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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Glansevin Mansion,

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales

sleeps 58

28 bedrooms

20 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £9075

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River Wye Lodge,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 26

12 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Searching for a large holiday house for a big group getaway? This 11 bedroom holiday house sleeps up to 24 and with river views, a pet-friendly policy, a warm bubbly private hot tub and a games room has plenty to offer large groups, including a lovely setting by the River Wye in the Wye Valley, right next to the lush greenery of the Forest of Dean.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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Late availability from 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £5950

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Beggars Barn,

Shutford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 30

10 bedrooms

10 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious self-catering near the English Cotswolds, to sleep from 4 to 30 people across 3 properties (main house, annexe and 2 bedroom summer house), with access to a BBQ lodge, plus excellent onsite leisure facilities (outdoor swimming pool (in season), games room facilities and outdoor table tennis).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 15/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £8000

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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Corner Cottage,

Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly character cottage in Saxmundham (one small dog welcome), less than 10 miles from Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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Late availability from 15/12 to 31/07/26

7 nights from £695

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Atlanta,

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 20

10 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £2900

Special Offer: 15 Dec - 3 nights

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Butlers,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom luxury pet-friendly holiday home set on a country estate near Leominster, with private hot tub and barrel sauna in garden, plus daily access to an onsite indoor swimming pool, this is a great place to relax and unwind in the countryside.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £4123

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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 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1500

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Threshers Barn,

Beaminster, Dorset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 6)

family friendly

3 bedroom very pet-friendly barn conversion on an organic farm with access to onsite games room and fishing lakes nearby, in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape, close to Beaminster and just half an hour’s drive from the coast.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1050

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The Cowshed,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

High quality no pets single-storey barn conversion with idyllic country views set in rural Leicestershire, close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch (can be rented as either a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom property).

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Late availability from 15/12 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £745

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Castle Top Retreat,

Nettleton Top, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Castle Top Retreat in Lincolnshire offers a luxurious stay for ten amidst stunning countryside views, complete with a hot tub, terrace, and modern amenities in a residential setting; sorry, no pets allowed.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £1463

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The Shooting lodge, Wrackleford Estate,

Stratton, Dorset, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

An ideal country retreat, this holiday lodge enjoys a fantastic rural setting high within the Dorset Downs and offers characterful accommodation along with fishing on the River Frome nearby.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1100

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Townfoot Cottage,

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

family friendly

Escape to dog-friendly Townfoot Cottage in Northumberland National Park, offering stunning views over Elsdon Burn, cosy accommodation for up to five guests, a private garden with BBQ, and easy access to historic trails and outdoor adventures.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £477

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Cwm Derw Cottage,

Builth Wells, Powys, Wales

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Charming dog-friendly 19th-century barn conversion in Powys, Wales, boasting stunning countryside views and equestrian facilities, sleeps 2 adults and 2 infants, near Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, ideal for outdoor adventures and relaxation.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 15/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £273

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Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England

sleeps 17

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Large 7 bedroom country house with the wow-factor in Somerset, enjoy country views and luxurious spacious accommodation with a country twist, as well as a beautiful garden and 2 private hot tubs outdoors, just 18 miles from Glastonbury.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £3375

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Dons Barn,

Lavenham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £780

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Mountain View House,

Penmaenmawr, Conwy, Wales

sleeps 59

16 bedrooms

12 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

16 bedroom holiday home by edge of northern Snowdonia, just 11 miles from Bangor, sleeping groups of up to 59 people, complete with 2 games rooms and a disco room for fun times.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach

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Late availability from 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £2561

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Weiroch Lodge,

Grantown-On-Spey, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £950

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Farleyer Lodge,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

sleeps 18

9 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Roomy and welcoming 9 bedroom large group holiday house with hot tub in the Perthshire, Highlands.

garden views near local pub

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Late availability from 15/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £2895

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Lavenders,

Holme next the Sea, Norfolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Comfortable and welcoming holiday bungalow just a short stroll from a beautiful sandy beach in Holme next the Sea, pet-friendly and family-friendly, this is a fantastic cottage for a relaxing holiday by the seaside and is well located for discovering the beautiful North Norfolk coast.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom rural views

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Late availability from 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £520

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Smokeham Farm,

West Bagborough, Somerset, England

sleeps 20

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Fantastic large holiday house for groups of up to 20 friends or family, complete with games room, warm bubbly private hot tub, luxurious interior and countryside views, set in the Quantock Hills just 20 minutes' drive from the coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 15/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £4385

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Cae Madog Barn,

Bont Dolgadfan, Powys, Wales

sleeps 17

8 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Luxurious large barn conversion in mid Wales with stunning country views out to the Cambrian mountains, private heated outdoor swimming pool, bubbly hot tub and games room, ideal for families and groups of friends.

5 (5 reviews)

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Late availability from 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £1989

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Mallard,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom holiday barn with tranquil rural views, just outside of Norfolk Broads and only around half an hour's drive from coast, enjoying access to excellent shared onsite facilities including a hot tub, a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, as well as a fitness barn and a children's play area.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1085

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Cherry Tree Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Sleeps 5 no pets accessible holiday lodge just outside Minehead, enjoying access to excellent onsite leisure facilities with a children’s play area with swings and slide, a putting green and a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £520

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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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 15/12 to 26/12/25

7 nights from £600

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Corffe House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 9 bedroom Grade II listed country house, set within beautiful gardens close to Barnstaple, complete with cinema room/games room and enjoying access to an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and tennis court, ideal for big groups of friends or family looking to celebrate or holiday in style.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £5575

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Sycamore House,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 17

9 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Pretty 3 bedroom dog-friendly farmhouse with private bubbly hot tub and access to excellent onsite shared leisure facilities of a swimming pool, tennis court, and games room, located on a farm in Bude, close to the coast and sandy beaches.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £750

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The Vestry,

Bonnybridge, Falkirk, Scotland

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Experience the charm of The Vestry, a stunning converted church in High Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire, with scenic countryside views, a hot tub, and snug for relaxation, sleeping 8; sorry, no pets allowed.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1789

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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 15/12 to 29/12/25

7 nights from £600

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Glingerbank,

Longtown, Cumbria, England

sleeps 30

15 bedrooms

14 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Impressive 12 bedroom country house with games room, private hot tub and a setting in beautiful gardens, situated just 10 miles from Northumberland National Park, 10 miles from Gretna Green and 6 miles from the Solway Coast, ideal for special celebrations and group getaways.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 18/12/25

7 nights from £5313

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Old Guadaloupe Farm House,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Fantastic rural retreat, this family-friendly self-catering farmhouse enjoys a tranquil setting in Leicestershire and with views of the surrounding countryside, high quality accommodation, a gold award, a private hot tub and half an acre of gardens, has plenty to recommend it.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £830

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Monnow Valley Studio,

Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

11 bedrooms

10 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Fascinating 11 bedroom holiday house, once a recording studio and visited by A-listers, now a big group holiday house with superb riverside location, party room, games room and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, this is a house fit for stars.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £5850

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The Granary,

Dunster, Somerset, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Idyllic, gold award winning, 5 star rated barn conversion with lawned gardens and relaxing hot tub, situated within a valley in Exmoor National Park, close to the Brendon Hills.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach

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Late availability from 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £1800

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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.

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Late availability from 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £650

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Symonds Yat Lodge,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 57

25 bedrooms

25 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 7)

family friendly

Large group holiday home in the Wye Valley with 25 ensuite bedrooms, a games room, party room and bar, ideal for special celebrations like hen parties and even weddings! Licensed wedding venue.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £7500

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Orchard Barn at Woodhayes Farm,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion with tranquil orchard garden which is both family-friendly and pet-friendly, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just a short distance from the inspirational scenery of the Jurassic coast.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 15/12 to 14/06/26

7 nights from £430

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2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Marazion, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom pet-friendly farm cottage with pretty garden and distant views from garden to St Michael’s Mount, less than three miles from Marazion’s beach.

5 (2 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 15/12 to 18/12/25

7 nights from £350

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The Fishing Lodge,

Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Idyllic 2 bedroom hideaway set by Sydling Brook and Langford Lake within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax and unwind in this tranquil setting or enjoy fishing on site.

ground floor bedroom lake views

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Late availability from 15/12 to 17/04/26

7 nights from £800

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Swallow's Orchard,

West Bradley, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

A unique and contemporary detached holiday home nestled next to an old apple orchard with a truly tranquil setting in Somerset amidst nature and countryside with a private hot tub and shared use of an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and gym.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 15/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £1545

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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 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £1595

Special Offer: 30 Dec - 3 nights

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North Meadow Cottage,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Unique 5 star rated gold award winning waterside holiday home in Norfolk, set next to a pond and close to the riverside, with onsite boating and shared use of gym and games room, just 30 minutes' drive from the Norfolk Broads.

5 (5 reviews)

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Late availability from 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £1236

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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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