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Burnhope Holiday Lodge,
Wearhead, County Durham, England
sleeps 18
9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
4 dogs 
family friendly
Impressive large country house in County Durham with 9 bedrooms, an elegant interior including a games room with a full size snooker table, inspiring countryside views over the nearby hills and moorlands along with a fantastic setting on a hillside, this pet-friendly holiday home sleeps up to 18 and is ideal for large groups of friends or family.
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Bousdale Mill House,
Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Originally a mill house, this fantastic North York Moors rural retreat with its superb countryside views and high quality interior is a real treat, sleeping up to 6 in 3 bedrooms this could be a perfect base for enjoying and discovering some of the best of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on a break away.
Woodmancote Holiday Lodge,
Linchmere, West Sussex, England
sleeps 4
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
1 dog
family friendly
Planning a romantic rural retreat break in Sussex? If so a stay at this couple's cottage with its one bedroom and access to an outdoor swimming pool in the summer months could be the perfect place to take the one you love, escape to rural West Sussex where you can explore the South Downs National Park hand in hand and relax in a beautiful part of England (if required this cottage can accommodate up to 2 adults plus 2 young children aged 8 or younger).
Hoath Country House, High Weald AONB,
Chiddingstone, Kent, England
sleeps 26
7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Searching for an impressive historical country house in Kent? If so this 7 bedroom manor house could be perfect for your party, special event or special holiday, with a games room with snooker table and grand piano plus beautifully presented extensive gardens with tennis courts, this is a great place for large groups of up to 26 friends or family to holiday altogether.
Wheelhouse Barn near the North York Moors,
Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
You can truly relax at this family-friendly holiday barn near to Thirsk in the Vale of Mowbray, on days out discover some of the best of Yorkshire with the North York Moors National Park, Harrogate and York within easy reach for days out.
Chimney Gill Farmhouse near the Lake District,
Penrith, Cumbria, England
sleeps 12
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Pretty 5 bedroom holiday farmhouse set on a working farm close to Sebergham in Cumbria, with a gorgeous interior and exterior, come and experience country living at its best with up to 12 friends or family, with the added benefit of the northern part of the Lake District National Park and Carlisle within easy reach for days out.
Dairy Countryside Cottage, North York Moors National Park,
Staintondale, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
No pets
Stylish one bedroom holiday barn situated close to Staintondale, with a Whirlpool bath and king-size bed plus a location close to the coast within the North York Moors National Park, this is a great place for a romantic break for two.
Hazel Wooden Lodge near Exmoor,
Washford, Somerset, England
sleeps 8
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
Good quality, characterful and welcoming 4 bedroom Somerset holiday lodge situated close to Washford and Dunster, built from wood, this holiday home offers charm and warmth and can accommodate up to 8 in pet-friendly accommodation, soak up awe-inspiring views over the surrounding countryside and enjoy relaxing in the outdoor hot tub during a stay here.
Pickle Country Cottage,
Hutton Roof, Cumbria, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Delightful 1 bedroom rural retreat set next to gorgeous countryside within easy reach of the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales National Park for days out.
Ryecross Rural Retreat near Shaftesbury,
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Get away from it all with a stay at this idyllic rural retreat near the attractive hillside town of Shaftesbury in Dorset.
Dog-Friendly Conwy Valley Cottage,
Llansannan, Conwy, Wales
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 dog
family friendly
Charming 2 bedroom dog-friendly rural retreat, set in the Conwy Valley in North Wales.
2 Bedroom Polyphant Rural Retreat ,
Launceston, Cornwall, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Two bedroom barn conversion, part of a collection of three rural retreat cottages with expansive shared gardens in the rural hamlet of Polyphant, just 5 miles from Launceston and only around half an hour's drive from the Cornish coast and the Tamar Valley.
Pet-Friendly Country Cottage near Newcastle Emlyn,
Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, Wales
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
Book a rural retreat break at this 2 bedroom country cottage, hidden away by woodlands.
Hillymouth Country Cottage near Lee,
Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps 6
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 dog
family friendly
Looking for a sleeps 4 to 6 holiday cottage in the beautiful Devon countryside but want to be within easy reach of the stunning Devon coast? .
Rural Retreat near Newport,
Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Hidden away down a country lane, this beautifully presented 2 bedroom barn conversion is an idyllic rural retreat which lies within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park near the Gwaun Valley and Preseli Mountains.
Aberdovey Cottage with Countryside Views,
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales
sleeps 8
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Three bedroom Aberdovey holiday cottage, sleeping up to 8 in stylish accommodation and with stunning views over local golf course out to breathtaking countryside, just a short walk from one of West Wales' best loved beaches.
Penybanc Farm Barn,
Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Two bedroom barn conversion situated next to beautiful countryside close to Llandeilo.
Hemmel Rural Retreat with Hot Tub,
Embleton, Northumberland, England
sleeps 8
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Charming 4 bedroom stone-built cottage in a lovely rural setting close to the Northumberland Heritage Coast and only around 3 miles from Craster, complete with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub.
Hayloft Couple's Barn Apartment,
Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
1 dog Stylish 1 bedroom romantic retreat on a farm near the Preseli Hills, nestled by some stunning Pembrokeshire countryside and only around 15 miles drive from the coast.
Rosewall Cottage,
Halsetown, Cornwall, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Homely 2 bedroom country cottage conveniently close to the coast and just a short drive from the coastal town of St Ives and a choice of beautiful beaches.
Slate Cottage,
Tredethy, Cornwall, England
sleeps 3
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 dogs
family friendly
Romantic retreat near the Camel Trail and Bodmin Moor, sleeping up to 3 people, within around a half hour drive of the coast.
No. 2 Menefreda Cottages,
Rock, Cornwall, England
sleeps 5
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Family-friendly 3 bedroom country cottage enjoying a rural location close to Rock.
The Shooting Folly Romantic Retreat,
Cheswardine, Shropshire, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
No pets
Unique sleeps 2 romantic retreat set in the Shropshire countryside complete with a warm bubbly outdoor cedar hot tub.
Whitey Top Lodge,
Sixpenny Handley, Dorset, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Modern stylish 2 bedroom holiday lodge with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub in a rural setting on a dairy farm, within around 30 minutes' drive of Salisbury and the New Forest National Park.
Home Farm,
Witney, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps 16
8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Roomy sleeps 16, 8 bedroom country house near Witney and the Cotswolds, with tennis court and children's play area with swings and slide.
Kamba Cottage,
Kirriemuir, Perthshire, Scotland
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
Welcoming 3 bedroom holiday cottage in a rural setting with one other holiday home close to Kirriemuir and the Angus Glens.
Fishermans Lodge,
Arkesden, Essex, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Stylish 2 bedroom barn conversion set within beautiful gardens with a fishing lake, near Saffron Walden.
The Old Cartlodge,
Castle Hedingham, Essex, England
sleeps 5
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
3 bedroom barn conversion with lovely rural views near Castle Hedingham.
The Stables near Ely,
Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Rural holiday home near Ely, with country views.
Lynhays Riverside Cottage,
Launceston, Cornwall, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
No pets
family friendly
Sleeps 4 riverside holiday home close to both Bodmin Moor and the Tamar Valley, relax by the river on holiday.
Lodge Two,
Summercourt, Cornwall, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Welcoming and homely 3 bedroom holiday lodge set inland in Cornwall, only around 7 miles from the popular coastal resort of Newquay.
Valley View Cabin,
Rhayader, Powys, Wales
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 dogs Romantic couple's cabin with stunning valley views and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub plus fire pit close to Rhayader and the Elan Valley.
Jasmine Cottage,
Wadebridge, Cornwall, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
3 bedroom holiday cottage near Padstow with access to shared leisure facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and games room with pool table and table tennis.
Apple Tree Cottage,
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England
sleeps 10
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Pretty 5 bedroom thatched country cottage, near Blandford Forum, with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub in garden.
The Barrow,
St Blazey, Cornwall, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Two bedroom barn conversion just one mile from the Eden Project and only a few miles from local beach.
An Skyber,
Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Stylish sleeps 6 holiday accommodation with sea views and eco-friendly geothermal central heating, close to Marazion and the Lizard coastline.
Little Silver Fox Shepherds Hut,
Umberleigh, Devon, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
No pets
Romantic sleeps 2 shepherds hut with countryside views and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub in Devon’s Tarka Country.
Brunston Castle Lodge,
Dailly, Ayrshire, Scotland
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
3 bedroom family-friendly cottage on Ayrshire holiday park, with shared access to swimming pool, gym with sauna and games room with table tennis and pool table.
Neddy Cut Lodge,
Backbarrow, Cumbria, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Stylish 3 bedroom holiday lodge with private outdoor hot tub, within Lake District National Park.
The Smithy Stylish Retreat,
Milbourne, Northumberland, England
sleeps 9
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Stylish and beautifully presented 5 bedroom holiday house in Northumberland with countryside views to the rear, just 6 miles from Newcastle, sorry no pets.
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