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Holiday Cottages With Character

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A luxurious holiday home resting on the outskirts of Peterstow, Herefordshire. Swimming pool. Dog-friendly. En-suites. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Ross-on-Wye 6.2 miles; Hereford 11.3 miles; Ledbury 16.4 miles; Gloucester 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1120578)

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  • Swimming pool
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £5644

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    3.7

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A cosy cottage on the outskirts of Lochearnhead in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Lorchearnhead 3.8 miles; Stirling 31.6 miles. (Ref. 1009730)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £355

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.1

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This wonderful cottage is located in Blackwater, County Wexford in Ireland. Open-plan kitchen. Enclosed gardens. Enniscorthy 8 miles; Wexford 11 miles. (Ref. 999780)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £314

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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The Well House Cottage has been listed in the Times 50 Best Places to Stay in the UK and it is easy to see why with its beautiful views towards Exmoor and the Brendon and Quantock Hills. (Ref. 915415)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sky TV

7 nights from £616

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.2

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Seafield is a charming, four-bedroom abode residing in Ballymoney, County Wexford. Sauna room. Close to amenities and a beach. Pet-friendly. Courtown 3.4 miles; Gorey 4.2 miles. (Ref. 1136489)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £706

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.5

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A fantastic three-bedroom detached lodge resting in Berrow, Somerset. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Near a beach. No pets. Family-friendly. Burnham-on-Sea 3.8 miles; Weston-super-Mare 7.1 miles; Glastonbury 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1110558)

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7 nights from £399

  • Sleeps13
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.2

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Buckland House is a beautifully-presented Georgian house resting in Lower Durston near Taunton, Somerset. Access to grounds with tennis court. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Taunton 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1153269)

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7 nights from £2344

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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A fantastic, end-terrace house resting in Sandown, Isle of Wight. Near the beach and coast. Off road parking at the rear. Enclosed garden. Near railway station. WiFi. Shanklin 1.9 miles; Ryde 6.4 miles; Newport 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1071511)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £612

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.3

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This fabulous, four-bedroom barn conversion rests in Chiddingstone Hoath near Markbeech, Kent. In an AONB. Pet-friendly. Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Marsh Green 4.3 miles; Edenbridge 4.7 miles; Royal Tunbridge Wells 7.7 miles; Crawley 18 miles. (Ref. 1112255)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1153

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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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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  • Games room

7 nights from £2140

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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Detached Exmoor cottage. Open fire. Near Tarr Steps. Fly fishing. Riding stables nearby. Peaceful. Dulverton 5 miles. (Ref. 975955)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £700

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

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This stylish workshop conversion resides in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Smart TVs. Close to amenities and beach. En-suite bathrooms. Summer house. Newport 11.1 miles; Cowes 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1115193)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £608

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    3.9

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A charming thatched roof character cottage resting in the village of Osmington, Dorset. Off-road parking. Open-plan living. WiFi. Close to pub. Weymouth 4.4 miles; Dorchester 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1064960)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £456

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.5

    Outstanding

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A charming, detached bungalow resting in the fishing village of Tayvallich, on the shores of Loch Sween. Picturesque lake views. Secluded location. Lochgilphead and Kilmartin 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1039550)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £452

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.3

    Good

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An exceptional detached cottage tucked away within the idyllic grounds of Portsonachan House. Woodburning stove. Games room/ bar. Rural retreat. Inveraray 13.3 miles; Taynuilt 19.8 miles; Kilchrenan 25.2 miles. (Ref. 1061674)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £633

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.5

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Doonalton House is a charming, detached, six-bedroom dwelling in Dromore West, County Sligo. Pet-free. Sea views. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Easkey 3.8 miles; Enniscrone 11.9 miles; Ballina 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1151116)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1121

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    2.8

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A one-bedroom luxury cottage resting in Low Ham near Langport, Somerset. Enclosed garden. Romantic. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Street 8.5 miles; Glastonbury 10.9 miles; Burnham-on-Sea 21 miles. (Ref. 1096369)

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7 nights from £457

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.2

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Character coastal cottage in Totland Bay within walking distance of the beach. Character features with woodburner. Bay window with fantastic coastal views. Freshwater 1 mile. (Ref. 942245)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £452

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Fishermen's Cottage, a traditional, country-style barn conversion in the village of Chawleigh, Devon. Woodburning stove. Countryside. Hot tub. Smart TV. Winkleigh 5.9 miles; Barnstaple 18.4 miles; Exeter 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1110513)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £960

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.0

    Good

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This wonderful detached cottage rests in Skerray near Bettyhill, Highlands. Exceptional views. WiFi. Ground-floor living. Family-friendly. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Tongue 8.7 miles; Talmine 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1078411)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £439

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.