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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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Penybanc Farm Barn,

Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Two bedroom barn conversion situated next to beautiful countryside close to Llandeilo.

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7 nights from £378

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Callow Holiday Lodge,

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

Dog-friendly wooden holiday lodge set within an award winning holiday park close to Shrewsbury, with views out over a lake and the fantastic facility of an outdoor hot tub, this is a great place for relaxing holidays.

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7 nights from £626

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Swallow's Orchard,

West Bradley, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

A unique and contemporary detached holiday home nestled next to an old apple orchard with a truly tranquil setting in Somerset amidst nature and countryside with a private hot tub and shared use of an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and gym.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £1545

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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 05/12 to 22/12/25

7 nights from £3695

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Little Cheriton House,

South Cheriton, Somerset, England

sleeps 18

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish and impressive 7 bedroom manor house with stunning country views, private outdoor hot tub and spacious elegant accommodation, half an hour's drive from Yeovil.

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7 nights from £3720

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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.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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7 nights from £1090

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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.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £795

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Lower Lodge near Shrewsbury,

Alberbury, Shropshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Fantastic 4 bedroom holiday house with spacious accommodation for up to 8 and excellent facilities for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday with friends or family, relax in the outdoor hot tub, sit back and sip a cocktail in the beautiful garden or enjoy a game of pool or table tennis in the games room at this impressive Alberbury cottage close to Offa's Dyke and Shrewsbury.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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7 nights from £1171

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Valley View Cottage,

Howle Hill, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Warm and welcoming 1 bedroom barn conversion in a delightful rural location with views over the Wye Valley and easy access to the Forest of Dean.

valley views

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7 nights from £412

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Oakwood Rural Cottage, North Wales,

Conwy Town, Conwy, Wales

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Stylish 1 bedroom holiday bungalow with country views, set on a country estate near Conwy and Snowdonia National Park, ideal for holidaying in style and comfort.

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7 nights from £524

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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 £697

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Cefn Y Waun - Cottage in the Woods,

Velindre, Powys, Wales

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

With lovely country views and a setting by the Black Mountains amongst 200 acres of privately owned woodlands, this is a wonderful rural retreat and a well located private hot tub to the front of the property makes this a fantastic place to relax.

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7 nights from £1085

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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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Dons Barn,

Lavenham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

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.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £729

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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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7 nights from £1695

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Oliver's Mill with shared Indoor Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 bedroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire close to Wales/England border, plenty to offer families including access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports area, good walks nearby, woodland picnic area, birdwatching area and play area for the under 5s.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1595

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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 05/12 to 14/02/26

7 nights from £695

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James's Parlour with exclusive use of shared Indoor Swimming Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 12

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish roomy 5 bedroom 3 bathroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire near Whitchurch, with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a sports court and a play area for toddlers.

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7 nights from £2100

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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.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £2190

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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.

ensuite bedroom(s) rural views

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7 nights from £1245

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Beesoni Rural Retreat, Malvern Hills,

Castlemorton, Worcestershire, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Charming and very comfortable 4 bedroom family-friendly and dog-friendly barn conversion set next to farmlands and fields near to Castlemorton, within easy reach of the Malvern Hills and Cotswolds for days out.

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7 nights from £887

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High Smarber,

Low Row, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Homely 3 bedroom rural retreat with stunning country views and glorious rural setting in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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7 nights from £508

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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).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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

7 nights from £1700

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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 05/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £2200

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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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7 nights from £600

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Gaggles,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious and welcoming 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday cottage with private 6-seater hot tub and access to a private swimming pool onsite, set on a country estate, just 6 miles from Leominster.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £4375

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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.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £950

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Old Hundredth,

Kingsbridge, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Situated in the South Devon AONB, 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.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £550

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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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7 nights from £1450

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Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England

sleeps 17

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Large 7 bedroom country house with the wow-factor in Somerset, enjoy country views and luxurious spacious accommodation with a country twist, as well as a beautiful garden and 2 private hot tubs outdoors, just 18 miles from Glastonbury.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £3375

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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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7 nights from £650

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Symondsbury Manor,

Bridport, Dorset, England

sleeps 22

11 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Fine country holiday house with 11 bedrooms, set in two and a half acres of gardens in rural Dorset just one mile from the seaside, bookings welcome for weddings, special celebrations, family and group holidays.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £5600

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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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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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £4900

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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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £2200

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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.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £1677

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Blackdown Cottage,

Burwash, East Sussex, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Escape on an idyllic rural retreat break to this beautiful 2 bedroom country cottage nestled by woodlands, gardens and lakes in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to fascinating historical castles and National Trust properties and just half an hour's drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and only 40 minutes' drive from Brighton.

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ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £700

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