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A stone house with a garden and paved paths leading to outdoor seating at Rose Cottage in Matlock
43
Matlock, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, DE4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Rose Cottage is a charming, stone-built cottage settled into the bustling town of Matlock, Derbyshire. Close to National Park. Near shop, pub, and river. Matlock Bath 1.8 miles; Peak District National Park 5 miles, Bakewell 8.7 miles. (Ref. 958573)

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


for 7 nights £732

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A brick house with a purple door and flower pots outside at Lavender Cottage in Oxhill near Tysoe
27
Oxhill near Tysoe, Warwickshire, CV35
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Lavender Cottage is a pretty, rural cottage resting in Oxhill near Tysoe, Warwickshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Close to a pub. Near to an AONB. Tysoe 4.2 miles; Tysoe 4.2 miles 16.4 miles; Cotswolds AONB 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1159021)

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


for 7 nights £714

Last booked 4 hours ago
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A stone house with garden plants and shrubs next to stone steps and a tree with yellow flowers at High Hall in Appletreewick
69
Appletreewick, Yorkshire Dales, BD23
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Dating back to the 16th century this magnificent Grade II* listed building provides excellent accommodation for 14 people, with large gardens, hot tub and so much history this is one not to be missed. (Ref. 969711)

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


for 7 nights £3506

Last booked 7 hours ago
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A white two-story house with black window frames and a garden with a tree and outdoor wooden furniture at Court Prior Cottage in Cornworthy
32
Cornworthy, Devon, TQ9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful countryside cottage set in the village of Cornworthy by Dittisham. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Open-plan living space. Dartmouth 6 miles; Dittisham 2.6 miles; (Ref. 1005370)

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


for 7 nights £931

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A beach with sand and people by the sea viewed from a balcony with railing at Treth Ha Mor in Carbis Bay
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20
Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Modern duplex penthouse, sea front apartment in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Panoramic sea views. Off-road parking. Short walk to beach. St Ives 2.6 miles, Penzance 8.6 miles, Falmouth 20.8 miles. (Ref. 1073853)

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

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for 7 nights £592

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A stone house with a red tiled roof surrounded by trees and shrubs at The Granary Edington near Street and Glastonbury
41
Edington near Street and Glastonbury, Somerset, TA7
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lovely converted Granary with use of outdoor pool. WiFi, Parking. Bridgewater 5 miles. (Ref. 967265)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £438

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A stone barn with outdoor dining table umbrella and lawn chairs on a grass lawn at Apple Barn in South Molton
65
South Molton, Devon, EX36
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Close to the North Devon coast, Apple Barn combines rustic charm, sweeping views, six‑seater hot tub made for stargazing within Exmoor’s Dark Skies region and games room. North Molton 2.3 miles. (Ref. 1089038)

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


for 7 nights £1377

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A stone and wood house with a slate roof surrounded by trees and hedges in a rural area at Higher Bumsley Barn in Parracombe
24
Parracombe, Exmoor National Park, EX31
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely barn conversion nestled in the village of Parracombe, Devon. Balcony with countryside views. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Lynton 7.4 miles; Barnstaple 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1046399)

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


for 7 nights £437

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A large gray house with a tower and multiple chimneys surrounded by green lawns at Plas y Brain in Llanbedrgoch near Pentraeth
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Llanbedrgoch near Pentraeth, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL76
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    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)

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


for 7 nights £741

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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
46
Tansley near Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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 white single-story house with a gray roof behind a wooden gate on a gravel driveway at Shannon Vale in Woodford County Galway
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Woodford, County Galway, h62 h
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A charming, two-bedroom holiday home in Dooros near Woodford, County Galway. En-suite bedrooms. Dog-friendly. Close to a Lough. Portumna 11.7 miles; Loughrea 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1128745)

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


for 7 nights £715

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A view of a beach and apartment building at 2 Burgh Island Causeway Kingsbridge
26
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, TQ7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

2 Burgh Island Causeway is a spectacular ground-floor apartment resting in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, featuring two en-suite bedrooms and stunning sea views. Modbury 6.5 miles; Plymouth 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1193202)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights £879

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A building with a fence and pathway at Llofft Yr Yd Porthmadog
35
Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

Llofft Yr Yd is a lovely barn conversion in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, with a private games room, steam train views and is near Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). Harlech 9.1 miles; Caernarfon 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1101533)

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


for 7 nights £492

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A backyard with a wooden pergola and seating area a gravel path a green lawn and a white house at Trearddur House Cottage in Trearddur Bay
37
Trearddur Bay, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL65
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Trearddur Cottage is a contemporary, single-storey bungalow set in Trearddur Bay in The Isle of Anglesey, with a hot tub, and just a short walk to a beach. Holyhead 2 miles. (Ref. 1163434)

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


for 7 nights £817

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Stone house exterior with wooden door and small porch with potted plants at The Barn in Honiton
41
Honiton, Devon, EX14
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This superb detached cottage is nestled on the outskirts of Honiton in East Devon. Woodburning stove. Open-plan living. Cullompton 10.4 miles; Exeter 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1002846)

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


for 7 nights £1057

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A wooden cabin with a fenced porch and paved driveway at Bowness Bay Lodge Oakside 16 Fallbarrow Park near Bowness-On-Windermere
34

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Oakside 16, Fallbarrow Park near Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Oakside 16, a charming lodge set on Fallbarrow Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Electric fire. Smart TV. Open-plan. Ambleside 5.2 miles. (Ref. 1148325)

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


for 7 nights £736

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An outdoor hot tub with water jets in front of a wooden house with a sloped roof at Awelfan in Tregynon near Bettws Cedewain
37
Tregynon near Bettws Cedewain, Powys, SY16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A characterful, three-bedroom barn conversion resting in Tregynon near Bettws Cedewain, Powys. Rural. Original features. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Open-plan. Newtown 6.8 miles; Welshpool 11 miles; Ludlow 39.4 miles. (Ref. 1134242)

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


for 7 nights £730

Last booked 2 days ago
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A view of rooftops bushes and a sea with a town in the background at Driftwood in Marazion
31
Marazion, Cornwall, TR17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful one-bedroom, ground-floor apartment resting in Marazion, Cornwall. Hot tub. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Penzance 3.6 miles; Helston 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1103783)

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


for 7 nights £736

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A stone building with wooden doors and windows on a paved street at The Hideaway in Bishop's Castle
35
Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, SY9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Hideaway is a delightful Grade-II-listed cottage in Bishop’s Castle in Shropshire this pet-friendly abode boasts a Smart TV and underfloor heating. Montgomery 9.2 miles; Church Stretton 12.7 miles; Ludlow 19.6 miles; Shrewsbury 21.5 miles. (Ref. 1172046)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £597

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A brick house with arched windows and a wooden fence with a palm tree in front at Seashore in Woolacombe
21
Woolacombe, Devon, EX34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming first-floor apartment situated in Woolacombe, Devon. Sea views. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Ilfracombe 7 miles; Barnstaple 11 miles. (Ref. 1010700)

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


for 7 nights £408

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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.