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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
4
Bedrooms
2

Stag Cottage is a lovely farm cottage with a swimming pool and games room resting in a quiet corner of Little Torrington. The rural North Devon holiday cottage boasts a garden and woodland views and treats guests to experiences with farm animals.

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Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2

Enjoy wonderful views and a sea breeze at Oak, a coastal cottage at Primrose Hill in Somerset which boasts beautiful 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 heated indoor pool and large jacuzzi.
Sleeps
19
Bedrooms
10

Mel House Cottages are a group of four pet-friendly properties that sleep from 3 to 19 Guests in the centre of attractive Newton-on-Rawcliffe in the North York Moors. Three of the four properties are rated at various levels of accessibility for disabled use. Facilities include an indoor Pool, Hot Tub, and Sauna.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Escape to a unique Cornish holiday experience in a Beautiful stone-built Cornish cottage, sleeping up to 4 guests. Located in the historic town of Fowey and just a short walk away from the beach via an idyllic woodland footpath, this holiday cottage with its stunning stone construction is the perfect place for a getaway and - even better - your four-legged friends are welcome too!

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Comfortable cotton sofas in an open-plan living area
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Part of the brand-new Byron Apartments complex on the ground floor of a block of apartment homes, 2 Putsborough in the heart of Woolacombe, Devon, offers a luxurious coastal holiday for up to four guests, a pet-friendly apartment with an en-suite master double and access to indoor pool and gym.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Hen Cottage is a delightful rural holiday cottage in North Devon surrounded by beautiful grounds and boasts lovely rural views of Little Torrington and the surrounding countryside. The charming cottage offers a heated swimming pool, a games room, an open fire and a successful blend of modernity and tradition.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Stables is a lovely two-bedroom, two-bathroom holiday cottage in Beverley, rated 5-star. Set on our farmstead in 19 acres of grass and woodland two miles from historic Beverley. Free wifi - arrive any day - ground floor bedroom and wetroom. SEE OUR VIRTUAL TOUR ON OUR WEBSITE.

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Aerial photo of Flushing in Cornwall
Sleeps
9
Bedrooms
5

Pendeen is a large coastal holiday rental in Cornwall, sleeping up to 9, with spectacular river views across the estuary towards Falmouth. It is located in the sought-after Flushing village. This luxury holiday home offers memorable holidays for groups of friends and families. Pets Welcome.

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Falmouth waterfront lined with fishermen's cottages and waterside apartments.
Sleeps
9
Bedrooms
4

Located in the quiet hamlet of Treviades, The Farmhouse Cottage is just five miles from Falmouth in a central yet secluded location. It provides the perfect base for a holiday spent exploring Cornwall, and with four bedrooms and plenty of extras, it works equally well as a relaxing family getaway.

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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.