Character cottages to rent for self-catering holidays
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 cottage.
Accommodation in England
Derbyshire
Hillside Croft
A 17th Century listed building of historical interest, 5 star Hillside Croft is built of warm sandstone with leaded light windows, original oak beamed ceilings and cosy inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves. It is carpeted throughout and has a fitted antique pine kitchen, a dining room and table to seat 10, 5 bedrooms; all with garden views. There is a patio with barbecue.
Pound Cottage is a historic 16th Century 5 Star Cottage in the wonderful tiny Suffolk Village of Lavenham, it is full of beams and many period features, it has a cosy log burner and every modern convenience including bath, shower, central Heating, Dishwasher, DVD, Flat Screen, WiFi which together with the extremely high standard of furnishings qualifies it for 5 Stars. Lavenham is England’s best preserved Medieval Village with masses of charm.
Just for 2, the Corn Loft is situated in the picturesque hamlet of Middle Mill - just one mile inland from the popular harbour town of Solva, up the Solva valley, just 3 miles away from St David's. An unusual cottage with an interesting history, the Corn Loft is part of the former mill on this site. A trout stream runs through the gardens allowing for a spot of fishing. This is an ideal cottage for couples looking for a romantic break.