Last Minute Cottage Holidays in England

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Goose Pod,

Worcester, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Discover Goose Pod, a romantic retreat for two in Worcestershire's picturesque countryside, with lakeside views, a hot tub, alfresco dining, and no pets allowed, perfect for exploring Clifton Upon Teme's historic charm.

ground floor bedroom lake views

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7 nights from £429

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £995

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Cornfield,

Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Cornfield Lodge in North Yorkshire offers a tranquil countryside retreat near Northallerton, featuring stunning farmland views, a hot tub, and sleeping four guests; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £556

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Muscat,

Pondwell, Isle of Wight, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Nestled in the charming coastal village of Seaview, Isle of Wight, this eco-lodge offers serene sea views, sleeps four, boasts en-suite bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and outdoor decking; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 25/04/26

7 nights from £565

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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 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £477

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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 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £2500

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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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7 nights from £4800

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Parlour Cottage,

Hayle, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Charming Parlour Cottage in Cornwall's lush countryside near Marazion, sleeps four, boasts serene views, a shared heated swimming pool, and a games room; sorry, no pets allowed.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 26/12/25

7 nights from £459

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Corbett Cottage, Northumbria,

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

2 bedroom pet-friendly rural retreat near Holy Island and the Northumberland Coast AONB.

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7 nights from £339

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 20/12 to 14/02/26

7 nights from £715

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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.

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1085

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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 20/12 to 26/01/26

7 nights from £795

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Rose Cottage,

Tincleton, Dorset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rural retreat, nestled on a working farm in Dorset, with table tennis, tennis court and nature walks on site, just 5 miles from Dorchester and half an hour's drive from the coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £950

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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 20/12 to 17/01/26

7 nights from £695

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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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7 nights from £1050

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5 Burgh Island Causeway,

Bigbury On Sea, Devon, England

sleeps 6

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Stunning beachfront apartment in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, offering breathtaking sea views, sleeps six, with access to a pool, sauna, and gym.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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Late availability from 20/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £947

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The Croft,

Malvern, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

Nestled in Worcestershire's picturesque countryside, The Croft offers a romantic escape with rural views, a private hot tub, and dog-friendly amenities, sleeping two; perfect for exploring the Malvern Hills and nearby cultural attractions.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £942

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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 20/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £550

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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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7 nights from £3703

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Bayvista,

Carbis Bay, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

Bayvista in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, offers a luxurious coastal escape with breathtaking sea views, a hot tub, and pet-friendly accommodation, sleeping four; ideally located near golden beaches and cultural gems like St Ives.

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7 nights from £1427

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Valley View,

Ilfracombe, Devon, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Valley View, in North Devon's Heritage Coast, offers panoramic countryside views, luxurious interiors, a hot tub, and sauna, sleeping 10; enjoy nearby Ilfracombe, beaches, and trails—sorry, no pets allowed.

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7 nights from £2045

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Kingfisher Barn,

Liskeard, Cornwall, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

family friendly

Kingfisher Barn, nestled in Cornwall's serene countryside near Liskeard, offers stunning views, sleeps 7 (max 5 adults), features a cosy woodburner, and is pet-free, perfect for exploring Looe and Polperro's coastal charm.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £644

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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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7 nights from £855

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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 20/12 to 17/04/26

7 nights from £800

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Sail Loft,

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Charming beachfront apartment in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, sleeps four with stunning sea views, direct beach access, private slipway, and near vibrant town amenities—sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 14/02/26

7 nights from £349

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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 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £980

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Lake View Lodge,

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

Lake View Lodge in North Yorkshire offers serene woodland views, a wood-fired hot tub, and sleeps two; located near North Yorkshire Water Park's activities, it is dog-friendly with easy access to Scarborough's attractions and dining.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £605

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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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7 nights from £1090

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The Hayloft,

Thetford, Norfolk, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Charming Norfolk countryside cottage in Saham Hills with shared hot tub, sleeps four, offering serene views and rustic beams, near Watton and Swaffham; sorry, no pets.

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7 nights from £635

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Shortmead Cottage,

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

A beautiful detached Victorian farm cottage on Shortmead Estate, 1 mile from Biggleswade center.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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7 nights from £398

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What a View at Quayside Apartment,

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Quayside Apartment: In a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, enjoy stunning Whitby harbour views, sleeps two, with historic charm and modern comforts; sorry, no pets allowed.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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7 nights from £368

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Belmont,

Rock, Cornwall, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Charming Belmont cottage, nestled on Cornwall's stunning coast in Rock, offers serene garden views, sleeps 8, boasts a relaxing sauna, and is a short stroll from sandy beaches; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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Late availability from 20/12 to 12/06/26

7 nights from £692

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Crantock Lodge,

Crantock, Cornwall, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Stylish 3 Bedroom Holiday Bungalow to Rent near Newquay.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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7 nights from £670

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The Granary,

Hayle, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

The Granary in Cornwall's picturesque countryside near Marazion offers stunning views towards St Michael’s Mount, sleeps four, boasts a heated weekday pool, and a games room, with no pets allowed, ensuring a tranquil, family-friendly retreat.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £605

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Peniarth,

Oswestry, Shropshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Discover Peniarth Cottage in picturesque Powys, offering breathtaking countryside views, an adults-only retreat for two, just 8 minutes from Penybontfawr village, nestled near the Berwyn Mountains; sorry, no pets allowed.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £281

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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.

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7 nights from £582

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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.

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7 nights from £561

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The Stables @ Merrydown,

Axminster, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Nestled in East Devon's picturesque countryside, The Stables @ Merrydown offers a luxurious getaway with a hot tub, sleeping four guests near the stunning Jurassic Coast, with no pets allowed—perfect for exploring charming villages and coastal views.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 29/05/26

7 nights from £875

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Whernside Lodge,

Rathmell, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish 2 bedroom wood-clad rural holiday lodge near the Yorkshire Dales National Park, sorry no pets.

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7 nights from £529

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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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7 nights from £430

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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.