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  • Bedrooms4
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    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 £823

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A Grade II listed barn conversion settled into the town of Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Bristol 13.2 miles; Chippenham 19.6 miles; Portishead 27.7 miles. (Ref. 1122756)

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

7 nights from £498

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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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

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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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)

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

7 nights from £1331

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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The Brew House is a stunning abode perched on the outskirts of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, featuring ground-floor living, a hot tub, and welcomes a pet. Skipton 22.7 miles; York 25.2 miles. (Ref. 1165748)

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

7 nights from £2120

  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Cabin Hill is an impressively-designed, three-storey dwelling resting in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy. Games room. Dog-friendly. Hot Tub. EV charging point.Colwyn Bay 1.9 miles; Llandudno 4.2 miles. (Ref. 1089376)

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

7 nights from £2476

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A large house situated in the village of Wookey close to Wells in Somerset. Wood burner. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Wells 3 miles; Glastonbury 8 miles; Bath 23 miles. (Ref. 980891)

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

7 nights from £396

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Royal Oak House is a striking detached house with a heated swimming pool, barbecue, and 2-acre garden, located in the village of Motcombe in Dorset. Shaftesbury 3.3 miles; Stonehenge 22.9 miles; Salisbury 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1060629)

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

7 nights from £2397

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A detached property resting on the outskirts of Malvern. Two pets welcome. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Worcester 8.4 miles; Ross-on-Wye 21 miles. (Ref. 1048537)

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

7 nights from £689

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A superb, three bedroom barn conversion set in the Ceiriog Valley overlooking the Chirk Aqueduct and Viaduct close to Chirk. Welcoming character property with modernised fixtures and features. Chirk 1 mile. (Ref. 929056)

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

7 nights from £442

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Woodside Cottage is a superb, stone-built, semi-detached cottage in the centre of Malham, Yorkshire, alongside a babbling brook and close to two pubs. Settle 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1166224)

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

7 nights from £632

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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This superb detached cottage rests in Aylesbeare near West Hill, Devon. Beautiful views. No pets. Woodburning stove. Bike storage available upon request. Off-road parking. Bedroom with en-suite. Exmouth 8.4 miles; Exeter 9.7 miles; Tiverton 19 miles. (Ref. 1067010)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV
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7 nights from £742

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Beautifully presented detached cottage in open countryside near Hunmanby village. Woodburning stove, Smart TVs, WiFi, pet-friendly. Sunny orangery, off road parking. Filey 5 miles. (Ref. 935839)

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

7 nights from £641

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This delightful, three-bedroom holiday cottage rests in Liscarney near Westport, County Mayo. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Close to a lake. Aghagower 4.7 miles. (Ref. 1136388)

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

7 nights from £445

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Charming barn conversion located on the outskirts of Honley village in West Yorkshire, just North of the Peak District National Park. Dog-friendly. WiFi. Countryside views. Holmfirth 3 miles; Huddersfield 4 miles. (Ref. 976582)

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

7 nights from £740

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A fabulous, two-bedroom barn conversion resting rurally at Langley Ridge Farm near Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. Countryside views. In AONB. Woodburning stove. Stylish. Leafield 1.8 miles; Chipping Norton 7 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1133364)

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

7 nights from £666

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A charming stone-built cottage in the hamlet of Ovington. Romantic accommodation with a woodburning stove. Pet-friendly property with enclosed garden. Ideal touring base. Barnard Castle 8 miles. (Ref. 1021694)

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

7 nights from £374

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A single-storey timber lodge set in an idyllic orchard on the owner's farm in Hallow, near Lower Broadheath in Worcestershire. Open-plan. Farm tours. Off-road parking. Rural setting. Worcester 5.4 miles; Hereford 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1027511)

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

7 nights from £562

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Stunningly designed house. Contemporary and smart. Far reaching views to sea and mountains. Close to famous sandy beach. Remote unspoilt area with amazing wildlife. (Ref. 952163)

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

7 nights from £540

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully presented property resting in a residential area of Heiton, Scottish Borders. WiFi. Smart TV. Terraced garden. Jedburgh 9 miles; Wooler 23 miles. (Ref. 1101185)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £605

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.