Character cottages to rent for self-catering holidays

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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.

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TVDishwasherMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiParking
7 nights from £1800
Next available: 04 Jun - 3 nights
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Park Cottage at Cossington Park,

Cossington, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Get away for a relaxing break at this lovely 3 bedroom luxurious holiday cottage, set within the beautiful grounds of Cossington Park, close to the Polden Hills and Somerset Levels, and just 20 minutes’ drive from Burnham on Sea on the coast, with its own private cottage garden plus shared access to children’s play facilities (swing and wooden play-fort) along with access to a table tennis room, this is a great place to stay for families or up to 6 friends.

4.6 (5 reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1161
Next available: 20 May - 3 nights
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Gardeners Cottage,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom 2 bathroom barn conversion with country views, close to Northumberland National Park and half an hour’s drive from the Northumbrian coast, pet-friendly and with an enclosed garden.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £635
Next available: 19 May - 5 nights
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Mary's Coastal Cottage,

Allihies, Cork, Ireland
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Looking for a modern and stylish holiday house to rent in County Cork with impressive sea views? .

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coastal location
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveParkingGarden
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7 nights from £405
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The Hideaway,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Stylish sleeps 9 pet-friendly barn conversion with country views, just outside of Northumberland National Park and with access to onsite tennis court.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £380
Next available: 19 May - 5 nights
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Lookout Town House, Coastal Northumbria,

Embleton, Northumberland, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Aptly named because of its impressive sea views, this elegant Northumbrian townhouse with its modern stylish accommodation and wonderful views could be a smart choice all round, with 6 bedrooms, this property is suited to large groups of up to 12 friends or family looking to holiday altogether close to the North Northumberland Heritage Coast with its beautiful sandy beaches and historical castles within easy reach.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
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7 nights from £2551
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Dragon Hill Barn, Near the Peak District National Park,

Brassington, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Lovely 2 bedroom stone-built barn conversion with a good quality interior and a location in a pretty little village close to Matlock and the Peak District National Park.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
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7 nights from £387
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Brookbank farm,

Blackden Heath, Cheshire, England
sleeps  18 sleeps 18
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large and spacious holiday farmhouse with outdoor private hot tub and games room, set in the stunning Cheshire countryside, ideal for groups of friends (including hens or stags) or family breaks.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £3000
Next available: 19 May - 5 nights
Special Offer: 01 Oct - 3 nights
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Pencraig Court,

Pencraig, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  36 sleeps 36
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
5 dogs welcome  5 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Elegant 11 bedroom country house set in beautiful gardens in the Wye Valley AONB, complete with games room with pool, table tennis and table football, just 6 miles from Ross on Wye.

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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £5750
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Old School House near Carrigallen,

Carrigallen, Leitrim, Ireland
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Unique 4 bedroom rural retreat (originally a schoolhouse) enjoying a village setting next to unspoilt countryside, 4 miles from Carrigallen.

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
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7 nights from £471
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Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Ilminster, Somerset, England
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

4 Bedroom Holiday Farmhouse and 1 Bedroom Annexe, sleeping from 7 to 11 people in homely comfortable accommodation, special access features include a stair-lift in the Farmhouse and wheelchair-wide doorways at the Annexe.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £335
Next available: 09 Jun - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
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Skendleby Hall,

Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
13 bathrooms 13 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous 13 bedroom large country house located within extensive gardens in the Lincolnshire Wolds area, with a games room, sauna, indoor hot tub and a secluded location as well as country views, this unique house is ideal for large family groups, special celebrations and reunions (it's even possible to get married here as the house is licensed for civil ceremonies and intimate weddings for up to 50 people).

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ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomIndoor Hot TubSaunaFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £4500
Next available: 10 Jun - 4 nights
Family-Friendly
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Billys Bothy,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large award winning holiday cottage set within landscaped gardens, near the Peak District, sleeps up to 16 plus 2 cots.

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ground floor bedroomlake views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubSaunaFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £2280
Next available: 20 May - 4 nights
Family-Friendly
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Northolme Hall,

Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  21 sleeps 21
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Impressive 8 bedroom Lincolnshire country house set amongst beautiful gardens near Skegness and the Lincolnshire Wolds, plus a 3 bedroom Elizabethan cottage to rent, with an indoor swimming pool on site, a games room as well an outdoor tennis court, Northolme Hall is ideal for big groups of friends or family and could be the perfect place to rent for big family get-togethers or special celebrations such as anniversary or birthday parties (well behaved hen parties welcome by arrangement).

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherMicrowaveGames roomHeated poolTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £4452
Next available: 20 May - 4 nights
Family-Friendly
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Ash Barton Estate with pool,

Braunton, Devon, England
sleeps  35 sleeps 35
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Fine country house set amongst glorious Devon countryside, this property has 11 bedrooms, large gardens, a games barn, indoor heated swimming pool and even has an old romantic chapel, overall, a perfect holiday home for special celebrations, large groups and family holidays.

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomHeated poolFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £4995
Next available: 20 May - 3 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.