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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Cholwell Hall,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 29

10 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Impressive large country house with 10 bedrooms set amongst beautiful gardens close to the Mendip Hills, ideal for special celebrations, hen parties, stag parties, large group getaways and large family gatherings.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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

7 nights from £3600

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The Turbine House,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Lovely romantic retreat, an ideal base for discovering just what makes this part of Argyll and Bute so very special.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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Late availability from 15/12 to 05/01/26

7 nights from £720

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The Cotswold Manor Hall, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games Barn, 70 acres of Parkland,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 24

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 6)

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.

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

7 nights from £4800

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Hillside Croft,

Biggin, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 16

5 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

5 bedroom large holiday house with private hot tub, set on edge of Peak District National Park, close to both Ashbourne and Carsington Water.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 15/12 to 21/12/25

7 nights from £2150

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Symondsbury Manor,

Bridport, Dorset, England

sleeps 22

11 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Fine country holiday house with 11 bedrooms, set in two and a half acres of gardens in rural Dorset just one mile from the seaside, bookings welcome for weddings, special celebrations, family and group holidays.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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

7 nights from £5600

Special Offer: 30 Dec - 3 nights

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Seven Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

unlimited dogs welcome

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.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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

7 nights from £699

Special Offer: 15 Dec - 7 nights

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The Cotswold Manor Lodge, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games Barn, 70 acres of Parkland,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 26

8 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

Wonderful large holiday home with relaxing private hot tub and countryside views sleeping up to 26 in 8 bedrooms in high quality accommodation, set on a lovely Cotswold Country Estate just 20 minutes drive from Oxford, 30 minutes from Cheltenham and one hour's drive from London.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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

7 nights from £4400

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The Manor on the Monnow,

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

11 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Spacious 11 bedroom country house rental on outskirts of Monmouth with warm bubbly indoor hot tub, games room with table tennis, pool plus table football and 2 acres of gardens complete with children’s play facilities.

ensuite bedroom(s) rural views

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

7 nights from £4950

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Lochead Cottage,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

One of a collection of high quality cottages in a stunning setting with loch views in Argyll and Bute in Scotland, pet-friendly and sleeping up to 6 people.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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

7 nights from £795

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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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Late availability from 15/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £550

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Kirkandrews House ,

Longtown, Cumbria, England

sleeps 15

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Roomy sleeps 13 holiday house set in parkland grounds and with far reaching country views, close to Gretna Green and the Solway Coast AONB, welcoming anniversary parties, family groups, groups of friends, hen parties, stag parties and special celebrations.

ground floor bedroom river views

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

7 nights from £1757

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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.

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

7 nights from £1700

Special Offer: 15 Dec - 3 nights

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Gaggles,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious and welcoming 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday cottage with private 6-seater hot tub and access to a private swimming pool onsite, set on a country estate, just 6 miles from Leominster.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £4375

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Laburnum Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Roomy 3 bedroom M2 rated dog-friendly holiday lodge with stunning views to Exmoor, just outside Minehead and with onsite access to children’s play area, games room and putting green.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 15/12 to 14/02/26

7 nights from £695

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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.

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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 £425

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Poachers Barn,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious 3 ensuite bedroom holiday home in Herefordshire, just 6 miles from Leominster, pet-friendly and complete with its own exclusive use indoor heated swimming pool.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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

7 nights from £3584

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Lower Hedge Farm ,

Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England

sleeps 12

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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.

5 (1 reviews)

ensuite bedroom(s) historic property

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

7 nights from £3340

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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 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £480

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Billys Bothy,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 16

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Large award winning holiday cottage set within landscaped gardens, near the Peak District, sleeps up to 16 plus 2 cots.

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

7 nights from £2430

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Sandbeds Farmhouse,

Grayrigg, Cumbria, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 5 bedroom stone-built farmhouse, sleeps 10 plus infants, set on a tranquil farm and enjoying an ideal location for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 15/12 to 21/12/25

7 nights from £1600

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Gardeners Cottage,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom 2 bathroom barn conversion with country views, close to Northumberland National Park and half an hour’s drive from the Northumbrian coast, pet-friendly and with an enclosed garden.

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

7 nights from £660

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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.

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

7 nights from £4175

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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 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £2200

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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 15/12 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £500

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The Stables Holiday Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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

7 nights from £665

Special Offer: 27 Dec - 4 nights

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Four Ashes (Stunning Water Views),

Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Very special holiday home with a waterside setting, set amongst 4 acres of beautiful gardens with fabulous waterside views, indoor swimming pool and tennis court, there is even a private beach and quay for boating enthusiasts, this is a unique and very special place to stay and is located within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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

7 nights from £3800

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The Piggery,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Award winning no pets 4 bedroom single-storey barn conversion, with stunning country views, set in the idyllic Leicestershire countryside close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1280

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The Cider Barn,

West Pennard, Somerset, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

High quality 6 bedroom, sleeps 12 pet-friendly barn conversion (all en-suite bedrooms) in rural Somerset, close to Glastonbury, and boasting a private bubbly outdoor hot tub and shared access to a swimming pool and sauna.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £3010

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Hideaways Blue Anchor,

Blue Anchor, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

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.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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

7 nights from £395

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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.

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

7 nights from £995

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Cider Barrel Cottage,

Rodney Stoke, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom rural retreat with lovely countryside views out to the Mendhip Hills and Somerset Levels, around mid-way between Cheddar and Wells.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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

7 nights from £540

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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 15/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £650

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Stanton House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 14

6 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Perfect for large groups or families looking to explore the beautiful Cotswolds, this stone-built holiday cottage is part of the Flagstone Farm development and has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms as well as lovely views of the surrounding countryside.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 15/12 to 21/12/25

7 nights from £1290

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Weathervane Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

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.

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

7 nights from £550

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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 15/12 to 21/12/25

7 nights from £4700

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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 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £4500

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Teal,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Escape for a taste of rural bliss to this beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion close to the Norfolk Broads, relax and unwind with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities at this barn complex, including a hot tub, a gym, a games room and play barn for young kids.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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

7 nights from £980

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Wye Rapids House,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 30

13 bedrooms

12 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Fabulous 13 bedroom pet-friendly riverside holiday home with games room and hot tub in Symonds Yet, sleeps 30.

ground floor bedroom river views

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

7 nights from £5250

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Old Hundredth,

Kingsbridge, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Situated in the South Devon AONB, this charming character cottage with exposed beams, open stone fireplace and secluded country garden is conveniently close to the unspoilt Devon coastline and tranquil countryside.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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

7 nights from £550

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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 15/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1200

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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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