Character cottages to rent for self-catering holidays

161 rental properties match your search for Cottages with Character

Garth Barns,

Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
sleeps  32 sleeps 32
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
12 bathrooms 12 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Two luxurious barn-conversions set in magnificent Welsh countryside situated on a farm covering some 240 acres, excellent walks and wildlife watching opportunities available close by, leisure facilities include a gym and relaxing sauna.

5 (1 reviews)
ensuite(s)country views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomSaunaOwn swimming pool ()Free WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1900
Next available: 09 May - 7 nights
Special Offer: 10 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.

0 ( reviews)
lake views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomHeated poolTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £630
Next available: 27 Apr - 7 nights
Special Offer: 26 Apr - 14 nights
Romantic Retreat
Viewed 12 times recently.
no booking fee

Dairy Cottage (Cotswolds),

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Comfortable stone-built Cotswold Cottage with one bedroom and its own walled herb garden, situated in the village of Churchill in Oxfordshire.

0 ( reviews)
ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVWashing machineMicrowaveTennis courtFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £350
Next available: 06 Jul - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 17 times recently.
no booking fee

Castle Menzies Farm Holiday Properties,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

A collection of five unique country cottages, each with its own private garden, located within the stunning scenery of the Upper Tay Valley in Highland Perthshire.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1505
Next available: 25 May - 4 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 13 times recently.
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 £1176
Next available: 06 May - 4 nights
no booking fee

The Old Customs house,

Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious sleeps 10 holiday house in Banff with sea views, private hot tub and an excellent location along Banff's marina.

0 ( reviews)
ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiParking
7 nights from £1800
Next available: 27 Apr - 6 nights

The Shooting lodge, Wrackleford Estate,

Stratton, Dorset, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

An ideal country retreat, this holiday lodge enjoys a fantastic rural setting high within the Dorset Downs and offers characterful accommodation along with fishing on the River Frome nearby.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1100
Next available: 27 Apr - 6 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 39 times recently.
no booking fee

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
Family-Friendly
Viewed 14 times recently.

Blackdown Country Cottage,

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.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroom
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageTVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £650
Next available: 01 Jun - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 23 times recently.
no booking fee

Harvest Cottage,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
wheelchair accessible accessible

2 en-suite bedroom, accessible pet-friendly holiday rental set on an organic farm in the unspoilt Dorset AONB, just 16 miles from Lyme Regis, enjoying access to shared games room on site and fishing on nearby coarse fishing lakes.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £600
Next available: 07 May - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 48 times recently.

Lydensign,

Hemyock, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Detached country cottage with character features and lawned gardens, family-friendly and pet-friendly, an ideal rural retreat from which to discover some of the best that Devon has to offer.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £250
Next available: 29 Jun - 7 nights
no booking fee

Ashdene,

Highworth, Wiltshire, England
sleeps  13 sleeps 13
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Large holiday cottage which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly with a games room, a private hot tub and private indoor heated swimming pool to keep you entertained during your stay, all within private gardens from which you can enjoy countryside views.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageTVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomIndoor Hot TubHeated poolFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £2950
Next available: 27 Apr - 6 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 24 times recently.

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.

0 ( reviews)
ground floor bedroom
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1983
Next available: 06 May - 4 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 21 times recently.
no booking fee

Symondsbury Manor,

Bridport, Dorset, England
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Fine country holiday house with 11 bedrooms, set in two and a half acres of gardens in rural Dorset just one mile from the seaside, bookings welcome for weddings, special celebrations, family and group holidays.

0 ( reviews)
ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £5600
Next available: 06 May - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 27 times recently.

River Wye Lodge,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
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.

0 ( reviews)
ensuite(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £2950
Next available: 31 May - 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.