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100 rental properties match your search for Cottages with Character
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Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
cat friendly cat friendly

A unique and pretty stone cottage for two, ideal for romantic breaks, nestled in a tranquil valley in South Devon with a private garden and valley views.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 11 people)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £600
Next available: 09 Oct - 7 nights
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Grayrigg, Cumbria, England
sleeps 10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 5 bedroom stone-built farmhouse, sleeps 10 plus infants, set on a tranquil farm and enjoying an ideal location for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1650
Next available: 28 Sep - 4 nights
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps 16 sleeps 16
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Buttercups & Hayloft is a wonderful combination sleeping 16 across two quality cottages and can comfortably dine 16 guests at one long dining table located in Buttercups.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £2590
Next available: 18 Sep - 4 nights
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Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps 17 sleeps 17
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Pretty 3 bedroom dog-friendly farmhouse with private bubbly hot tub and access to excellent onsite shared leisure facilities of a swimming pool, tennis court, and games room, located on a farm in Bude, close to the coast and sandy beaches.

Part of a cottage complex: 5 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 54 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £855
Next available: 19 Sep - 7 nights
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Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
sleeps 22 sleeps 22
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

8 bedroom country house with private swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, beautiful gardens and a BBQ lodge close to Matlock and the Peak District National Park, pet-friendly with 2 dogs welcome.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accesssaunaonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £4700
Next available: 16 Sep - 7 nights
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps 6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion in rural Shropshire, set next to fields and farmlands near Whitchurch, with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sports area and toddlers play area.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £628
Next available: 18 Sep - 4 nights
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Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Charming single-storey 2 bedroom holiday cottage in historic market-town of Saxmundham, just 8 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, one small pet dog welcome.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 10 people)
5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stove
7 nights from £695
Next available: 18 Sep - 7 nights
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Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 5 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £550
Next available: 26 Sep - 7 nights
Special Offer: 26 Sep - 7 nights
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Lavenham, Suffolk, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £780
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Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
3 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Bude, with access to onsite swimming pool, tennis court, and own private hot tub.

Part of a cottage complex: 5 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 54 people)
near local pub historic property
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £632
Next available: 16 Sep - 5 nights
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Aldwark, Derbyshire, England
sleeps 7 sleeps 7
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
unlimited dogs welcome unlimited dogs welcome
cat friendly cat 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 bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £240
Next available: 29 Sep - 4 nights
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Longtown, Cumbria, England
sleeps 15 sleeps 15
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Roomy sleeps 13 holiday house set in parkland grounds and with far reaching country views, close to Gretna Green and the Solway Coast AONB, welcoming anniversary parties, family groups, groups of friends, hen parties, stag parties and special celebrations.

ground floor bedroom river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £1943
Next available: 04 Oct - 5 nights
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Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic family-friendly and dog-friendly country cottage (all ground floor accommodation), located next to stunning Yorkshire countryside, well located for taking day trips to the North York Moors National Park and the stunning Yorkshire coastline.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 23 Oct - 7 nights
Special Offer: 24 Oct - 7 nights
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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.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £700
Next available: 11 Oct - 7 nights
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Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 17 sleeps 17
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 9 bedroom country house set in the glorious Pembrokeshire countryside, with elegance and roomy accommodation, fit for the finest of occasions, just half an hour's drive from the Pembrokeshire coast and near Narberth.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £4410
Next available: 21 Sep - 7 nights
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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.