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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 remaining December availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1256

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Seven Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

unlimited dogs welcome

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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7 nights from £699

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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 20/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £560

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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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Christmas availability from 20/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £650

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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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Christmas availability from 20/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £420

Special Offer: 20 Dec - 7 nights

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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).

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Last remaining November availability from 20/12 to 28/12/25

7 nights from £1700

Special Offer: 30 Dec - 3 nights

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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 20/12 to 28/02/26

7 nights from £1695

Special Offer: 09 Jan - 3 nights

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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.

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1200

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Cherry Tree Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Sleeps 5 no pets accessible holiday lodge just outside Minehead, enjoying access to excellent onsite leisure facilities with a children’s play area with swings and slide, a putting green and a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football.

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £535

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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 20/12 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £720

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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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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 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £4395

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Badgers Sett,

Barnard Castle, County Durham, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Romantic sleeps 2 pet-friendly holiday lodge with private outdoor hot tub, set on a farm in rural County Durham, near Barnard Castle.

ground floor bedroom rural views

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Late availability from 20/12 to 26/12/25

7 nights from £561

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Ingleborough Lodge,

Settle, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom holiday lodge on a farm close to the Yorkshire Dales, sorry no pets.

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

7 nights from £825

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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 20/12 to 25/12/25

7 nights from £425

Special Offer: 29 Dec - 5 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 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £553

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Coot,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom holiday barn in rural Suffolk, next to the Norfolk Broads, with shared access to excellent leisure facilities on site, including a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, a hot tub, a fitness barn and a children’s play barn.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £980

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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

cat friendly

A unique and pretty stone cottage for two, ideal for romantic breaks, nestled in a tranquil valley in South Devon with a private garden and valley views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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Late availability from 20/12 to 29/12/25

7 nights from £600

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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 £723

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Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Ilminster, Somerset, England

sleeps 11

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

4 Bedroom Holiday Farmhouse and 1 Bedroom Annexe, sleeping from 7 to 11 people in homely comfortable accommodation, special access features include a stair-lift in the Farmhouse and wheelchair-wide doorways at the Annexe.

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Late availability from 20/12 to 28/12/25

7 nights from £335

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Symonds Yat Lodge,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 57

25 bedrooms

25 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 7)

family friendly

Large group holiday home in the Wye Valley with 25 ensuite bedrooms, a games room, party room and bar, ideal for special celebrations like hen parties and even weddings! Licensed wedding venue.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £7500

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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 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £2200

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The Cowshed,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

High quality no pets single-storey barn conversion with idyllic country views set in rural Leicestershire, close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch (can be rented as either a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom property).

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Late availability from 20/12 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £755

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Orchard Barn at Woodhayes Farm,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion with tranquil orchard garden which is both family-friendly and pet-friendly, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just a short distance from the inspirational scenery of the Jurassic coast.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 20/12 to 14/06/26

7 nights from £430

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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 20/12 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £755

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Brunston Castle Lodge,

Dailly, Ayrshire, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

3 bedroom family-friendly cottage on Ayrshire holiday park, with shared access to swimming pool, gym with sauna and games room with table tennis and pool table.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 30/12/25

7 nights from £394

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Neddy Cut Lodge,

Backbarrow, Cumbria, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish 3 bedroom holiday lodge with private outdoor hot tub, within Lake District National Park.

ensuite bedroom(s) woodland views

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £1361

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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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Late availability from 20/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £980

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Corffe House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 9 bedroom Grade II listed country house, set within beautiful gardens close to Barnstaple, complete with cinema room/games room and enjoying access to an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and tennis court, ideal for big groups of friends or family looking to celebrate or holiday in style.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £5575

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Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2,

Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

accessible

Stylish all ground floor, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday lodge near Loch Lomond, pet-friendly (up to 4 dogs welcome) and with optional hot tub hire.

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7 nights from £1500

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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.

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7 nights from £1100

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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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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £840

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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 20/12 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £500

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Lodge Two,

Summercourt, Cornwall, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Welcoming and homely 3 bedroom holiday lodge set inland in Cornwall, only around 7 miles from the popular coastal resort of Newquay.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 03/04/26

7 nights from £411

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The Cotswold Manor Lodge, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games Barn, 70 acres of Parkland,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 26

8 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

Wonderful large holiday home with relaxing private hot tub and countryside views sleeping up to 26 in 8 bedrooms in high quality accommodation, set on a lovely Cotswold Country Estate just 20 minutes drive from Oxford, 30 minutes from Cheltenham and one hour's drive from London.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £4400

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Glen Euchar Holiday House,

Kilninver, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 6

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Rural retreat with 4 bedrooms and a lovely bubbly private hot tub with some spectacular countryside views, close to the coast and just 10 miles from the charming seaside town of Oban.

garden viewsnear beach

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7 nights from £736

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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.

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ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1350

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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 20/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £550

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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.

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7 nights from £995

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