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Holiday Cottages With Character

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A stone cottage with wooden doors and windows a stone patio with benches and green grass at Little Crake Howe in Selside near Kendal
18
Selside near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An immaculately presented, purpose-built detached cottage nestling in stunning countryside in the beautiful Lake District. Spacious and open plan with woodburner. Working farm location. Kendal 4.5 miles. (Ref. 14607)

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


for 7 nights £467

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A driveway with gravel leading to a single-story house with green door and windows surrounded by greenery at Tandarra Keswick
41
Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Tandarra is a contemporary, three-bedroom abode resting in Keswick, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Close to amenities and lake. Woodburning stove. Bassenthwaite 6.3 miles; Ullswater 15.9 miles; Cockermouth 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1145188)

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


for 7 nights £1068

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An exterior view of a white house with black timber framing a hedge and signs reading Top Farm Lodge and Top Farm Cottage at Top Farm House in Knockin
64
Knockin, Shropshire, SY10
  • Sleeps13
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An incredible and unique Grade II listed, 17th century farmhouse resting in the village of Knockin, Shropshire. Original features. Woodburning stoves. Private gardens. Oswestry 5.7 miles; Shrewsbury 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1052679)

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


for 7 nights £1615

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A two-story house with brick and gray siding exterior and multiple windows with shutters at Berisal in Challock
73
Challock, Kent, TN25
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Berisal is a detached, pet-friendly holiday home situated in the charming wooded village of Challock in Kent with a private hot tub and open-plan space. Ashford 6.2 miles; Faversham 7.6 miles; Canterbury 11.5 miles (Ref. 1162616)

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


for 7 nights £1903

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A wooden gate leading to a stone barn with multiple windows and doors at Mosscarr Barn in Pateley Bridge
42
Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A luxurious barn-conversion resting near Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Character features. Woodburning stove. Grassington 11.7 miles; Ripon 14.7 miles; Harrogate 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1120315)

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


for 7 nights £1020

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A courtyard with gravel and a planter with plants surrounded by wooden and brick buildings at Golson Stable in Long Sutton
26
Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, PE12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A wonderful stable conversion set on the outskirts of Long Sutton in Lincolnshire. All-ground-floor. Lockable storage. Woodburning stove. Holbeach 6.4 miles; Wisbech 8.1 miles; King's Lynn 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1050042)

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


for 7 nights £378

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An outdoor patio area with a round wooden table and four wooden chairs under a large umbrella next to a brick building with green doors and windows at Stable View in Hingham near Wymondham
10
Hingham near Wymondham, Norfolk, NR9
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Beautifully presented ground floor, two bedroom farm cottage sleeping three, perfectly located for exploring Norfolk. Ideal for guests keen on fishing, walking, cycling and the property is pet-friendly too. (Ref. 931785)

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


for 7 nights £286

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A barn style building with wooden doors and a balcony above a gravel driveway and a tree on the left at The Wool Barn in Upton Lovell near Warminster
23
Upton Lovell near Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful barn coversion resting near Warminster, Wiltshire. Romantic. Dog-friendly. Countryside views. In Cranborne Chase AONB. Open-plan. Frome 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1127263)

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


for 7 nights £425

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A white two-story house with a gravel driveway surrounded by greenery and trees at Brackenthwaite in Windermere
43
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Brackenthwaite is a delightful, pet-friendly house in Windermere, Cumbria, with countryside views, Smart TV, and private driveway parking. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Kendal 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1171660)

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


for 7 nights £615

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A stone cottage with white windows and a white door next to a large stone arch and metal gates in a grassy area at Freemantle Lodge in Godshill
32
Godshill, Isle of Wight, PO38
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A fantastic stone-built cottage resting on the outskirts of Wroxhall on the Isle of Wight. Enclosed garden. Breath-taking views. Pet-friendly. Ventnor 3.1 miles; Shanklin 4.2 miles. (Ref. 1080047)

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

  • 10% off - Sat 22nd Nov to 5th Dec 2025


for 7 nights £407

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A stone house with a gravel area and plants outside at 33 Main Road Higham Derbyshire
31
Higham Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE55
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

33 Main Road is a detached, Grade II listed cottage resting in Higham, Derbyshire. Close to a lake. Close to a shop and pub. Near National Park. Matlock 6.6 miles; Peak District National Park 12.3 miles; Bakewell 15 miles. (Ref. 1147397)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £448

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Stone house with green door and windows behind wooden fence and grass at Waedog Bach in Rhos-y-Gwaliau near Bala
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Rhos-y-Gwaliau near Bala, Gwynedd, LL23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful cottage attached to the owner's farmhouse, on a working sheep and beef farm, in the hamlet of Rhos-y-Gwaliau. Superb romantic retreat with original features. Parking. WiFi. Bala 2 miles. (Ref. 938197)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £335

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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, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, DG12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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


for 7 nights £569

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Stone house with wooden door and windows fronted by green lawn and gravel path at Longwell House in Selside near Kendal
43
Selside near Kendal, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A stunning semi-detached property. Fantastic views over the countryside. Two bedrooms, both with TVs. Woodburning stove. Easy access to the sights of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Kendal 6 miles. (Ref. 30671)

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


for 7 nights £395

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A house with a lamp post and gravel driveway at Laithe House in Cliviger
68
Cliviger, Lancashire, BB10
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Laithe House, an elegant Georgian house located in heart of the Cliviger countryside on the Lancashire, Yorkshire border near Burnley, boasting a tennis court and hot tub. Clitheroe 13.9 miles; Haworth 19 miles; Skipton 21.4 miles; Manchester 27.7 miles. (Ref. 1164740)

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

  • 20% off - Fri 24th Oct 2025 to 13th Feb 2026

  • 20% off - Mon 23rd Feb to 28th Feb 2026

  • 10% off - Sun 1st Mar to 27th Mar 2026


for 7 nights £1989

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A stone building with a paved area surrounded by green fields and trees at The Barn at Hill House in Leek
44
Leek, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A superb four-bedroom barn conversion resting in Elkstones, Staffordshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. En-suite bedrooms. Buxton 11.4 miles; Ashbourne 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1085382)

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


for 7 nights £1042

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An outdoor deck with a hot tub and wicker sofa overlooking a village and green hills at Barncroft in Tansley near Matlock
45
Tansley near Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Barncroft is an outstanding detached bungalow situated in Tansley, Derbyshire boasting a double-sided log burner, hot tub, and elevated countryside views. Matlock 2 miles; Chesterfield 10.3 miles; Sutton-in-Ashfield 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1158073)

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


for 7 nights £1449

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A stone house with wooden fence and wisteria flowers hanging from the roof at Little Orchard in Ashburton Down near Ashburton
45
Ashburton Down near Ashburton, Dartmoor National Park, TQ13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A delightful, two-bedroom barn conversion resting in Ashburton Down near Ashburton, Devon. Pet-friendly. In National Park. Countryside views. Contemporary. Woodburning stove. Newton Abbot 7.1 miles; Torquay 14.3 miles; Plymouth 28.4 miles. (Ref. 1112988)

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


for 7 nights £530

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A garden area with gravel path plants in pots and a green door on a white brick building at The Old Post Office Barn in Welland
32
Welland, Worcestershire, WR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A lovely, detached barn conversion perched in Welland, Worcestershire. Open-plan. Smart TV. Off-road parking. EV charging point. Near Malvern Hills AONB. Malvern 4.7 miles; Worcester 12.2 miles; Gloucester 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1087781)

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


for 7 nights £467

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A river with several boats docked near a forested area adjacent to rooftops at 21 Passage Street formerly Panacea in Fowey
56
Fowey, Cornwall, PL23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Panacia is a terraced, Victorian house in the seaside town of Fowey, Cornwall. Sea views. Close to beach. Close to pub. Open-plan living. Private patio. Par 3.5 miles; St Austell 8.4 miles; Bodmin 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1143916)

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


for 7 nights £627

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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.