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A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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

7 nights from €5734

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A stylish first-floor apartment resting in the centre of Dartmouth, Devon. Allocated parking. Smart TV. In an AONB. En-suite bedrooms. Totnes 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1130718)

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

7 nights from €809

  • 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
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  • Games room

7 nights from €5271

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    5.0

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Meadow Barn, a wonderful cottage located in the village of Nether Heage in Derbyshire. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Matlock 8.6 miles; Derby 10.5 miles; Peak District National Park 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1155115)

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

7 nights from €488

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Owl Barn is a gorgeous barn conversion set amongst the countryside in Glaisdale near Lealholm, North Yorkshire. In a national park. Woodburning stove. Whitby 11.4 miles; Runswick Bay 12.8 miles; Staithes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1092579)

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

7 nights from €921

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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This impressive bungalow rests in Grantown-on-Spey near Nethy Bridge, Scottish Highlands. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Bedroom with en-suite. Nethy Bridge 2.5 miles; Boat of Garten 6.5 miles; Aviemore 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1062165)

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

7 nights from €809

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A pretty, detached cottage situated in the quaint village of Cloughton, on the edge of the North York Moors. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Ideal for families. Scarborough 5.4 miles; Bridlington 22.4 miles. (Ref. 1067266)

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

7 nights from €562

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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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)

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7 nights from €812

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from €946

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A beautiful stone cottage resting in Garston near Whiston, Staffordshire. In National Park. Original features. Leek 9.2 miles; Ashbourne 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1026268)

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

7 nights from €612

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A contemporary semi-detached bungalow resting in Cemaes Bay, Anglesey. Open-plan. Child-friendly. Hot tub. Amlwch 5 miles; Holyhead 17 miles. (Ref. 1076049)

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

7 nights from €693

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A delightful bungalow resting in the pretty village of Longhorsley, in the Northumberland countryside. Enclosed garden. Modern interior. Rothbury 9 miles; Alnwick 14 miles. (Ref. 1004030)

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

7 nights from €561

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A fantastic three-bedroom Potton house resting in Elsworth, Cambridge. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Enclosed garden. Fen Drayton 5.2 miles; Little Paxton 11 miles; Cambridge 13 miles. (Ref. 1095328)

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

7 nights from €1215

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A stunning detached stone-built cottage resting in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Wales. Within Snowdonia National Park. Enclosed garden. Three bathrooms. Wifi. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Barmouth 4.8 miles; Harlech 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1016673)

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

7 nights from €1055

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A beautiful barn conversion sitting within a remote position in Hensol near Pontyclun, Wales. Pet-friendly. Private garden. Open-plan. Underfloor heating. Cardiff 11.4 miles; Port Talbot 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1021868)

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

7 nights from €483

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A picturesque semi-detached house resting in the village of Powfoot, near Annan, in Dumfries and Galloway. WiFi. Sea views. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Dumfries 14.4 miles; Carlisle 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1036627)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from €687

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A superb four-bedroom barn conversion resting in Elkstones, Staffordshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. En-suite bedrooms. Buxton 11.4 miles; Ashbourne 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1085382)

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

7 nights from €1093

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A luxury four-bedroom detached barn conversion perched in Moelfre, Anglesey. Near a beach. Stunning views. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Lligwy 1.4 miles; Benllech 2 miles. (Ref. 1073549)

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

7 nights from €1276

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo
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The School is a stunning, three-storey Grade II listed property situated in Mungrisdale, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove and enclosed garden. Wigton 17.4 miles; Carlisle 20.4 miles; Keswick 9.3 miles; Cockermouth 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1172777)

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

7 nights from €1949

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A wonderful semi-detached cottage located on the outskirts of Bentham in North Yorkshire. Spacious retreat. Family friendly. Views over the Peaks. Elevated position. Ingleton 3 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 10 miles. (Ref. 945189)

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

7 nights from €606

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.