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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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7 nights from £3695

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Sleeps 7+1, 5* Gold, Lovely clean Cottage in rural location with shared games room ,

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

5 star rated gold award winning luxury cottage with a traditonal yet modern feel set in rolling countryside with private enclosed gardens and amazing views over rural farmland yet just 15 minutes' drive from Hereford.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £1256

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Granary Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Idyllic family-friendly and dog-friendly country cottage (all ground floor accommodation), located next to stunning Yorkshire countryside, well located for taking day trips to the North York Moors National Park and the stunning Yorkshire coastline.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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

7 nights from £650

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Court Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality pet-friendly 6 bedroom 6 bathroom holiday farmhouse in Bude, with access to a swimming pool, tennis court, games room with pool table and soft play area, and children’s outdoor play areas with swings, slide, climbing frame and trampoline.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £1425

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Cae Madog Barn,

Bont Dolgadfan, Powys, Wales

sleeps 17

8 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Luxurious large barn conversion in mid Wales with stunning country views out to the Cambrian mountains, private heated outdoor swimming pool, bubbly hot tub and games room, ideal for families and groups of friends.

5 (5 reviews)

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7 nights from £2289

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Rafters, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, level enclosed garden, dog friendly,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

Sleeps 4 pet-friendly rural retreat with secure private garden, just 3 miles from Slapton Sands and half an hour’s drive from Dartmoor.

countryside views over hillsnear beach

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7 nights from £650

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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 £750

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Fuschia Cottage,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Bude, with access to onsite swimming pool, tennis court, and own private hot tub.

near local pub historic property

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7 nights from £650

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The Stables Holiday Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Lovely two bedroom country cottage with wood burning stove, luxurious interior and lovely garden area with wonderful views of the North Yorks Moors, in a great location for discovering the highlights of the North Yorkshire Moors, Heartbeat Country and the Yorkshire coast on days out.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £665

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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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7 nights from £500

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Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 11

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Superb high quality 5 bedroom holiday house with luxurious interior and games room with pool table and table tennis just 15 minutes’ drive from the beautiful town of Hereford (three of the five bedrooms have ensuite facilities and one of these ensuite bedrooms is on the ground floor and may suit a couple who want to avoid stairs).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1700

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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)

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7 nights from £650

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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.

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7 nights from £1700

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Orchard Barn at Duvale Priory,

Tiverton, Devon, England

sleeps 29

10 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Beautiful roomy 10 bedroom barn conversion set in the countryside close to Tiverton, with ample sociable living areas, ideal for family gatherings and well behaved older hen party groups (sorry no groups of only under 35s).

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

7 nights from £5500

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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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7 nights from £699

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Ten Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

Stylish 1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday rental with sea and countryside views plus a balcony for sitting out and enjoying the view, just 4 miles from Salcombe and 20 miles from Dartmouth.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Last remaining December availability from 05/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £560

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Ebenezer Chapel,

Milford, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 20

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

With a riverside location and river views, this unique chapel conversion in Milford could be the ideal place to holiday with friends or family close to the Peak District, and the on site sauna suite helps to make it a great place to relax and unwind too.

ground floor bedroom river views

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Last remaining January availability from 05/12 to 28/02/26

7 nights from £1695

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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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Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

3 bedroom holiday barn sleeping 5 people in rural Shropshire close to England and Wales border country, enjoying shared access to an indoor swimming pool, a multisports court area with tennis and badminton and a children’s play area for children aged under 5, plus good walks from the farm.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £510

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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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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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Lochead Cottage,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

One of a collection of high quality cottages in a stunning setting with loch views in Argyll and Bute in Scotland, pet-friendly and sleeping up to 6 people.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £795

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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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7 nights from £500

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Hillside Croft,

Biggin, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 16

5 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

5 bedroom large holiday house with private hot tub, set on edge of Peak District National Park, close to both Ashbourne and Carsington Water.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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

7 nights from £2150

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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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Lower Lodge near Shrewsbury,

Alberbury, Shropshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Fantastic 4 bedroom holiday house with spacious accommodation for up to 8 and excellent facilities for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday with friends or family, relax in the outdoor hot tub, sit back and sip a cocktail in the beautiful garden or enjoy a game of pool or table tennis in the games room at this impressive Alberbury cottage close to Offa's Dyke and Shrewsbury.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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7 nights from £1171

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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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The Barn,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Luxurious 6 bedroom 6 bathroom welcoming dog-friendly barn conversion set on a country estate in Herefordshire, complete with private indoor swimming pool, and access to children’s play area and good walks on site.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £7231

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Millers House at Mendham Mill,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Unique pet-friendly self-catering watermill with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set next to a scenic river in Norfolk, relax on holiday by the waterside, just half an hour's drive from the Norfolk Broads.

5 (5 reviews)

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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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Forest House,

Coleford, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 26

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Large group holiday house on edge of Forest of Dean and close to the Wye Valley, complete with 11 bedrooms, hot tub, bar and large sociable living spaces.

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7 nights from £4950

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Tweed Hideaway,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

High quality 2 bedroom holiday lodge in the Scottish Borders, with superb countryside views to the Eden and Tweed valley, warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and access to tennis court on the farm, just 3 miles from Kelso.

ground floor bedroom river views

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7 nights from £980

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The Turbine House,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Lovely romantic retreat, an ideal base for discovering just what makes this part of Argyll and Bute so very special.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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

7 nights from £720

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Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 bedroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire close to Wales/England border, plenty to offer families including access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports area, good walks nearby, woodland picnic area, birdwatching area and play area for the under 5s.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1595

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Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England

sleeps 17

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Large 7 bedroom country house with the wow-factor in Somerset, enjoy country views and luxurious spacious accommodation with a country twist, as well as a beautiful garden and 2 private hot tubs outdoors, just 18 miles from Glastonbury.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £3375

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The Cabin near Pontardawe,

Pontardawe, Swansea, Wales

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Romantic pet-friendly log cabin with beautiful country views and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub near Swansea.

near local pub

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7 nights from £560

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Douglas Cabin,

Worcester, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Escape to the serene Worcestershire countryside at Douglas Cabin, boasting scenic lake views, a hot tub, and accommodating seven guests; enjoy angling opportunities and a local pub, but sorry, no pets allowed.

ground floor bedroom lake views

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7 nights from £697

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Snipe,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 Star rated rural holiday barn, just outside the Norfolk Broads, with access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a gym, a children’s play area.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £840

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