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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Wonderful barn conversion situated in the Shropshire hamlet of Linley, near Bishop's Castle. Hot tub. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Superb countryside views. (Ref. 980832)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £458

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, traditional detached farmhouse is located in Llanbedrgoch near Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey. Pet-friendly. Bedroom with en-suite. Beautiful views. Red Wharf Bay 2.1 miles; Benllech 2.9 miles; Beaumaris 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1077242)

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


for 7 nights From £716

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Portland is a charming, single-storey shepherds hut situated in the quaint village of Grove, near Retford, Nottinghamshire. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Retford 3.4 miles; Gainsborough 11.3 miles; Worksop 11.5 miles; Lincoln 18.3 miles. Glamping at its best (Ref. 1128206)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights From £465

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This quaint cottage lies in the market town, Hemlsley, North Yorkshire. Original features. WiFi. Off-road parking. Kirkbymoorside 6 miles; Pickering 13.1 miles; Thirsk 14.3 miles; York 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1064092)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £518

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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This historic stable conversion rests in the hamlet of Morwenstow, Cornwall. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Garden. Kilkhampton 4.5 miles; Bude 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1066679)

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


for 7 nights From £632

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Rowantree Cottage, a quaint pet-friendly thatched cottage in Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, near Northumberland National Park and boasts a open fire. Cornhill-on-Tweed 8.5 miles; Coldstream 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1164293)

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


for 7 nights From £786

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached property sitting in the village of Llandegfan, Anglesey. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Washing machine. Menai Bridge 1.8 miles; Beaumaris 3.4 miles. (Ref. 1094261)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £846

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  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Outstanding stone barn conversion on a friendly working farm with free range chickens, lambs and acres of meadows to wander free. Open plan living room with beams, vaulted ceiling, woodburner. (Ref. 915884)

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


for 7 nights From £662

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  • 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 £488

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  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Seafield is a charming, four-bedroom abode residing in Ballymoney, County Wexford. Sauna room. Close to amenities and a beach. Pet-friendly. Courtown 3.4 miles; Gorey 4.2 miles. (Ref. 1136489)

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


for 7 nights From £782

  • 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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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Sea Breeze is a lovely, terraced cottage resting in the outskirts of Swanage, Dorset. Close to a shop and a pub. Coastal location. Close to a beach. Wareham 9.2 miles; Poole 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1150773)

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


for 7 nights From £495

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Pebble Ridge View is a brilliant holiday home resting in Westward Ho!, Devon. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Reverse-level. Smart TVs. Woodburning stove. Bideford 2.6 miles. (Ref. 1139549)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 20% off - Sat 26th Sep to 24th Oct 2026


for 7 nights From £1156

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Riverside is a beautifully-kept, three-storey Victorian country house in the Lake District National Park town of Ambleside, Cumbria. Grasmere 4.9 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles; Keswick 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1168149)

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


for 7 nights From £3011

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A semi-detached cottage set in the village of Leasgill, Cumbria. Enclosed raised garden. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Near National Park. Bike storage. Arnside 5 miles; Silverdale 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1097754)

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


for 7 nights From £540

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Lavender Cottage is a lovely single-storey and pet-friendly retreat in Lower Porkellis, Cornwall, boasting an enclosed garden and a woodburning stove. Porthleven 6.5 miles; Falmouth 10.6 miles; Penzance 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1178890)

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


for 7 nights From £692

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

This stylish, three-bedroom holiday home resides in St Ives, Cornwall. Sea glimpses. Central location. Hot tub. En-suite master bedroom. Penzance 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1129737)

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


for 7 nights From £981

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This is a spectacular Grade II listed country house and adjacent cottage in Snowdonia. Spacious and luxurious with lavish furnishing, en-suites, and character features. Beautiful extensive grounds. Dolgellau 2 miles. (Ref. 1169099)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 25% off - Fri 4th Sep to 20th Dec 2026

  • 25% off - Sun 3rd Jan to 26th Mar 2027


for 7 nights From £2440

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

7A Market Square is a fabulous, two-bedroom holiday home in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Smart TV. Near Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1143092)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £456

  • 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

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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.