Last Minute Holiday Cottage Breaks in the UK

Looking to book a last-minute holiday cottage in the UK? Choose from late deals on dog-friendly cottages, country cottages, luxury escapes and holiday homes by the sea. Find a great selection of last minute self-catering holiday accommodation to rent in the UK and Ireland on Country Cottages Online.

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Llanlliana Coastal Retreat,

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales

sleeps 21

10 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

High quality 10 bedroom country house with stunning views, ideal for big groups, located in extensive grounds near Cemaes Bay, complete with a games room with pool table, table football and Xbox 360, plus a private hot tub outdoors.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Last remaining October availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £6000

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Meadow Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining October availability from 27/10 to 31/10/26

7 nights from £550

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Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Charming romantic retreat with views out to the Malvern Hills, less than 8 miles from Ledbury and 10 miles from Hereford and close to the Wye Valley AONB.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 27/10 to 31/10/26

7 nights from £669

Special Offer: 27 Oct - 4 nights

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The Barn,

Worcester, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Wonderful rural barn conversion with fantastic views out to the Malvern Hills, situated within its own private fenced garden on a small holding and surrounded by glorious Worcestershire countryside, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining October availability from 27/10 to 31/10/26

7 nights from £425

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Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 3

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Last remaining October availability from 27/10 to 01/11/26

7 nights from £425

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The Locks,

Rogerstone, Newport, Wales

sleeps 15

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Superb 7 bedroom group holiday house near the city of Newport, with excellent games room with pool table, retro arcade machine, and air hockey, plus cinema room with gaming facilities, and a fabulous private indoor swimming pool.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom garden views

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Late availability from 27/10 to 01/11/26

7 nights from £3500

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Nine Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish romantic pet-friendly coastal holiday home with sea views set within the South Devon AONB, just 4 miles from Salcombe.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining October availability from 27/10 to 02/11/26

7 nights from £699

Special Offer: 27 Oct - 7 nights

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Hare Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

No pets sleeps 2 Cotswolds rural retreat just 4 miles from Bath, with veranda with fabulous countryside views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 27/10 to 25/12/26

7 nights from £445

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Romantic Retreat

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Badger at Coombe Barn Cottages,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Charming sleeps 2 romantic retreat in rural Somerset, set in idyllic countryside on a working farm, just 10 minutes’ drive from Bath.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 27/10 to 25/12/26

7 nights from £445

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Romantic Retreat

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Owl Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Idyllic couple’s no pets rural retreat, featuring stunning country views over the Somerset countryside, just 10 minutes’ drive from Bath.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 27/10 to 25/12/26

7 nights from £445

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Barton Court,

Colwall, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 27

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Magnificent 11 bedroom Herefordshire country house set in 6 acres of grounds in the Malvern Hills AONB, next to beautiful countryside, ideal for big group celebrations and weddings.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 16/12/26

7 nights from £4000

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Pencraig Court,

Pencraig, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 36

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 5)

family friendly

Elegant 11 bedroom country house set in beautiful gardens in the Wye Valley AONB, complete with games room with pool, table tennis and table football, just 6 miles from Ross on Wye.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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Late availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £5750

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The Dovecote, two bedrooms sleeping 3 with pretty garden, dog friendly,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly and family-friendly cottage, with woodburner, nestled in South Hams, close to the South Devon National Landscape and good beaches.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £650

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Weiroch Lodge,

Grantown-On-Spey, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 star rated mill conversion in Speyside with fabulous country views, a secluded setting next to forest and hills and close proximity to the Speyside Way and River Spey.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 27/10 to 14/11/26

7 nights from £800

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The Farm Collection,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Book this high quality rural retreat group accommodation, sleeping up to 22 people in rural Leicestershire, close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch, complete with function room and additional kitchen for special celebrations and occasions.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £3820

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Granary Court,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Large group accommodation with special celebration room plus games room and use of owner's hot tub, hen parties and stag parties welcome.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 27/10 to 18/11/26

7 nights from £2800

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Fairlea Grange,

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

This beautiful Gothic style townhouse with its spacious large rooms and 8 bedrooms is a fantastic holiday house for big groups of up to 20, with a sauna, warm bubbly hot tub and games room with table tennis and snooker there is plenty to keep groups entertained and the house is situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the heart of Abergavenny.

ensuite bedroom(s) mountain views

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Late availability from 27/10 to 20/11/26

7 nights from £4500

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Teal Cottage at Oxford Country Cottages,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 6

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Escape to the Oxfordshire countryside to this beautiful 2 bedroom barn conversion for a relaxing break, with access to an outdoor swimming pool in the summer months for exercise and relaxation, as well as facilities for summer table tennis and a superb location just 9 miles from historic Oxford.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 20/12/26

7 nights from £1500

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Romantic Retreat

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Rhydd Holiday Barn,

Malvern, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

2 bathrooms

No pets

4 star Gold Award winning barn conversion near Malvern with stunning views out to the Malvern Hills.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £430

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James's Parlour with exclusive use of shared Indoor Swimming Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 12

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish roomy 5 bedroom 3 bathroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire near Whitchurch, with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a sports court and a play area for toddlers.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 03/11/26

7 nights from £1900

Special Offer: 30 Dec - 3 nights

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Pheasant,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful romantic barn conversion on a farm in rural Suffolk, just outside the Norfolk Broads, boasting country views and access to superb onsite leisure facilities including a hot tub, gym and a games room.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £715

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Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 16

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Buttercups & Hayloft is a wonderful combination sleeping 16 across two quality cottages and can comfortably dine 16 guests at one long dining table located in Buttercups.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £2590

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The Haven - Luxury Sheltered Hot Tub & Games Room,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

No pets 5 bedroom holiday home in a tranquil village setting near Bakewell and the Peak District National Park, with the added luxury of a bubbly outdoor hot tub and games room.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 27/10 to 04/11/26

7 nights from £2200

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Broadway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 16

7 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Fantastic large self-catering house which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, offering a high standard of accommodation as well as countryside views in a rural location just 2 miles from Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 13/11/26

7 nights from £1390

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Borland Farmhouse,

Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxury 4 bedroom holiday farmhouse near Cumnock and Ayr in Scotland, featuring stunning countryside views, a games room with a pool table and a private outdoor hot tub, ideal for groups of friends and family.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 27/10 to 20/11/26

7 nights from £2200

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Brookside Retreat,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Beautiful romantic retreat for 2, in the heart of Two Dales, just a short drive from the Peak District National Park.

near local pub

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Late availability from 27/10 to 04/11/26

7 nights from £475

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Clusters Chapel,

Belper, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 20

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Unique 8 bedroom self-catering chapel in Belper, ideal for groups of friends and family, with a sauna suite for relaxation and close to the Peak District National Park.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 06/11/26

7 nights from £1595

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Penty Parc,

Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 17

9 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 9 bedroom country house set in the glorious Pembrokeshire countryside, with elegance and roomy accommodation, fit for the finest of occasions, just half an hour's drive from the Pembrokeshire coast and near Narberth.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 05/12/26

7 nights from £4410

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Hagg Hill Hall,

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 22

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

8 bedroom country house with private swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, beautiful gardens and a BBQ lodge close to Matlock and the Peak District National Park, pet-friendly with 2 dogs welcome.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £4700

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Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Ilminster, Somerset, England

sleeps 11

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

4 Bedroom Holiday Farmhouse and 1 Bedroom Annexe, sleeping from 7 to 11 people in homely comfortable accommodation, special access features include a stair-lift in the Farmhouse and wheelchair-wide doorways at the Annexe.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 27/11/26

7 nights from £335

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Menzies Steading,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Stunning luxury sleeps 10 holiday home near the Cairngorms, with all ensuite bedrooms, just 34 miles from Perth.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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Late availability from 27/10 to 06/11/26

7 nights from £2595

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Ravensprings,

Brighouse, West Yorkshire, England

sleeps 23

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Impressive 8 bedroom Mansion House with splendid Victorian features offering spacious comfortable accommodation for groups of friends or family, within reach of the Peak District National Park and the fine historical city of York and spa town of Harrogate for days out.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 06/11/26

7 nights from £2750

Special Offer: 30 Oct - 2 nights

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Blaenpant Mansion,

Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 18

6 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Impressive Grade II listed mansion house with an private hot tub, located in extensive gardens close to the Teifi Valley and just a short drive from lovely sandy beaches and the Cardigan Bay coastline, great house for get togethers, special celebrations (hen parties and stag parties welcome) and big family holidays.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 27/10 to 21/12/26

7 nights from £2190

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Hafod Grove Mansion House,

Moylgrove, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 18

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Large group family-friendly and pet-friendly holiday home with 7 bedrooms, set in over half an acre of gardens and with breathtaking sea views, just a short walk from Ceibwr Bay and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 02/04/27

7 nights from £2350

Special Offer: 23 Dec - 4 nights

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Portman House,

Pylle, Somerset, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Large 8 bedroom country house with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub and rural setting, just 11 miles from Glastonbury.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 05/11/26

7 nights from £4175

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Little Cheriton House,

South Cheriton, Somerset, England

sleeps 18

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish and impressive 7 bedroom manor house with stunning country views, private outdoor hot tub and spacious elegant accommodation, half an hour's drive from Yeovil.

ensuite bedroom(s) rural views

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Late availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £3000

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Partridge,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Luxurious romantic barn conversion on a farm, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with tranquil country views and excellent onsite leisure facilities.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 27/10 to 30/10/26

7 nights from £715

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Riverside,

Westport, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

cat friendly

Spacious detached country cottage just opposite canal tow path with wooden beams, wood burner, open fire and plenty of character, along with lawned gardens from which you can enjoy views of nearby farmlands and fields and wildlife watch.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 27/10 to 01/03/27

7 nights from £200

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Why Book a Late Availability Cottage?

Booking a last minute escape and doing something spontaneous can be wonderfully exciting. Maybe you want to book a romantic countryside retreat in England where and your partner can gaze out on wildflower meadows, enjoy tranquil walks and watch the sunset? Or, a remote escape in Wales where you can hideaway with the family for a while? Or perhaps the perfect last minute escape for you would be a fisherman's cottage in Scotland where you can walk your pet pooch on secluded beaches? There is a late break to suit everyone, from farm cottages, to beach chalets, luxury lodges and barn conversions. Whatever makes for the best option for you, the UK is home to a great range of quick break deals.

Whether for a weekend break, a 48 hour escape, a midweek escape for 2 or 3 nights or a longer stay, grab a quick break deal and make your imminent escape.

Popular UK Destinations for Last Chance Getaways

The UK is home to some wonderful destinations for last minute breaks. Popular options for late escapes in England include Devon, Cornwall and Dorset in the South West, Norfolk with its coast and broads, Suffolk and the Isle of Wight. Also popular are the beautiful English Cotswolds, and options further north such as the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland.

For late breaks in Wales, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons are top choices. When it comes to late escapes in Scotland, the Scottish Highlands with its beautiful lochs and mountains is a sought after option.

Country Cottages Online features options across the UK, including late breaks in Ireland.

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Book the Best Last Minute Holiday Home in the UK for you

Wherever in the UK you make a snap decision to holiday; whether in the British countryside, or by the coast, we hope you find the perfect eleventh-hour trip on Country Cottages Online. With late breaks you can often pick up special offers, particularly if there has been a last minute cancellation.

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