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A single story cabin with black railings around a deck surrounded by trees and grass at 16 Manleigh Park in Combe Martin
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39

Holiday Park

Combe Martin, Devon, EX34
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

16 Manleigh Park is a charming, single-storey lodge located near a beach in Combe Martin, Devon, boasting an open-plan living space and off-road parking. Ilfracombe 8.6 miles; Woolacombe 10.4 miles; Barnstaple 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1174031)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 5th Jun to 1st Jul 2026


for 7 nights $613

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The front of a stone house with a white door and four windows surrounded by green bushes and a stone path leading to the door at Castle School House in Kidwelly
29
Kidwelly, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA17
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A former school house property resting within the town of Kidwelly. Views of the Kidwelly Castle. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Llanelli 6 miles. (Ref. 973874)

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


for 7 nights $579

Last booked 3 days ago
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A stone house with multiple windows and a front door surrounded by grassy land and trees at Slade House in Ilam Staffordshire
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47
Ilam, Staffordshire, Peak District, DE6
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This lovely, traditional house is based near Ilam, Derbyshire. WiFi. En-suites. Spacious rooms. Matlock 14 miles. (Ref. 998680)

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

  • 10% off - Mon 1st Jun to 30th Jun 2026


for 7 nights $1263

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A log cabin with decking and a bench at Dartmoor View in Exeter
15
Cheriton Bishop near Tedburn St Mary, Devon, EX6
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This delightful lodge rests just outside of Cheriton Bishop, close to the Dartmoor National Park. Enclosed garden. Open-plan living. Exeter 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1193180)

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


for 7 nights $485

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An outdoor patio area with a table umbrella and chairs next to a thatched roof cottage at The Old Smithy in Luppitt
16
Luppitt, Devon, EX14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Unique, converted smithy set four miles from Honiton in Devon. Blackdown Hills AONB. Thatched roof. Open-plan living. Honiton 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1018275)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights $615

Last booked yesterday
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A lawn with white metal benches and trees beside a multi-story building with many windows at Rossie Lodge in Inverness
45
Inverness, Highland, IV2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Rossie Lodge, a two-bedroom apartment overlooking River Ness in Inverness, Highlands. Riverside location. Balcony. Off-road parking. North Kessock 5.7 miles; Dores 7 miles. (Ref. 1139403)

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


for 7 nights $1144

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A courtyard with gravel area and potted tree surrounded by white and brick buildings at Lower Marsh Barns in Ottery St Mary
60
Whimple, Devon, EX5
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous, single-storey property residing in Marsh Green near Whimple, Devon. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. In an AONB. Ottery St Mary 3.9 miles; Exeter 9.6 miles. (Ref. 999414)

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


for 7 nights $2844

Last booked 2 days ago
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A paved courtyard area with trimmed bushes and a white building with sloped roofs and dormer windows at Shieldhill Farm House in Falkirk
79
Falkirk, Falkirk, FK1
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming farmhouse property rests in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Stenhousemuir 5.9 miles; Glasgow 24.4 miles; Edinburgh 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1085615)

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


for 7 nights $2117

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A house with a driveway and garden at Grooms Cottage in Uppingham
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Uppingham, Leicestershire, LE7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This superb semi-detached barn conversion rests in the rural village of East Norton, near Uppingham in the East Midlands. Woodburner. Country views. Corby 13.5 miles; Leicester 15 miles. (Ref. 993253)

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


for 7 nights $674

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A living room with sofas pillows glass coffee table and an open kitchen at 13 Buckfields in Lyme Regis
18
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully-presented penthouse apartment resting in Lyme Regis, Devon. Open-plan. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Communal gardens. Sea views. Axminster 5.1 miles; Bridport 9.9 miles; Sidmouth 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1109489)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights $1069

Last booked 2 days ago
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A wooden single-story house with a green door and small trees in front on a grassy lawn at Down the Rabbit Hole in Brinsea near Congresbury
37
Brinsea near Congresbury, Somerset, BS49
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, three-bedroom, single-storey log cabin settled in Brinsea near Congresbury, Somerset. Open-plan. Garden. Washing machine. Weston-super-Mare 9.1 miles; Bristol 14 miles. (Ref. 1101122)

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


for 7 nights $847

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A stone cottage with a wooden door and three windows with a picnic table and umbrella on the side at Tryfan Cottage in Rhostryfan near Caernarfon
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Rhostryfan near Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful detached Caernarfon cottage, set in peaceful countryside next to the Welsh Steam railway. A fantastic family holiday destination throughout the year. Caernarfon 3 miles. (Ref. 10820)

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


for 7 nights $451

Last booked 3 hours ago
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A room with a small fireplace with fire a large wall clock a teal bench a wall-mounted television and plants at The Lazy Seal in Spittal
28
Spittal, Northumberland, TD15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fantastic ground-floor apartment resting in Spittal, Northumberland. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Near a beach. Berwick-upon-Tweed 1.6 mile; Alnwick 29.6 miles. (Ref. 1085217)

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


for 7 nights $894

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A narrow road lined with stone wall houses and a mountainous background at Underfell in Chapel Stile
22
Chapel Stile, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A well-equipped cottage set amidst the beautiful Langdale Valley in the village of Chapel Stile in the Lake District. Ample walking opportunities. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Grasmere 3.1 miles; Ambleside 4.8 miles. (Ref. 1043082)

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


for 7 nights $693

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A bedroom with a bed a blue headboard a blue sofa chairs and a small table at The Potting Shed in Combe near Langport
14
Combe near Langport, Somerset, TA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Potting Shed is a sweet, couples' lodge in the countryside of Combe, near Langport, Somerset. Private parking. Romantic. Garden with furniture. Langport 1.1 miles; Somerton 4.9 miles; Taunton 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1144768)

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


for 7 nights $333

Last booked today
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A stone cottage with green door and windows surrounded by grass and trees with outdoor table and chairs in front at Middle Cottage - Tarvit in Cupar Fife
30
Cupar, Fife, Fife, KY15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful ground floor cottage resting within the enchanting grounds of Hill of Tarvit Mansion in Cupar, Scotland. Open fire. Single-storey. Dog-friendly. St Andrews 9.5 miles; Kirkcaldy 16.2 miles; Perth 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1060390)

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


for 7 nights $846

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A courtyard with gravel in front of two stone buildings under a blue sky at Ox Hey Barn in Sawley near Bolton-by-Bowland
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21
Sawley near Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire, BB7
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Fantastic barn conversion with a hot tub near the quiet village of Sawley. Great base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and the forest of Bowland. Games room, en-suites, flexible bed arrangements, woodburner, underfloor heating. Clitheroe 7 miles. (Ref. 5886)

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

  • 20% off - Fri 12th Jun to 15th Jun 2026


for 7 nights $2287

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Stone cottage exterior with two wooden framed windows two doors and a small garden at Eskside Cottage in Sleights
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14
Sleights, North York Moors National Park, YO22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful semi-detached cottage rests in the heart of Sleights, in North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Views over Esk Valley. Whitby 4.3 miles; Scarborough 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1004449)

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

  • $141 off - Sat 13th Jun to 20th Jun 2026

  • $143 off - Sat 20th Jun to 27th Jun 2026


for 7 nights $587

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A stone wall of a cottage with a wooden sign reading Cove Cottage and a grey plaque with contact information at Cove Cottage in Porthgwarra
20
Porthgwarra, Cornwall, TR19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Cove Cottage is a detached Grade II listed cottage resting in Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Coastal views. Sennen 4 miles; Land's End 4.5 miles; Penzance 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1094157)

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


for 7 nights $869

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A garden with grass a tree stone path and a patio area next to a Tudor style house and a stone church tower in the background at Notts House in Wellington
50
Wellington, Herefordshire, HR4
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 7 nights $1049

Last booked 6 hours ago
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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.