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Last Minute Cottage Holidays in England

Search and book last minute holiday cottages in England on Country Cottages Online, from the Cotswolds to Yorkshire and beyond, find late availability holiday homes and late deals throughout England.

number of guests
dogs welcome

Leghorn,

ST AUSTELL, Cornwall, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Nestled in Cornwall's picturesque countryside near St Austell, this dog-friendly barn conversion offers sea views, sleeps four, features a hot tub, and is perfect for exploring nearby attractions like the Eden Project and charming coastal towns.

ground floor bedroom near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
dishwasher in kitchenindoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenfireplaceParking
Late availability from 20/12 to 27/12/25
7 nights from £421
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Hedgehog Lodge,

Carnforth, Lancashire, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Two bedroom dog-friendly holiday lodge on a holiday park in Lancashire, with excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor pool, a gym and steam room.

ground floor bedroom near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenonsite poolfree WifigardenParking
Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25
7 nights from £395
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Maple Lodge,

Hayle, Cornwall, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Maple Lodge in Angarrack, Cornwall, offers a luxurious countryside retreat with a private hot tub and fishing platform, sleeps 4, stunning lakeside views, and is sorry no pets, perfectly located near Hayle's attractions and St.

ground floor bedroom near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
dishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenParking
Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25
7 nights from £856
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Green Stile Cottage,

Windermere, Cumbria, England
sleeps 5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Green Stile Cottage is a charming, pet-free retreat in Cumbria's Lake District, offering a hot tub, scenic garden views, and sleeps five; perfect for families seeking relaxation near Bowness-on-Windermere, with modern amenities and historic charm.

ground floor bedroom near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
microwave in kitchen
Late availability from 20/12 to 26/12/25
7 nights from £763
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High Rigg Shepherd's Hideaway,

Brampton, Cumbria, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed

Nestled in Cumbria's serene countryside, High Rigg Shepherd's Hideaway is a romantic retreat for two with a hot tub and woodburning stove, offering stunning Northern Pennines views, but sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
indoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenfireplaceParking
Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25
7 nights from £534
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The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage,

Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps 2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
Late availability from 20/12 to 26/12/25
7 nights from £600
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Dartmoor Valley Lodge,

St Anns Chapel, Callington, Cornwall, England
sleeps 8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite poolfree WifigardenBBQParking
Late availability from 20/12 to 24/12/25
7 nights from £734
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Wheelhouse Barn near the North York Moors,

Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps 6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

You can truly relax at this family-friendly holiday barn near to Thirsk in the Vale of Mowbray, on days out discover some of the best of Yorkshire with the North York Moors National Park, Harrogate and York within easy reach for days out.

Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25
7 nights from £455
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Dexter,

Penryn, Cornwall, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Charming ground floor apartment in Treverva, North Helford, Cornwall, sleeps 4, offering scenic countryside views, close to Falmouth's beaches and attractions, with flexible bedroom arrangements; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenParking
Late availability from 20/12 to 31/12/25
7 nights from £454
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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.