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239 properties
Tara, Beskydy Mountain Nature Reserve, Czech Republic
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Tara

Stare Hamry, Beskydy Mountain Nature Reserve
Sleeps 6–10 6 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 30/07 to 08/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Group welcome
Sandbeds Farmhouse, Cumbria, England
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Sandbeds Farmhouse

Grayrigg, Cumbria
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 17/08 to 20/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Group welcome
Silvermere, Dorset, England
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Silvermere

Higher Woodsford, Dorset
Sleeps 4–10 4 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 28/07 to 07/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Sauna
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Red Gables, Herefordshire, England
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Red Gables

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 28/07 to 07/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset, England
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Snowdrop Cottage

Dorchester, Dorset
Sleeps 4–9 4 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 29/08 to 04/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Tennis Garden EV Charging Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
The Locks, Newport, Wales
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The Locks

Rogerstone, Newport
Sleeps 7–14 7 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 31/08 to 04/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome Corporate events
Epsom Cottage, Oxfordshire, England
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Epsom Cottage

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Sleeps 3–5 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 14/08 to 18/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate, Devon, England
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Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 12/09 to 19/12/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room Tennis
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Owl Lodge, Cornwall, England
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Owl Lodge

Bodmin, Cornwall
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 08/08 to 14/08/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Balcony Garden Firepit
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations
Blackdown Cottage, East Sussex, England
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Blackdown Cottage

Burwash, East Sussex
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 31/08 to 05/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Churchill House, Dorset, England
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Churchill House

Minterne Magna, Dorset
Sleeps 8–17 8 Bedrooms 🐾 4 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 07/11 to 13/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome

Owner direct self-catering holiday cottages where you can simply book direct with independent holiday cottage owners.  Choose from the selection of lodges, apartments and holiday homes on Ruralhomestays.com and save on booking fees when you book direct.

 

Why Book Direct with a UK Holiday Cottage Owner?

Simply looking for owners where you can book a cottage direct in the Lake District, Kent, East Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland or elsewhere in the UK?  Booking a holiday cottage direct with the holiday home owner can be ideal for holidaymakers who don’t want to deal with a middle man or an agent.

Booking direct with a holiday cottage owner means that you are dealing with a small business direct, and as such, can negotiate direct.  Each owner or small business will have their own terms and conditions of booking and many offer online booking nowadays too where you can pay by credit card for extra security and protection.
 

 

How to Book Direct with a Holiday Home Owner?

You can use Ruralhomestays.com to search for self-catering holiday home owners that accept direct bookings.  Phone numbers are given on ads.  It’s recommended that you call owners before booking, or can book online if you prefer.
  
It’s essential to ask for full terms and conditions before booking and to also take out appropriate holiday insurance.
  
 

How to Stay Safe when Booking Accommodation Direct with a Cottage Owner?

To stay safe when booking accommodation, the best option is to simply book online via the weblink on the property ad where you can use a credit card which often offers additional protection.  Some owners (although less nowadays) accept payment by bank transfer.  If you are booking direct with an owner, follow our guidelines on staying safe when booking direct.

Although we don’t personally inspect holiday homes listed on Ruralhomestays.com, we are a long established trusted website where holidaymakers can simply deal with owners direct.  Many owners have listed with us for a number of years which adds to the trust, and we clearly display how long holiday cottages have featured on the sites.

 

Discover one of the UK’s Best Collections of Owners Direct Cottages

Whether you are looking for an owners direct cottage near you, or for owners direct cottages across the UK, escape the middle man and book direct from the selection of holiday homes direct from the owner listed on Ruralhomestays.com.