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The Stables Holiday Cottage,
Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps 5
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 dog 
family friendly
Lovely two bedroom country cottage with wood burning stove, luxurious interior and lovely garden area with wonderful views of the North Yorks Moors, in a great location for discovering the highlights of the North Yorkshire Moors, Heartbeat Country and the Yorkshire coast on days out.
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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 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.
Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages,
Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
No pets
Apple Loft is a stylish romantic holiday home, perfect for 2 with wonderful tree top views of the Devonshire Hills and a lovely location amongst gorgeous countryside at Twistgates Farm, just 30 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast.
The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage,
Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
No pets
A detached stone holiday cottage for two with a cosy woodburner, a Jacuzzi bath and a private garden with pretty views over the valley and orchard, perfect for romantic breaks and set in twenty acres of conservation valley and woodlands.
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Hideaways Blue Anchor,
Blue Anchor, Somerset, England
sleeps 0
0 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 dogs 
cat friendly
Two bedroom holiday bungalow located next to a tranquil woodland only around one mile from Blue Anchor with its lovely beach, conveniently close to Minehead and just a few miles away from Exmoor National Park.
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
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.
Buttercup Cottage, Bolberry Farm Cottages,
Bolberry, Devon, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
unlimited dogs
cat friendly
Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion with own garden, set next to tranquil countryside, just 4 miles from Salcombe and Salcombe North Sands beach.
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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 
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).
Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,
Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 3
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
1 dog
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.
Nine Ocean Reach,
Salcombe, Devon, England
sleeps 4
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
unlimited dogs
cat friendly
Stylish romantic pet-friendly coastal holiday home with sea views set within the South Devon AONB, just 4 miles from Salcombe.
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Ten Ocean Reach,
Salcombe, Devon, England
sleeps 4
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
unlimited dogs
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.
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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,
Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
1 dog
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.
River Bank Cottage,
Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Escape for a romantic break or tranquil holiday in this delightful 2 bedroom holiday home, with a riverside garden this is a great place for a fishing break or take it easy holiday in Whitby and is conveniently close to the North York Moors National Park and the North Yorkshire Coast.
Rafters, sleeps 4, dog friendly with enclosed garden,
Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 dogs
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.
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The Turbine House,
Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 dogs Lovely romantic retreat, an ideal base for discovering just what makes this part of Argyll and Bute so very special.
Nutcombe Barn,
Combe Martin, Devon, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Beautiful 3 bedroom (all ensuite) pet-friendly barn conversion with sunny terrace and ideal location, nestled next to countryside in Exmoor National Park, just 2 miles from the local beach.
Weathervane Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,
Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 5
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 dogs
family friendly
Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.
Cider House at Nutcombe Cottages,
Combe Martin, Devon, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
Charming 2 en-suite bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Combe Martin, with private sun terrace and stunning country views.
Clover Cottage, Bolberry Farm Cottages,
Bolberry, Devon, England
sleeps 5
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
unlimited dogs
cat friendly
2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday barn with exposed beams, style and charm, located close to Bolberry Down and just 4 miles from Salcombe.
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Daisy Cottage, Bolberry Farm Cottages,
Bolberry, Devon, England
sleeps 7
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
unlimited dogs
cat friendly
Charming and homely 3 bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion with enclosed garden, close to South Milton Sands, Thurlestone Beach and just 4 miles from Salcombe.
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Old Coach House,
Aldwark, Derbyshire, England
sleeps 10
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
unlimited dogs
cat friendly
Searching for a family cottage in the Peak District National Park? This charming pet-friendly cottage is ideal for family holidays, enjoys an idyllic setting next to fields and should be a hit with the kids with a garden with swings and sandpit where the children can play.
Holly Lodge,
Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps 10
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
Cedar Lodge,
Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 dogs
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.
Seven Ocean Reach,
Salcombe, Devon, England
sleeps 5
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
unlimited dogs
cat friendly
Stylish 2 bedroom pet-friendly coastal holiday rental with sea views close to Salcombe, wake up to sea views every day on holiday in beautiful Devon.
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Weiroch Lodge,
Grantown-On-Spey, Highland, Scotland
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1 dog 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.
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.
Blaenpant Mansion,
Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 18
6 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
Skendleby Hall,
Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps 26
13 bedrooms
13 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Fabulous 13 bedroom large country house located within extensive gardens in the Lincolnshire Wolds area, with a games room, sauna, indoor hot tub and a secluded location as well as country views, this unique house is ideal for large family groups, special celebrations and reunions (it's even possible to get married here as the house is licensed for civil ceremonies and intimate weddings for up to 50 people).
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.
Atlanta,
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps 20
10 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Big House self catering in Lincolnshire, with indoor swimming pool for exclusive use of guests and private hot tub, sleeps up to 20 people with 10 bedrooms.
The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,
Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Pretty thatched country cottage with ample character and own garden where you can soak up the naturally beautiful surroundings and listen to birdsong, a delightful rural retreat.
The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams,
Modbury, Devon, England
sleeps 5
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Luxurious 5 star rated 2 bedroom holiday apartment located on the Colmer Estate in Devon where the excellent shared leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, fishing lake, gym and extensive gardens.
Lower Northcott Farmhouse,
Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps 17
9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
4 dogs
family friendly
Idyllic holiday farmhouse with two hot tubs, a games room with pool table, a large garden and glorious valley and farmland views, just a short walk from Northcott Mouth beach and within easy reach of the gorgeous coast, ideal for large groups (hen party and stag party friendly), big families and special celebrations.
The Corn Loft,
Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Absolutely stunning romantic retreat with exposed wooden beams situated in the rural hamlet of Middle Mill in the Solva Valley, just one mile from the seaside town of Solva and conveniently close to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Mill Lodge,
Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Two bedroom family-friendly stone-built holiday cottage in the Solva Valley, close the coastal town of Solva, ideal for discovering the Pembrokeshire coast.
The Corn Mill,
Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 8
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Unique holiday home, originally a watermill, sleeps 8, with pretty gardens and quiet location close to the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast and seaside town of Solva.
The Cotswold Manor Hall, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games Barn, 70 acres of Parkland,
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps 24
9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
6 dogs
family friendly
Cotswold Manor Hall is set on the 70 acre Cotswold Manor Country Estate, just 20 minutes drive from Oxford and an hour's drive from London, this 9 bedroom holiday home is a great place for groups, large families, stag parties or hen parties and with a private hot tub is ideal for relaxing and enjoying good times together in the tranquil Cotswold countryside.
Woodlands Farmhouse ,
Glastonbury, Somerset, England
sleeps 14
7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
A unique and historic grade II listed 17th century farmhouse set in 100 acres of rolling countryside, luxuriously renovated yet retaining many of it’s original features such as the stunning inglenook fireplace, with a cinema room and shared access to a spa on site with an indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym, this is a wonderful holiday home.
Lower Hedge Farm ,
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
sleeps 12
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
A stunning large luxurious holiday house boasting unspoilt views over the open countryside with a private hot tub and games room complete with pool table and table tennis for fun times.
Briarcroft Fishery Lodge,
St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 dogs Comfortable recently built timber holiday lodge with a fantastic setting right by the River Wyre, enjoy riverside walks, relaxing and fishing whilst enjoying a special holiday here (fishing is possible for two guests at nearby coarse fishing lakes).
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