Last Minute Rural Retreats

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Briarcroft Fishery Lodge,

St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Comfortable recently built timber holiday lodge with a fantastic setting right by the River Wyre, enjoy riverside walks, relaxing and fishing whilst enjoying a special holiday here (fishing is possible for two guests at nearby coarse fishing lakes).

ground floor bedroom lake views

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Late availability from 15/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £550

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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 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £7231

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The Barn at RyePark House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Beautiful 1 bedroom barn conversion with warm bubbly private hot tub, perfect for a couple and in an idyllic setting nestled next to fields and farmlands in North Devon, just outside of Exmoor National Park and only half an hour's drive from the coast.

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 £670

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Widgeon,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Sumptuous 3 bedroom barn in rural Suffolk, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a fitness barn, and a children's play area.

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 £980

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Family-Friendly

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Old Coach House,

Aldwark, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 7

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

Searching for a family cottage in the Peak District National Park? This charming pet-friendly cottage is ideal for family holidays, enjoys an idyllic setting next to fields and should be a hit with the kids with a garden with swings and sandpit where the children can play.

5 (1 reviews)

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 £240

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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 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £675

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Lower Northcott Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 17

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Idyllic holiday farmhouse with two hot tubs, a games room with pool table, a large garden and glorious valley and farmland views, just a short walk from Northcott Mouth beach and within easy reach of the gorgeous coast, ideal for large groups (hen party and stag party friendly), big families and special celebrations.

ensuite bedroom(s) sea views

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

7 nights from £2500

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Family-Friendly

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Ebenezer Chapel,

Milford, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 20

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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.

ground floor bedroom river views

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

7 nights from £1695

Special Offer: 09 Jan - 3 nights

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Ten Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

Stylish 1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday rental with sea and countryside views plus a balcony for sitting out and enjoying the view, just 4 miles from Salcombe and 20 miles from Dartmouth.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 15/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £560

Special Offer: 15 Dec - 7 nights

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Menzies Steading,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Stunning luxury sleeps 10 holiday home near the Cairngorms, with all ensuite bedrooms, just 34 miles from Perth.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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

7 nights from £2595

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New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 19

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Stylish large group pet-friendly holiday farmhouse with 7 bedrooms, games room, private hot tub and capacity to sleep up to 19, near Oxford and the Cotswolds.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £4900

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Family-Friendly

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Forest House,

Coleford, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 26

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Large group holiday house on edge of Forest of Dean and close to the Wye Valley, complete with 11 bedrooms, hot tub, bar and large sociable living spaces.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £4950

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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 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £840

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Family-Friendly

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Old Barn House, Hereford,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Old Barn House is a characterful cottage that provides a luxurious getaway for families or friends of up to eight guests, plus additional infants in cots, in four double bedrooms.

5 (5 reviews)

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 £1350

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Cefn-nant Lodge,

Knighton, Powys, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Two bedroom log cabin for adults only with stunning country views, large decked area and outdoor private hot tub, perfect for a relaxing rural retreat holiday on a tranquil farm location (with fishing ponds on site).

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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

7 nights from £420

Special Offer: 22 Dec - 6 nights

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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 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £2500

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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 15/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £815

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1180

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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 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £5750

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The Locks,

Rogerstone, Newport, Wales

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Superb 7 bedroom group holiday house near the city of Newport, with excellent games room with pool table, retro arcade machine, and air hockey, plus cinema room with gaming facilities, and a fabulous private indoor swimming pool.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £3500

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Family-Friendly

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Northolme Hall,

Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 21

11 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Impressive 8 bedroom Lincolnshire country house set amongst beautiful gardens near Skegness and the Lincolnshire Wolds, plus a 3 bedroom Elizabethan cottage to rent, with an indoor swimming pool on site, a games room as well an outdoor tennis court, Northolme Hall is ideal for big groups of friends or family and could be the perfect place to rent for big family get-togethers or special celebrations such as anniversary or birthday parties (well behaved hen parties welcome by arrangement).

near beach near local pub

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

7 nights from £4452

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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

With a huge wrap around veranda, eco-friendly credentials, idyllic views out over a wildlife pond, a tranquil rural setting, as well as a stunning setting nestled next to a 7 acre nature reserve in North Devon, Balebarn Lodge is quirky and unique.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 15/12 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £720

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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 15/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £3510

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Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5,

Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Ideal 4 bedroom escape in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, close to Balloch, pet-friendly and with an inviting private hot tub and country views.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1750

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Blaenpant Mansion,

Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 18

6 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Impressive Grade II listed mansion house with an private hot tub, located in extensive gardens close to the Teifi Valley and just a short drive from lovely sandy beaches and the Cardigan Bay coastline, great house for get togethers, special celebrations (hen parties and stag parties welcome) and big family holidays.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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

7 nights from £2190

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Romantic Retreat

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Rhydd Holiday Barn,

Malvern, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

2 bathrooms

No pets

4 star Gold Award winning barn conversion near Malvern with stunning views out to the Malvern Hills.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 15/12 to 08/01/26

7 nights from £430

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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 15/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £650

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Snipe,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 Star rated rural holiday barn, just outside the Norfolk Broads, with access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a gym, a children’s play area.

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 £840

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Court Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality pet-friendly 6 bedroom 6 bathroom holiday farmhouse in Bude, with access to a swimming pool, tennis court, games room with pool table and soft play area, and children’s outdoor play areas with swings, slide, climbing frame and trampoline.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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

7 nights from £1425

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Family-Friendly

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The Manor House,

Ludlow, Shropshire, England

sleeps 13

6 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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.

5 (1 reviews)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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

7 nights from £1850

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Turpins Cottage,

Belper, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 20

9 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Sleeps 20, 9 Bedroom Rural Holiday House with Games Room with Pool Table, near Belper and the Peak District Turpins cottage could be a stunning location for your next holiday, situated on a pretty farm setting, where you can escape from busy city or town life with your friends and family.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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

7 nights from £2100

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Family-Friendly

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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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Family-Friendly

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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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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £4123

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Family-Friendly

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1500

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Family-Friendly

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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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).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £745

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Family-Friendly

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1100

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