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A stone house with illuminated windows and lights on plants at The Brew House near Harrogate
22
near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Brew House is a stunning abode perched on the outskirts of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, featuring ground-floor living, a hot tub, and welcomes a pet. Skipton 22.7 miles; York 25.2 miles. (Ref. 1165748)

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


for 7 nights £2257

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A house with a garden and bench at Bank House in
39
Hingham, Norfolk, NR9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Bank House is a charming 15th-century cottage nestled in Hingham, Norfolk, boasting a toasty woodburning stove, enclosed garden and nearby pub and shop. Wymondham 6.5 miles; Watton 6.9 miles; Norwich 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1178804)

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


for 7 nights £458

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An exterior view of a single-story brick house with large windows a gravel path and a lawn at Little Owl in Market Rasen
34
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful barn conversion resting within the owner's smallholding, on the fringes of the Lincolnshire Wolds. WiFi. Smart TV. Woodburner. Character features. (Ref. 971863)

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


for 7 nights £443

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A stone house with a pale green door and several potted plants at High House in Sedbusk near Hawes
57
Sedbusk near Hawes, Yorkshire Dales, DL8
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, three-bedroom cottage resting in Sedbusk near Hawes, North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Original features. Pet-friendly. Leyburn 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1058550)

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


for 7 nights £477

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A gravel driveway leading to a wooden exterior building with a beige lower wall and light green door at Cotswold View in Shipton Under Wychwood
23
Shipton Under Wychwood, Cotswolds, OX7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A fabulous, two-bedroom barn conversion resting rurally at Langley Ridge Farm near Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. Countryside views. In AONB. Woodburning stove. Stylish. Leafield 1.8 miles; Chipping Norton 7 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1133364)

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


for 7 nights £678

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A bedroom with a wooden bed a black leather sofa a TV on a wooden stand and a stone wall at Blackbrae Cabin in Glenboig near Coatbridge Glasgow and Stirling
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Glenboig near Coatbridge, Glasgow and Stirling, North Lanarkshire, ML5
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A charming, studio log cabin on elevated ground, based in the village of Glenboig near Coatbridge. Far-reaching views. Perfect for couples. Ample off-road parking. Glasgow 12.2 miles; Stirling 20.1 miles. (Ref. 982863)

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


for 7 nights £317

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Stone house with two windows door stone wall gate garden with trees and grass at Overlea Cowshed in Hayfield
34
Hayfield, Derbyshire, SK22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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An idyllic, stone-built cottage resting on the outskirts of the town of New Mills. WiFi. Hot tub. Sonos sound system. Chapel-en-le-Frith 6 miles. (Ref. 1017057)

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


for 7 nights £528

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An outdoor view of a wooden cabin with chairs and a table at Ty Crwn - The Roundhouse near Lampeter
29
Near Lampeter, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay, SA48
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ty Crwn, a plush pet-friendly Celtic roundhouse nestled near Lampeter in Ceredigion, with stunning views from the hot tub, copper bath and a fire pit. Carmarthen 23.1 miles; Aberystwyth 22.4 miles; Cardigan 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1136441)

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


for 7 nights £646

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A white two-story house with garden furniture and red flowers in the garden at Ben House in Grasmere
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Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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an extraordinary early Victorian property with spacious rooms. Recently renovated to exacting standards, you’ll find the house to be an elegant and comfortable holiday home (Ref. 1041648)

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


for 7 nights £1114

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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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 £961

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Stone exterior of Lydgate Cottage with a pale door and windows and black drainpipes in Eyam
30
Eyam, Peak District, S32
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Lydgate Cottage is an original cottage sitting in the heart of Eyam, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Near amenities. In National Park. Tideswell 5.2 miles; Bakewell 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1066992)

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


for 7 nights £797

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A row of houses with stone and brick walls blue doors and windows and small planters on the sidewalk at Lower Pack Horse Cottage in Winchcombe
42
Winchcombe, Cotswolds, GL54
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Lower Pack Horse Cottage is a harmonious Grade-II listed cottage in the town of Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, boasting a woodburning stove and a Smart TV. Cheltenham 7.7 miles; Broadway 10 miles; Gloucester 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1131021)

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


for 7 nights £761

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A kitchen with appliances and dining area at The Old Piggery in Shifnal
39
Ironbridge, Shropshire, TF11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Old Piggery is a charming, dog-friendly, single-storey farm stay resting in Kemberton, Shropshire, boasting a barbecue, enclosed garden, and Smart TV. Wolverhampton 15.8 miles; Shrewsbury 19.9 miles; Shropshire Hills National Landscape 25.6 miles. (Ref. 1171421)

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


for 7 nights £698

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A brick house with white doors and windows and potted plants outside at Small Lane Barn in Blackwood Hill near Endon
52
Blackwood Hill near Endon, Staffordshire, ST9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An impressive barn conversion near the Peak District National Park. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Games Room. Woodburning stove. Parking. Open-plan. Stoke 9.3 miles. Stafford 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1120305)

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

  • £119 off - Fri 20th Mar to 27th Mar 2026


for 7 nights £1250

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A stone building with arched windows and a fenced front yard with an orange umbrella at The Old Sunday School in Bream
36
Bream, Gloucestershire, GL15
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A special, converted old chapel resting in the village of Bream, close to the Forest of Dean. Open-plan living. Ideal for families. Garden patio. Coleford 4.2 miles; Lydney 3.4 miles. (Ref. 1071356)

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


for 7 nights £825

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An exterior view of a stone building with multiple windows and a tower structure at Over The Arch in Haworth
35
Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A delightful second-floor apartment resting in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Hebden Bridge 8.2 miles; Skipton 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1082525)

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


for 7 nights £386

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A garden with flowering plants and shrubs in front of a stone building with a tiled roof at Middle Farm Annex in Long Bredy
40
Long Bredy, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached barn conversion set within the village of Long Bredy. Woodburning fire. WiFi. Weymouth 12 miles; Yeovil 20 miles. (Ref. 998739)

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


for 7 nights £584

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An outdoor hot tub with bubbling water under a wooden pergola with chairs and a field in the background at Langley Barn in Kirk Langley near Brailsford
41
Kirk Langley near Brailsford, Derbyshire, DE6
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous, two-storey barn conversion rests in Kirk Langley near Brailsford, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Ground-floor living. Derby 6.7 miles; Ashbourne 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1079448)

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

  • 15% off - Sat 4th Jul to 21st Aug 2026


for 7 nights £1405

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A stone house with multiple windows a front door with a small porch and flower pots at Ducking Well Cottage in Haworth
37
Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A characterful two-bedroom holiday home settled in the heart of Haworth, West Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Romantic. Hebden Bridge 7.9 miles; Skipton 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1076104)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 7 nights £398

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A country house with driveways surrounded by fields and hills at Oakdene Country House in Sedbergh
27
Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales - North, LA10
  • Sleeps23
  • Bedrooms11
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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

  • 5% off - Fri 13th Feb to 6th Mar 2026


for 7 nights £4511

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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.