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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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7 nights from £560

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Coddiwomple,

Leyburn, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish 3 bedroom no pets holiday home, ideally located for discovering some of the best of the Yorkshire Dales on holiday.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £1090

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Broadway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 16

7 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £1390

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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 19/12 to 05/01/26

7 nights from £720

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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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7 nights from £500

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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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7 nights from £720

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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.

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7 nights from £950

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Mallard,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom holiday barn with tranquil rural views, just outside of Norfolk Broads and only around half an hour's drive from coast, enjoying access to excellent shared onsite facilities including a hot tub, a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, as well as a fitness barn and a children's play area.

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7 nights from £1085

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Butlers,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom luxury pet-friendly holiday home set on a country estate near Leominster, with private hot tub and barrel sauna in garden, plus daily access to an onsite indoor swimming pool, this is a great place to relax and unwind in the countryside.

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7 nights from £4123

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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.

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7 nights from £1050

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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 19/12 to 29/12/25

7 nights from £600

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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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7 nights from £980

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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 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £5950

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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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 19/12 to 26/12/25

7 nights from £600

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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 19/12 to 08/01/26

7 nights from £430

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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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7 nights from £7500

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Poachers Barn,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious 3 ensuite bedroom holiday home in Herefordshire, just 6 miles from Leominster, pet-friendly and complete with its own exclusive use indoor heated swimming pool.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £3584

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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 19/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £420

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Partridge,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Luxurious romantic barn conversion on a farm, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with tranquil country views and excellent onsite leisure facilities.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £650

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The Fishing Lodge,

Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Idyllic 2 bedroom hideaway set by Sydling Brook and Langford Lake within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax and unwind in this tranquil setting or enjoy fishing on site.

ground floor bedroom lake views

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Late availability from 19/12 to 17/04/26

7 nights from £800

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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.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £7231

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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 19/12 to 04/03/26

7 nights from £755

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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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Late availability from 19/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £1256

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Sycamore House,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 17

9 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Pretty 3 bedroom dog-friendly farmhouse with private bubbly hot tub and access to excellent onsite shared leisure facilities of a swimming pool, tennis court, and games room, located on a farm in Bude, close to the coast and sandy beaches.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach

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7 nights from £750

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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 19/12 to 14/06/26

7 nights from £430

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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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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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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £4500

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Laburnum Lodge,

Minehead, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Roomy 3 bedroom M2 rated dog-friendly holiday lodge with stunning views to Exmoor, just outside Minehead and with onsite access to children’s play area, games room and putting green.

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Late availability from 19/12 to 14/02/26

7 nights from £695

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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.

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7 nights from £5575

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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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7 nights from £840

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Doves Barn,

Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

sleeps 22

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Beautiful large sleeps 22 holiday barn in rural Suffolk close to Needham Market, complete with hot tub, games room, outdoor games and 2 acres of beautiful gardens, ideal for big family gatherings and special celebrations.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £3495

Special Offer: 19 Dec - 3 nights

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Lower Northcott Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 17

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

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.

ensuite bedroom(s) sea views

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7 nights from £2500

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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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7 nights from £1350

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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 19/12 to 25/12/25

7 nights from £425

Special Offer: 29 Dec - 5 nights

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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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Late availability from 19/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £699

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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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7 nights from £520

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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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