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Holly Lodge, Somerset, England
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Holly Lodge

Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 4–10 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 12/10 to 17/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Balcony Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Smiddy, Somerset, England
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Smiddy

Dulverton, Somerset
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 20/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
White Sands, Dorset, England
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White Sands

Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 4–7 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 03/10 to 17/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Toad Hall, Swilland, Suffolk, England
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Toad Hall, Swilland

Swilland, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 29/09 to 27/11/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods, Powys, Wales
Viewed 34× this week No booking fee
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 21/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Firepit BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Swallow's Orchard, Somerset, England
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Swallow's Orchard

West Bradley, Somerset
Sleeps 1–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 18/09 to 24/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Sauna Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Corporate events
Court Farmhouse, Cornwall, England
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Court Farmhouse

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 6–12 6 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Last Minute 25/09 to 02/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Symondsbury Manor, Dorset, England
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Symondsbury Manor

Bridport, Dorset
Sleeps 11–22 11 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 18/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Group welcome Weddings
Red Gables, Herefordshire, England
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Red Gables

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 18/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Heads Nook Hall Cottage, Cumbria, England
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Heads Nook Hall Cottage

Heads Nook, Cumbria
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 02/10 to 10/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ EV Charging Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Borland Farmhouse, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Borland Farmhouse

Cumnock, Ayrshire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 22/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
The Colloquy, Herefordshire, England
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The Colloquy

Kington, Herefordshire
Sleeps 8–16 8 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 18/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Group welcome Weddings Corporate events

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.