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Holiday Cottages With Character

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Two horses grazing in a green field with a small house and trees in the background at Palace Bungalow in St Weonards
36
St Weonards, Herefordshire, HR2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful single-storey property resting in St. Weonards near Peterstow, Herefordshire. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Private grounds. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Ross-on-Wye 10.8 miles; Hereford 11.3 miles; Ledbury 21 miles. (Ref. 1123808)

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


for 7 nights £433

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An outdoor area with seating and planters at Mellydonen Beder Del (Melly), Tor Down Quarry, St Breward
43
St Breward, Cornwall, PL30
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, single-storey lodge resting in a tranquil quarry on the outskirts of St Breward. Private hot tub. Ample off-road parking. Private lake. Bodmin 7.7 miles; St Austell 19.4 miles. (Ref. 995951)

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


for 7 nights £837

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Stone cottage with two gabled roofs and three windows with plants and two potted trees flanking a central door at Castle Combe Cottage in Castle Combe Village
50
Castle Combe Village, Wiltshire, SN14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stay at Castle Combe Cottage is a real treat! Not only are you in one of the Cotswolds (and also England's) most idyllic villages but you are also staying in a chic, stunning cottage with super-swish interiors. Wow! (Ref. 988862)

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


for 7 nights £1026

Last booked 4 hours ago
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A brick house with front lawn and gravel driveway with outdoor furniture at Daniels Farmhouse in Claines
51
Claines, Worcestershire, WR3
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Daniels Farmhouse, a beautifully-presented, three-storey abode set on a farm in Claines, Worcestershire with a woodburning stove. Hot tub. Droitwich Spa 4.4 miles; Kidderminster 12.6 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 26.5 miles. (Ref. 1159483)

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


for 7 nights £1842

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Seadrift - 1173763 - photo 1
21
Happisburgh, East Anglia, Norfolk, NR12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Seadrift is a delightful, dog-friendly bungalow near the beach by Stalham, Norfolk, boasting a woodburning stove, Smart TV, and ample off-road parking. Wroxham 12.2 miles; Norwich 19.8 miles; Great Yarmouth 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1173763)

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


for 7 nights £618

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A small shed on wheels with stairs and outdoor seating on a paved area in a garden at Evendine Hut @ Evendine Cottage in Colwall Herefordshire
21
Colwall, Herefordshire, Herefordshire, WR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Evendine Hut @ Evendine Cottage is a charming, single-storey hut near Colwall, Herefordshire, with woodburning stove, TV, and external, freestanding bath. Worcester 12.5 miles; Hereford 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1145686)

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


for 7 nights £371

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A cottage with stone walls and tiled roof surrounded by flowering bushes and a gravel pathway at Hadcroft Cottage in Aston Magna
32
Aston Magna, Gloucestershire, GL56
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Classic gem of a Cotswold cottage, located in beautiful village. Near to some of the areas best locations with some great walks and pubs in easy reach. Absolutely gorgeous! (Ref. 988851)

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


for 7 nights £655

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A garden with potted plants stone walls steps and a building with large windows at Stoney Rock Studio in Waterhouses
23
Waterhouses, Staffordshire, ST10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, first-floor apartment resting in Waterhouses, Staffordshire. Romantic. Private decking. Open-plan. CNear Peak District National Park. Alton Towers 5.7 miles; Ashbourne 7.1 miles; Leek 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1113882)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £462

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A wooden cabin with glass doors open to a deck with wicker chairs and a glass table surrounded by trees at Willows Lodge White Cross Bay near Windermere
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Holiday Park

White Cross Bay, near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Willows Lodge is a stylish, two-bedroom lodge residing in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. In the Lake District National Park. Close to Windermere. Windermere 1.6 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1141377)

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


for 7 nights £624

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Front of a stone house with a wooden gate and fence with several potted plants on the ground at Stone Cross in Spaunton near Hutton-Le-Hole
15
Spaunton near Hutton-Le-Hole, North York Moors National Park, YO62
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Beautiful stone cottage in the North York Moors National Park, close to the village of Hutton-le-Hole. Exposed beams. Surrounded by countryside. Hutton-le-Hole 1.5 miles. (Ref. 975266)

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


for 7 nights £335

Last booked 2 days ago
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Stone building facade with wooden doors windows and two potted plants at The Old Swan in Sherston near Malmesbury
25
Malmesbury, Cotswolds, SN16
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautiful Grade II listed cottage nestled in the village Sherston near the market town of Malmesbury in the delightful Cotswolds. Character. Courtyard garden. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Cotswolds AONB. (Ref. 975792)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £1342

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A stone house with a pathway at Orcaber Farmhouse, Austwick
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Austwick, Yorkshire Dales - North, LA2
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This wonderful, four-bedroom holiday home resides in Austwick, North Yorkshire. Pretty views. In a National Park. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.6 miles; Skipton 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1134977)

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

  • £266 off - Fri 16th Jan to 23rd Jan 2026

  • £358 off - Fri 20th Feb to 27th Feb 2026


for 7 nights £895

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A backyard with a patio table and chairs under an umbrella a fire pit with benches on a gravel area and a conservatory at Sanderson House in Cleator Moor
56
Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25
  • Sleeps13
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful detached house resting in Cleator Moor, Cumbria. Pool table. Stunning views. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Near a National Park. Gym. Whitehaven 3.9 miles; Cockermouth 13.1 miles; Bassenthwaite 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125000)

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

  • 10% off - Tue 18th Nov 2025 to 27th Mar 2026


for 7 nights £1573

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An exterior view of a building entrance with a light green door and a wreath next to a gravel driveway and wooden gates at The Stable Sedbury Park Farm in Gilling West near Richmond
46
Gilling West near Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Quality barn conversion near Gilling West. En-suite, welcoming accommodation with WiFi, garden. Close to walks, village pub, ideal touring base. (Ref. 934811)

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


for 7 nights £389

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A small white building with windows and an open door next to a wooden fence and trees at Vallum Kiosk in Haltwhistle
18
Haltwhistle, Northumberland National Park, NE47
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An attractive all-ground-floor property, boasting history and charm. Open-plan. Romantic. Dog-friendly. Short walk to pub. Haltwhistle 3.7 miles. (Ref. 1017964)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £260

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A stone building with a paved area surrounded by green fields and trees at The Barn at Hill House in Leek
44
Leek, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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


for 7 nights £1017

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An outdoor patio with a dining table and chairs and a hot tub beside a stone building at Hill Side Barn Pennington near Ulverston
47
Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

One of our fabulous Lake District cottages with a hot tub. A superbly converted barn with upside down accommodation in Pennington. Spacious, beamed living area. Close walking, cycling. Ulverston 3 miles. (Ref. 2964)

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


for 7 nights £657

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A wooden bench with potted flowers outside a stone house with three windows and a dark brown door at Lynton House in Hebden Bridge
20
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming, mid-terrace cottage settled near to the centre of Hebden Bridge. Electric fire. Off-road parking. Patio with furniture. Haworth 8.2 miles; Halifax 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1127465)

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


for 7 nights £540

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A river with several boats docked near a forested area adjacent to rooftops at 21 Passage Street formerly Panacea in Fowey
56
Fowey, Cornwall, PL23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Panacia is a terraced, Victorian house in the seaside town of Fowey, Cornwall. Sea views. Close to beach. Close to pub. Open-plan living. Private patio. Par 3.5 miles; St Austell 8.4 miles; Bodmin 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1143916)

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


for 7 nights £627

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A stone house with wooden fence and wisteria flowers hanging from the roof at Little Orchard in Ashburton Down near Ashburton
45
Ashburton Down near Ashburton, Dartmoor National Park, TQ13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A delightful, two-bedroom barn conversion resting in Ashburton Down near Ashburton, Devon. Pet-friendly. In National Park. Countryside views. Contemporary. Woodburning stove. Newton Abbot 7.1 miles; Torquay 14.3 miles; Plymouth 28.4 miles. (Ref. 1112988)

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


for 7 nights £530

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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.