Last Minute Cottage Holidays in England

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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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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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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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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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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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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)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1236

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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 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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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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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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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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.

5 (1 reviews)

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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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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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Popular Searches for Late Availability Holiday Homes in England

Certain areas of England, such as the West Country, the Lake District, Shakespeare’s country, Northern England and East Anglia are sought after for late cottage breaks. Maybe you want to escape to the English countryside on a rural break? Or maybe you prefer the idea of a city break? Popular choices for late breaks in England include dog-friendly cottages, cottages available for 2 night breaks, 3 night break cottages, rural retreats and cottages by the sea. Once you’ve decided to book a spontaneous spur of the moment break, book it asap as these types of rentals can be popular.

Find the best last minute cottage in England for you

On Country Cottages Online you can find rentals where you can deal with owners direct in the UK and negotiate best last minute deals, or if you prefer, book with a trusted agency like Sykes Cottages. On our last minute listing we show eleventh hour cottages and lodges with late availability in the next 7 days. Things can change fast though so we recommend that you call owners direct to find out more about their latest availability.

Savings and discounts can often be found for last minute cottages, so speaking to the owner direct is recommended. To help you find what you are looking for quickly and easily, if you have pets, you may want to take a look at pet-friendly cottages with late availability. We hope you find an inspirational place for a spontaneous break in England and that you secure a great deal on your last minute holiday home booking.