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Old Hundredth,

Kingsbridge, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Situated in a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming character cottage with exposed beams, open stone fireplace and secluded country garden is conveniently close to the unspoilt Devon coastline and tranquil countryside.

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countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Cider House at Nutcombe Cottages,

Combe Martin, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming 2 en-suite bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Combe Martin, with private sun terrace and stunning country views.

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The Barn,

Worcester, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Wonderful rural barn conversion with fantastic views out to the Malvern Hills, situated within its own private fenced garden on a small holding and surrounded by glorious Worcestershire countryside, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

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7 nights from £425

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The Owlery, romantic couples' cottage,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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countryside views over hillsnear beach

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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.

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Glansevin Mansion,

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales

sleeps 58

28 bedrooms

20 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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.

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7 nights from £9075

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Old Guadaloupe Cottage,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Fabulous romantic cottage, 4 star rated with its own secluded private hot tub, spoil the one you love on a special break to remember.

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7 nights from £480

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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.

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Blaenpant Mansion,

Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 18

6 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Impressive Grade II listed mansion house with an private hot tub, located in extensive gardens close to the Teifi Valley and just a short drive from lovely sandy beaches and the Cardigan Bay coastline, great house for get togethers, special celebrations (hen parties and stag parties welcome) and big family holidays.

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countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £2190

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The Keepers,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

A collection of five unique country cottages, each with its own private garden, located within the stunning scenery of the Upper Tay Valley in Highland Perthshire.

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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.

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7 nights from £395

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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.

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countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £1236

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Gatehouse West, Colmer Estate,

Modbury, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Family-friendly and dog-friendly two bedroom holiday cottage with free access to the fantastic shared facilities at the Colmer Estate which include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, gym, fishing lake, tennis court, children's play area and extensive gardens.

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rural viewsnear beach

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7 nights from £550

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Waterlake Cottage, Orcheston, nr Stonehenge,

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Two bedroom holiday bungalow with beautiful countryside views, set down a country track, just a few miles from Stonehenge.

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7 nights from £650

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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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Beaford Country House,

Great Torrington, Devon, England

sleeps 23

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Situated by the river valley of Torridge, this large country house has 9 bedrooms, beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a private hot tub and has plenty to recommend it for hen parties, stag parties, special holidays and even weddings.

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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.

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7 nights from £720

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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.

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7 nights from £600

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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.

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7 nights from £4400

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The Stables,

Boston, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Gold award winning luxurious 3 bedroom holiday cottage on a family-run working farm within the beautiful Lincolnshire Fens, this property has level-access throughout the inside and there is a level access carpark on site.

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7 nights from £1180

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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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7 nights from £1700

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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.

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Glenacres,

Chideock , Dorset, England

sleeps 12

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Beautifully furnished family-friendly holiday cottage with an outside heated swimming pool, extensive gardens, plus a trampoline and table-tennis, just 100 metres walk from the beach at Seatown.

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7 nights from £4900

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Williamscraig Holiday Cottages,

Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Get away to the unspoilt West Lothian countryside for a relaxing cottage break, just 20 minute's train ride from Edinburgh yet a world away in terms of tranquility and relaxation, this welcoming holiday cottage is equipped with its own private bubbly hot tub and there is a fantastic children's play park with swings, seesaw and slides on site to keep the kids entertained.

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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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7 nights from £1200

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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.

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7 nights from £720

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The Anchor,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 20

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Looking to rent a large holiday house in the Wye Valley? This 7/8 bedroom property in the Forest of Dean with its capacity to sleep up to 22 people, its pet-friendly policy, games room with table tennis, table football and pool table plus inviting warm bubbly private hot tub could be perfect for your group getaway.

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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.

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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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7 nights from £335

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Northolme Hall,

Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 21

11 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Impressive 8 bedroom Lincolnshire country house set amongst beautiful gardens near Skegness and the Lincolnshire Wolds, plus a 3 bedroom Elizabethan cottage to rent, with an indoor swimming pool on site, a games room as well an outdoor tennis court, Northolme Hall is ideal for big groups of friends or family and could be the perfect place to rent for big family get-togethers or special celebrations such as anniversary or birthday parties (well behaved hen parties welcome by arrangement).

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near beach near local pub

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Somers Hiscott,

Yarnscombe, Devon, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

This stunning high quality 6 bedroom country house features a beautiful interior and a tranquil setting with private gardens and is close to Barnstaple and just 11 miles from Westward Ho! beach and is ideal for large groups of friends or family looking to stay in style and comfort.

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Weiroch Lodge,

Grantown-On-Spey, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

5 star rated mill conversion in Speyside with fabulous country views, a secluded setting next to forest and hills and close proximity to the Speyside Way and River Spey.

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7 nights from £950

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Buttercups Haybarn 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.

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The Escape,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Sleeps 10 holiday house with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and games room, just outside of the Peak District National Park.

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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.

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ground floor bedroom river views

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Llanlliana Coastal Retreat,

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales

sleeps 21

10 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

High quality 10 bedroom country house with stunning views, ideal for big groups, located in extensive grounds near Cemaes Bay, complete with a games room with pool table, table football and Xbox 360, plus a private hot tub outdoors.

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7 nights from £5040

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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.

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