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Holiday Cottages With Character

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Lovely 19th century barn conversion, one of a group of lovely Shropshire cottages, on 250 acre farm in scenic Hope Valley. Church Stretton 6 miles. (Ref. 2913)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from €601

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
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A wonderful holiday home resting in the heart of Filey, North Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Barbecue. Close to beach. Near North York Moors National Park. Scarborough 7.6 miles; Bridlington 10.6 miles. (Ref. 1129581)

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  • Sky TV

7 nights from €818

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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A delightful traditional Welsh Barn conversion on the outskirts of Abergele, Conwy. Dog-friendly. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Colwyn Bay 7.4 miles; Conwy 14.4 miles; Llandudno 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1124629)

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7 nights from €956

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from €1194

  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A beautiful character property situated in its own grounds on the outskirts of Southrepps on the Norfolk Coast. Open fires. Countryside views. Pet-friendly. Cromer, 5 miles. (Ref. 1004107)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €2726

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A stylish converted barn tucked away on the outskirts of Kirton in Lincolnshire. Countryside views. Boston 6 miles; Sleaford 20.2 miles; King's Lynn 31 miles. (Ref. 984193)

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7 nights from €808

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  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.9

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Spacious coach house on a traditional moorland farm. Indoor pool, games room and sauna. Shared outdoor pool, tennis and various activities. Farm to help on. Lydford 2 miles. (Ref. 975733)

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7 nights from €1888

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A splendid mid-terrace fisherman's cottage resting in Fishertown, Nairn in Inverness. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Near a beach. Inverness 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1079392)

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7 nights from €504

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.7

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A delightful holiday home a stone's throw away from the beach in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire. Hot tub. Dog-friendly. Enclosed garden. Close to beach. Off-road parking. Louth 15.4 miles; Skegness 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1124920)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €1072

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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Smartness and style in an Old Dairy a few miles from Burford and in a stunning village. Great pub around the corner and walks aplenty! (Ref. 988797)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €892

  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

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Comfortable family house over three floors in South Zeal. Outdoor swimming pool. Big grounds. Wood burning stoves. Dartmoor village location. Belstone 5 miles. (Ref. 975834)

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7 nights from €1679

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.2

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Old character cottage set over 3 floors beautifully renovated and refurbished in the heart of Mevagissey close to the shops, pubs, restaurants, beach and coastal path. Dog friendly and great for walkers and beach lovers. (Ref. 971360)

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7 nights from €1074

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A charming, 15th century cottage situated in the village of Norwell, Nottinghamshire. Eco friendly. Character features. Woodburner. Southwell 8.1 miles; Newark-on-Trent 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1072868)

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7 nights from €470

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Duck House is a wonderful reverse-level barn conversion resting in Hersham, Cornwall. Open-plan. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Dog-friendly. Bude 2.5 miles. (Ref. 1144508)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from €528

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Wilson Eyre Cottage is a beautiful, terraced cottage in Castleton, Derbyshire. Close to a pub. Gas stove. Pretty views. In Peak District National Park. Buxton 10.4 miles; Bakewell 13.3 miles; Sheffield 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1135666)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from €594

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes
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A superbly appointed accommodation resting on the outskirts of Portscatho. Shared swimming pool. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Towan Beach 1.1 miles; St Mawes 5.1 miles; Truro 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1129061)

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7 nights from €1495

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  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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An ideal retreat close to a popular market town, perfect for a couple or small families. Close to fabulous countryside and twelve miles to sandy beaches and coastal path. Spacious living area. Woodburner. (Ref. 951589)

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7 nights from €371

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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A lovely reverse-level house resting in Ancrum, Scotland. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Family-friendly. St Boswells 5.4 miles; Jedburgh 4.2 miles. (Ref. 1124501)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €434

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Perfect for a romantic and rural retreat surrounded by captivating countryside lands is this quirky pod, set in the heart of Shropshire. In reach of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Tranquil settings. WiFi. Hot tub. Chirbury 4.7 miles; Montgomery 7.4 miles. (Ref. 988091)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €515

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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A well-presented, Grade I listed, historic holiday home on the outskirts of Pontblyddyn, North Wales. Character features. Woodburning stoves. Vast gardens with furniture. Pet-friendly. Mold 4.4 miles; Wrexham 7.6 miles; Chester 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1110702)

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7 nights from €1016

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.