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Holiday Cottages With Character

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    4.9

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A seaside holiday home resting in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Close to a beach. Sea views. Off-road parking. Thorpeness 1.9 miles; Saxmundham 7.3 miles; Orford 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1117147)

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

7 nights from $1147

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  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A single-storey seaside holiday home positioned near Daliburgh on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Close to a beach. Remote. Pet-friendly. Eriskay 3.1 miles; Daliburgh 6.9 miles; Lochboisdale 9.7 miles; Lochmaddy 45.7 miles. (Ref. 1110770)

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

7 nights from $814

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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A wonderful three-bedroom lodge resting on the Heritage Park in Stepaside, Pembrokeshire. Ground-floor living. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Saundersfoot 2.8 miles; Yerbeston 6.2 miles; Cresswell Quay 6.5 miles. (Ref. 1094438)

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

7 nights from $633

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  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.7

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An exceptional detached house in a rural corner of Shilbottle near Alnwick in Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Jacuzzi bath. WiFi. Alnmouth 5.3 miles; Rothbury 11.6 miles; Bamburgh 19.8 miles. (Ref. 1063216)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $968

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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.7

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29 Gap Road is a brilliant, three-bedroom home resting in Hunmanby Gap near Primrose Valley, North Yorkshire. Sea views. Close to beach. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Filey 3.9 miles, Scarborough 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1130233)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • $329 off - Fri 4th Apr to 18th Apr 2025

  • $197 off - Fri 18th Apr to 25th Apr 2025

7 nights from $1372

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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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)

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

7 nights from $1284

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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Lovely 14th century semi-detached farmhouse with character features. Parking. Garden. WiFi. Open fire. Harlech and Barmouth 5 miles. (Ref. 985532)

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

7 nights from $830

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This splendid single-storey holiday home rests in Alford, Lincolnshire. Near an AONB. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Mablethorpe 5.3 miles; Louth 13.8 miles; Skegness 14.7 miles; Horncastle 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1119249)

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

7 nights from $846

  • 14 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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Beautiful stone-built property in the hamlet of Burnside. Woodburning stove. En-suites, Jacuzzi bath, hot tub. A superb property for a large family gathering all-year-round. Rookhope 0.5 miles. (Ref. 946743)

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

7 nights from $2796

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.3

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This superb reverse-level property rests in Newport, Monmouthshire. Close to amenities and a beach. Dog-friendly. In a National Park. Fishguard 7.1 miles; Cardigan 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1122393)

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

7 nights from $809

  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from $5948

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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

Semi-detached stone cottage on small holiday complex. Private patio. Character features. Shared outdoor heated pool, fishing lake and woodland grounds. Countryside views. St Clears 6 miles. (Ref. 924599)

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

7 nights from $578

  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.7

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A lovely three-bedroom, detached house resting in Kealduff Lower near Glenbeigh, County Kerry. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Mountain views. En-suite bedrooms. Killorglin 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1019638)

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

7 nights from $665

  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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A superb, detached Grade II listed period house resting in Ludlow, Shropshire. Castle wall views. Close to amenities. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Gas fire. Church Stretton 16 miles; Hereford 24.2 miles; Shrewsbury 28.9 miles. (Ref. 1112564)

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

7 nights from $935

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

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Delightful detached stone cottage in Lettermore, County Galway. Spacious accommodation with excellent finish throughout and stunning panoramic views. Open fire and solid fuel stove. (Ref. 3647)

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

7 nights from $630

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

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Wonderfully presented stone-built cottage nestled within the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire's Malhamdale. Garden. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Pub 1 mile. (Ref. 927602)

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

7 nights from $2752

  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

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Superb detached cottage in beautiful country location. Woodburning stove, WiFi. Llangollen 9 miles. (Ref. 916332)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 2% off - Sat 8th Mar to 22nd Mar 2025

7 nights from $626

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.1

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Cragford is one of the ultimate holiday homes in Cornwall. Offering exceptional accommodation in a stunning clifftop location with private access to Gwenver beach below and overlooking Sennen cove. A truly outstading property. Penzance 8 miles. (Ref. 927273)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from $1866

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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A superb detached property situated in the village of Crantock. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Newquay 3.6 miles; Perranporth 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1051192)

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

7 nights from $1146

  • 17 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This charming detached white stone cottage rests in the village of Aller, near Langport, in Somerset. Woodburning stoves. Pet-friendly. Bridgwater 10 miles; Yeovil 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1037766)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $2024

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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.