Last Minute Near the Sea

Looking to take a last-minute coastal break? Find coastal rural retreats with late availability and late deals on Country Cottages Online, book direct with independent owners or with trusted agencies.

Whether you want to holiday in England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland, escaping to the seaside on an impromptu spur of the moment break can be a great choice. We hope you find the perfect eleventh hour holiday cottage near to the beach or coast for you.

Suran Y Coed, Sleeps 4, Last minute availability

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Suran Y Coed,

Knighton, Powys, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

High quality 2 bedroom wooden holiday lodge with its own private hot tub and beautiful valley setting by hills and woodlands, ideal for a relaxing rural retreat break (set on a farm with fishing ponds on site).

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining August availability from 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £420

Special Offer: 02 Aug - 7 nights

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Old Barn House, Hereford, Sleeps 8, Last minute availability

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Old Barn House, Hereford,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Old Barn House is a characterful cottage that provides a luxurious getaway for families or friends of up to eight guests, plus additional infants in cots, in four double bedrooms.

5 (5 reviews)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining August availability from 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £1350

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The Stable, Old Barn Cottages, Sleeps 5, last-minute retreat

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The Stable, Old Barn Cottages,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

cat friendly

Spacious 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday barn to rent, next to the Lincolnshire Wolds and only around 40 minutes' drive from the coast.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £300

Special Offer: 02 Aug - 7 nights

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Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room, Sleeps 10, last minute escape

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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 minute availability from 02/08 to 08/08/26

7 nights from £1600

Special Offer: 02 Aug - 2 nights

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Penty Parc, Sleeps 17, last minute escape

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Penty Parc,

Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 17

9 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 9 bedroom country house set in the glorious Pembrokeshire countryside, with elegance and roomy accommodation, fit for the finest of occasions, just half an hour's drive from the Pembrokeshire coast and near Narberth.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Last remaining August availability from 02/08 to 08/08/26

7 nights from £4410

Special Offer: 08 Aug - 14 nights

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Tubbs Delight, Sleeps 5, last minute escape

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Tubbs Delight,

Malborough, Devon, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

With a warm bubbly hot tub with outstanding countryside views and a location in the pretty village of Malborough in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a location just 5 minutes drive from the coast, this dog-friendly holiday home has plenty to recommend it.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining August availability from 02/08 to 08/08/26

7 nights from £400

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Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Charming romantic retreat with views out to the Malvern Hills, less than 8 miles from Ledbury and 10 miles from Hereford and close to the Wye Valley AONB.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining August availability from 02/08 to 11/08/26

7 nights from £669

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Lydensign, Sleeps 6, Last minute availability

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Lydensign,

Hemyock, Devon, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

family friendly

Detached country cottage with character features and lawned gardens, family-friendly and pet-friendly, an ideal rural retreat from which to discover some of the best that Devon has to offer.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 02/08 to 15/08/26

7 nights from £250

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Red Gables, Sleeps 8, last minute escape

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Red Gables,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom luxury pet-friendly holiday home set on a country estate near Leominster, with private hot tub and barrel sauna in garden, plus daily access to an onsite indoor swimming pool, this is a great place to relax and unwind in the countryside.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 02/08 to 06/08/26

7 nights from £6720

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Borland Farmhouse, Sleeps 8, last-minute retreat

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Borland Farmhouse,

Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxury 4 bedroom holiday farmhouse near Cumnock and Ayr in Scotland, featuring stunning countryside views, a games room with a pool table and a private outdoor hot tub, ideal for groups of friends and family.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 02/08 to 04/09/26

7 nights from £2200

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The Barn,

Navan, Meath, Ireland

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Comfortable and homely 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday home in the Boyne Valley with access to games room on site (with pool table and air hockey), children’s playground area and BBQ, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin.

countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 02/08 to 06/08/26

7 nights from £1642

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Symondsbury Manor, Sleeps 22, last-minute retreat

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Symondsbury Manor,

Bridport, Dorset, England

sleeps 22

11 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £5600

Special Offer: 21 Aug - 2 nights

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Hideaways Blue Anchor, Sleeps 4, Last minute availability

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Hideaways Blue Anchor,

Blue Anchor, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

Two bedroom holiday bungalow located next to a tranquil woodland only around one mile from Blue Anchor with its lovely beach, conveniently close to Minehead and just a few miles away from Exmoor National Park.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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Late availability from 02/08 to 22/08/26

7 nights from £395

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The Clock Tower, Sleeps 2, Last minute availability

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The Clock Tower,

Colwall, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Idyllic romantic pet-friendly retreat by the Malvern Hills, just 4 miles from Ledbury, with its own private garden and dog run.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 02/08 to 14/08/26

7 nights from £750

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Fairlea Grange, Sleeps 24, last-minute retreat

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Fairlea Grange,

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

This beautiful Gothic style townhouse with its spacious large rooms and 8 bedrooms is a fantastic holiday house for big groups of up to 20, with a sauna, warm bubbly hot tub and games room with table tennis and snooker there is plenty to keep groups entertained and the house is situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the heart of Abergavenny.

ensuite bedroom(s) mountain views

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Late availability from 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £4500

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Portman House, Sleeps 16, last minute escape

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Portman House,

Pylle, Somerset, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Large 8 bedroom country house with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub and rural setting, just 11 miles from Glastonbury.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £4175

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The Shooting lodge, Wrackleford Estate, Sleeps 8, last-minute retreat

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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 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £1100

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Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1, Sleeps 10, last minute escape

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Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

5 star gold award winning country house, with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, games room and idyllic countryside views, near Hereford and within the lush greenery of the Wye Valley.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 02/08 to 08/08/26

7 nights from £1500

Special Offer: 02 Aug - 7 nights

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The Fishing Lodge, Sleeps 4, last-minute retreat

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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 02/08 to 14/08/26

7 nights from £800

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Barton Court, Sleeps 27, Last minute availability

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Barton Court,

Colwall, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 27

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Magnificent 11 bedroom Herefordshire country house set in 6 acres of grounds in the Malvern Hills AONB, next to beautiful countryside, ideal for big group celebrations and weddings.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £4000

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Rhydd Holiday Barn, Sleeps 2, Last minute availability

Romantic Retreat

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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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Late availability from 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £430

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Langford Valley Barn, Sleeps 8, last-minute retreat

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Langford Valley Barn,

Dorchester, Dorset, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Newly available is this stunning 4 bedroom barn conversion set by the unspoilt Dorset Downs, enjoy a luxury country holiday, just half an hour's drive from the beautiful Jurassic coastline.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £1200

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Little Cheriton House, Sleeps 18, Last minute availability

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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 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £3000

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Agricola House, Sleeps 14, last-minute retreat

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 02/08 to 07/08/26

7 nights from £4395

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Last Minute Near the Sea

Suran Y Coed,

Old Barn House, Hereford,

The Stable, Old Barn Cottages,

Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room,

Penty Parc,

Tubbs Delight,

Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Lydensign,

Red Gables,

Borland Farmhouse,

The Barn,

Symondsbury Manor,

Hideaways Blue Anchor,

The Clock Tower,

Fairlea Grange,

Portman House,

The Shooting lodge, Wrackleford Estate,

Lower Canwood sleeps 9+1,

The Fishing Lodge,

Barton Court,

Rhydd Holiday Barn,

Langford Valley Barn,

Little Cheriton House,

Agricola House,

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