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Scroll down to view cottages that you can book directly with the owner.  All the cottages listed on this page are ‘independent cottages’.  These Independent holiday cottages, as they are known, are those where a property’s owner is responsible for marketing and managing bookings.  If you call, you’ll be speaking to the owner.  When you book, you pay the owner.  They don’t charge booking fees, no commission charges.  Refine your search by adding a keyword to the search bar.

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Sleeps
30
Bedrooms
12

North End Farm is a delightful property near Bridport and the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. It offers ample furnished grounds, rustic charm, lovely views & stunning sunsets. Surrounded by rolling green hills, the farm offers pet-friendly holiday cottages and cabins for couples, small families and large groups.

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A farmhouse lounge with large sofas and a widescreen TV
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

James’s Parlour is a spacious converted Georgian barn set on lush green fields in Alkington, Shropshire. The large rural cottage offers an open-plan design, exposed beams, trusses and brick pillars, and extensive furnished grounds with an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports court and play area.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Courthaye is a luxury East Devon holiday cottage with Wi-Fi in Sidmouth, within an easy walk of the beach. It is set alongside four other luxurious cottages, which once formed a Regency house for the Duke and Duchess of St.Albans. It is Grade II listed and sleeps 4.

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A single storey holiday lodge overlooks a garden with mature palm trees.
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2

Enjoy beautiful views and a sea breeze at Oak, a coastal cottage at Primrose Hill in Somerset that boasts gorgeous gardens, disabled access, contemporary comforts, a games room, and light-filled spaces. Admire the countryside views and spend days exploring Blue Anchor Bay and Exmoor National Park.

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A stylish holiday apartment lounge with French windows to a balcony.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Luxury defines 6 Middlecombe, a coastal apartment near the beach in Woolacombe Bay in Devon. The pet-friendly holiday apartment features a sun-drenched balcony, a sophisticated interior with light and airy spaces, an indoor swimming pool, a games room, a sauna, a treatment room, and fun in the sun.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Stag Lodge is a large, dog-friendly, remote Highland cottage set on the 12,000-acre Glencarron Estate near Strathcarron in the Western Highlands, within easy reach of the West Coast beaches. It offers accommodation for eight people in four bedrooms, one double and three twins.

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Exterior and front garden of a stone-built Dorset holiday cottage with outdoor dining furniture on its terrace.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Chideock Cottage is a well-equipped holiday cottage which is available all-year-round. Situated in the village of Chideock with stunning views of the hills and just a 20 minute walk to the beach at Seatown. There is a lovely foodie pub just over the road, too!

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Falmouth waterfront with moored boats overlooked by houses and apartments.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

This large seaside holiday home in Falmouth provides an unrivalled location to enjoy your Cornish holiday. Nightingale House is on the waterfront overlooking Falmouth Harbour, with amazing views from most rooms and a huge terrace. It has four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, off-road parking for two cars and WiFi.

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Exterior of a 2-storey, wooden A-Frame eco lodge surrounded by oprn countryside
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Comraich, which means sanctuary and protection in Gaelic, is a cozy and fully equipped wooden holiday home that can accommodate up to six people. It offers all the necessary amenities for a family to enjoy a self-catering stay. It is located on a remote rural hillside behind the village of Kilchoan and boasts stunning sea views over to the Isle of Mull. Pets are welcome to join the guests.

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As well as the potential to save money when booking an independently managed holiday home directly with the owner, you will also be communicating with someone who knows the property inside out and therefore, likely to answer all your questions about the property and its location.