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 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £3495

Special Offer: 19 Dec - 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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December availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £5500

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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.

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Last remaining December availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £1700

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Seven Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

unlimited dogs welcome

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 December availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £699

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Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold, Lovely clean Cottage in rural location with shared games room ,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

5 star rated gold award winning luxury cottage with a traditonal yet modern feel set in rolling countryside with private enclosed gardens and amazing views over rural farmland yet just 15 minutes' drive from Hereford.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Last remaining December availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1256

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Nine Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

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 19/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £699

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Ten Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

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 19/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £560

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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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Last remaining November availability from 19/12 to 28/12/25

7 nights from £1700

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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 19/12 to 28/02/26

7 nights from £1695

Special Offer: 09 Jan - 3 nights

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Agricola House,

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Award winning, stylish 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom holiday house with cinema room, games console for fun times and relaxing wellness sauna, set in Wirksworth, close to the Peak District National Park.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £4395

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Meadow Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 19/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £550

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Townfoot Cottage,

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

family friendly

Escape to dog-friendly Townfoot Cottage in Northumberland National Park, offering stunning views over Elsdon Burn, cosy accommodation for up to five guests, a private garden with BBQ, and easy access to historic trails and outdoor adventures.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £477

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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 19/12 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £755

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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 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £7500

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Teal,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Escape for a taste of rural bliss to this beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion close to the Norfolk Broads, relax and unwind with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities at this barn complex, including a hot tub, a gym, a games room and play barn for young kids.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £980

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Coddiwomple,

Leyburn, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish 3 bedroom no pets holiday home, ideally located for discovering some of the best of the Yorkshire Dales on holiday.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 19/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £1090

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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Flint Cottage,

Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Charming single-storey 2 bedroom holiday cottage in historic market-town of Saxmundham, just 8 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, one small pet dog welcome.

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ground floor bedroom garden views

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Late availability from 19/12 to 26/01/26

7 nights from £795

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Beaford Country House,

Great Torrington, Devon, England

sleeps 23

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Situated by the river valley of Torridge, this large country house has 9 bedrooms, beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a private hot tub and has plenty to recommend it for hen parties, stag parties, special holidays and even weddings.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £3800

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The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

A detached stone holiday cottage for two with a cosy woodburner, a Jacuzzi bath and a private garden with pretty views over the valley and orchard, perfect for romantic breaks and set in twenty acres of conservation valley and woodlands.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 19/12 to 26/12/25

7 nights from £600

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Corffe House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 9 bedroom Grade II listed country house, set within beautiful gardens close to Barnstaple, complete with cinema room/games room and enjoying access to an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and tennis court, ideal for big groups of friends or family looking to celebrate or holiday in style.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £5575

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The Cotswold Manor Hall, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games Barn, 70 acres of Parkland,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 24

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 6)

family friendly

Cotswold Manor Hall is set on the 70 acre Cotswold Manor Country Estate, just 20 minutes drive from Oxford and an hour's drive from London, this 9 bedroom holiday home is a great place for groups, large families, stag parties or hen parties and with a private hot tub is ideal for relaxing and enjoying good times together in the tranquil Cotswold countryside.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £4800

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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 19/12 to 08/01/26

7 nights from £430

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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 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1100

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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Corner Cottage,

Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

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 19/12 to 17/01/26

7 nights from £695

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Cherry Tree Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Sleeps 5 no pets accessible holiday lodge just outside Minehead, enjoying access to excellent onsite leisure facilities with a children’s play area with swings and slide, a putting green and a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £520

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Broadway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 16

7 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Fantastic large self-catering house which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, offering a high standard of accommodation as well as countryside views in a rural location just 2 miles from Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £1390

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Poachers Barn,

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 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £3584

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Lower Northcott Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 17

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Idyllic holiday farmhouse with two hot tubs, a games room with pool table, a large garden and glorious valley and farmland views, just a short walk from Northcott Mouth beach and within easy reach of the gorgeous coast, ideal for large groups (hen party and stag party friendly), big families and special celebrations.

ensuite bedroom(s) sea views

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £2500

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Atlanta,

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 20

10 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Big House self catering in Lincolnshire, with indoor swimming pool for exclusive use of guests and private hot tub, sleeps up to 20 people with 10 bedrooms.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £2900

Special Offer: 09 Jan - 3 nights

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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

cat friendly

A unique and pretty stone cottage for two, ideal for romantic breaks, nestled in a tranquil valley in South Devon with a private garden and valley views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 19/12 to 29/12/25

7 nights from £600

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Butlers,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom luxury pet-friendly holiday home set on a country estate near Leominster, with private hot tub and barrel sauna in garden, plus daily access to an onsite indoor swimming pool, this is a great place to relax and unwind in the countryside.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £4123

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ryton grange,

Ryton, Shropshire, England

sleeps 23

11 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Large pet-friendly group accommodation, with games barn with pool table and table tennis, plus views out to the Shropshire Hills, sleeps up to 23 people, less than 8 miles from Shrewsbury.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £3703

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Langford Valley Barn,

Dorchester, Dorset, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Newly available is this stunning 4 bedroom barn conversion set by the unspoilt Dorset Downs, enjoy a luxury country holiday, just half an hour's drive from the beautiful Jurassic coastline.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1200

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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 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £995

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Rose Cottage,

Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

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 19/12 to 19/05/26

7 nights from £409

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Laburnum Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Roomy 3 bedroom M2 rated dog-friendly holiday lodge with stunning views to Exmoor, just outside Minehead and with onsite access to children’s play area, games room and putting green.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 14/02/26

7 nights from £695

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The Cotswold Manor Lodge, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games Barn, 70 acres of Parkland,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 26

8 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

Wonderful large holiday home with relaxing private hot tub and countryside views sleeping up to 26 in 8 bedrooms in high quality accommodation, set on a lovely Cotswold Country Estate just 20 minutes drive from Oxford, 30 minutes from Cheltenham and one hour's drive from London.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £4400

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Parlour Barn,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Stylish and welcoming 2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion on a working farm in Bude, enjoying access to the farm’s leisure facilities including a swimming pool, a tennis court and a games room with soft play facilities and pool table.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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Late availability from 19/12 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £500

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Coot,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

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 19/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £980

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Woodcock,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxury holiday barn on a scenic Suffolk farm, close to the Norfolk Broads, with access to a hot tub, a games room, a gym and playbarn for young children on site.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £840

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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.