Character cottages to rent for self-catering holidays

161 rental properties match your search for Cottages with Character
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Kirkandrews House ,

Longtown, Cumbria, England
sleeps  15 sleeps 15
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
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.

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ground floor bedroom
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1909
Next available: 06 May - 4 nights
no booking fee

The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams,

Modbury, Devon, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 5 star rated 2 bedroom holiday apartment located on the Colmer Estate in Devon where the excellent shared leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, fishing lake, gym and extensive gardens.

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lake views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomHeated poolTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £630
Next available: 28 Apr - 7 nights
Special Offer: 27 Apr - 14 nights
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Clusters Chapel,

Belper, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
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.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveSaunaFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1595
Next available: 27 May - 7 nights

Granary Court,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  34 sleeps 34
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large group accommodation with special celebration room plus games room and use of owner's hot tub, hen parties and stag parties welcome.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomIndoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £500
Next available: 07 May - 7 nights
Special Offer: 10 May - 3 nights
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The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,

Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Pretty thatched country cottage with ample character and own garden where you can soak up the naturally beautiful surroundings and listen to birdsong, a delightful rural retreat.

5 (1 reviews)
ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageTVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £525
Next available: 01 Jun - 7 nights
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Old Coach House,

Aldwark, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family 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 bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageTVWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £240
Next available: 01 Jun - 7 nights
no booking fee

Cider House at Nutcombe Cottages,

Combe Martin, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Charming 2 en-suite bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Combe Martin, with private sun terrace and stunning country views.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £585
Next available: 29 Apr - 7 nights
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Tudor Barn,

Lavenham, Suffolk, England
sleeps  25 sleeps 25
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Unique Grade II listed holiday barn situated next to meadows and ponds in rural Suffolk with an attractive enclosed garden.

5 (2 reviews)
ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomTennis courtParkingEnclosed Garden
7 nights from £750
Next available: 28 Apr - 5 nights
Special Offer: 27 Apr - 14 nights
Family-Friendly
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The Miller's Cottage at Hele Bay,

Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
cat friendly cat friendly

Charming two bedroom stone-built holiday cottage, part of a historic Watermill, with stream views and a location just a few minutes walk from Hele Bay beach and only a mile from Ilfracombe, this is a great place for a coastal self-catering holiday and is dog-friendly and family-friendly.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £825
Next available: 10 Jun - 7 nights
Special Offer: 27 Apr - 2 nights
Family-Friendly
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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.

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ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £2150
Next available: 06 May - 7 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  3 dogs
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.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £2950
Next available: 03 Jun - 7 nights
Pet-Friendly
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no booking fee

Weiroch Lodge,

Ballindalloch, Banffshire, Scotland
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

5 star rated mill conversion in Speyside with fabulous country views, a secluded setting next to forest and hills and close proximity to the Speyside Way and River Spey.

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ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1230
Next available: 16 May - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
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The Farmhouse,

Halesworth, Suffolk, England
sleeps  13 sleeps 13
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

6 bedroom country house with idyllic views, a games room with pool, table tennis and table football, just 10 miles from Southwold.

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ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1800
Next available: 13 May - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
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no booking fee

Park Cottage at Cossington Park,

Cossington, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Get away for a relaxing break at this lovely 3 bedroom luxurious holiday cottage, set within the beautiful grounds of Cossington Park, close to the Polden Hills and Somerset Levels, and just 20 minutes’ drive from Burnham on Sea on the coast, with its own private cottage garden plus shared access to children’s play facilities (swing and wooden play-fort) along with access to a table tennis room, this is a great place to stay for families or up to 6 friends.

4.6 (5 reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1180
Next available: 06 May - 4 nights
no booking fee

Nutcombe Barn,

Combe Martin, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom (all ensuite) pet-friendly barn conversion with sunny terrace and ideal location, nestled next to countryside in Exmoor National Park, just 2 miles from the local beach.

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ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £720
Next available: 01 Jun - 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.