Exterior of a large holiday cottage with a single storey extension with a spacious raised patio, surrounded by trees and shrubs. Book Direct With The Owner

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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
9
Bedrooms
4

Holly Bank is a large detached East Yorkshire holiday home in Bevrley with a spacious garden and off-road parking. This well-equipped and pet-friendly property sleeps nine guests in four bedrooms.

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Exterior of a stone-built Exmoor Holiday Cottage surrounded by spacious lawns.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Located in a peaceful corner amidst the unspoiled beauty of Exmoor, Kiri Cottage offers an ideal getaway that is just a stone's throw away from the renowned Tarr Steps. The cottage is situated within the pristine grounds of West Hollowcombe Farm and offers a spacious 3-bedroom rural retreat in Hawkridge. It boasts breathtaking south-facing moorland views that will leave you spellbound. Here, you can experience nature at its very best and embark on your own Exmoor adventure.

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2-storey, stone-built, Georgian country house overlooking spacious lawns.
Sleeps
17
Bedrooms
7

Live like a lord or lady of the manor with a stay at Wuthering Heights, a lovely Grade II-listed Georgian home on 2½ acres of private grounds near the West Yorkshire village of West Bretton. This large, pet-friendly holiday cottage features seven bedrooms, a modern kitchen, and majestic moorland views.

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2 Whicker lounge chairs in front of 2 floor-to-ceiling sash windows opening onto a balcony.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

"The Well" is a charming, eco-friendly terraced townhouse located in the creative area of Margate, Kent. This coastal cottage is decorated with items sourced from around the world, giving it a unique and delightful feel. The house boasts a roll-top bath, mini bar, urban decor, plenty of natural light, and ample space for pets. Additionally, it is conveniently located close to beautiful beaches, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation.

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A semi-detached chalet bungalow with French Windows onto a patio with steps down to a flower-lined lawn.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Cuckoo Cottage is a luxurious romantic cottage in Bridport, Dorset, boasting open-plan living spaces and a delightful garden with a patio which catches the sea breeze and the views of the surrounding region. The sophisticated coastal cottage offers urban chic, light, airy spaces and elegance.

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A semi-dtached, stone-buit North Yorkshire holiday cottage sits behind afront garden with shrubs and roses.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

This semi-detached, sandstone coastal cottage is in the countryside hamlet of Dalehouse on the edge of Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

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Sleeps
19
Bedrooms
8

Richmond Hall is a grand, luxurious rural cottage with a heated swimming pool set among gorgeous grounds in St Asaph, North Wales. Guest amenities include a gym, sauna, games room, all-weather tennis court, luxury décor, traditional charm, a glass summerhouse, and easy access to lovely St Asaph.

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A flowering vine cimbs the walls of aconvrted coach house overlooking a courtyard in Shropshire
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Tucked away in the sleepy Shropshire village of Shrawardine near Shrewsbury, Old Coach House is the luxury cottage with stunning rural views that your family needs for their next holiday. This child-friendly cottage sleeps six, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Pets welcome.

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A village cottage on the corner of a quiet lane
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Located high in the heart of Exmoor, The Old Inn is a charming 3-bedroom holiday cottage in Luckwell, a tiny hamlet just outside Wheddon Cross, a Moorland village with a superb pub. It is perfect for walking, cycling and touring holidays on Exmoor. This pet-friendly cottage sleeps five and is within easy reach of the North Devon and West Somerset beaches.

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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.