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A house with a patio area and a wooden gazebo on a lawn at Royal Oak House in Motcombe
80
Motcombe, Dorset, SP7
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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


for 7 nights From £2186

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A stone cottage with green door and windows surrounded by bushes and garden at Blossom Cottage in Chipping Campden
37
Chipping Campden, Cotswolds, GL55
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Blossom Cottage is a beautifully-presented abode resting in Chipping Campden, a charming town in Gloucestershire. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedroom. Moreton-in-Marsh 6.4 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 12 miles. (Ref. 1151078)

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


for 7 nights From £1039

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The front entrance of a yellow house with hanging flower baskets and an alpaca wearing a blue harness at Saddlers Cottage Berllandeg Farm Clunderwen near Narberth
35
Clunderwen near Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA66
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This high-quality detached Clunderwen cottage resides on a working fibre farm. Chance to see animals and poultry close at hand. Excellent walking/cycling from the doorstep. Narberth 6 miles. (Ref. 5396)

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


for 7 nights From £494

Last booked 5 hours ago
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A courtyard with a gravel driveway and stone and brick buildings with a lawn and outdoor seating at Wytons Piece in Chipping Norton
51
Chipping Norton, Cotswolds, CV36
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Wytons Piece is a very spacious, detached property situated in a cracking location deep in the Northern Cotswolds. Ideal for families, walkers and groups who like to 'spread out'! (Ref. 988728)

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


for 7 nights From £733

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A house with multiple windows and a sloped roof with skylights a driveway and plants in pots at Tree Tops in Newport Pembrokeshire
53
Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales & Pembrokeshire, SA42
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Tree Tops is a lovely holiday cottage located in Newport, Pembrokeshire which is close to the local beach and has handy off-road parking for guests. Fishguard 6.9 miles; Cardigan 12 miles. (Ref. 1168590)

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


for 7 nights From £1115

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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

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A garden area with plants and wooden chairs and table outside a brick building at Acorn Cottage 1 Burlton near Ellesmere
23
Burlton near Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Splendid barn conversion close to the Shropshire village of Burlton. Can be booked with property ref 980350. Open-plan. En-suites. Countryside views. Can be booked with 980350, sleeps 8 in total. (Ref. 974817)

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


for 7 nights From £391

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

    4.9★

    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 £487

Last booked yesterday
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A wooden cabin with a door and railing features at an outdoor location
25
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 £581

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An outdoor patio area with string lights stone benches a fire pit and a wooden table at The Waterfall Retreat in Orton
47
Orton, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps19
  • Bedrooms10
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Waterfall Retreat is a stunning, ten-bedroom home resting in Tebay near Orton, Cumbria. Near National Park. Waterfall views. Gym. Pet-friendly. Rural. Kirkby Stephen 10.6 miles; Kendal 14.3 miles; Penrith 18.9 miles; Keswick 35.5 miles. (Ref. 1142474)

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


for 7 nights From £4100

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Bluebell Shepherd’s Hut - 1193968 - photo 1
22
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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Evas Cottage - 1191037 - photo 1
48
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 bedroom with a large bed and ocean view at the coastal property in unspecified location
28
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 £1033

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An outdoor area with a hot tub a black barbecue grill a glass table with chairs and a stone wall at Middle Barn in Cross Roads near Haworth
24
Cross Roads near Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This superb stone cottage is based in Cross Roads, West Yorkshire. En-suite. Woodburner. Country views. Haworth 2.1 miles; Keighley 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1006764)

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


for 7 nights From £670

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An outdoor area with a stone house and a planter at Orcaber Farmhouse Lancaster
46
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farmhouse, a wonderful home on the outskirts of Austwick and Yorkshire Dales National Park, boasts serene views, hot tub and woodburning stove. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.6 miles; Skipton 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1199058)

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


for 7 nights From £1089

Last booked yesterday
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A white cottage with green window frames and a green door surrounded by gravel at Ballard Cottage Lislea near Newry
22
Newry, Northern Ireland, County Armagh, BT35
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ballard cottage is a traditional, single-storey holiday cottage located in Lislea near Newry, Armagh, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Newcastle 28.2 miles; Belfast 43.1 miles. (Ref. 1169784)

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


for 7 nights From £413

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A living room with a sofa, table, and lamp at Family Country Cottage with a private Valley View
19
Scarborough, North York Moors National Park, YO13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Family Country Cottage with a private Valley View is a welcoming escape near Scarborough, North Yorks, with Dalby Forest views and woodburning stove. Scarborough 9.9 miles, Robin Hood's Bay 17.6 miles, York 37.6 miles. (Ref. 1199092)

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


for 7 nights From £622

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A house with a garage and driveway at The Old Barn in Manchester
32
Great Yarmouth, The Broads National Park, NR29
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Arbolynn House is an elegant property resting in a peaceful village setting near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and boasts a spacious interior and gardens. Great Yarmouth 8 miles; Norwich 17.4 miles; Lowestoft 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1190880)

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


for 7 nights From £928

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The exterior of a stone and brick house with a wooden gate and surrounding trees at Nanthir House Davids Well near Rhayader
55
Davids Well near Rhayader, Powys, LD1
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Nanthir is a quirky, three-storey property set in its own grounds in the hamlet of David’s Well, Powys. Five bedrooms. Rural location. Quirky features. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Llandrindod Wells 17.3 miles; Aberystwyth 39.6 miles. (Ref. 1142755)

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


for 7 nights From £1133

Last booked yesterday
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An outdoor area with a shepherd's hut and a bench at The Peacock Shepherds Hut at Hafoty Boeth, Corwen
20
Corwen, Denbighshire, LL21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Tourist Board rating

The Peacock Shepherds Hut at Hafoty Boeth is a charming shepherd’s hut in Corwen, Denbighshire, with rural views, romantic setting and alfresco space. Llangollen 10.2 miles, Ruthin 12.8 miles, Betws-y-Coed 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1199052)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights From £669

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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.