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The Granary is a stylish detached house with a toasty woodburning stove, hot tub, and accepting pets, resting on the edge of High Legh in Cheshire. Knutsford 7.2 miles; Warrington 7.9 miles; Manchester 19.7 miles; Chester 26.5 miles. (Ref. 1158320)

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7 nights from $2288

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  • 23 Guests
  • 11 Bedrooms
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A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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7 nights from $6126

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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
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The Hayloft is a beautiful, detached barn-conversion settled in Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent. Near Kent Downs AONB. Woodburning stove. Thatched roof. Whitstable 9.6 miles; Canterbury 7.8 miles; Broadstairs 13.5 miles; Dover 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1143828)

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7 nights from $1018

  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
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Gold Gems Award Winner for Best on the South Coast 2023. A picturesque, reverse level Coach House settled in White Lackington near Piddletrenthide, Dorset. Private parking. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Pet-free. Dorchester 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1087048)

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7 nights from $867

  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
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Wildersley Farm - The Farm House is a breath-taking property resting in the countryside of Belper in Derbyshire. Close to National Park. Hot tub. Derby 8.3 miles; Matlock 12.6 miles; Nottingham 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1150967)

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7 nights from $3632

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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
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Bwn Cath is a beautifully-designed, single-storey home nestled in Berriew near Montgomery, Powys. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Countryside. Family-friendly. Churchstoke 8.7 miles; Welshpool 8 miles; Bishop's Castle 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1122454)

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7 nights from $1286

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
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This fabulous, two-storey barn conversion rests in Kirk Langley near Brailsford, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Ground-floor living. Derby 6.7 miles; Ashbourne 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1079448)

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7 nights from $1552

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  • 4 Bedrooms
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Small Lane Barn is an impressive, barn conversion near Endon in Staffordshire. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Parking. Open-plan. Leek 5.5 miles. Stoke 9.3 miles. Stafford 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1120305)

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7 nights from $1460

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
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A stunning detached stone-built cottage resting in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Wales. Within Snowdonia National Park. Enclosed garden. Three bathrooms. Wifi. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Barmouth 4.8 miles; Harlech 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1016673)

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7 nights from $1124

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  • 3 Bedrooms
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Pastures Barn, a gorgeous barn conversion, is situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire, boasting a woodburning stove, a sauna, and a hot tub. Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164378)

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  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
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A luxury four-bedroom detached barn conversion perched in Moelfre, Anglesey. Near a beach. Stunning views. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Lligwy 1.4 miles; Benllech 2 miles. (Ref. 1073549)

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7 nights from $1372

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
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Small Lane Cottage is a simply gorgeous, stone-built cottage in Blackwood Hill near Endon, Staffordshire. Countryside location. Near National Park. Endon 2.9 miles; Leek 5.5 miles; Peak District National Park 8 miles. (Ref. 1097710)

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7 nights from $1460

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  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
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Chapelfield, a grand, detached abode situated in the village of Alderwasley in Derbyshire, with a woodburning stove and a short drive to a National Park. Matlock 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1162662)

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7 nights from $1162

  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
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Swyn Llyr is a superb detached house in Rhosneigr, Anglesey boasting a woodburning stove, a hot tub, a cinema room, two games rooms and stunning sea views. Llangefni 11.7 miles; Holyhead 12.3 miles; Trearddur Bay 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1155679)

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7 nights from $2380

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
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A luxurious barn-conversion resting near Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Character features. Woodburning stove. Grassington 11.7 miles; Ripon 14.7 miles; Harrogate 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1120315)

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7 nights from $1428

  • 12 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
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This impressive, five-bedroom property resides in Tansley near Matlock, Derbyshire. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Underfloor heating. Near a National Park. Matlock Bath 3.3 mile; Bakewell 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1057697)

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7 nights from $1726

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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
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A beautifully converted hayloft resting in the coastal town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Sir Ynys Mon, Wales. Pet-friendly. Close to a pub. Open-plan. Beaumaris 7.2 miles; Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park 8.6 miles; Caernarfon 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1126235)

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7 nights from $1234

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
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This lovely, detached property rests in Highwood near Ringwood, Hampshire. In a National Park. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Bournemouth 13.9 miles; Poole 18.9 miles (Ref. 1124526)

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7 nights from $1498

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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
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This impressive bungalow rests in Grantown-on-Spey near Nethy Bridge, Scottish Highlands. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Bedroom with en-suite. Nethy Bridge 2.5 miles; Boat of Garten 6.5 miles; Aviemore 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1062165)

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7 nights from $872

  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

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A large, luxurious holiday home resting in Aberhafesp in Powys, Wales. Bedrooms with en-suites. Hot tub. Cinema room. Enclosed garden. Newtown 4.3 miles; Welshpool 17.6 miles; Oswestry 32.1 miles. (Ref. 930301)

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7 nights from $3898

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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.