Character cottages to rent for self-catering holidays

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101 rental properties match your search for Cottages with Character
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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: 04 May - 7 nights
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Hillside Croft,

Biggin, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

5 bedroom large holiday house with private hot tub, set on edge of Peak District National Park, close to both Ashbourne and Carsington Water.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £2150
Next available: 20 Feb - 7 nights

Pencraig Court,

Pencraig, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  36 sleeps 36
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 5 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 5)
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.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £5750
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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River Wye Lodge,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Searching for a large holiday house for a big group getaway? This 11 bedroom holiday house sleeps up to 24 and with river views, a pet-friendly policy, a warm bubbly private hot tub and a games room has plenty to offer large groups, including a lovely setting by the River Wye in the Wye Valley, right next to the lush greenery of the Forest of Dean.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £5950
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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Agricola House,

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Award winning, stylish 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom holiday house with cinema room, games console for fun times and relaxing wellness sauna, set in Wirksworth, close to the Peak District National Park.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomsaunafree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £4395
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights

Glansevin Mansion,

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales
sleeps  58 sleeps 58
28 bedrooms 28 bedrooms
20 bathrooms 20 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Impressive Georgian Grade II listed large mansion house with a relaxing sauna, outdoor swimming pool and games room, nestled within 5 acres of gardens and grounds by the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, ideal for large groups and special celebrations.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomsaunaoutdoor poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £9075
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights

Blaenpant Mansion,

Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps  18 sleeps 18
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Impressive Grade II listed mansion house with an private hot tub, located in extensive gardens close to the Teifi Valley and just a short drive from lovely sandy beaches and the Cardigan Bay coastline, great house for get togethers, special celebrations (hen parties and stag parties welcome) and big family holidays.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQfirepitParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £2190
Next available: 03 Feb - 3 nights

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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £335
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights

High Cloud,

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales
sleeps  24 sleeps 24
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Experience something special at High Cloud with stunning panoramic views of the Welsh countryside, an outdoor swimming pool, a private hot tub, a games room and a location close to Sugarloaf Mountain plus accommodation for up to 24 people, ideal for large groups and big families.

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countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessoutdoor heated poolfree WifigardenBBQParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £4500
Next available: 03 Feb - 3 nights
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Ty Penbryn,

Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire, Wales
sleeps  24 sleeps 24
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

15 bedroom Georgian mansion set in expansive grounds in Carmarthen, complete with indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room for spa-style experience, plus a private cinema and games room for entertainment.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessindoor poolfree WifigardenParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £6500
Next available: 08 Feb - 7 nights
Online Booking Available
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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
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £5250
Next available: 03 Feb - 3 nights
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Forest House,

Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Large group holiday house on edge of Forest of Dean and close to the Wye Valley, complete with 11 bedrooms, hot tub, bar and large sociable living spaces.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £4950
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights
Online Booking Available
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Weathervane Cottage,

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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £550
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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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).

near beach near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomonsite heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £4452
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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Riverside,

Westport, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
cat friendly cat friendly

Spacious detached country cottage just opposite canal tow path with wooden beams, wood burner, open fire and plenty of character, along with lawned gardens from which you can enjoy views of nearby farmlands and fields and wildlife watch.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
7 nights from £200
Next available: 14 Mar - 7 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.