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Holiday Cottages With Character

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An outdoor deck with a hot tub and wicker sofa overlooking a village and green hills at Barncroft in Tansley near Matlock
45
Tansley near Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Barncroft is an outstanding detached bungalow situated in Tansley, Derbyshire boasting a double-sided log burner, hot tub, and elevated countryside views. Matlock 2 miles; Chesterfield 10.3 miles; Sutton-in-Ashfield 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1158073)

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


for 7 nights £1363

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A wooden cabin with a deck and sliding glass door next to a pavilion with a hot tub and outdoor table with chairs surrounded by trees at Celyn in Cyffylliog
20
Cyffylliog, Denbighshire, LL15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful one-bedroom cabin resting in Bontuchel near Cyffylliog, Denbighshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Denbighshire 7 miles; Mold 14.2 miles; Abergele 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1092997)

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


for 7 nights £390

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone barn with multiple wooden doors and windows next to a wooden fence at Riverside Barn in Gilwern near Crickhowell and Abergavenny
21
Gilwern near Crickhowell and Abergavenny, Brecon Beacons National Park, NP7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Stylish cottage in Gilwern. Open plan living. Character beams. Small games room. Paddock with football goals. Ideal touring base. Abergavenny 5 miles. (Ref. 905876)

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


for 7 nights £392

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A house with a patio and garden at Bryn Mor in Benllech
51
Benllech, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL74
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A large four-bedroom holiday home resting in Benllech, Anglesey. Stunning sea views. Close to amenities and the beach. Private driveway. Contemporary. Red Wharf Bay 1.9 miles. (Ref. 1122877)

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


for 7 nights £1037

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A row of brick houses with white doors and windows on a paved street at 91 Main Street in Frodsham
32
Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A lovely, mid-terrace house resting in Frodsham, Cheshire. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Conservation area. Enclosed garden. Chester 11 miles; Liverpool 20.3 miles; Manchester 29.4 miles. (Ref. 1101390)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £366

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A two-story house with large windows a patio with chairs and a hot tub surrounded by grass and trees at Paddock House in Ambleside
53
Ambleside, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Paddock House, a contemporary, detached property enjoying stunning views over Lake Windermere and the mountain range, Lake District. Woodburning stove. Windermere 3.2 miles; Grasmere 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1115519)

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


for 7 nights £2088

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A wooden log cabin with double glass doors and a window next to a wooden fence at Pine Lodge in Greetham Rutland
40
Greetham, Rutland, Rutland, LE15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary wooden lodge, resting on the outskirts of Greetham in Rutland, East Midlands. Off-road parking. Barbecue. Hot tub. Oakham 8 miles; Leicester 29.6 miles. (Ref. 1075258)

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


for 7 nights £493

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone building with three windows next to an open iron gate overlooking fields at sunset at The Salt Pot in Oakworth
29
Oakworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This rustic, romantic cottage rests on a farm on the outskirts of Oakworth, West Yorkshire. Single-storey. Off-road parking. Sauna. Open-plan. Bedroom with en-suite. Haworth 3.7 miles; Skipton 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1073280)

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


for 7 nights £399

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A white cottage with chimneys and a wooden fence with a metal gate surrounded by gravel and greenery at Quarry Cottage in Trelogan near Llanasa
19
Trelogan, near Llanasa, Flintshire, CH8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A romantic, secluded welsh long cottage near Llanasa , North Wales. Astonishing views overlooking a SSSI area. Open-plan.Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Holywell 5 miles. (Ref. 16473)

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


for 7 nights £341

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An outdoor hot tub with a yellow rubber duck near a wooden cylindrical building in a grassy field at The Lazy Squire by The Water Admaston near Rugeley
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Admaston near Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Lazy Squire by The Water rests in the countryside village of Admaston near Rugeley, Staffordshire. Wood-fired hot tub. Countryside views. Reservoir with fishing and sailing on-site. Romantic. Rugeley 4.1 miles. (Ref. 1153002)

  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights £672

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A patio with outdoor wicker furniture and cushions surrounded by flower pots and hanging plants at Walnut Tree Cottage in Catfield
32
Catfield, Norfolk, NR29
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A characterful cottage resting in Catfield, Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Horsey 9.5 miles; Great Yarmouth 14.5 miles; Norwich 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1038311)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £625

Last booked 2 days ago
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Stone house with green door and multiple windows by a street with outdoor table and chairs at Reiver's Rest in Hesleyside near Bellingham
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Hesleyside near Bellingham, Northumberland National Park, NE48
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Spacious and comfortable former coach house, set within the stunning, tranquil grounds of Hesleyside Hall. Walking, cycling and fishing on the doorstep, Hadrian's Wall and Kielder Water a short drive away. Bellingham 1.5 miles. (Ref. 12949)

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


for 7 nights £484

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A two-story house with windows and a patio table at Pentre Iago in Rhoscolyn
23
Rhoscolyn, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL65
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pentre Iago is a lovely, detached holiday home resting in the Anglesey village of Rhoscolyn. Countryside. sea views. Pet-friendly. Near to beach. Valley 3.2 miles; Trearddur Bay 3.4 miles; Holyhead 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1153901)

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


for 7 nights £410

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A thatched roof cottage with light walls and blue window frames by a dirt road at Alice Cottage in Bratton near Minehead
31
Bratton, near Minehead, Exmoor National Park, TA24
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Thatched detached Exmoor cottage in Bratton. wood burning stove. Secluded garden. Beautiful surroundings. Minehead 1 mile. (Ref. 975973)

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


for 7 nights £502

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A stone cottage with a patio table and chairs outside at Egg Pudding Stone in Field Broughton near Cartmel
32
Field Broughton near Cartmel, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Egg Pudding Stone is a delightful, single-storey, former cow barn resting in the countryside of Field Broughton near Cartmel, Cumbria. Large garden. Dog-friendly. Private driveway. Open-plan. Grange-over-Sands 3.8 miles; Bowness on Windermere 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1136556)

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


for 7 nights £676

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An aerial view of a stone castle surrounded by trees gardens and ponds in a rural landscape at Fernhill Castle in Skipton
67
Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD20
  • Sleeps30
  • Bedrooms10
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This Grade I listed fortified mansion can be found in Farnhill near Cross Hills, West Yorkshire. Four open fires. Historic property. Hot tub. Skipton 4.2 miles; Keighley 5.3 miles; Harrogate 24.7 miles. (Ref. 1069783)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £5557

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A row of brick townhouses with bay windows and colored doors on a street at Salty Fox in Whitby
45
Whitby, North Yorkshire, Y021
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Beautiful Victorian terraced cottage located in Whitby, a stroll away from the harbour, in North Yorkshire. WiFi. Enclosed courtyard. Dog-friendly. Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.5 miles. (Ref. 1011163)

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


for 7 nights £508

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A stone cottage with white framed windows, a white door, a mailbox, and a potted plant at Walton Cottage in Winster
20
Winster, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, DE4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful, detached, stone cottage, set in an elevated position in the Derbyshire village of Winster. Beautiful views from the cottage garden. Full of character with open stonework and beams. Woodburning stove. Matlock 5 miles. (Ref. 915950)

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


for 7 nights £408

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A courtyard with stone building walls and slate roof with windows and a door with plastic chairs and table at The Old Stables in Fishguard
22
Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, SA65
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, stone barn conversion, situated within the coastal town of Fishguard, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Enclosed garden. Open-plan living. St. Davids 16 miles; Tenby 36 miles. (Ref. 1011059)

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


for 7 nights £284

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The front of a stone house with a pathway leading to a door and windows with flower boxes at The Thyme House in Haworth
45
Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An exceptional, stone-built cottage in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Luxury furnishings. Original period features. Stunning views. En-suite. Close to all amenities. Halifax 10.8 miles; Skipton 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1037793)

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


for 7 nights £1077

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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.