Last Minute Cottage Holidays in England

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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 05/12 to 22/01/26

7 nights from £4900

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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 05/12 to 12/12/25

7 nights from £1090

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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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Late availability from 05/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £3695

Special Offer: 05 Dec - 3 nights

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North Meadow Cottage,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Unique 5 star rated gold award winning waterside holiday home in Norfolk, set next to a pond and close to the riverside, with onsite boating and shared use of gym and games room, just 30 minutes' drive from the Norfolk Broads.

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Late availability from 05/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £1236

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The Byre,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Two bedroom rural retreat with country views set on a farm in the Leicestershire countryside, all ground floor accommodation, close to Appleby Magna and the National Forest.

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Late availability from 05/12 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £745

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Old Guadaloupe Cottage,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Fabulous romantic cottage, 4 star rated with its own secluded private hot tub, spoil the one you love on a special break to remember.

ground floor bedroom rural views

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Late availability from 05/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £480

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Sleepy Hollow,

Telford, Shropshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Charming Sleepy Hollow Cottage, nestled by the River Severn in Shropshire's picturesque Jackfield, offers idyllic countryside views, accommodates four, features an open fire and garden, and is dog-friendly, near Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £419

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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 05/12 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £720

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Holly Tree House,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

With wonderful views over the River Wye, a superb location in the Wye Valley, spacious stylish accommodation and a warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub, this 9 bedroom country house has to be one of the best places for large groups of friends or family to holiday altogether close to Ross on Wye.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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Late availability from 05/12 to 12/12/25

7 nights from £4500

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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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Late availability from 05/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £5500

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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 05/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £650

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Smokeham Farm,

West Bagborough, Somerset, England

sleeps 20

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Fantastic large holiday house for groups of up to 20 friends or family, complete with games room, warm bubbly private hot tub, luxurious interior and countryside views, set in the Quantock Hills just 20 minutes' drive from the coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 11/12/25

7 nights from £4385

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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 05/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £1395

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The Haven - Luxury Sheltered Hot Tub & Games Room,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

No pets 5 bedroom holiday home in a tranquil village setting near Bakewell and the Peak District National Park, with the added luxury of a bubbly outdoor hot tub and games room.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 05/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £2200

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The Cow Byre Countryside Cottage, Cumbria & The Lake District ,

Barras, Cumbria, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

This stone built semi-detached cottage is attached to the owners' farmhouse, set in the hamlet of Barra, close to the town of Kirkby Stephen and sleeps two people.

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Late availability from 05/12 to 14/12/25

7 nights from £367

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Penyghent View,

Settle, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales, this charming countryside retreat offers stunning 360-degree views, sleeps 4, boasts a flexible super king-size bedroom, and is dog-friendly, just a mile from Settle's vibrant market town.

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Late availability from 05/12 to 13/02/26

7 nights from £442

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Little Silver Fox Shepherds Hut,

Umberleigh, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Romantic sleeps 2 shepherds hut with countryside views and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub in Devon’s Tarka Country.

valley views near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 31/12/25

7 nights from £500

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Callow Lodge 22,

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

sleeps 2

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

Discover the serene Beaconsfield Holiday Park Lodge in Shropshire's picturesque countryside, just 4 miles from Shrewsbury, featuring stunning views, a private hot tub, and indoor pool access; adult-only, sleeps 4, sorry no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £626

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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 05/12 to 29/12/25

7 nights from £600

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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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Late availability from 05/12 to 12/12/25

7 nights from £699

Special Offer: 05 Dec - 7 nights

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Court Lodge, Hillfield Village,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 10-sleeper in South Devon's Hillfield Village, boasting stunning countryside views, a private hot tub, and access to tennis courts; explore historic Dartmouth nearby.

ground floor bedroom

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Late availability from 05/12 to 09/12/25

7 nights from £1202

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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 05/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £550

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Symondsbury Manor,

Bridport, Dorset, England

sleeps 22

11 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Fine country holiday house with 11 bedrooms, set in two and a half acres of gardens in rural Dorset just one mile from the seaside, bookings welcome for weddings, special celebrations, family and group holidays.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 05/12 to 12/12/25

7 nights from £5600

Special Offer: 30 Dec - 4 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 05/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £4395

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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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Late availability from 05/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £1700

Special Offer: 05 Dec - 3 nights

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Beggars Roost,

Truro, Cornwall, England

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beggars Roost, a luxurious chapel conversion in Penhallow, Cornwall, sleeps up to 8 with a games room, nestled between Newquay and Redruth, pet-friendly, offering countryside charm just 3 miles from Perranporth's stunning beach.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 05/12 to 12/12/25

7 nights from £710

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Dons Barn,

Lavenham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £729

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The Lodge Farm Barn, Heart Of England,

Deepdean, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Nestled by beautiful countryside in the Wye Valley AONB near Ross on Wye, this 2 bedroom barn conversion on a working farm offers ample rural charm and character.

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Late availability from 05/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £513

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Callow Holiday Lodge,

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

Dog-friendly wooden holiday lodge set within an award winning holiday park close to Shrewsbury, with views out over a lake and the fantastic facility of an outdoor hot tub, this is a great place for relaxing holidays.

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Late availability from 05/12 to 12/12/25

7 nights from £626

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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 05/12 to 17/04/26

7 nights from £800

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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 05/12 to 08/12/25

7 nights from £550

Special Offer: 27 Dec - 7 nights

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James's Parlour with exclusive use of shared Indoor Swimming Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 12

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish roomy 5 bedroom 3 bathroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire near Whitchurch, with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a sports court and a play area for toddlers.

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Late availability from 05/12 to 09/12/25

7 nights from £2100

Special Offer: 05 Dec - 3 nights

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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 05/12 to 08/12/25

7 nights from £3584

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50 West Street Edelweiss,

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 13

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Experience coastal charm at 50 West Street Edelweiss, a dog-friendly townhouse on Scarborough's South Cliff, North Yorkshire, offering stunning views, spacious living areas, and sleeping up to 12 guests, just steps from the beach and local amenities.

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Late availability from 05/12 to 30/12/25

7 nights from £1057

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Durstone Cottage,

Bromyard, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

family friendly

Nestled in Herefordshire's tranquil countryside, Durstone Cottage offers breathtaking farm views, sleeps 22, features a games room and BBQ patio, and is a perfect retreat for large gatherings; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 12/12/25

7 nights from £2642

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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 05/12 to 14/06/26

7 nights from £430

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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 05/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £650

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Old Guadaloupe Farm House,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Fantastic rural retreat, this family-friendly self-catering farmhouse enjoys a tranquil setting in Leicestershire and with views of the surrounding countryside, high quality accommodation, a gold award, a private hot tub and half an acre of gardens, has plenty to recommend it.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 19/12/25

7 nights from £830

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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 05/12 to 11/01/26

7 nights from £700

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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 05/12 to 15/12/25

7 nights from £3720

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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.