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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The Barn,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Luxurious 6 bedroom 6 bathroom welcoming dog-friendly barn conversion set on a country estate in Herefordshire, complete with private indoor swimming pool, and access to children’s play area and good walks on site.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 16/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £7231

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Gray Manes,

Low Ham, Somerset, England

sleeps 14

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Fantastic large self-catering holiday house found in 2 acres of gardens in a tranquil rural hamlet in Somerset, family-friendly this is a great place for all the family with a children's play area with slide, trampoline and climbing frame, indoor heated swimming pool and games room with table football and pool table.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 16/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £2500

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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 16/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £980

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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 16/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £3340

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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 16/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £699

Special Offer: 16 Dec - 7 nights

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Coot,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom holiday barn in rural Suffolk, next to the Norfolk Broads, with shared access to excellent leisure facilities on site, including a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, a hot tub, a fitness barn and a children’s play barn.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 16/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £980

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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 16/12 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 16/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £650

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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 16/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £4175

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The Smithy at Three Gates Farm,

Tiverton, Devon, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

3 bedroom pet-friendly rural retreat in Devon countryside, around midway between Dartmoor and Exmoor, with stunning countryside views from garden, and access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna and gym, a children’s play area with swings, slide, seesaw and trampoline, and a games room with pool table.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 16/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £815

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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 16/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £950

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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 16/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £3010

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Garden Cottage, Peak District,

Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Delightful one bedroom rural retreat featuring neutral calming tones and a very comfortable interior, ideal for a couple looking to enjoy a tranquil romantic break nestled by the beautiful Derbyshire rolling countryside and within the Peak District National Park.

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Late availability from 16/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £457

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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 16/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £477

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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 16/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £650

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Rock Farm,

Taunton, Somerset, England

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful thatched self-catering farmhouse with a total of 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (with 4 bedrooms in the main house and 3 in the annexe) sleeping up to 14 offering stylish and luxurious accommodation combined with beautiful original features, with a fantastic 8 seater private hot tub with wonderful countryside views and a games room, fabulous holiday home for families and groups of friends looking to enjoy a special holiday in the West Country.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach

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Late availability from 16/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £2895

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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 16/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £5850

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Tincleton Lodge,

Tincleton, Dorset, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Gold award winning 5 bedroom 4 bathroom rural retreat with secure garden, nestled in the Dorset countryside on a working farm, just 6 miles from Dorchester and half an hour’s drive from the coast, with nature walks, a tennis court, and table tennis on site.

ground floor bedroom

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Late availability from 16/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £1395

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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 16/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1200

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Lammerlaw Self Catering,

Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with beautiful country views and eco-friendly credentials, set on a working farm near Biggar on the edge of the Scottish Borders and Lanarkshire, 4-star rated and family-friendly with swings in garden and a dedicated area for playing football, ideal for couples, families, walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists.

5 (8 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 16/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £675

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Ty Penbryn,

Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire, Wales

sleeps 24

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

15 bedroom Georgian mansion set in expansive grounds in Carmarthen, complete with indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room for spa-style experience, plus a private cinema and games room for entertainment.

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Late availability from 16/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £6500

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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 16/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £780

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Tweed Hideaway,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

High quality 2 bedroom holiday lodge in the Scottish Borders, with superb countryside views to the Eden and Tweed valley, warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and access to tennis court on the farm, just 3 miles from Kelso.

ground floor bedroom river views

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Late availability from 16/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £980

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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 16/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £840

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Woodlands Farmhouse ,

Glastonbury, Somerset, England

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 16/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £3510

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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 16/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £5750

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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 16/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £3800

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Nine Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

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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Late availability from 16/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £699

Special Offer: 16 Dec - 7 nights

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High Cloud,

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

10 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Experience something special at High Cloud with stunning panoramic views of the Welsh countryside, an outdoor swimming pool, a private hot tub, a games room and a location close to Sugarloaf Mountain plus accommodation for up to 24 people, ideal for large groups and big families.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 16/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £4500

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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 16/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £1050

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Granary Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Idyllic family-friendly and dog-friendly country cottage (all ground floor accommodation), located next to stunning Yorkshire countryside, well located for taking day trips to the North York Moors National Park and the stunning Yorkshire coastline.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 16/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £650

Special Offer: 27 Dec - 4 nights

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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 16/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £1545

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Garden Bank,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

family friendly

Stylish pet-friendly 2 bedroom rural retreat with lush country views out to the Tweed valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders, only around 3 miles from Kelso.

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Late availability from 16/12 to 30/12/25

7 nights from £500

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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 16/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £750

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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 16/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1100

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The Byre,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Two bedroom rural retreat with country views set on a farm in the Leicestershire countryside, all ground floor accommodation, close to Appleby Magna and the National Forest.

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Late availability from 16/12 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £745

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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.

Country Cottages Online can help you make instant bookings with trusted agencies such as Sykes Cottages or obtain late deals direct from UK owners and save on booking fees.