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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 05/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £840

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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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 05/12 to 08/01/26

7 nights from £430

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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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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 05/12 to 14/06/26

7 nights from £430

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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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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1050

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The Cider Barn,

West Pennard, Somerset, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

High quality 6 bedroom, sleeps 12 pet-friendly barn conversion (all en-suite bedrooms) in rural Somerset, close to Glastonbury, and boasting a private bubbly outdoor hot tub and shared access to a swimming pool and sauna.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £3010

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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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7 nights from £4950

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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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7 nights from £4385

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North Meadow Cottage,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Unique 5 star rated gold award winning waterside holiday home in Norfolk, set next to a pond and close to the riverside, with onsite boating and shared use of gym and games room, just 30 minutes' drive from the Norfolk Broads.

5 (5 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1236

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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 05/12 to 31/12/25

7 nights from £980

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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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Dairy Countryside Cottage, North York Moors National Park,

Staintondale, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Stylish one bedroom holiday barn situated close to Staintondale, with a Whirlpool bath and king-size bed plus a location close to the coast within the North York Moors National Park, this is a great place for a romantic break for two.

historic property

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7 nights from £447

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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.

ground floor bedroom rural views

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7 nights from £480

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Widgeon,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Sumptuous 3 bedroom barn in rural Suffolk, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a fitness barn, and a children's play area.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 05/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £980

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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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7 nights from £478

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £5500

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Sandbeds Farmhouse,

Grayrigg, Cumbria, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 5 bedroom stone-built farmhouse, sleeps 10 plus infants, set on a tranquil farm and enjoying an ideal location for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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

7 nights from £1600

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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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7 nights from £5850

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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).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 05/12 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £745

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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 05/12 to 18/12/25

7 nights from £1236

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Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming pet-friendly romantic rural retreat nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside and just outside the Cotswolds, welcoming 2 dogs and with good walks from the doorstep.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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Late availability from 05/12 to 13/12/25

7 nights from £1050

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Lammerlaw Self Catering,

Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with beautiful country views and eco-friendly credentials, set on a working farm near Biggar on the edge of the Scottish Borders and Lanarkshire, 4-star rated and family-friendly with swings in garden and a dedicated area for playing football, ideal for couples, families, walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists.

5 (8 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £675

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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).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £4500

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The Cow Byre Countryside Cottage, Cumbria & The Lake District ,

Barras, Cumbria, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

This stone built semi-detached cottage is attached to the owners' farmhouse, set in the hamlet of Barra, close to the town of Kirkby Stephen and sleeps two people.

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7 nights from £367

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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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7 nights from £2150

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2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Marazion, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom pet-friendly farm cottage with pretty garden and distant views from garden to St Michael’s Mount, less than three miles from Marazion’s beach.

5 (2 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £350

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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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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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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1610

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1100

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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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7 nights from £995

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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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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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7 nights from £4500

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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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7 nights from £615

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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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7 nights from £4395

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £745

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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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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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7 nights from £1361

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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 05/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £840

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