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Briarcroft Fishery Lodge,

St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Comfortable recently built timber holiday lodge with a fantastic setting right by the River Wyre, enjoy riverside walks, relaxing and fishing whilst enjoying a special holiday here (fishing is possible for two guests at nearby coarse fishing lakes).

ground floor bedroom lake views

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Late availability from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £550

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Seven Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish 2 bedroom pet-friendly coastal holiday rental with sea views close to Salcombe, wake up to sea views every day on holiday in beautiful Devon.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Last remaining April availability from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £699

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The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams,

Modbury, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 5 star rated 2 bedroom holiday apartment located on the Colmer Estate in Devon where the excellent shared leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, fishing lake, gym and extensive gardens.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Last minute cancellation offer from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £850

Special Offer: 04 May - 7 nights

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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 04/05 to 09/05/26

7 nights from £1025

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Nine Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

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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Last remaining May availability from 04/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £699

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Ten Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

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 May availability from 04/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £560

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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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Last minute availability from 04/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £1319

Special Offer: 04 May - 3 nights

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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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Last minute availability from 04/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £665

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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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Last minute availability from 04/05 to 04/06/26

7 nights from £1785

Special Offer: 05 May - 3 nights

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Hare Cottage at Coombe Barn Cottages,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

No pets sleeps 2 Cotswolds rural retreat just 4 miles from Bath, with veranda with fabulous countryside views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 04/05 to 10/06/26

7 nights from £445

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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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Late availability from 04/05 to 12/06/26

7 nights from £1785

Special Offer: 06 May - 3 nights

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The Dovecote, two bedrooms sleeping 3 with pretty garden, dog friendly,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly and family-friendly cottage, with woodburner, nestled in South Hams, close to the South Devon National Landscape and good beaches.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 04/05 to 19/06/26

7 nights from £650

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Gardeners Cottage,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom 2 bathroom barn conversion with country views, close to Northumberland National Park and half an hour’s drive from the Northumbrian coast, pet-friendly and with an enclosed garden.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £660

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Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 3

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 04/05 to 07/05/26

7 nights from £425

Special Offer: 11 May - 7 nights

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Glansevin Mansion,

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales

sleeps 58

28 bedrooms

20 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Impressive Georgian Grade II listed large mansion house with a relaxing sauna, outdoor swimming pool and games room, nestled within 5 acres of gardens and grounds by the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, ideal for large groups and special celebrations.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 04/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £9500

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Owl Lodge,

Bodmin, Cornwall, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Three bedroom two bathroom no pets holiday lodge with stunning valley views, and onsite fishing along the River Fowey, just half an hour’s drive from the Polperro coast.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 04/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £850

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Kirkandrews House ,

Longtown, Cumbria, England

sleeps 15

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Roomy sleeps 13 holiday house set in parkland grounds and with far reaching country views, close to Gretna Green and the Solway Coast AONB, welcoming anniversary parties, family groups, groups of friends, hen parties, stag parties and special celebrations.

ground floor bedroom river views

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Late availability from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £1750

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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)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 04/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £1442

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Woodcock,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxury holiday barn on a scenic Suffolk farm, close to the Norfolk Broads, with access to a hot tub, a games room, a gym and playbarn for young children on site.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 04/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £920

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River Wye Lodge,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 26

12 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Searching for a large holiday house for a big group getaway? This 11 bedroom holiday house sleeps up to 24 and with river views, a pet-friendly policy, a warm bubbly private hot tub and a games room has plenty to offer large groups, including a lovely setting by the River Wye in the Wye Valley, right next to the lush greenery of the Forest of Dean.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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Late availability from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £5950

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The Haven - Luxury Sheltered Hot Tub & Games Room,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

No pets 5 bedroom holiday home in a tranquil village setting near Bakewell and the Peak District National Park, with the added luxury of a bubbly outdoor hot tub and games room.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 04/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £2200

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 04/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £4950

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The Hideaway,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Stylish sleeps 9 pet-friendly barn conversion with country views, just outside of Northumberland National Park and with access to onsite tennis court.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 04/05 to 11/05/26

7 nights from £995

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The Barn at RyePark House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Beautiful 1 bedroom barn conversion with warm bubbly private hot tub, perfect for a couple and in an idyllic setting nestled next to fields and farmlands in North Devon, just outside of Exmoor National Park and only half an hour's drive from the coast.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 04/05 to 07/05/26

7 nights from £670

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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 04/05 to 14/05/26

7 nights from £4500

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The Manor House,

Ludlow, Shropshire, England

sleeps 13

6 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Spacious high quality 6 bedroom holiday house near Ludlow with games room with pool table and air hockey plus grass tennis court, private 6-hole golf course, children's play area with swings, slide, a trampoline, rope swing and zip wire, tree house, Wendy House and extensive gardens.

5 (1 reviews)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 04/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £1850

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Brookbank farm,

Blackden Heath, Cheshire, England

sleeps 18

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Large and spacious holiday farmhouse with outdoor private hot tub and games room, set in the stunning Cheshire countryside, ideal for groups of friends (including hens or stags) or family breaks.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 04/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £3000

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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 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £995

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Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Experience rural bliss at this charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly stone-built rural retreat near Woodstock and just outside the Cotswolds.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £1208

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Teal,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Escape for a taste of rural bliss to this beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion close to the Norfolk Broads, relax and unwind with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities at this barn complex, including a hot tub, a gym, a games room and play barn for young kids.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 04/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £1075

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Stanway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 18

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Lovely large stone-built holiday cottage with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and country views, ideal for large groups of friends or family, with a lovely rural location only 2 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £1590

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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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Late availability from 04/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £420

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Menzies Steading,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Stunning luxury sleeps 10 holiday home near the Cairngorms, with all ensuite bedrooms, just 34 miles from Perth.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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Late availability from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £2595

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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Corner Cottage,

Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

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 04/05 to 16/05/26

7 nights from £595

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Monnow Valley Studio,

Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

11 bedrooms

10 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Fascinating 11 bedroom holiday house, once a recording studio and visited by A-listers, now a big group holiday house with superb riverside location, party room, games room and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, this is a house fit for stars.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 04/05 to 15/05/26

7 nights from £5850

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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 04/05 to 07/05/26

7 nights from £1400

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Buttercups 5 Star Cottage with Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Toddler Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 10

6 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 5 star rated, 6 bedroom rural barn conversion set on a small complex in the Shropshire countryside, with access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sport games area and play area for babies and toddlers.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 04/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £1711

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Glingerbank,

Longtown, Cumbria, England

sleeps 30

15 bedrooms

14 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Impressive 12 bedroom country house with games room, private hot tub and a setting in beautiful gardens, situated just 10 miles from Northumberland National Park, 10 miles from Gretna Green and 6 miles from the Solway Coast, ideal for special celebrations and group getaways.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 04/05 to 08/05/26

7 nights from £5285

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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 04/05 to 22/05/26

7 nights from £628

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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 04/05 to 13/05/26

7 nights from £1441

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