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December availability from 18/12 to 22/12/25
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Last remaining December availability from 18/12 to 22/12/25
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Salcombe, Devon, England
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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Last remaining December availability from 18/12 to 23/12/25
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Salcombe, Devon, England
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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Last remaining December availability from 18/12 to 27/12/25
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Salcombe, Devon, England
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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Last remaining December availability from 18/12 to 27/12/25
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Family-Friendly
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Late availability from 18/12 to 23/12/25
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Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Smart and stylish 2 bedroom no pets holiday cottage close to Stratford Upon Avon and the Cotswold Hills.
ground floor bedroom
near local pub
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Late availability from 18/12 to 19/05/26
Online Booking Available
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Stone, Staffordshire, England
Orchard Barn, nestled in Stone, Staffordshire, offers luxurious accommodation for up to six guests with countryside views, a private hot tub, and dog-friendly amenities, perfectly located near local pubs and attractions for a relaxing getaway.
ground floor bedroom
near local pub
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Late availability from 18/12 to 24/12/25
Online Booking Available
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Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Brindle Cottage, nestled in Northern Wiltshire's countryside near Royal Wootton Bassett, offers stunning farm views, sleeps four, welcomes one dog, and features accessible amenities, making it a perfect base to explore local attractions and heritage.
ground floor bedroom
near local pub
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Late availability from 18/12 to 21/12/25
Online Booking Available
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Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England
Charming beachfront apartment in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, sleeps four with stunning sea views, direct beach access, private slipway, and near vibrant town amenities—sorry, no pets.
ground floor bedroom
near local pub
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Late availability from 18/12 to 14/02/26
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Family-Friendly
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Pet-Friendly
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St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, England
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 18/12 to 27/12/25
Online Booking Available
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Late availability from 18/12 to 03/04/26
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Beccles, Suffolk, England
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 18/12 to 23/12/25
Family-Friendly
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Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Lovely romantic retreat, an ideal base for discovering just what makes this part of Argyll and Bute so very special.
ground floor bedroom
garden views
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Late availability from 18/12 to 05/01/26
Online Booking Available
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Late availability from 18/12 to 23/12/25
Family-Friendly
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Late availability from 18/12 to 22/12/25
Family-Friendly
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Late availability from 18/12 to 22/12/25
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ST AUSTELL, Cornwall, England
Nestled in Cornwall's picturesque countryside near St Austell, this dog-friendly barn conversion offers sea views, sleeps four, features a hot tub, and is perfect for exploring nearby attractions like the Eden Project and charming coastal towns.
ground floor bedroom
near local pub
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Late availability from 18/12 to 27/12/25
Online Booking Available
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Corbridge, Northumberland, England
Experience charming Corbridge, Northumberland, from The Old Exchange, a dog-friendly self-catering property sleeping six, with scenic countryside views, modern amenities, and off-road parking, ideally located for exploring Hadrian's Wall and more.
ground floor bedroom
near local pub
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Late availability from 18/12 to 21/03/26
Family-Friendly
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Late availability from 18/12 to 21/12/25
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Bonnybridge, Falkirk, Scotland
Experience the charm of The Vestry, a stunning converted church in High Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire, with scenic countryside views, a hot tub, and snug for relaxation, sleeping 8; sorry, no pets allowed.
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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Late availability from 18/12 to 23/12/25
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Why Book a Late Availability Cottage?
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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.
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16 bedrooms
12 bathrooms
multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly
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