Last Minute Cottage Holidays in England

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Doves Barn,

Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

sleeps 22

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Beautiful large sleeps 22 holiday barn in rural Suffolk close to Needham Market, complete with hot tub, games room, outdoor games and 2 acres of beautiful gardens, ideal for big family gatherings and special celebrations.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last minute availability from 20/03 to 23/03/26

7 nights from £3495

Special Offer: 20 Mar - 3 nights

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Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Stylish 5 bedroom 5 bathroom new-build holiday house near the Wye Valley with breathtaking country views out towards the Malvern Hills.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Last remaining March availability from 20/03 to 23/03/26

7 nights from £1785

Special Offer: 23 Mar - 4 nights

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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 20/03 to 26/03/26

7 nights from £650

Special Offer: 15 May - 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 20/03 to 26/03/26

7 nights from £665

Special Offer: 06 Apr - 4 nights

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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).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Last remaining March availability from 20/03 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £1785

Special Offer: 30 Mar - 3 nights

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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.

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Last remaining March availability from 20/03 to 31/03/26

7 nights from £5500

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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 20/03 to 31/03/26

7 nights from £1850

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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 March availability from 20/03 to 03/04/26

7 nights from £669

Special Offer: 20 Mar - 4 nights

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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 20/03 to 03/04/26

7 nights from £425

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Seven Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

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 March availability from 20/03 to 03/04/26

7 nights from £699

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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 20/03 to 10/06/26

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 20/03 to 30/06/26

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 20/03 to 30/06/26

7 nights from £445

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Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 bedroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire close to Wales/England border, plenty to offer families including access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports area, good walks nearby, woodland picnic area, birdwatching area and play area for the under 5s.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/03 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £1627

Special Offer: 20 Mar - 3 nights

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The Escape,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Sleeps 10 holiday house with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and games room, just outside of the Peak District National Park.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/03 to 02/04/26

7 nights from £2200

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Heads Nook Hall Cottage,

Heads Nook, Cumbria, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Beautiful luxurious 2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home in the beautiful North Pennines, just 7 miles from Carlisle and welcoming 2 pet dogs.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/03 to 24/03/26

7 nights from £800

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Fuschia Cottage,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Bude, with access to onsite swimming pool, tennis court, and own private hot tub.

near local pub historic property

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Late availability from 20/03 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £665

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Glenacres,

Chideock , Dorset, England

sleeps 12

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Beautifully furnished family-friendly holiday cottage with an outside heated swimming pool, extensive gardens, plus a trampoline and table-tennis, just 100 metres walk from the beach at Seatown.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 20/03 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £4900

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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.

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Late availability from 20/03 to 30/03/26

7 nights from £650

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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 20/03 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £980

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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 20/03 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £855

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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 20/03 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £300

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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 20/03 to 30/03/26

7 nights from £840

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 20/03 to 03/04/26

7 nights from £1100

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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Corner Cottage,

Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly character cottage in Saxmundham (one small dog welcome), less than 10 miles from Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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Late availability from 20/03 to 23/03/26

7 nights from £595

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Threshers Barn,

Beaminster, Dorset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 6)

family friendly

3 bedroom very pet-friendly barn conversion on an organic farm with access to onsite games room and fishing lakes nearby, in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape, close to Beaminster and just half an hour’s drive from the coast.

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Late availability from 20/03 to 04/04/26

7 nights from £1050

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Blackdown Cottage,

Burwash, East Sussex, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Escape on an idyllic rural retreat break to this beautiful 2 bedroom country cottage nestled by woodlands, gardens and lakes in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to fascinating historical castles and National Trust properties and just half an hour's drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and only 40 minutes' drive from Brighton.

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ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/03 to 01/05/26

7 nights from £700

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Waterlake Cottage, Orcheston, nr Stonehenge,

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Two bedroom holiday bungalow with beautiful countryside views, set down a country track, just a few miles from Stonehenge.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £650

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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 20/03 to 23/03/26

7 nights from £740

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The Piggery,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Award winning no pets 4 bedroom single-storey barn conversion, with stunning country views, set in the idyllic Leicestershire countryside close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 20/03 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £1310

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The Chaffhouse,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Lovely 2 bedroom dogs welcome and family-friendly barn conversion next to countryside and close to the Lincolnshire Wolds and Lincoln.

panoramic views of unspoiled countryside with meadows near local pub

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Late availability from 20/03 to 20/04/26

7 nights from £300

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Rhydd Holiday Barn,

Malvern, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

2 bathrooms

No pets

4 star Gold Award winning barn conversion near Malvern with stunning views out to the Malvern Hills.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/03 to 10/04/26

7 nights from £430

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Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

3 bedroom holiday barn sleeping 5 people in rural Shropshire close to England and Wales border country, enjoying shared access to an indoor swimming pool, a multisports court area with tennis and badminton and a children’s play area for children aged under 5, plus good walks from the farm.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 20/03 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £521

Special Offer: 20 Mar - 3 nights

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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 20/03 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £800

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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.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 20/03 to 28/03/26

7 nights from £425

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Two Owls Lodge,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Idyllic sleeps 3 rural retreat in a superb country location and with beautiful views over the Derwent Valley, situated just outside of the Peak District National Park and close to Matlock.

valley views near local pub

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Late availability from 20/03 to 03/04/26

7 nights from £595

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Cedar Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly log cabin with stunning views out to Exmoor, just 20 minutes’ walk from Minehead with its beach, with access to excellent onsite facilities that will appeal to families including a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football, a putting green and children’s play area with swings.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 20/03 to 04/04/26

7 nights from £495

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Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 16

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Buttercups & Hayloft is a wonderful combination sleeping 16 across two quality cottages and can comfortably dine 16 guests at one long dining table located in Buttercups.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/03 to 31/03/26

7 nights from £2295

Special Offer: 27 Mar - 3 nights

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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

With a huge wrap around veranda, eco-friendly credentials, idyllic views out over a wildlife pond, a tranquil rural setting, as well as a stunning setting nestled next to a 7 acre nature reserve in North Devon, Balebarn Lodge is quirky and unique.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/03 to 03/04/26

7 nights from £720

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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 20/03 to 27/03/26

7 nights from £5950

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Popular Searches for Late Availability Holiday Homes in England

Certain areas of England, such as the West Country, the Lake District, Shakespeare’s country, Northern England and East Anglia are sought after for late cottage breaks. Maybe you want to escape to the English countryside on a rural break? Or maybe you prefer the idea of a city break? Popular choices for late breaks in England include dog-friendly cottages, cottages available for 2 night breaks, 3 night break cottages, rural retreats and cottages by the sea. Once you’ve decided to book a spontaneous spur of the moment break, book it asap as these types of rentals can be popular.

Find the best last minute cottage in England for you

On Country Cottages Online you can find rentals where you can deal with owners direct in the UK and negotiate best last minute deals, or if you prefer, book with a trusted agency like Sykes Cottages. On our last minute listing we show eleventh hour cottages and lodges with late availability in the next 7 days. Things can change fast though so we recommend that you call owners direct to find out more about their latest availability.

Savings and discounts can often be found for last minute cottages, so speaking to the owner direct is recommended. To help you find what you are looking for quickly and easily, if you have pets, you may want to take a look at pet-friendly cottages with late availability. We hope you find an inspirational place for a spontaneous break in England and that you secure a great deal on your last minute holiday home booking.