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A brick house with a garage and a conservatory surrounded by trees and bushes at Court Farm in Neen Sollars near Cleobury Mortimer
34
Neen Sollars near Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, DY14
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming chalet-style cottage rests in the village of Neen Sollars, in Shropshire. Games room. Woodburning stove. Tenbury Wells 6.1 miles; Kidderminster 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1010755)

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


for 7 nights £431

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Isle of May View - 1170598 - photo 1
28
Cellardyke, Fife, KY10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Isle of May View is a romantic, first-floor apartment on the beachfront in Cellardyke, Fife, boasting stunning harbour views and open-plan living. Pittenweem 2.5 miles; Crail 4.2 miles; St Andrews 10.5 miles; Dundee 23.8 miles. (Ref. 1170598)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £506

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A wooden house with a glass balcony and garden with flowering shrubs at 2 Southern Place in Dobwalls
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29

Holiday Park

Dobwalls, Cornwall, PL14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A luxury lodge situated on Southern Halt resort near Dobwalls, Cornwall. Sauna. EV charger. Cinema Room. Romantic. Liskeard 3.1 miles; Looe 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1121182)

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

  • 20% off - Fri 10th Apr to 1st May 2026

  • 20% off - Thu 7th May to 22nd May 2026


for 7 nights £706

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An exterior view of a house with a balcony at Stud Farm House in Bleddfa near Knighton
84
Bleddfa near Knighton, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay, LD7
  • Sleeps26
  • Bedrooms9
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Stud Farm House is a stunning rural holiday home located on the outskirts of Bleddfa near Knighton in Powys with an indulgent private hot tub for guests. Presteigne 7.7 miles; Clun 13.2 miles; Hay-on-Wye 23.5 miles; Ludlow 24.7 miles. (Ref. 1178640)

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


for 7 nights £3750

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A stone house with a paved driveway and a garden with plants at Rose Cottage in Faceby near Swainby
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Faceby near Swainby, North York Moors National Park, TS9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb stone-built cottage resting in Faceby, North Yorkshire. En-Suite bedrooms. In a National Park. Woodburning stove. Stokesley 5.2 miles; Osmotherley 5.9 miles; Northallerton 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1097690)

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


for 7 nights £971

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs next to a stone building by the sea at Salty Sea Dog Trebarwith Strand near Tintagel
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Trebarwith Strand near Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A lovely ground-floor apartment resting in Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall. Near a beach. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Near South West Coast Path. Camelford 5 miles; Wadebridge 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1119407)

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


for 7 nights £561

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A living room with a fireplace a sofa with cushions a striped armchair and paintings on the wall at 12 Banks Street in Horncastle
31
Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A striking Georgian townhouse resting in the centre of Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Roof terrace. Louth 13.4 miles; Sutton on Sea 20.6 miles; Lincoln 21.6 miles. (Ref. 964502)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £452

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A small curved wooden building with three windows and a door with outdoor chairs a table and a hot tub on a patio at Veiko - Mayflower Meadow in Burshill near Brandesburton
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Burshill near Brandesburton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A unique one-bedroom igloo pod resting on Weatherhill Farm in Burshill, East Riding of Yorkshire. Romantic. Private garden. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Hornsea 8.1 miles; Beverley 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1112700)

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


for 7 nights £458

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A stone house with a red door and ivy on the wall with a garden path and shrubs at Rose Cottage in Haworth
30
Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A Victorian, stone-built terraced cottage, close to the centre of Haworth village in West Yorkshire. Great location. Woodburning stove. Hebden Bridge 8 miles; Bradford miles 9.4 miles; Skipton 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1045782)

  • Wi-fi


for 7 nights £309

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A kitchen dining area with a wooden table set for six a fireplace with a stove and a mounted television at Tennyson Grange in Bridlington
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64
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

28 Tennyson Avenue is a delightful, five-storey cottage resting near a beach in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, with hot tub and woodburning stove. Filey 11.6 miles; Scarborough 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1161810)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Games room

  • 10% off - Tue 1st Sep to 30th Nov 2026


for 7 nights £1061

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

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 £716

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A stone house exterior with windows and a door on a gravel ground at Y Stabl in Llanddoged near Llanrwst
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Llanddoged near Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful converted stone stable resting in the spectacular Conwy Valley. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Amazing views. Enclosed garden. Llanwrst 1.5 miles; Betws-y-Coed 5.4 miles; Conwy 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1051632)

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


for 7 nights £433

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A stone house with wooden doors and windows on a grass lawn with a stone path at The Hide in Edington near Street
40
Edington near Street, Somerset, TA7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fantastic one-bedroom converted stable resting in Edington near Street, Somerset. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Bridgwater 7.2 miles; Glastonbury 9 miles; Burnham-on-Sea 9 miles. (Ref. 1089592)

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


for 7 nights £558

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A stone building with a slate roof on a street at 83 Seatown in Cullen
30
Cullen, Moray, AB56
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A two-storey detached fisherman's cottage in the Seatown of Cullen, Scotland. Woodburners. Sloping ceilings and skylight windows. Elgin 21 miles. (Ref. 989552)

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


for 7 nights £493

Last booked 2 days ago
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A two-story brick house with wooden framed windows and door a paved driveway with a black water pump surrounded by flowers and a wooden fence at The Old Cider Mill in Caynham near Ludlow
19
Caynham near Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful, detached cottage in Caynham village. Converted cider mill with wealth of oak beams and trusses. Quality, open plan, contemporary accommodation. Excellent walking. Ludlow 3 miles. (Ref. 16683)

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


for 7 nights £396

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A living room with a wood stove fireplace a wooden coffee table and a sofa at Lychgate View Cottage in Aldbrough
29
Aldbrough, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lychgate View Cottage is a welcoming house over three floors, in East Riding of Yorkshire, boasting a woodburning stove, games room, and allows two pets. Cromer 8 miles. (Ref. 1170470)

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


for 7 nights £375

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A stone exterior of a house with two doors and three windows and plants in front at 1 Oakleys Holmfirth
23
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This characterful end-terrace cottage rests in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Romantic. Countryside views. Contemporary interior. Huddersfield 7.4 miles; Manchester 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1054885)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £442

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A stone cottage with two windows and a gravel driveway next to a stone wall at The Coach House in Giggleswick near Settle
30
Giggleswick near Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Lovely detached cottage on edge of Yorkshire Dales village of Giggleswick. Three bedrooms, ideal for families. Settle 1 mile. (Ref. 9165)

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


for 7 nights £452

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A stone and white wall house with a tiled roof and hanging purple flowers at The Linhay in Throwleigh
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12
Throwleigh, Dartmoor National Park, EX20
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beautiful converted Devon linhay. Restful decor. Picturesque grounds to wander. Close to open moorland for walking and cycling. Chagford 3.6 miles (Ref. 975794)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 17th Apr to 1st May 2026


for 7 nights £442

Last booked 9 hours ago
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A view of houses with green bushes and a lawn overlooking the sea under a blue sky at Watlands in Mynytho near Abersoch
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Mynytho near Abersoch, Penrhyn Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), LL53
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Tastefully refurbished bungalow situated in Mynytho, North Wales. Beach nearby. Enclosed garden. Abersoch 2.5 miles; Pwllheli 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1117849)

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


for 7 nights £721

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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.