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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Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England

sleeps 17

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Large 7 bedroom country house with the wow-factor in Somerset, enjoy country views and luxurious spacious accommodation with a country twist, as well as a beautiful garden and 2 private hot tubs outdoors, just 18 miles from Glastonbury.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 03/02 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £3000

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Weathervane Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 03/02 to 14/02/26

7 nights from £550

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Little Cheriton House,

South Cheriton, Somerset, England

sleeps 18

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish and impressive 7 bedroom manor house with stunning country views, private outdoor hot tub and spacious elegant accommodation, half an hour's drive from Yeovil.

ensuite bedroom(s) rural views

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Late availability from 03/02 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £3000

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Monnow Valley Studio,

Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

11 bedrooms

10 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Fascinating 11 bedroom holiday house, once a recording studio and visited by A-listers, now a big group holiday house with superb riverside location, party room, games room and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, this is a house fit for stars.

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Late availability from 03/02 to 13/02/26

7 nights from £5850

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Stable Cottage,

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with country views, private indoor pool access, games room and private courtyard, set on a working farm just 5 miles from the English Cotswolds and 8 miles from Stratford upon Avon.

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countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 03/02 to 07/02/26

7 nights from £425

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Rock Farm,

Taunton, Somerset, England

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful thatched self-catering farmhouse with a total of 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (with 4 bedrooms in the main house and 3 in the annexe) sleeping up to 14 offering stylish and luxurious accommodation combined with beautiful original features, with a fantastic 8 seater private hot tub with wonderful countryside views and a games room, fabulous holiday home for families and groups of friends looking to enjoy a special holiday in the West Country.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach

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Late availability from 03/02 to 13/02/26

7 nights from £2400

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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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Late availability from 03/02 to 06/03/26

7 nights from £650

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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 03/02 to 13/02/26

7 nights from £2595

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Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 11

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Superb high quality 5 bedroom holiday house with luxurious interior and games room with pool table and table tennis just 15 minutes’ drive from the beautiful town of Hereford (three of the five bedrooms have ensuite facilities and one of these ensuite bedrooms is on the ground floor and may suit a couple who want to avoid stairs).

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Late availability from 03/02 to 13/02/26

7 nights from £1785

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Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming pet-friendly romantic rural retreat nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside and just outside the Cotswolds, welcoming 2 dogs and with good walks from the doorstep.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 03/02 to 14/02/26

7 nights from £1051

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Orchard Barn at Woodhayes Farm,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion with tranquil orchard garden which is both family-friendly and pet-friendly, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just a short distance from the inspirational scenery of the Jurassic coast.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 03/02 to 14/06/26

7 nights from £430

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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 03/02 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £1500

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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 03/02 to 19/02/26

7 nights from £1100

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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 03/02 to 23/02/26

7 nights from £840

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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 03/02 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £2500

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Symonds Yat Lodge,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 57

25 bedrooms

25 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 7)

family friendly

Large group holiday home in the Wye Valley with 25 ensuite bedrooms, a games room, party room and bar, ideal for special celebrations like hen parties and even weddings! Licensed wedding venue.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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Late availability from 03/02 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £7500

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Hagg Hill Hall,

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 22

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

8 bedroom country house with private swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, beautiful gardens and a BBQ lodge close to Matlock and the Peak District National Park, pet-friendly with 2 dogs welcome.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 03/02 to 06/03/26

7 nights from £4700

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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.

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Late availability from 03/02 to 13/02/26

7 nights from £995

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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 03/02 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £800

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Brookbank farm,

Blackden Heath, Cheshire, England

sleeps 18

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Large and spacious holiday farmhouse with outdoor private hot tub and games room, set in the stunning Cheshire countryside, ideal for groups of friends (including hens or stags) or family breaks.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 03/02 to 06/02/26

7 nights from £3000

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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.