Dochart, pet-friendly, featuring open-plan living, a wraparound deck with panoramic views, and private parking. (Ref. 1194187)

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


for 7 nights From £1400

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A cozy seating area with a sofa and table at Cosy Escape in Sheerness
1 of 23
5
Minster On Sea, Kent, ME12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

The Hive is a delightful glamping retreat on the Isle of Sheppey, pet-friendly, featuring a Hobbit-style pod, private wood-fired hot tub, and communal pool. (Ref. 1193953)

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


for 7 nights From £823

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table and four chairs under a green umbrella next to a hot tub at Small Lane Cottage in Blackwood Hill near Endon
1 of 51
5
Blackwood Hill near Endon, Staffordshire, ST9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A simply gorgeous cottage near the Peak District National Park. Stunning Countryside Views. Hot Tub, Games Room. Wood Burning Stove. Leek 5.5 miles; Peak District National Park 8 miles. (Ref. 1097710)

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


for 7 nights From £1261

Last booked yesterday
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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.