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A small white cottage with a blue door and three windows surrounded by plants and a stone wall at Bluebell Cottage in Spanish Point County Clare
14
Spanish Point, County Clare, V95H
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Lovely detached cottage on outskirts of Spanish Point village. Open fire, woodburner. Charming accommodation with character features. Ideal base for County Clare. Ennis 20 miles. (Ref. 11397)

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


for 7 nights £650

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An outdoor seating area with two chairs a wooden bench a fire pit a low table with cushions and wine glasses under string lights at The Old Brewhouse & Piggery in Ningwood near Shalfleet
32
Ningwood near Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, PO30
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An idyllic renovated cottage resting near Shalfleet on the Isle of Wight. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Superfast WiFi. Close to beach. Yarmouth 2.8 miles; Freshwater 5.7 miles; Newport 7.2 miles; Cowes 9.9 miles. (Ref. 980661)

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


for 7 nights £528

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A brick building facade with a wooden door flanked by two planters and a window at Top Farm Lodge in Knockin
17
Knockin, Shropshire, SY10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached barn conversion located in the village of Knockin in Shropshire. En-suite bathrooms. Open-plan. Enclosed courtyard. Pet-friendly. Oswestry 5.7 miles; Shrewsbury 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1059787)

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


for 7 nights £471

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A stone cottage with three windows and a stone wall along the road at The Lodge in Bouth near Newby Bridge
20
Bouth near Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Superb, single-storey detached cottage in rural location with a private hot tub. Smart TV and WiFi. Pet-friendly. Pub 10 mins walk away. Newby Bridge 4 miles. (Ref. 911747)

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


for 7 nights £558

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A stone cottage with two windows a wooden door and flower beds with gravel in front at Rose Cottage in Stranraer
23
Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Charming stone-built detached former gamekeeper's cottage on country estate in Scotland's Dumfries and Galloway region. Open fire, forest walks, cycling, golf. Stranraer 6 miles. (Ref. 8201)

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


for 7 nights £577

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An exterior view of a white cottage with a tiled roof and two black chairs outside at Two Side House Farm in Langdale
32
Langdale, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Two Side House Farm, a stunning farm house conversion in the Langdale valley, Cumbria. Spectacular views. Woodburning stove. In Lake District National Park. Ambleside 6.8 miles; Coniston 8.4 miles; Grasmere 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1140620)

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


for 7 nights £651

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Stone house with a red door and bay window a black picnic table and bushes at The Lodge in Stainsacre near Whitby
23
Stainsacre near Whitby, North York Moors National Park, YO22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming end-terrace cottage resting in Stainsacre, North Yorkshire. Within North York Moors National Park. Near to coast. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Robin Hood's Bay 3.5 miles; Scarborough 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1062006)

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


for 7 nights £373

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A brick detached house with bay windows and a paved driveway at Nightingales in Bridlington
27
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, five-bedroom apartment resting in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Indoor swimming pool. Open-plan. Near a beach. TVs in bedrooms. EV charging point. Filey 11 miles; Scarborough 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1104755)

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


for 7 nights £1193

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A stone house with a tiled roof and a garden with potted plants and outdoor furniture at The Gatehouse in Mansfield
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Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A remarkable stone-built holiday home resting in Teversal near Stanton Hill, Nottinghamshire. Enclosed garden. Character. Ground-floor living. Hot tub. Chesterfield 10.3 miles; Nottingham 19 miles; Peak District National Park 22.4 miles (Ref. 1080853)

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


for 7 nights £1191

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A stone exterior of a house with two doors and three windows and plants in front at 1 Oakleys Holmfirth
23
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This characterful end-terrace cottage rests in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Romantic. Countryside views. Contemporary interior. Huddersfield 7.4 miles; Manchester 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1054885)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £433

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A patio area with wooden chairs and table a hot tub and plants near The Stable in Church Broughton
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Church Broughton, Derbyshire, DE65
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Stable is a farm stay situated near the delightful village of Hatton in Derbyshire ideal for couples with an open-plan living space and hot tub. Burton upon Trent 7.1 miles; Derby 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1162009)

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


for 7 nights £461

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A cottage with tiled roof gravel driveway wooden fences and green lawn at Postbox Cottage in Feltwell
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Feltwell, Norfolk, ip26
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A characterful stone-fronted cottage resting in Feltwell, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Brandon 6.1 miles; Thetford 15 miles; Bury St Edmunds 21.3 miles; King's Lynn 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1066215)

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


for 7 nights £423

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A house with a driveway and garden at Wells Cottage in Holmfirth
50
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wells Cottage is a delightful cottage resting in a countryside setting near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Huddersfield 7.8 miles; Peak District National Park 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1130334)

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


for 7 nights £643

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A brick building with exterior stairs leading to a door a courtyard with chairs and potted plants at 2 Rodgers Mews in Malton
17
Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This superb second-floor apartment rests in the centre of Malton, North Yorkshire. Romantic. Electric fire. Howardian Hills AONB 11.7 miles; Scarborough 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1022661)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £284

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A single story house with a bay window and a front door surrounded by grass at Goodrest in Verwood
30
Verwood, Dorset, BH31
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

All ground floor, close to borders of Hampshire and Wiltshire. Surrounded by countryside and fantastic walking facilities. Easy access to local amenities. Ringwood 5 miles. (Ref. 956297)

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


for 7 nights £381

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A garden with a tiled patio and outdoor seating in front of a red brick building at Shorthorn Barn in Attlebridge near Taverham
38
Attlebridge near Taverham, Norfolk, NR9
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful barn conversion in Attlebridge near Taverham, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. En-suites. Barbecue. Open-plan living. Character features. Norwich 9.1 miles; Dereham 14 miles; Fakenham 17.4 miles. (Ref. 1065785)

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


for 7 nights £989

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Front view of a modern house with large windows and a metal gate at Thornbury in Barnard's Green Malvern
67
Barnard's Green, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This outstanding, five-bedroom home rests in Guarlford, near Barnard's Green, Worcestershire. Smart TVs. Bedrooms with en-suites. EV charging. Cinema room. Worcester 8 miles; Bromyard 14.4 miles; Hereford 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1069068)

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

  • 5% off - Sun 1st Mar to 30th Apr 2026


for 7 nights £1954

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A living room with sofas a wooden coffee table a stove and a window with curtains at Stag Cottage in Sutton Near Macclesfield
57
Sutton Near Macclesfield, Peak District, SK11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This marvellous, three-bedroom holiday home rests in Wincle, near Sutton, Cheshire. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Near a National Park. Macclesfield 4.8 miles; Buxton 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1062290)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £1524

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A two-story house with stone and wood exterior walls and a black-tiled roof at 3 Praa Cove in Praa Sands
30
Praa Sands, Cornwall, TR20
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary three-bedroom, detached house with sea views resting in Praa Sands, Cornwall. Sea views. Enclosed garden. Family-friendly. Near a beach. Marazion 4.5 miles; Porthleven 5.1 miles; Helston 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1104365)

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

  • 10% off - Sat 31st Jan to 20th Mar 2026


for 7 nights £834

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An exterior view of a cottage with a garden at Lavender Cottage
35
Lower Porkellis near Helston, Cornwall, TR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 7 nights £692

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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.