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A pier extending over the sea with a sandy beach and grassy hills in the foreground at Bluewater View in Saltburn-By-The-Sea
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Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful apartment resting in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire. Open-plan living. Romantic. Sea Views. Close to beach. Guisborough 5.5 miles; Redcar 6.8 miles; Staithes 9.2 miles; Whitby 21.8 miles. (Ref. 1061984)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £481

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A stone house with wooden doors and windows with a grassy garden and bench at Bay Horse Farm in Skipton
38
Skipton, Yorkshire Dales, BD23
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Bay Horse Farm is a semi-detached farmhouse situated in an idyllic farm setting on the edge of Skipton, North Yorkshire. Open fire. Alpacas and pigs on-site. Walking location. Grassington 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1128124)

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


for 7 nights £1316

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A patio with a glass table and two chairs next to a brick building with a dark door and large windows at Leadmill Piggery in Copley near Barnard Castle
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Copley near Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary, single-storey cottage resting in the village of Copley, near Barnard Castle, in County Durham. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Patio. WiFi. Staindrop 6.1 miles; Darlington 16.4 miles; Durham 20.5 miles; Richmond 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1077164)

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


for 7 nights £253

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A wooden cabin with a metal roof and green doors surrounded by a fenced patio with a picnic table and potted plants at Little Willow in Farrington near Child Okeford
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Farrington near Child Okeford, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A superb cottage situated in the rural settlement of Farrington in Dorset. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Pizza oven. Shaftesbury 5.6 miles; Blandford Forum 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1003500)

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


for 7 nights £357

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Outdoor patio area with hot tub sofa and dining table next to a brick and wood house at Lugg View in Cross Keys near Hereford
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Cross Keys near Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This fantastic reverse-level barn conversion rests in Cross Keys, Herefordshire. Hot tub. Open-plan living. Garden with furniture. Countryside views. Leominster 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1066966)

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


for 7 nights £658

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A stone house with small windows and wooden doors a wooden picnic table on grass and plants at Howdy Barn in Great Strickland
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Great Strickland, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Howdy Barn, a rustic cottage near Great Strickland in Cumbria with partial ground-floor living, a hot tub, Smart TV, open-plan layout and allows pets. Penrith 8.3 miles; Appleby 11.2 miles; Kendal 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1172829)

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


for 7 nights £784

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A stone cottage with an outdoor seating area and a gravel driveway at The Potting Shed in Burton-in-Kendal near Kirkby Lonsdale
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Burton-in-Kendal near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A superb, stylish ground floor holiday home on the edge of Burton-in-Kendal. Ideal for a romantic retreat near the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales. WiFi. Patio with furniture. Pub serving food 10 mins walk. Kirkby Lonsdale 7 miles. (Ref. 916603)

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


for 7 nights £380

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A coastal town with houses near water and boats docked in the harbor at The Water House in Falmouth
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Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A unique, mid-terrace, three-storey house located in Falmouth, Cornwall. Sea views. Smart TVs. Ground-floor living. Close to beach. Sea views. Pet-free. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Penryn 1.7 miles; Mabe 3.8 miles; Truro 10 miles. (Ref. 1040485)

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


for 7 nights £1196

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Exterior of a house with thatched roof flower boxes and gravel driveway at The Hayloft in Chislet near Herne Bay
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Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent, CT3
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Hayloft is a beautiful, detached barn-conversion settled in Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent. Near Kent Downs AONB. Woodburning stove. Thatched roof. Whitstable 9.6 miles; Canterbury 7.8 miles; Broadstairs 13.5 miles; Dover 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1143828)

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


for 7 nights £807

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A narrow street with stone houses on the left and a stone wall with trees on the right at Latch Cottage in Keswick
30
Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A wonderful, white-washed holiday cottage in Keswick, Cumbria. Dog-friendly. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Character features. In Lake District National Park. Bassenthwaite 7.4 miles; Cockermouth 14.3 miles; Ullswater 17 miles. (Ref. 1123558)

  • Wi-fi


for 7 nights £472

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The entrance to a brick and stone building with a green sign reading Whitbarrow and landscaped greenery in front at Ullswater 29 in Penrith
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Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This romantic apartment is based in Penrith, Cumbria. Open-plan living. WiFi. Keswick 17 miles; Carlisle 20 miles. (Ref. 996673)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £353

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A house with a garage and driveway at The Old Vicarage Kimbolton near Leominster
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Kimbolton near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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The Old Vicarage is a delightful, three-storey house situated in Kimbolton, Herefordshire, boasting a woodburning stove, play area, and driveway parking. Ludlow 10.7 miles; Hereford 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1179296)

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


for 7 nights £1393

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A house with a fence and trees at Bellamour End Cottage in Rugeley
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Rugeley, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, WS15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This semi-detached country cottage rests in the Bellamour area on the outskirts of Rugeley, Staffordshire. Smart TV. WiFi. Rural setting. Handsacre 5.2 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1026411)

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


for 7 nights £597

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Stone cottage with wooden doors and windows and a grass lawn at Dalton Cottage in Llansaint
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Llansaint, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA17
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Dalton Cottage, a beautiful detached home resting in the village of Llansaint, South Wales. Period features. Woodburning stove. Pool table. Pet-friendly. Kidwelly 2 miles, Carmarthen 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1154146)

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


for 7 nights £516

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The front exterior of a stone house with mint green door and an attached white extension with a green door at Ty Eiddew Ivy House in Llanystumdwy near Criccieth
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Llanystumdwy near Criccieth, North Wales & Snowdonia, LL52
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Ty Eiddew (Ivy Cottage), is a stone terraced cottage nestled in the village of Llanystumdwy on the outskirts of Criccieth, Gwynedd. Pet-friendly. Near Eryri National Park. Pet-friendly. Porthmadog 6.3 miles; Portmeirion 9.3 miles; Abersoch 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1126626)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £355

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An outdoor view of a wooden cabin with chairs and a table at Ty Crwn - The Roundhouse near Lampeter
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Near Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ty Crwn, a plush pet-friendly Celtic roundhouse nestled near Lampeter in Ceredigion, with stunning views from the hot tub, copper bath and a fire pit. Carmarthen 23.1 miles; Aberystwyth 22.4 miles; Cardigan 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1136441)

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


for 7 nights £764

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Brick house with white windows porch and garden with bushes and flowers at Wheelwrights Cottage in Tarporley
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Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Wheelwrights Cottage is a charming, detached cottage situated in Beeston, Cheshire, with two open-fires, an enclosed garden, and lovely countryside views. Nantwich 10 miles; Chester 12.8 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1168668)

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


for 7 nights £697

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An outdoor patio with wooden chairs and a table overlooking the sea at Balog Farm in Amlwch
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Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Balog Farm is a wonderfully-designed, detached abode situated in Llaneilian enjoying the tranquil sea views of Anglesey. Smart TV. Ground floor living. Bull Bay 4 miles; Cemaes 7.7 miles; Holyhead 22 miles; Llangefni 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1066803)

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


for 7 nights £894

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An outdoor patio with a sectional sofa and table next to a stone building and a stone wall with a hot tub behind Gaerau Bach in Llanaber
34
Llanaber, North Wales & Snowdonia, LL45
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Gaerau Bach is a stylish cottage located in Llanabear in Gwynedd, boasting a woodburning stove, a hot tub, allows pets and has stunning views of the sea. Harlech 2.2 miles; Barmouth 8.8 miles (Ref. 1140040)

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


for 7 nights £653

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Station Masters House - 1144160 - photo 1
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Near Kielder, Scottish Borders, TD9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Station Masters House is a beautiful, semi-detached house resting in the remote village of Kielder in Scottish Borders with a toasty woodburning stove. Newcastleton 10 miles; Bellingham 26.6 miles; Hexham 41.9 miles. (Ref. 1144160)

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


for 7 nights £613

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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.