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Holiday Cottages With Character

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A small outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table in front of a cottage with arched windows and potted plants at The Coach House at Pendower House in Fowey
31
Fowey, Cornwall, PL23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This superb coach house is based in Lanteglos, Cornwall. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Open-plan living. Fowey 2 miles; Looe 7.9 miles. (Ref. 981233)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £820

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The exterior of a stone and plaster house with light blue doors and windows at Morgans Barn in Honley
41
Honley, West Yorkshire, HD4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Charming barn conversion located on the outskirts of Honley village in West Yorkshire, just North of the Peak District National Park. Dog-friendly. WiFi. Countryside views. Holmfirth 3 miles; Huddersfield 4 miles. (Ref. 976582)

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


for 7 nights £750

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Two houses with fenced yards on a grassy area with hills and a body of water in the background at Beachcombers Glendale Isle Of South Uist
39
Glendale, Isle Of South Uist, Western Isles, HS8
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A spacious and well-presented holiday cottage with superb beach and sea views near Eriskay on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Pet-friendly. Close to beach. Woodburning stove. Eriskay 3.1 miles; Lochboisdale 9.7 miles; Lochmaddy 45.6 miles. (Ref. 1110767)

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


for 7 nights £727

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A stone facade house with a red door and four windows along a street at Wilson Eyre Cottage in Castleton Peak District
32
Castleton, Peak District, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Wilson Eyre Cottage is a beautiful, terraced cottage in Castleton, Derbyshire. Close to a pub. Gas stove. Pretty views. In Peak District National Park. Buxton 10.4 miles; Bakewell 13.3 miles; Sheffield 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1135666)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £588

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A brick house with a green door and windows outside table and chairs on grass at Barn End Broxholme near Saxilby
24
Broxholme near Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This all-ground-floor cottage offers a wonderful base from which to explore the beauty of Lincolnshire. Woodburning stove. Idyllic location. WiFi. Saxilby 2.1 miles; Lincoln 6.8 miles. (Ref. 967622)

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


for 7 nights £450

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Stone house with white fence and gate along a road with trees and bushes at 1 The Stables in Grange-Over-Sands
17
Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A superb two-bedroom Grade II listed cottage resting in Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Cartmel 2.4 miles; Kendal 13 miles; Lake Windermere 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1090233)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £467

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Stone and white terraced house with bay windows and a small front garden at The Bay Cottage in Ambleside
41
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful three-storey, mid-terrace Victorian house resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. Near Lake Windermere. Smart TVs. En-suite bedrooms. In a National Park. Off-road parking. Windermere 3.8 miles; Grasmere 5.2 mile; Keswick 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1064443)

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


for 7 nights £728

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A white two story house with four windows and a green door on a street at Copperbeech in Stow on the Wold
29
Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds, GL54
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A striking Victorian townhouse situated within the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Garden. Close to amenities. Bourton-on-the-Water 4.1 miles; Chipping Norton 8.9 miles; Chipping Campden 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1091391)

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


for 7 nights £849

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A white barn with a slate roof and small porch surrounded by a wooden fence at Tyn Llwyn Barn in Glyndyfrdwy near Llangollen
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Glyndyfrdwy near Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A stunning two-bedroom barn conversion resting in Glyndyfrdwy near Llangollen in North Wales. Hot tub. Panoramic countryside views. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Ruthin 17.3 miles; Chester 28.8 miles. (Ref. 998607)

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


for 7 nights £720

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Station Masters House - 1144160 - photo 1
62
Near Kielder, Scottish Borders, TD9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Station Masters House is a beautiful, semi-detached house resting in the remote village of Kielder in Scottish Borders with a toasty woodburning stove. Newcastleton 10 miles; Bellingham 26.6 miles; Hexham 41.9 miles. (Ref. 1144160)

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


for 7 nights £617

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The exterior of a row of terraced houses with painted walls and a wooden gate at 8 Bridge Street in Cockermouth
21
Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A smart, end-terrace cottage located in Cockermouth, Cumbria. Electric woodburner. Open-plan living. Bassenthwaite Lake 7 miles; Keswick 13 miles. (Ref. 1004341)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £383

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An outdoor area with a house and patio at The Canalside Cottage in Derby
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Shardlow, Derbyshire, DE72
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Canalside Cottage is a stunning, single-storey cottage located near Shardlow, Derbyshire, boasting open-plan living, EV charging, and canal views. Derby 8.8 miles; Loughborough 10.7 miles; Nottingham 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1177941)

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


for 7 nights £592

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A brick house with multiple windows and a paved driveway with trees on either side at Otherton Hall Penkridge
78
Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Otherton Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian Farmhouse resting Otherton, Staffordshire. Indoor swimming pool. Cinema room. Sauna. Games room. Extensive gardens. Smart TVs. Cannock Chase AONB 6.5 miles; Stafford 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1120972)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room


for 7 nights £4714

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An outdoor seating area with a glass table and wicker chairs by a river near a stone bridge at Beckside Cottage in Penrith
35
Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Beckside Cottage is a stylish, pet-friendly terraced holiday cottage situated in the lovely town of Penrith in Cumbria with lovely en-suite bedrooms. Keswick 17.3 miles; Carlisle 19.9 miles. (Ref. 1172486)

  • Wi-fi


for 7 nights £560

Last booked 5 hours ago
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An outdoor stone building with exterior stairs and an archway with a clock at South Stables House Of Dun in Montrose
29
Montrose, Angus, DD10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A stylish first floor apartment found on the grounds of House of Dun, situated on the outskirts of Montrose, Angus. Dog friendly. WiFi. Brechin 5.2 miles; Forfar 16 miles; Arbroath 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1060506)

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


for 7 nights £530

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A small stone and brick building with a green door and two windows in a grassy area with flower pots at Wensum Spring Horningtoft near Fakenham
32
Horningtoft near Fakenham, Norfolk, NR20
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, renovated chapel nestled in the countryside in Horningtoft near North Elmham, Norfolk. Romantic. Mezzanine bedroom. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Beetley 5.2 miles; East Rudham 9.1 miles; Holt 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1043534)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £422

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Puffin Cottage - 1175140 - photo 1
42
Craster, Northumberland, NE66
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Puffin Cottage is a gorgeous cottage in Craster, Northumberland, with stunning sea views, open-plan living, underfloor heating, and a woodburning stove. Alnwick 7.2 miles; Beadnell 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1175140)

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


for 7 nights £873

Last booked 2 days ago
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A living room with brown leather sofas a wood stove and red curtains at Ellerthwaite House in Windermere
30
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Immaculate house with 3 ensuite bedrooms all with Smart TVs. Outdoor courtyard garden. 2 Dogs welcome. Great central base for exploring Windermere and Bowness. (Ref. 1041074)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £740

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An outdoor patio with wooden chairs and a table overlooking the sea at Balog Farm in Amlwch
56
Amlwch, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL68
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Balog Farm is a wonderfully-designed, detached abode situated in Llaneilian enjoying the tranquil sea views of Anglesey. Smart TV. Ground floor living. Bull Bay 4 miles; Cemaes 7.7 miles; Holyhead 22 miles; Llangefni 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1066803)

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


for 7 nights £823

Last booked 7 hours ago
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A view of a brick house behind a stone wall and open gate with a driveway at Malthouse Farm in Heacham
73
Heacham, Norfolk, PE31
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Malthouse Farm is a stunning farmhouse located in the town of Heacham in Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Close to local amenities. Near the coast. Hunstanton 3 miles; Fakenham 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1159605)

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


for 7 nights £1538

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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.