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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Holly Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Sleeps 10 log cabin just outside of Minehead, with stunning views out over Exmoor National Park, dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible in a number of rooms (M2 rated), plus enjoying access to a children’s play area on site, a games room and putting green.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 06/05 to 09/05/26

7 nights from £1025

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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 May availability from 06/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £699

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Ten Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish 1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday rental with sea and countryside views plus a balcony for sitting out and enjoying the view, just 4 miles from Salcombe and 20 miles from Dartmouth.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining May availability from 06/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £560

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Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold, Lovely clean Cottage in rural location with shared games room ,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

5 star rated gold award winning luxury cottage with a traditonal yet modern feel set in rolling countryside with private enclosed gardens and amazing views over rural farmland yet just 15 minutes' drive from Hereford.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Last minute availability from 06/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £1319

Special Offer: 06 May - 7 nights

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Fuschia Cottage,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Bude, with access to onsite swimming pool, tennis court, and own private hot tub.

near local pub historic property

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Last minute availability from 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £665

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Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 11

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Superb high quality 5 bedroom holiday house with luxurious interior and games room with pool table and table tennis just 15 minutes’ drive from the beautiful town of Hereford (three of the five bedrooms have ensuite facilities and one of these ensuite bedrooms is on the ground floor and may suit a couple who want to avoid stairs).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Last minute availability from 06/05 to 04/06/26

7 nights from £1785

Special Offer: 06 May - 3 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 06/05 to 10/06/26

7 nights from £445

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Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Stylish 5 bedroom 5 bathroom new-build holiday house near the Wye Valley with breathtaking country views out towards the Malvern Hills.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 06/05 to 12/06/26

7 nights from £1785

Special Offer: 06 May - 3 nights

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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 06/05 to 19/06/26

7 nights from £650

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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 06/05 to 30/06/26

7 nights from £445

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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 06/05 to 30/06/26

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.

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Late availability from 06/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £4000

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The Clock Tower,

Colwall, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Idyllic romantic pet-friendly retreat by the Malvern Hills, just 4 miles from Ledbury, with its own private garden and dog run.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 06/05 to 29/05/26

7 nights from £750

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Woodcock,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxury holiday barn on a scenic Suffolk farm, close to the Norfolk Broads, with access to a hot tub, a games room, a gym and playbarn for young children on site.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 06/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £920

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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 06/05 to 08/06/26

7 nights from £715

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Old Guadaloupe Cottage,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Fabulous romantic cottage, 4 star rated with its own secluded private hot tub, spoil the one you love on a special break to remember.

ground floor bedroom rural views

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Late availability from 06/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £480

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Ty Gwyn Cottage,

Llangadfan, Powys, Wales

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Fantastic rural retreat, this 3 bedroom cottage benefits from an elevated hillside location along with sublime views over the Banwy valley, great base for discovering some of the best of Mid Wales.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 06/05 to 13/06/26

7 nights from £700

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Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

Sleeps 4 pet-friendly rural retreat with secure private garden, just 3 miles from Slapton Sands and half an hour’s drive from Dartmoor.

countryside views over hillsnear beach

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Late availability from 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £650

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Glansevin Mansion,

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales

sleeps 58

28 bedrooms

20 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Impressive Georgian Grade II listed large mansion house with a relaxing sauna, outdoor swimming pool and games room, nestled within 5 acres of gardens and grounds by the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, ideal for large groups and special celebrations.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 06/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £9500

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Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2,

Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

accessible

Stylish all ground floor, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday lodge near Loch Lomond, pet-friendly (up to 4 dogs welcome) and with optional hot tub hire.

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Late availability from 06/05 to 10/05/26

7 nights from £1500

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Beaford Country House,

Great Torrington, Devon, England

sleeps 23

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Situated by the river valley of Torridge, this large country house has 9 bedrooms, beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a private hot tub and has plenty to recommend it for hen parties, stag parties, special holidays and even weddings.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £3800

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Stable Cottage,

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with country views, private indoor pool access, games room and private courtyard, set on a working farm just 5 miles from the English Cotswolds and 8 miles from Stratford upon Avon.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 06/05 to 09/05/26

7 nights from £425

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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.

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Late availability from 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £335

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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

cat friendly

A unique and pretty stone cottage for two, ideal for romantic breaks, nestled in a tranquil valley in South Devon with a private garden and valley views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 06/05 to 09/05/26

7 nights from £600

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Forest House,

Coleford, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 26

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Large group holiday house on edge of Forest of Dean and close to the Wye Valley, complete with 11 bedrooms, hot tub, bar and large sociable living spaces.

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Late availability from 06/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £4950

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Court Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality pet-friendly 6 bedroom 6 bathroom holiday farmhouse in Bude, with access to a swimming pool, tennis court, games room with pool table and soft play area, and children’s outdoor play areas with swings, slide, climbing frame and trampoline.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £2000

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Widgeon,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Sumptuous 3 bedroom barn in rural Suffolk, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a fitness barn, and a children's play area.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £1075

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Parlour Barn,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Stylish and welcoming 2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion on a working farm in Bude, enjoying access to the farm’s leisure facilities including a swimming pool, a tennis court and a games room with soft play facilities and pool table.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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Late availability from 06/05 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £500

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The Hideaway,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Stylish sleeps 9 pet-friendly barn conversion with country views, just outside of Northumberland National Park and with access to onsite tennis court.

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Late availability from 06/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £995

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Langford Valley Barn,

Dorchester, Dorset, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Newly available is this stunning 4 bedroom barn conversion set by the unspoilt Dorset Downs, enjoy a luxury country holiday, just half an hour's drive from the beautiful Jurassic coastline.

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Late availability from 06/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £1200

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Holly Tree House,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

With wonderful views over the River Wye, a superb location in the Wye Valley, spacious stylish accommodation and a warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub, this 9 bedroom country house has to be one of the best places for large groups of friends or family to holiday altogether close to Ross on Wye.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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Late availability from 06/05 to 14/05/26

7 nights from £4500

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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 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £2190

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Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

3 bedroom holiday barn sleeping 5 people in rural Shropshire close to England and Wales border country, enjoying shared access to an indoor swimming pool, a multisports court area with tennis and badminton and a children’s play area for children aged under 5, plus good walks from the farm.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £521

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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 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £4700

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The Lodge at Colmer, Kingsbridge,

Modbury, Devon, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

cat friendly

A superb dog friendly, 5 star detached stone holiday cottage with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, and gym - located on a private holiday estate in Devon, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with full access to 28 acres of private woodlands, meadows and a fishing lake.

countryside views over hillsnear beach

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Late availability from 06/05 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £800

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Buttercups 5 Star Cottage with Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Toddler Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 10

6 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 5 star rated, 6 bedroom rural barn conversion set on a small complex in the Shropshire countryside, with access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sport games area and play area for babies and toddlers.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £1711

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Toad Hall, Swilland,

Swilland, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Picture-perfect large Suffolk country cottage sleeping 10, with exposed timbers, inglenook fireplace and large gardens, with the added bonus of the coast being within easy reach for day trips.

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Late availability from 06/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £1550

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Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming pet-friendly romantic rural retreat nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside and just outside the Cotswolds, welcoming 2 dogs and with good walks from the doorstep.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 06/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £1061

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Cedar Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly log cabin with stunning views out to Exmoor, just 20 minutes’ walk from Minehead with its beach, with access to excellent onsite facilities that will appeal to families including a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football, a putting green and children’s play area with swings.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 06/05 to 09/05/26

7 nights from £505

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Two Owls Lodge,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Idyllic sleeps 3 rural retreat in a superb country location and with beautiful views over the Derwent Valley, situated just outside of the Peak District National Park and close to Matlock.

valley views near local pub

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Late availability from 06/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £595

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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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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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