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The Old Rectory,
Bridport, Dorset, England
sleeps 25
11 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
2 dogs 
family friendly
Wonderful Georgian country house set in over an acre of gardens close to a gorgeous Dorset valley and near to the seaside, with a location and accommodation like this, this is a very special place.
The Tallow Factory,
Dedham, Essex, England
sleeps 12
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Unique 4 bedroom spacious country cottage that is a converted Tudor candle factory, in the heart of the idyllic village of Dedham in one the UK's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the Essex/Suffolk border.
Blaenpant Mansion,
Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 18
6 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
Broadway House,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps 16
7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Fantastic large self-catering house which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, offering a high standard of accommodation as well as countryside views in a rural location just 2 miles from Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds.
Dons Barn,
Lavenham, Suffolk, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 dogs 
cat friendly
A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.
Skendleby Hall,
Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps 26
13 bedrooms
13 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Fabulous 13 bedroom large country house located within extensive gardens in the Lincolnshire Wolds area, with a games room, sauna, indoor hot tub and a secluded location as well as country views, this unique house is ideal for large family groups, special celebrations and reunions (it's even possible to get married here as the house is licensed for civil ceremonies and intimate weddings for up to 50 people).
Glansevin Mansion,
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales
sleeps 58
28 bedrooms
20 bathrooms
1 dog
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.
Tudor Barn,
Lavenham, Suffolk, England
sleeps 25
5 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Unique Grade II listed holiday barn situated next to meadows and ponds in rural Suffolk with an attractive enclosed garden.
The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,
Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Pretty thatched country cottage with ample character and own garden where you can soak up the naturally beautiful surroundings and listen to birdsong, a delightful rural retreat.
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.
Cossington Park Estate,
Cossington, Somerset, England
sleeps 26
9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
6 dogs
family friendly
A gold award winning country house in the Somerset countryside with beautiful gardens and playing fields and table tennis room, sleeps up to 22 in 6 bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the adjoining annexe, benefiting from an excellent location only 5 miles from Bridgwater and 11 miles from Burnham on Sea.
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.
Castle Menzies Farm Holiday Properties,
Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
3 dogs
family 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.
Granary Cottage,
Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 dog
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.
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Lower Northcott Farmhouse,
Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps 17
9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
4 dogs
family friendly
Idyllic holiday farmhouse with two hot tubs, a games room with pool table, a large garden and glorious valley and farmland views, just a short walk from Northcott Mouth beach and within easy reach of the gorgeous coast, ideal for large groups (hen party and stag party friendly), big families and special celebrations.
Lochead Cottage,
Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 dogs
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.
Mill Lodge,
Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Two bedroom family-friendly stone-built holiday cottage in the Solva Valley, close the coastal town of Solva, ideal for discovering the Pembrokeshire coast.
Hideaways Blue Anchor,
Blue Anchor, Somerset, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 dog 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.
Garth Barns,
Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
sleeps 32
12 bedrooms
12 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Two luxurious barn-conversions set in magnificent Welsh countryside situated on a farm covering some 240 acres, excellent walks and wildlife watching opportunities available close by, leisure facilities include a gym and relaxing sauna.
The Old Milking Parlour,
Wells, Somerset, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
With a gold award, a 4 star rating and views over the Mendip Hills and open countryside, the Old Milking Parlour has plenty to recommend it.
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
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.
Riverside,
Westport, Somerset, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
3 dogs
cat friendly
Spacious detached country cottage just opposite canal tow path with wooden beams, wood burner, open fire and plenty of character, along with lawned gardens from which you can enjoy views of nearby farmlands and fields and wildlife watch.
Weathervane Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,
Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 5
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 dogs
family friendly
Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.
Owl Barn,
Leominster, Herefordshire, England
sleeps 11
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Idyllic barn conversion with private hot tub which benefits from a number of stunning features such as vaulted ceilings and wooden beams and also has a large garden where you can enjoy fantastic countryside views, nestled deep in the Herefordshire countryside yet only 5 mile from Leominster.
Spadgers Cottage ,
Long Melford, Suffolk, England
sleeps 3
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 dogs
family friendly
Romantic and cosy country cottage with open log fire in a historic and picturesque village setting with an attractive enclosed garden backing onto a footpath leading directly out over the fields and to the countryside beyond.
Ash Barton Estate with pool,
Braunton, Devon, England
sleeps 35
12 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
Fine country house set amongst glorious Devon countryside, this property has 11 bedrooms, large gardens, a games barn, indoor heated swimming pool and even has an old romantic chapel, overall, a perfect holiday home for special celebrations, large groups and family holidays.
Woodlands Farmhouse ,
Glastonbury, Somerset, England
sleeps 14
7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
A unique and historic grade II listed 17th century farmhouse set in 100 acres of rolling countryside, luxuriously renovated yet retaining many of it’s original features such as the stunning inglenook fireplace, with a cinema room and shared access to a spa on site with an indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym, this is a wonderful holiday home.
Briarcroft Fishery Lodge,
St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, England
sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 dogs 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).
Lydensign,
Hemyock, Devon, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
3 dogs
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.
Wayside House,
Cullompton, Devon, England
sleeps 13
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Stunning gold award winning, 5 star rated country house in Devon boasting a swimming pool, a private hot tub and games room along with views of the Culm Valley and Blackdown Hills, ideal for big family holidays or groups of friends (hen weekend and stag weekend bookings welcome).
Ashdene,
Highworth, Wiltshire, England
sleeps 13
6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
Large holiday cottage which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly with a games room, a private hot tub and private indoor heated swimming pool to keep you entertained during your stay, all within private gardens from which you can enjoy countryside views.
Trevase Granary,
Hereford, Herefordshire, England
sleeps 18
8 bedrooms
8 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Choose from two award winning 5 star rated luxury barn conversions, each sleeping up to 18 guests, close to the Wye Valley and with stunning countryside views, a private garden, games room and hot tub for relaxing holidays.
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.
Old Guadaloupe Farm House,
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
Fantastic rural retreat, this family-friendly self-catering farmhouse enjoys a tranquil setting in Leicestershire and with views of the surrounding countryside, high quality accommodation, a gold award, a private hot tub and half an acre of gardens, has plenty to recommend it.
Acorn Retreat, at Oakmead House, edge of Exmoor,
Brayford, Devon, England
sleeps 2
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
1 dog
family friendly
Acorn Retreat is a high quality rural holiday apartment close to Exmoor National Park, set in idyllic lush grounds with extensive gardens where there are lakes and ponds, this location is perfect for relaxing and for enjoying fly fishing on the lake and on the River Bray.
Four Ashes (Stunning Water Views),
Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps 12
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
1 dog
family friendly
Very special holiday home with a waterside setting, set amongst 4 acres of beautiful gardens with fabulous waterside views, indoor swimming pool and tennis court, there is even a private beach and quay for boating enthusiasts, this is a unique and very special place to stay and is located within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
The Cotswold Manor Grange, Exclusive Hot-Tub, Games Barn, 70 acres of Parkland,
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps 20
6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
6 dogs
cat friendly
Nestled on a Cotswold Country Estate, just 20 minutes drive from Oxford, the Cotswold Manor Grange has 6 bedrooms and with a private hot tub is a wonderfully relaxing place to stay, ideal for special celebrations, family breaks, weekend breaks, hen parties and stag parties.
The Granary with own hot tub,
Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps 5
2 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
No pets
family friendly
The Granary is a stunning barn conversion with a private hot tub and enclosed garden area, set in the idyllic Somerset countryside on a working Somerset cider farm, and is a great place to relax and unwind on holiday.
Rower Fort,
Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 16
8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
3 dogs
family friendly
Unique Devonshire fairytale tower house with 8 bedrooms, with a location within 12 acres of gardens and grounds, a private hot tub and indoor heated swimming pool, this is a very special place to stay.
Rosemore Grange,
Whitbourne, Worcestershire, England
sleeps 26
11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
2 dogs
family friendly
Large country house with 11 bedrooms and many fine features, nestled in pleasant private gardens by glorious unspoilt countryside, within easy reach of Worcester, Hereford, Cheltenham and the Malvern Hills, ideal for large family or group getaways, parties, special celebrations and special holidays.
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