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A delightful, single-storey cottage set in the village of Banknock, Stirlingshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Falkirk 8 miles; Stirling 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1132689)

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

7 nights from £534

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A lovely barn conversation, in a secluded edge of village location, just few minutes by foot or bike from Carsington Water. Exposed beams. En-suite. Ashbourne 5.9 miles; Derby 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1062892)

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

7 nights from £739

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A wonderful Grade ll listed property dating back to the mid-16th century, situated in Broadway, Worcestershire. Three-bedrooms. Three floors. WiFi. Garden. Woodburning stove. Chipping Campden 4.7 miles; Evesham 7 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1091390)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1034

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A spacious, second-floor apartment sitting in the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Open-plan. Smart TV. Rural location. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1050478)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £701

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A beautiful detached barn conversion situated in the lovely Dorset area of Winterborne Zelston near Wareham and Wimborne Minster. Underfloor heating. Countryside views. Character. Wareham 8.3 miles; Wimborne Minster 8.7 miles; Poole 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1058078)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Thu 1st May to 31st Jul 2025

7 nights from £809

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This detached cottage can be found in a secluded spot in Kilcoo, County Down in Northern Ireland. Woodburning stove. Views out to lough. Romantic getaway in the country. Castlewellan 3.7 miles; Downpatrick 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1011860)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £412

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  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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A smart, contemporary two-bedroom cottage positioned just off the village square in Chagford within Dartmoor National Park. Okehampton 12.4 miles; Exeter 22 miles. (Ref. 1079568)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £539

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A charming, Grade II listed, three-storey cottage resting in Wellington near Marden, Herefordshire. Woodburning stove. Garden. Off-road parking. Hereford 5.6 miles; Worcester 30.9 miles Cheltenham 43.8 miles. (Ref. 1099121)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £723

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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This stunning two-bedroom cottage rests in Mickleton in Gloucestershire. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Chipping Campden 3.2 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 9 miles; Shipston-on-Stour 10 miles. (Ref. 1070175)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Washing machine

7 nights from £579

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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A wonderful, detached, former 18th century stable block on the owner's own farm in Rochford, near Tenbury Wells. En-suite facilities. WiFi. Enclosed garden with furniture. Tenbury Wells 4 miles. (Ref. 1018768)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Mon 2nd Jun to 4th Jul 2025

  • £87 off - Fri 22nd Aug to 29th Aug 2025

7 nights from £1370

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This superb bungalow is nestled in the village of Stalmine, Lancashire. Woodburner. Open-plan. Blackpool 7.8 miles; Preston 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1009663)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £511

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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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

7 nights from £4586

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A cosy, comfortable barn conversion in a rural setting near Lenham. All ground floor. Beams. Excellent location for walking and cycling. Lenham 3 miles. (Ref. 27285)

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

7 nights from £356

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A lovely reverse-level farmhouse and annexe resting in St. Weonards, Herefordshire. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Ross-on-Wye 10.8 miles; Hereford 11.3 miles; Ledbury 21 miles. (Ref. 1122446)

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

7 nights from £814

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A stunning first-floor, duplex apartment in Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Central location. Feature fireplaces. Lyndhurst 4 miles; Cadnam 7.6 miles; Southampton 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1102022)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £748

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  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A magnificent, detached Grade II listed house dating back to 1800's, situated in the pretty village of Edenhall. Period features throughout, open fires, snooker room, walled garden. A perfect base for families and friends. Penrith 4 miles. (Ref. 925455)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £1621

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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The Miners Hall, a breathtaking converted chapel located in the quaint town of Stanley, County Durham. Stained-glass windows. Hot tub. Sauna. Jukebox. Durham 8.8 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 11 miles; Sunderland 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1128283)

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

7 nights from £1331

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

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The Farm House, a charming holiday cottage resting by Aldbrough St. John, Yorkshire. Hot tub. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Richmond 8.2 miles; Darlington 8.3 miles; Middlesbrough 24.1 miles. (Ref. 1144500)

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

7 nights from £1820

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A charming two-bedroom cottage resting on a working farm in Goodmanham Wold, York. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Private patio. York 24.1 miles. (Ref. 958392)

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

7 nights from £389

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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This spectacular, detached beach house sits in Meenlaragh near Gortahork, County Donegal. Sea and mountain views. Open-plan. Bedrooms with en-suite. Glenveagh National Park 15.9 miles; Dungloe 20.6 miles; Letterkenny 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1096813)

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

7 nights from £726

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.