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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Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Charming romantic retreat with views out to the Malvern Hills, less than 8 miles from Ledbury and 10 miles from Hereford and close to the Wye Valley AONB.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining August availability from 07/08 to 11/08/26

7 nights from £669

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Penty Parc,

Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 17

9 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 9 bedroom country house set in the glorious Pembrokeshire countryside, with elegance and roomy accommodation, fit for the finest of occasions, just half an hour's drive from the Pembrokeshire coast and near Narberth.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Last remaining August availability from 07/08 to 12/08/26

7 nights from £4410

Special Offer: 08 Aug - 14 nights

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Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

Sleeps 4 pet-friendly rural retreat with secure private garden, just 3 miles from Slapton Sands and half an hour’s drive from Dartmoor.

countryside views over hillsnear beach

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Last remaining August availability from 07/08 to 18/08/26

7 nights from £650

Special Offer: 07 Aug - 10 nights

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The Dovecote, two bedrooms sleeping 3 with pretty garden, dog friendly,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly and family-friendly cottage, with woodburner, nestled in South Hams, close to the South Devon National Landscape and good beaches.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Last remaining August availability from 07/08 to 21/08/26

7 nights from £650

Special Offer: 07 Aug - 7 nights

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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 07/08 to 05/11/26

7 nights from £445

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Owl Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Idyllic couple’s no pets rural retreat, featuring stunning country views over the Somerset countryside, just 10 minutes’ drive from Bath.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 07/08 to 01/04/27

7 nights from £445

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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 07/08 to 01/05/27

7 nights from £445

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Brookside Retreat,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Beautiful romantic retreat for 2, in the heart of Two Dales, just a short drive from the Peak District National Park.

near local pub

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Late availability from 07/08 to 15/08/26

7 nights from £475

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Stanway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 18

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Lovely large stone-built holiday cottage with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and country views, ideal for large groups of friends or family, with a lovely rural location only 2 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 07/08 to 10/08/26

7 nights from £1590

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Rower Fort,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Unique Devonshire fairytale tower house with 8 bedrooms, with a location within 12 acres of gardens and grounds, a private hot tub and indoor heated swimming pool, this is a very special place to stay.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 07/08 to 10/08/26

7 nights from £4950

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Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Apple Loft is a stylish romantic holiday home, perfect for 2 with wonderful tree top views of the Devonshire Hills and a lovely location amongst gorgeous countryside at Twistgates Farm, just 30 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 07/08 to 10/08/26

7 nights from £525

Special Offer: 21 Aug - 7 nights

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The Granary at Old Barn Cottages,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly converted barn next to the Lincolnshire Wolds and just 40 minutes' drive from Skegness.

countryside views out to meadows near local pub

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Late availability from 07/08 to 01/09/26

7 nights from £250

Special Offer: 07 Aug - 7 nights

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Rosemore Grange,

Whitbourne, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 26

11 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Large country house with 11 bedrooms and many fine features, nestled in pleasant private gardens by glorious unspoilt countryside, within easy reach of Worcester, Hereford, Cheltenham and the Malvern Hills, ideal for large family or group getaways, parties, special celebrations and special holidays.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 07/08 to 13/08/26

7 nights from £4000

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The Clock Tower,

Colwall, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Idyllic romantic pet-friendly retreat by the Malvern Hills, just 4 miles from Ledbury, with its own private garden and dog run.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 07/08 to 14/08/26

7 nights from £750

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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 07/08 to 21/08/26

7 nights from £6720

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Borland Farmhouse,

Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxury 4 bedroom holiday farmhouse near Cumnock and Ayr in Scotland, featuring stunning countryside views, a games room with a pool table and a private outdoor hot tub, ideal for groups of friends and family.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 07/08 to 28/08/26

7 nights from £2200

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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.

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Late availability from 07/08 to 14/08/26

7 nights from £715

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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 07/08 to 10/08/26

7 nights from £1075

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The Cotswold Manor Vineyard, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games/Event Barns, 70 acres of Parkland,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 11

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 6)

cat friendly

Superb 4 bedroom holiday house with excellent location on an Oxfordshire country estate, set in over half an acre of gardens close to the Cotswolds and half an hour's drive from Oxford, complete with a private warm bubbly hot tub and shared access to a Games Barn with a pool table, football table and table tennis, this is a fantastic cottage for family breaks or group holidays such as stag or hen parties.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 07/08 to 14/08/26

7 nights from £3000

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Lydensign,

Hemyock, Devon, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

family friendly

Detached country cottage with character features and lawned gardens, family-friendly and pet-friendly, an ideal rural retreat from which to discover some of the best that Devon has to offer.

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ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 07/08 to 15/08/26

7 nights from £250

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Glansevin Mansion,

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales

sleeps 58

28 bedrooms

20 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

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 07/08 to 11/08/26

7 nights from £9500

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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.

What Type of Last Minute Self-Catering Break Best Suits you?

Are you searching for a certain type of last minute cottage break such as a dog-friendly escape, a rural retreat, a coastal escape or a log cabin? Country Cottages Online can help you find the best last minute holiday for you.

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Book the Best Last Minute Holiday Home in the UK for you

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.

Country Cottages Online can help you make instant bookings with trusted agencies or obtain late deals direct from UK owners and save on booking fees.