Last Minute Cottage Holidays in England

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Dartmoor Valley Lodge,

St Anns Chapel, Callington, Cornwall, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Discover the charming Dartmoor Valley Lodge nestled in the Tamar Valley AONB, Cornwall, offering stunning countryside views, a private hot tub, dog-friendly, sleeps 8, and access to resort pools and fitness centre for a perfect family getaway.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £732

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Beachcliff,

Porth, Cornwall, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Porth, on the Newquay Bay Resort in Cornwall is this well-presented lodge, Beachcliff.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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Late availability from 05/12 to 28/12/25

7 nights from £678

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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 05/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1100

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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 05/12 to 09/12/25

7 nights from £615

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Box Tree Escapes,

Wennington, Lancashire, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Experience a luxurious retreat at Lodge 4 Box Tree in Wennington, Lancashire, featuring countryside views, a hot tub, and space for 10 guests; sorry, no pets allowed—perfect for exploring the picturesque Lune Valley.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 29/12/25

7 nights from £1456

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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 05/12 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £500

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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 05/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £947

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Billys Bothy,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 16

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Large award winning holiday cottage set within landscaped gardens, near the Peak District, sleeps up to 16 plus 2 cots.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 05/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £2430

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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 05/12 to 15/12/25

7 nights from £2200

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Swallow's Orchard,

West Bradley, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

A unique and contemporary detached holiday home nestled next to an old apple orchard with a truly tranquil setting in Somerset amidst nature and countryside with a private hot tub and shared use of an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and gym.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 20/12/25

7 nights from £1545

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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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Late availability from 05/12 to 21/12/25

7 nights from £650

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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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Langford Valley Stables,

Dorchester, Dorset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Langford Valley Stables has recently be converted from a flint and brick barn to create a luxury 3 bed self catering property.

ground floor bedroom valley views

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Late availability from 05/12 to 01/05/26

7 nights from £995

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2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Marazion, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom pet-friendly farm cottage with pretty garden and distant views from garden to St Michael’s Mount, less than three miles from Marazion’s beach.

5 (2 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 05/12 to 18/12/25

7 nights from £350

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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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Broadings Cottage at Broadings Farm,

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

family friendly

Charming stone barn conversion on a picturesque farm near Whitby, North Yorkshire, sleeps 4, ideal for family getaways with a lawned garden, close to beaches and historic sites, sorry no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 13/12/25

7 nights from £408

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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 05/12 to 19/05/26

7 nights from £409

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Cholwell Hall,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 29

10 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Impressive large country house with 10 bedrooms set amongst beautiful gardens close to the Mendip Hills, ideal for special celebrations, hen parties, stag parties, large group getaways and large family gatherings.

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 £3600

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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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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 05/12 to 14/02/26

7 nights from £695

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Villa 8, Estura,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxury town house in Salcombe, Devon, offering stunning estuary views, sleeping up to 8 guests, with exclusive spa access and a hand-crafted kitchen; sorry, no pets allowed, ideal for coastal adventures and local seafood delights.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1920

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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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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.

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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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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Foxes Den,

Barnard Castle, County Durham, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Foxes Den is a romantic, dog-friendly lodge in the Durham countryside near Staindrop, featuring a private hot tub, sleeps 2, perfect for exploring Teesdale's nature walks and Raby Castle, though note WiFi can be intermittent.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 05/12 to 08/12/25

7 nights from £478

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Bramley Lodge,

Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Nestled in Hewish, Somerset, Bramley Lodge offers a luxurious stay for six with lake views, a balcony, and off-road parking, just six miles from Weston-super-Mare's attractions; sorry, no pets allowed.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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

7 nights from £590

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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.