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Holiday Cottages With Character

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This delightful coastal property resides in Duncannon near Ramsgrave, County Wexford. Sea views. En-suite bathrooms. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Duncannon 0.1 miles; Wellingtonbridge 9.4 miles; New Ross 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1119277)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £1004

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.7

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Gate House is a historical, lakeside home resting in Coniston, Cumbria. Stunning views. Pet-friendly. Near Coniston Water. In Lake District National Park. Hawkshead 4.1 miles; Ambleside 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1143496)

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7 nights from £1801

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This enchanting listed farmhouse can be found in Ballintlea near Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. Pet-friendly. Two sitting areas with fires. Remote location. Dungarvan 9.6 miles; Lismore 23.2 miles (Ref. 943146)

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7 nights from £1223

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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This marvellous detached cottage rests in Bude, Cornwall. Hot tub. Barbecue. Sky TV. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Large private garden. Tintagel 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1070190)

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7 nights from £1110

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This stunning converted boathouse is located in Invergarry Scotland. WiFi. Woodburner. Balcony. Fort Augustus 7.5 miles; Fort William 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1003910)

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7 nights from £970

  • Sleeps8
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A fabulous, Grade II listed, four-bedroom home resting in Failand, Somerset. Hot tub. Private pond. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Games room. Wraxall 3.3 miles; Portishead 6.1 miles; Bristol 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1134511)

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7 nights from £1304

  • Sleeps10
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A traditional former mill resting in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside outside the centre of Devizes. Hot tub. Original features throughout. Set within 5.5 acres. Family holidays. Avebury 9.9 miles; Bath 21.2 miles; Salisbury 24 miles. (Ref. 1052930)

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7 nights from £1464

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A fantastic one-bedroom, semi-detached annex resting in Milton, Highland. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Inverness 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1088288)

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7 nights from £498

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This Grade II listed stone cottage rests within the pretty Cornish village of Crantock. Near a beach. Hot tub. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Newquay 3.7 miles; Perranporth 5.9 miles. (Ref. 1059307)

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7 nights from £1386

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A traditional, detached cottage with a contemporary twist resting near Bunclody, County Wexford. En-suite wet rooms. Woodburning stove. Private parking. Enniscorthy 11.7 miles; Wexford 28.6 miles; Wicklow 49 miles. (Ref. 1059735)

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7 nights from £1353

  • Sleeps6
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A beautiful lodge resting in the village of Washford, Somerset. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Bedrooms with en-suites. Pet-friendly. Watchet 3.2 miles. Minehead 7.2 miles. (Ref. 1131015)

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7 nights from £879

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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A superb, detached house in St Ives overlooking Porthmeor beach. Hot tub. En-suites. Modern interior. Penzance 6 miles. (Ref. 952480)

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7 nights from £1690

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
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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)

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7 nights from £4199

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An enticing, end-terrace holiday home resting in Witton Gilbert, Northumberland. Hot tub. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Durham 3.5 miles; Chester-le-Street 6.2 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 16.2 miles. (Ref. 952976)

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7 nights from £1015

  • Sleeps2
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Quirky signal box in Newtonmore. Quality upside down accommodation with sauna. Excellent outdoor pursuits on doorstep. Aviemore 15 miles. (Ref. 1304)

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7 nights from £616

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A mainly ground-floor accommodation, resting close to the village of South Cave. Woodburning fire. WiFi. Hot tub. Hull 13 miles; York 27 miles. (Ref. 990640)

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7 nights from £514

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Southbank is a superb, Grade II Listed abode situated on the rural outskirts of Bath, Somerset. Pet-friendly. Near shop. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Bristol 11.2 miles; Glastonbury 26.1 miles. (Ref. 1152472)

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7 nights from £834

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This quirky, converted bunker rests in Ringstead near Preston, Dorset. Open fire. In an AONB. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Weymouth 7.6 mile. (Ref. 1131689)

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7 nights from £847

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A contemporary holiday home resting on the outskirts of Lowick in Northumberland. Dog-friendly. Games room. Near a National Park. Holy Island 9.2 miles; Alnwick 24.9 miles; Edinburgh 68.2 miles. (Ref. 1084109)

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7 nights from £1020

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A luxurious holiday home nestled in Bathealton near Wiveliscombe, Somerset. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Countryside views. Open-plan. Luxury. Taunton 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1127267)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £927

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.