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Holiday Cottages With Character

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Superb, stone-built, detached barn. All ground floor with woodburner, cathedral ceilings, exposed original beams and wonderful meadow views through the picture windows. Ripon 6 miles. (Ref. 5952)

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7 nights from $958

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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This superb, detached conversion sits within the grounds of the Llanrhaeadr Springs Spa in Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire. Couples retreat. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Denbigh 3.1 miles; Rhyl 14.2 miles; Chester 29.3 miles. (Ref. 1084456)

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7 nights from $492

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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A centrally located Victorian holiday home resting in Llandudno, Conwy. Close to beach, amenities, and attractions. Enclosed garden. Stylish. Conwy 4.3 miles; Colwyn Bay 5.3 miles; Snowdonia National Park 25.5 miles. (Ref. 1114788)

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7 nights from $774

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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A charming, mid-terrace resting in Rothbury, Northumberland. Enclosed garden. Conservatory. Close to amenities. Alnwick 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1092415)

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7 nights from $625

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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Little Holmans is a romantic, single-storey abode residing in Lewes, East Sussex. Close to amenities. Near an AONB. Open-plan. Dog-friendly. Brighton 12.5 miles; Eastbourne 21.3 miles; Hastings 32.8 miles. (Ref. 1138121)

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7 nights from $584

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Original character featured cottage yards from Polzeath beach. Sleeps four. Quick access to the beach and watersports fun.Wadebridge 7.4 miles away. Merlins Cave just a 30 min drive away. (Ref. 1080548)

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7 nights from $511

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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Superb barn conversion in idyllic rural setting. Private woodland walks, fishing, tennis court, games room, children's play area. Exposed beams, woodburner. Church Stretton 7 miles. (Ref. 1020)

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  • Swimming pool
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from $1469

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A wonderful two-bedroom, converted Victorian church hall resting in Tarset, Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. Countryside views. Off-road parking. Kielder Water 9.9 miles; Corbridge 22.5 miles; Hadrian's Wall 33.3 miles. (Ref. 1056271)

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7 nights from $820

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    4.9

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This fabulous, one-bedroom cottage rests on the outskirts of St Ives, Cornwall. In an AONB. Open plan. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. St Ives 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1138258)

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7 nights from $732

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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Beautiful, mid-terrace townhouse located in the heart of Yorkshire's Whitby. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Walking and cycling nearby. Pet friendly. Shop and pub 0.4 miles. (Ref. 996376)

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7 nights from $959

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A 14th century, Grade II listed property situated within the town of Tewkesbury. Along the River Avon. Enclosed rear garden. Pub within a 2-minute walk. Cheltenham 9 miles; Gloucester 11 miles. (Ref. 988216)

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  • Sky TV

7 nights from $527

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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This magnificent, Grade II listed holiday home rests in Woodhey Green near Bunbury, Cheshire. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Nantwich 5.2 miles; Chester 17.9 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 23.4 miles. (Ref. 1120898)

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7 nights from $692

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A well-positioned, two-bedroom bungalow resting in Great Dalby near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Family-friendly. Close to pub. Enclosed courtyard. Original features. Oakham 10.1 miles; Rutland 14.2 miles; Leicester 14.3 miles; Nottingham 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1133761)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

7 nights from $526

  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Big and beautiful farmhouse. Traditional farm where you can help. Masses of open space with river, ponds, countryside. Games barn. Play equipment. Honiton 3 miles. (Ref. 976031)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from $1455

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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An outstanding, detached barn conversion in village of Brassington, Derbyshire. Romantic retreat. Woodburner. Character feel. Matlock 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1098005)

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7 nights from $595

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A well-presented, barn conversion on the outskirts of the village of Llanddarog, Sir Gaerfyrddin. Underfloor heating. Rural location. Pet-friendly. Carmarthen 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1134652)

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7 nights from $460

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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All ground floor, close to borders of Hampshire and Wiltshire. Surrounded by countryside and fantastic walking facilities. Easy access to local amenities. Ringwood 5 miles. (Ref. 956297)

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7 nights from $464

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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This detached, stone annexe is based on a smallholidng on the outskirts of Ludlow, within the Shropshire Hills AONB. Open-plan layout. Electric woodburner. WiFi. Ludlow 4 miles; Richards Castle 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1000613)

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7 nights from $430

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.8

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A magnificent detached property resting in Llandyssil, near Montgomery, in Wales. Underfloor heating. Ground-floor living. Woodburning stove. Church Stoke 7.1 miles; Welshpool 10.7 miles; Bishop's Castle 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1044691)

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7 nights from $1009

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A lovely detached, 18th century cottage on a working horse racing training centre on the outskirts of Hingham. Exposed beams throughout. Woodburning stove. Enclosed lawned garden. FOC fishing. Perfect for exploring Norfolk. Norwich 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1033944)

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7 nights from $436

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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.