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 remaining December availability from 12/12 to 15/12/25

7 nights from £3695

Special Offer: 12 Dec - 3 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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Late availability from 12/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £650

Special Offer: 27 Dec - 4 nights

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Court Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality pet-friendly 6 bedroom 6 bathroom holiday farmhouse in Bude, with access to a swimming pool, tennis court, games room with pool table and soft play area, and children’s outdoor play areas with swings, slide, climbing frame and trampoline.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £1425

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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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Last minute availability from 12/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £500

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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 October availability from 12/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £650

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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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Last minute availability from 12/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £750

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Field Barn sleeps 2, with a private Steam Room and AirCon!,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Stylish romantic pet-friendly barn conversion midway between the Wye Valley and Malvern Hills AONBs, luxurious throughout and with superb country views, relax and unwind at this stunning couple’s holiday home.

5 (2 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £650

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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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Last minute availability from 12/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £650

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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 12/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £665

Special Offer: 27 Dec - 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 December availability from 12/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £1700

Special Offer: 12 Dec - 7 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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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December availability from 12/12 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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1700

Special Offer: 12 Dec - 7 nights

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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 12/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £699

Special Offer: 12 Dec - 4 nights

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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 12/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £560

Special Offer: 12 Dec - 7 nights

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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 12/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £699

Special Offer: 12 Dec - 7 nights

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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 12/12 to 28/02/26

7 nights from £1695

Special Offer: 09 Jan - 3 nights

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The Granary,

Dunster, Somerset, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Idyllic, gold award winning, 5 star rated barn conversion with lawned gardens and relaxing hot tub, situated within a valley in Exmoor National Park, close to the Brendon Hills.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach

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

7 nights from £1800

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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)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 12/12 to 18/12/25

7 nights from £1236

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Buttercups Haybarn 5 Star Cottage with Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Toddler Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 10

6 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 5 star rated, 6 bedroom rural barn conversion set on a small complex in the Shropshire countryside, with access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sport games area and play area for babies and toddlers.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 12/12 to 16/12/25

7 nights from £1677

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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 12/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £1280

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The Anchor,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 20

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Looking to rent a large holiday house in the Wye Valley? This 7/8 bedroom property in the Forest of Dean with its capacity to sleep up to 22 people, its pet-friendly policy, games room with table tennis, table football and pool table plus inviting warm bubbly private hot tub could be perfect for your group getaway.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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

7 nights from £4250

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Gardeners Cottage,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom 2 bathroom barn conversion with country views, close to Northumberland National Park and half an hour’s drive from the Northumbrian coast, pet-friendly and with an enclosed garden.

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

7 nights from £660

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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 12/12 to 16/12/25

7 nights from £510

Special Offer: 12 Dec - 3 nights

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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 12/12 to 16/12/25

7 nights from £2293

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Beggars Barn,

Shutford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 30

10 bedrooms

10 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious self-catering near the English Cotswolds, to sleep from 4 to 30 people across 3 properties (main house, annexe and 2 bedroom summer house), with access to a BBQ lodge, plus excellent onsite leisure facilities (outdoor swimming pool (in season), games room facilities and outdoor table tennis).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 12/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £8000

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Sandbeds Farmhouse,

Grayrigg, Cumbria, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 5 bedroom stone-built farmhouse, sleeps 10 plus infants, set on a tranquil farm and enjoying an ideal location for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 12/12 to 21/12/25

7 nights from £1600

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £520

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Lake Farm Cottage,

Ripon, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 3

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Discover the romantic Lake Farm Cottage in North Yorkshire's stunning countryside, offering breathtaking views, a hot tub, and easy access to Pateley Bridge; sleeps two, sorry no pets.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £537

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Briarcroft Fishery Lodge,

St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Comfortable recently built timber holiday lodge with a fantastic setting right by the River Wyre, enjoy riverside walks, relaxing and fishing whilst enjoying a special holiday here (fishing is possible for two guests at nearby coarse fishing lakes).

ground floor bedroom lake views

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Late availability from 12/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £550

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Tincleton Lodge,

Tincleton, Dorset, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Gold award winning 5 bedroom 4 bathroom rural retreat with secure garden, nestled in the Dorset countryside on a working farm, just 6 miles from Dorchester and half an hour’s drive from the coast, with nature walks, a tennis court, and table tennis on site.

ground floor bedroom

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

7 nights from £1395

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £650

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Woodfield Coach House,

Liskeard, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Woodfield Coach House: Luxurious countryside escape near Liskeard, Cornwall, sleeps 4, boasting a hot tub with serene meadow views, boutique-standard interiors, and gardens, sorry no pets, perfect for exploring Cornwall's coasts and moorlands.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £570

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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 12/12 to 26/12/25

7 nights from £600

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William's Hayloft with Swimming Pool, Sports Court & Toddler Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

3 bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion in rural Shropshire, set next to fields and farmlands near Whitchurch, with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sports area and toddlers play area.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 12/12 to 16/12/25

7 nights from £615

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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 12/12 to 15/12/25

7 nights from £3720

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Mallard,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom holiday barn with tranquil rural views, just outside of Norfolk Broads and only around half an hour's drive from coast, enjoying access to excellent shared onsite facilities including a hot tub, a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, as well as a fitness barn and a children's play area.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1085

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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 12/12 to 19/05/26

7 nights from £409

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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 12/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £980

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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.