Character cottages to rent for self-catering holidays

160 rental properties match your search for Cottages with Character
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Lydensign,

Hemyock, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Detached country cottage with character features and lawned gardens, family-friendly and pet-friendly, an ideal rural retreat from which to discover some of the best that Devon has to offer.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £250
Next available: 29 Jun - 7 nights
no booking fee

Rower Fort,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Unique Devonshire fairytale tower house with 8 bedrooms, with a location within 12 acres of gardens and grounds, a private hot tub and indoor heated swimming pool, this is a very special place to stay.

0 ( reviews)
country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubHeated poolFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £4950
Next available: 10 Jun - 7 nights
no booking fee

Nutcombe Barn,

Combe Martin, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom (all ensuite) pet-friendly barn conversion with sunny terrace and ideal location, nestled next to countryside in Exmoor National Park, just 2 miles from the local beach.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £720
Next available: 02 Jun - 7 nights
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Weiroch Lodge,

Ballindalloch, Banffshire, Scotland
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

5 star rated mill conversion in Speyside with fabulous country views, a secluded setting next to forest and hills and close proximity to the Speyside Way and River Spey.

0 ( reviews)
ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1230
Next available: 19 May - 7 nights
no booking fee

The Old Customs house,

Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious sleeps 10 holiday house in Banff with sea views, private hot tub and an excellent location along Banff's marina.

0 ( reviews)
ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiParking
7 nights from £1800
Next available: 04 Jun - 3 nights
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Orchard Barn at Woodhayes Farm,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion with tranquil orchard garden which is both family-friendly and pet-friendly, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just a short distance from the inspirational scenery of the Jurassic coast.

0 ( reviews)
country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Silver Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £430
Next available: 20 May - 5 nights
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Blackdown Country Cottage,

Burwash, East Sussex, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Escape on an idyllic rural retreat break to this beautiful 2 bedroom country cottage nestled by woodlands, gardens and lakes in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to fascinating historical castles and National Trust properties and just half an hour's drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and only 40 minutes' drive from Brighton.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroom
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageTVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 01 Jun - 7 nights
no booking fee

The Locks,

Rogerstone, Newport, Wales
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Superb 7 bedroom group holiday house near the city of Newport, with excellent games room with pool table, retro arcade machine, and air hockey, plus cinema room with gaming facilities, and a fabulous private indoor swimming pool.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroom
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOwn swimming pool ()Free WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £2000
Next available: 19 May - 4 nights
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Harvest Cottage,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
wheelchair accessible accessible

2 en-suite bedroom, accessible pet-friendly holiday rental set on an organic farm in the unspoilt Dorset AONB, just 16 miles from Lyme Regis, enjoying access to shared games room on site and fishing on nearby coarse fishing lakes.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £600
Next available: 19 May - 5 nights
Family-Friendly
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The Corn Loft,

Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Absolutely stunning romantic retreat with exposed wooden beams situated in the rural hamlet of Middle Mill in the Solva Valley, just one mile from the seaside town of Solva and conveniently close to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £464
Next available: 01 Jun - 6 nights
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Old Coach House,

Aldwark, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Searching for a family cottage in the Peak District National Park? This charming pet-friendly cottage is ideal for family holidays, enjoys an idyllic setting next to fields and should be a hit with the kids with a garden with swings and sandpit where the children can play.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageTVWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £240
Next available: 08 Jun - 7 nights
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Scott's Cottage,

Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Very lovely 2 bedroom thatched country cottage with private garden close to the heart of the Isle of Wight with the coast within easy reach for days out.

5 (2 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £525
Next available: 15 Jun - 7 nights

Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate,

Modbury, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Family-friendly and dog-friendly two bedroom holiday cottage with free access to the fantastic shared facilities at the Colmer Estate which include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, gym, fishing lake, tennis court, children's play area and extensive gardens.

0 ( reviews)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomHeated poolTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £595
Next available: 19 May - 6 nights
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Threshers Barn,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom very pet-friendly barn conversion on an organic farm with access to onsite games room and fishing lakes nearby, in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape, close to Beaminster and just half an hour’s drive from the coast.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £630
Next available: 19 May - 5 nights

Garth Barns,

Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
sleeps  32 sleeps 32
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
12 bathrooms 12 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Two luxurious barn-conversions set in magnificent Welsh countryside situated on a farm covering some 240 acres, excellent walks and wildlife watching opportunities available close by, leisure facilities include a gym and relaxing sauna.

5 (1 reviews)
ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomSaunaOwn swimming pool ()Free WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1900
Next available: 10 Jun - 7 nights
Special Offer: 18 May - 4 nights
* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

This selection of character cottages provide that something different for a self-catering holiday. Many are grade listed cottages with period features or unsual features such as old mill workings. The cottages are all booked directly with independent owners who would love to tell you the story of their old and fascinating cottage.