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Holiday Cottages With Character

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One of our lovely Campile cottages. Traditional style, open fires, exposed beams, enclosed garden, open plan living. Campile 1.5 miles, JFK Arboretum 1 mile. (Ref. 3862)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €548

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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This delightful stone-clad cottage nestled on the outskirts of Kilkelly, County Mayo, Ireland. Off-road parking. Open fires. (Ref. 1011060)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €570

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.0

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Superb converted bank in the heart of Mevagissey, yards from the harbour, shops and restaurants. Pet-friendly. Open fire. St. Austell 5.5 miles; Truro 16 miles. (Ref. 2881)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

7 nights from €1066

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Spacious one bedroom cottage, part of group, on hillside near St Newlyn East. Exposed beams, lovely views. Newquay 4.5 miles. (Ref. 2141)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €445

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.2

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Spacious 7 bedroom family house in stunning cliff top location on the SW coast path with amazing uninterrupted sea views and private beach access to Gwenver beach which adjoins Sennen Cove, close to Lands End. Situated 8 miles from Penzance (Ref. 932666)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from €1544

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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This delightful lodge is nestled on the outskirts of Newton Abbot, in Devon. En-suite. Enclosed decking area. Open-plan living. Torquay 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1017325)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €569

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A delightful mews cottage resting in Torquay, Devon. Enclosed courtyard. Open-plan. Paignton 4.7 miles; Exeter 22.5 miles. (Ref. 1044984)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €593

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A quirky apartment set over two floors, set in the quaint town of Lynton on the Exmoor Coast. Breathing Taking Sea views. Central location. WiFi. Minehead 17.7 miles. Ilfracombe 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1036926)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from €747

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A wonderful one-bedroom cabin resting in Bontuchel near Cyffylliog, Denbighshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Denbighshire 7 miles; Mold 14.2 miles; Abergele 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1092997)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €498

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A lovely reverse-level farmhouse and annexe resting in St. Weonards, Herefordshire. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Ross-on-Wye 10.8 miles; Hereford 11.3 miles; Ledbury 21 miles. (Ref. 1122446)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Washing machine

7 nights from €961

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo
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This charming, three-bedroom duplex apartment resides in Scarborough, North York Moors. Near a National Park. Open-plan. Central location. Close to amenities and a beach. Pickering 17.9 miles; Whitby 18.9 miles; York 40.3 miles. (Ref. 1132415)

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7 nights from €491

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A stunning six-bedroom home resting in Pentrefoelas near Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy. Hot tub. Games room. Countryside view. Near National Park. Original features. Rural. Llanrwst 12.2 miles; Blaenau Ffestiniog 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1059182)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from €2627

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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This pretty, one-bedroom cottage rests in Dolgellau, Gwynedd. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. In a National Park. Fairbourne 9 miles; Barmouth 10 miles; Aberdovey 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1123012)

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7 nights from €559

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    2.9

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A centrally located three-storey cottage resting in Kendal, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Pet-friendly. Traditional. Woodburning stove. Permit parking. Windermere 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1103042)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €527

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  • Sleeps22
  • Bedrooms11
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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A well-presented farmhouse nestled in the countryside surrounding Tresillian, near Truro in Cornwall. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. Truro 3 miles; Tregony 4.3 miles. (Ref. 978617)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from €3128

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A welcoming barn conversion set on a 10-acre farm just outside of Polstead in Dedham Vale AONB. Pet-friendly. Outdoor pool. Ample off-road parking. Nayland 4.2 miles; Hadleigh 4.7 miles. (Ref. 1123793)

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  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from €635

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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Character mid-terrace cottage in Swainby. Cosy accommodation. Pet-friendly. Open fire. WiFi. Perfect romantic retreat. Walks and good pubs on doorstep. Osmotherley 4 miles. (Ref. 942085)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €371

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Charming, detached, stone cottage in idyllic location in Redmire. Cosy, characterful accommodation, beams, spiral staircase. Glorious riverside views. Close to steam railway. Leyburn 4 miles. (Ref. 29056)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €480

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A lovely three-storey cottage resting in Shilton, Oxfordshire. Dog-friendly. Woodburning stove. Near Cotswolds AONB. Off-road parking. Bourton-on-the-Water 15 miles; Cheltenham Oxford 19.4 miles; Cheltenham 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1091688)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €829

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Brandeers Long Barn is a quirky, two-bedroom abode perched in Brandier near Minety, Wiltshire. Original features. Games room. Near the Cotswolds AONB. Cricklade 7 miles; Malmesbury 8.1 miles; Swindon 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1132051)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from €665

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Please find below a selection of self catering holiday cottages with character. These cottages are typified by exposed beams, original fireplaces, unusual brickwork and other interesting features. If you already know where you would like to go on holiday - for example, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, The Cotswolds etc - please use the map to find character cottages in that area.