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Rower Fort,
Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 16
8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
3 dogs 
family friendly
Unique Devonshire fairytale tower house with 8 bedrooms, with a location within 12 acres of gardens and grounds, a private hot tub and indoor heated swimming pool, this is a very special place to stay.
Rosemore Grange,
Whitbourne, Worcestershire, England
sleeps 26
11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Large country house with 11 bedrooms and many fine features, nestled in pleasant private gardens by glorious unspoilt countryside, within easy reach of Worcester, Hereford, Cheltenham and the Malvern Hills, ideal for large family or group getaways, parties, special celebrations and special holidays.
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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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.
Swallow's Orchard,
West Bradley, Somerset, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
Orchard Barn at Woodhayes Farm,
Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 10
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
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.
Meadow Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,
Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
Fox Den - Fields End Water,
March, Cambridgeshire, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 dogs 
accessible
A romantic log cabin for adults only, pet friendly & furnished to a high specification with wood-burner and private hot-tub outdoors surrounded by picturesque lakes and the stunning green Cambridgeshire countryside.
Scott's Cottage,
Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Very lovely 2 bedroom thatched country cottage with private garden close to the heart of the Isle of Wight with the coast within easy reach for days out.
Beaver Den - Fields End Water,
March, Cambridgeshire, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 dogs Luxury self-catering holiday lodge with hot tub in Cambridgeshire, located on a 5 star adults only holiday park, with tranquil lakes and beautiful natural surroundings, the perfect spot for enthusiastic anglers.
Badger Set - Fields End Water,
March, Cambridgeshire, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 dogs Luxurious dog-friendly holiday lodge with outdoor private hot tub set by fishing lakes in glorious Cambridgeshire countryside.
Tamarack Lodge,
Fyfett, Somerset, England
sleeps 15
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
4 dogs
accessible
High quality 3 bedroom log cabin situated on a farm close to the Blackdown Hills with gorgeous views of the Yarty Valley.
The Cotswold Manor Lodge, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games Barn, 70 acres of Parkland,
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps 26
8 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
6 dogs 
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.
Monnington House and Garden Cottage,
Monnington on Wye, Herefordshire, England
sleeps 18
9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
This fantastic 5 star rated large holiday home and adjoining cottage together sleep up to 18 in style and comfort and benefit from a setting within an area of outstanding natural beauty near to the Brecon Beacons and River Wye, with its games room and table tennis room, this property is ideal for special celebrations and for large group getaways.
Meadow View,
Little Bytham, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps 20
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
3 dogs
family friendly
Beautiful high quality holiday farmhouse with lovely gardens, hot tub and fantastic location next to stunning countryside, just 10 minutes drive from Stamford and Rutland Water Nature Reserve, ideal for large groups such as hen parties or large families.
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.
Stanway House,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps 18
8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Lovely large stone-built holiday cottage with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and country views, ideal for large groups of friends or family, with a lovely rural location only 2 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds.
Stanton House,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps 14
6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
Rock Farm,
Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps 14
7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
The Barn with hot tub,
Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Stylish 3 bedroom barn conversion with its own bubbly hot tub and enclosed garden area, set on a working Somerset Cider Farm, ideal for a relaxing break in the Somerset countryside with the coast within reach for days out.
The Stables,
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Gold award winning luxurious 3 bedroom holiday cottage on a family-run working farm within the beautiful Lincolnshire Fens, this property has level-access throughout the inside and there is a level access carpark on site.
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
family friendly
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).
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.
Tubbs Delight,
Malborough, Devon, England
sleeps 7
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
4 dogs
family friendly
With a warm bubbly hot tub with outstanding countryside views and a location in the pretty village of Malborough in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a location just 5 minutes drive from the coast, this dog-friendly holiday home has plenty to recommend it.
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.
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.
Epsom Cottage,
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps 5
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
Beautifully presented, 3 bedroom Epsom Cottage is an absolute dream, with luxurious 5 star rated accommodation, this is an idyllic place to enjoy a truly relaxing holiday in the Cotswolds close to Chipping Norton, with access to a heated indoor swimming pool on site, a spa where you can book pampering treatments (available at additional cost), as well as a gym and beautiful gardens, this has to be one of the Cotswolds' very best holiday homes.
Ebenezer Chapel,
Milford, Derbyshire, England
sleeps 20
8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
With a riverside location and river views, this unique chapel conversion in Milford could be the ideal place to holiday with friends or family close to the Peak District, and the on site sauna suite helps to make it a great place to relax and unwind too.
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.
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.
Foxhill Lodge,
Blackborough, Devon, England
sleeps 10
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Looking for a 5 bedroom holiday home in Devon with the wow factor? Stylish and beautifully decorated with the added bonus of an outdoor swimming pool, a private hot tub, a children's play area with swings, slide and climbing area, views out over the Blackdown Hills, plus an outdoor BBQ lodge, Foxhill Lodge sleeps up to 8 people and is bound to impress.
Corffe House,
Barnstaple, Devon, England
sleeps 22
9 bedrooms
8 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
Number Five Corffe Cottages,
Barnstaple, Devon, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
2 bedroom holiday home with superb first floor outdoor balcony area plus access to excellent on site leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a warm bubbly hot tub plus a tennis court and children's play area, set on the Corffe estate, just 4 miles from Barnstaple and only around 10 miles from Westward Ho!'s sandy beach.
Hillside,
Treyarnon, Cornwall, England
sleeps 8
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 dogs
cat friendly
Family-friendly and pet-friendly cottage in Cornwall with superb country views and private hot tub, just 10 minutes' walk from Treyarnon Bay.
The Manor House,
Ludlow, Shropshire, England
sleeps 13
6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
Spacious high quality 6 bedroom holiday house near Ludlow with games room with pool table and air hockey plus grass tennis court, private 6-hole golf course, children's play area with swings, slide, a trampoline, rope swing and zip wire, tree house, Wendy House and extensive gardens.
Park Cottage at Cossington Park,
Cossington, Somerset, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Get away for a relaxing break at this lovely 3 bedroom luxurious holiday cottage, set within the beautiful grounds of Cossington Park, close to the Polden Hills and Somerset Levels, and just 20 minutes’ drive from Burnham on Sea on the coast, with its own private cottage garden plus shared access to children’s play facilities (swing and wooden play-fort) along with access to a table tennis room, this is a great place to stay for families or up to 6 friends.
Kirkandrews House ,
Longtown, Cumbria, England
sleeps 15
7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
1 dog
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.
Buttercups Haybarn 5 Star Cottage with Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Toddler Play Area,
Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps 10
6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
1 dog
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.
Blackdown Country Cottage,
Burwash, East Sussex, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Escape on an idyllic rural retreat break to this beautiful 2 bedroom country cottage nestled by woodlands, gardens and lakes in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to fascinating historical castles and National Trust properties and just half an hour's drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and only 40 minutes' drive from Brighton.
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