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Character cottages to rent for self-catering holidays

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116 rental properties match your search for Cottages with Character

Portman House,

Pylle, Somerset, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Large 8 bedroom country house with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub and rural setting, just 11 miles from Glastonbury.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accesssaunawood burning stovefireplaceBBQParkinggarden
7 nights from £4175
Next available: 16 Dec - 4 nights
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no booking fee

Old Coach House,

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: 16 Dec - 4 nights
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Alvey House,

Newtonmore, Highland, Scotland
sleeps  19 sleeps 19
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Large Victorian villa offering spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to 19 people in the village of Newtonmore in the Cairngorms.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £2370
Next available: 24 Jan - 7 nights
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Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate,

Modbury, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
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.

rural viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £550
Next available: 16 Dec - 4 nights
Family-Friendly
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Cholwell Hall,

Bath, Somerset, England
sleeps  29 sleeps 29
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Impressive large country house with 10 bedrooms set amongst beautiful gardens close to the Mendip Hills, ideal for special celebrations, hen parties, stag parties, large group getaways and large family gatherings.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £3600
Next available: 16 Dec - 7 nights
Online Booking Available
Viewed 14 times recently.

Granary Barn,

Longframlington, Northumberland, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Escape on a rural retreat break at this 2 bedroom high quality barn-conversion, lap up the lush countryside views and relax in this beautiful home from home, spend enjoyable days out discovering the golden sandy beaches and historical castles dotted along the Northumbrian coast and in the Northumbrian countryside plus head out to Northumberland's National Park for invigorating walks and plenty of fresh country air.

ensuite bedroom(s) historic property
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
7 nights from £465
Next available: 16 Dec - 7 nights
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Wye Rapids House,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  30 sleeps 30
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
12 bathrooms 12 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous 13 bedroom pet-friendly riverside holiday home with games room and hot tub in Symonds Yet, sleeps 30.

ground floor bedroom river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenBBQParking
7 nights from £5250
Next available: 16 Dec - 3 nights
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Waterlake Cottage, Orcheston, nr Stonehenge,

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Two bedroom holiday bungalow with beautiful countryside views, set down a country track, just a few miles from Stonehenge.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 01 Jan - 7 nights
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Fairlea Grange,

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
sleeps  24 sleeps 24
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
8 bathrooms 8 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

This beautiful Gothic style townhouse with its spacious large rooms and 8 bedrooms is a fantastic holiday house for big groups of up to 20, with a sauna, warm bubbly hot tub and games room with table tennis and snooker there is plenty to keep groups entertained and the house is situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the heart of Abergavenny.

ensuite bedroom(s) mountain views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accesssaunafree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £4500
Next available: 01 Apr - 7 nights
no booking fee

Ryton Grange,

Ryton, Shropshire, England
sleeps  23 sleeps 23
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Large pet-friendly group accommodation, with games barn with pool table and table tennis, plus views out to the Shropshire Hills, sleeps up to 23 people, less than 8 miles from Shrewsbury.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £3703
Next available: 16 Dec - 7 nights
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Granary Cottage,

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 Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 16 Dec - 4 nights
Special Offer: 27 Dec - 4 nights
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The Hideaway,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £995
Next available: 03 Jan - 6 nights
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Rock Farm,

Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful thatched self-catering farmhouse with a total of 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (with 4 bedrooms in the main house and 3 in the annexe) sleeping up to 14 offering stylish and luxurious accommodation combined with beautiful original features, with a fantastic 8 seater private hot tub with wonderful countryside views and a games room, fabulous holiday home for families and groups of friends looking to enjoy a special holiday in the West Country.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £2895
Next available: 16 Dec - 4 nights
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Nantusi,

Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Homely sleeps 3 holiday cottage, just half an hour's drive from the Cairngorm National Park.

near local pub historic property
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiParking
7 nights from £529
Next available: 20 Dec - 7 nights
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Parlour Barn,

Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Stylish and welcoming 2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion on a working farm in Bude, enjoying access to the farm’s leisure facilities including a swimming pool, a tennis court and a games room with soft play facilities and pool table.

ground floor bedroom near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite pooltennis courtfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £500
Next available: 16 Dec - 7 nights
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* 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.