Character cottages to rent for self-catering holidays

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96 rental properties match your search for Cottages with Character
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Garden Bank,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Stylish pet-friendly 2 bedroom rural retreat with lush country views out to the Tweed valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders, only around 3 miles from Kelso.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £500
Next available: 24 Mar - 3 nights
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Family-Friendly
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Clusters Chapel,

Belper, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Unique 8 bedroom self-catering chapel in Belper, ideal for groups of friends and family, with a sauna suite for relaxation and close to the Peak District National Park.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchensaunafree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1595
No Pets
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The Granary,

Dunsby, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Charming 2 bedroom Lincolnshire rural retreat with stunning countryside views, ideal for a relaxing tranquil break.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenParkinggarden
7 nights from £420
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
Special Offer: 20 Mar - 2 nights

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
Family-Friendly
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Sandpiper at Watermouth Cove Cottages,

Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Welcoming and comfortable 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home on the North Devon coast, just a walk away from the local beach.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)
valley viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £199
Family-Friendly
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Knowle Manor,

Dunster, Somerset, England
sleeps  53 sleeps 53
20 bedrooms 20 bedrooms
20 bathrooms 20 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous large country house featuring an indoor swimming pool, games room, beautifully landscaped gardens and a location in the Aville Valley within Exmoor National Park, this is a very special place to stay with a family-friendly policy.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £8750
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Seaspray,

Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Homely and welcoming 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage (2 dogs welcome and cats by arrangement), just a walk away from Watermouth Cove and within half an hour’s drive of some of North Devon’s best beaches.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)
valley viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £199
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The Gothic Mansion,

Bristol, Bristol, England
sleeps  45 sleeps 45
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Historical 14 bedroom holiday house set in an acre of gardens near the heart of Bristol, sleeping up to 50 people in elegant accommodation, ideal for special family get-togethers, birthday parties or special celebrations (hen party bookings may be possible by arrangement).

5 (3 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £2000
Family-Friendly
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Carp Cottage,

Doddington, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Escape for a chilled out holiday at Carp Cottage, situated conveniently close to several fishing lakes and part of a small collection of three welcoming holiday cottages on a working farm, with a swimming pool on site, this is a great place to relax and enjoy a spot of fishing.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)
ground floor bedroom near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenonsite poolfree WifiParking
7 nights from £450
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The Dovecote,

Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Delightful 4 bedroom country cottage with valley views and a large private garden along with access to twenty acres of conservation valley and woodland to explore, close to the coast and not too far from Dartmoor National Park.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £900
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Mendham Mill - a fabulous holiday home over a river,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Nestled in a beautiful valley and surrounded by over 250 acres of water meadows in the grounds of one of England’s most historic watermills, these five award winning cottages even have a rowing boat and canoes on site to fully experience the beauty and serenity of this picturesque river valley.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 24 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £400
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Romantic Retreat
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Petite Fleur,

Stow Maries, Essex, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Tranquil romantic retreat in Stow Maries in rural Essex set next to beautiful gardens and a golf club, close to vineyards, good cafes and a local pub, countryside walks, and just 15 minutes drive from Maldon and Burnham on Crouch.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £600
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Beachcomber at Watermouth Cove Cottages,

Berrynarbor, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
cat friendly cat friendly

2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home, just a walk away from Watermouth Cove and well located for discovering some of the best of the North Devon coast on holiday.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)
valley viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £199
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Pet-Friendly
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2 Swan Green Cottages,

Emery Down, Hampshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

Idyllic 3 bedroom pet-friendly thatched country cottage in the Heart of the New Forest, just outside of Lyndhurst.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £1050
* 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.