Last Minute Holiday Cottage Breaks in the UK

Looking to book a last-minute holiday cottage in the UK? Choose from late deals on dog-friendly cottages, country cottages, luxury escapes and holiday homes by the sea. Find a great selection of last minute self-catering holiday accommodation to rent in the UK and Ireland on Country Cottages Online.

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Duvale Barn,

Tiverton, Devon, England

sleeps 43

16 bedrooms

12 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Spacious 16 bedroom large group dog-friendly holiday house near Tiverton and Exmoor National Park, complete with games room with pool table, bubbly outdoor hot tub, sociable BBQ area, large garden and table tennis, ideal for gathering with friends and family, sleeps 42.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Last remaining January availability from 21/01 to 31/01/26

7 nights from £5500

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Old Hundredth,

Kingsbridge, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Situated in the South Devon AONB, this charming character cottage with exposed beams, open stone fireplace and secluded country garden is conveniently close to the unspoilt Devon coastline and tranquil countryside.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Last remaining January availability from 21/01 to 31/01/26

7 nights from £550

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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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Last remaining January availability from 21/01 to 28/02/26

7 nights from £1695

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The Barn,

Worcester, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Wonderful rural barn conversion with fantastic views out to the Malvern Hills, situated within its own private fenced garden on a small holding and surrounded by glorious Worcestershire countryside, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Spring availability from 21/01 to 07/03/26

7 nights from £425

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Granary Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Idyllic family-friendly and dog-friendly country cottage (all ground floor accommodation), located next to stunning Yorkshire countryside, well located for taking day trips to the North York Moors National Park and the stunning Yorkshire coastline.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last minute availability from 21/01 to 26/03/26

7 nights from £650

Special Offer: 14 Feb - 7 nights

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The Stables Holiday Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 21/01 to 26/03/26

7 nights from £665

Special Offer: 14 Feb - 7 nights

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Badger at Coombe Barn Cottages,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Charming sleeps 2 romantic retreat in rural Somerset, set in idyllic countryside on a working farm, just 10 minutes’ drive from Bath.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 21/01 to 31/03/26

7 nights from £445

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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 21/01 to 31/03/26

7 nights from £1850

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Hare Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

No pets sleeps 2 Cotswolds rural retreat just 4 miles from Bath, with veranda with fabulous countryside views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 21/01 to 06/04/26

7 nights from £445

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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 21/01 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £800

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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 21/01 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £855

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Lochead Cottage,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

One of a collection of high quality cottages in a stunning setting with loch views in Argyll and Bute in Scotland, pet-friendly and sleeping up to 6 people.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 21/01 to 02/05/26

7 nights from £795

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Courtyard Cottage,

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.

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Late availability from 21/01 to 05/02/26

7 nights from £6720

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The Barn,

Navan, Meath, Ireland

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Comfortable and homely 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday home in the Boyne Valley with access to games room on site (with pool table and air hockey), children’s playground area and BBQ, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin.

countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 21/01 to 29/01/26

7 nights from £1332

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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 21/01 to 01/03/26

7 nights from £420

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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.

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Late availability from 21/01 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £1180

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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.

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Late availability from 21/01 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £1500

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The Manor on the Monnow,

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

11 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Spacious 11 bedroom country house rental on outskirts of Monmouth with warm bubbly indoor hot tub, games room with table tennis, pool plus table football and 2 acres of gardens complete with children’s play facilities.

ensuite bedroom(s) rural views

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Late availability from 21/01 to 30/01/26

7 nights from £4950

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The Keepers,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

A collection of five unique country cottages, each with its own private garden, located within the stunning scenery of the Upper Tay Valley in Highland Perthshire.

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Late availability from 21/01 to 27/02/26

7 nights from £1610

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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 21/01 to 30/01/26

7 nights from £830

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Rose Cottage,

Tincleton, Dorset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rural retreat, nestled on a working farm in Dorset, with table tennis, tennis court and nature walks on site, just 5 miles from Dorchester and half an hour's drive from the coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 21/01 to 30/01/26

7 nights from £950

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The Stable, Old Barn Cottages,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

cat friendly

Spacious 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday barn to rent, next to the Lincolnshire Wolds and only around 40 minutes' drive from the coast.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 21/01 to 02/01/27

7 nights from £300

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Millers House at Mendham Mill,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Unique pet-friendly self-catering watermill with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set next to a scenic river in Norfolk, relax on holiday by the waterside, just half an hour's drive from the Norfolk Broads.

5 (5 reviews)

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Late availability from 21/01 to 20/03/26

7 nights from £1236

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Hollies Barn,

Nantwich, Cheshire, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stunning stylish 6 bedroom no pets allowed barn conversion with games zone with pool table for fun times, plus a warm bubbly outdoor hot tub for a relaxing break, set in the Cheshire countryside close to Nantwich.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 21/01 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £3970

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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 21/01 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £2200

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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.

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Late availability from 21/01 to 19/02/26

7 nights from £1100

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Holly Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Sleeps 10 log cabin just outside of Minehead, with stunning views out over Exmoor National Park, dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible in a number of rooms (M2 rated), plus enjoying access to a children’s play area on site, a games room and putting green.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 21/01 to 13/02/26

7 nights from £995

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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 21/01 to 13/02/26

7 nights from £4452

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Rosehaven,

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.

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Late availability from 21/01 to 05/02/26

7 nights from £7231

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Meadow View,

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 21/01 to 12/02/26

7 nights from £6300

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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).

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Late availability from 21/01 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £755

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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 21/01 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £2190

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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 21/01 to 30/01/26

7 nights from £650

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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 21/01 to 03/02/26

7 nights from £350

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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 21/01 to 30/01/26

7 nights from £480

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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 21/01 to 13/02/26

7 nights from £2500

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The Byre,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Two bedroom rural retreat with country views set on a farm in the Leicestershire countryside, all ground floor accommodation, close to Appleby Magna and the National Forest.

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Late availability from 21/01 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £755

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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 21/01 to 30/01/26

7 nights from £5950

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Apple Cottage ,

Pylle, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

High quality boutique style holiday home set in a peaceful rural setting with a tranquil garden and private hot tub.

ensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 21/01 to 06/03/26

7 nights from £740

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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.

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Late availability from 21/01 to 30/01/26

7 nights from £1595

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Why Book a Late Availability Cottage?

Booking a last minute escape and doing something spontaneous can be wonderfully exciting. Maybe you want to book a romantic countryside retreat in England where and your partner can gaze out on wildflower meadows, enjoy tranquil walks and watch the sunset? Or, a remote escape in Wales where you can hideaway with the family for a while? Or perhaps the perfect last minute escape for you would be a fisherman's cottage in Scotland where you can walk your pet pooch on secluded beaches? There is a late break to suit everyone, from farm cottages, to beach chalets, luxury lodges and barn conversions. Whatever makes for the best option for you, the UK is home to a great range of quick break deals.

Whether for a weekend break, a 48 hour escape, a midweek escape for 2 or 3 nights or a longer stay, grab a quick break deal and make your imminent escape.

Popular UK Destinations for Last Chance Getaways

The UK is home to some wonderful destinations for last minute breaks. Popular options for late escapes in England include Devon, Cornwall and Dorset in the South West, Norfolk with its coast and broads, Suffolk and the Isle of Wight. Also popular are the beautiful English Cotswolds, and options further north such as the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland.

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.

Country Cottages Online features options across the UK, including late breaks in Ireland.

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Wherever in the UK you make a snap decision to holiday; whether in the British countryside, or by the coast, we hope you find the perfect eleventh-hour trip on Country Cottages Online. With late breaks you can often pick up special offers, particularly if there has been a last minute cancellation.

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