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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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7 nights from £1256

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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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7 nights from £699

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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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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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Last remaining December availability from 20/12 to 27/12/25

7 nights from £560

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Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Charming romantic retreat with views out to the Malvern Hills, less than 8 miles from Ledbury and 10 miles from Hereford and close to the Wye Valley AONB.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £650

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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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7 nights from £1700

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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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Last remaining January availability from 20/12 to 28/02/26

7 nights from £1695

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Beggars Roost,

Truro, Cornwall, England

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beggars Roost, a luxurious chapel conversion in Penhallow, Cornwall, sleeps up to 8 with a games room, nestled between Newquay and Redruth, pet-friendly, offering countryside charm just 3 miles from Perranporth's stunning beach.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 20/12 to 29/12/25

7 nights from £710

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Aquanaut,

Gurnard, Isle of Wight, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Aquanaut Villa in Gurnard, Isle of Wight, offers stunning coastal views, a hot tub, heated swim spa and sleeps eight; enjoy its proximity to Gurnard Beach and Cowes—sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £3165

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Treveddoe Farmhouse,

Bodmin, Cornwall, England

sleeps 11

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Nestled in a private valley on Bodmin Moor, Treveddoe Farmhouse in Cornwall offers stunning countryside views, a wood-fired hot tub, sleeps 11, and is sorry no pets, perfect for exploring local wonders.

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7 nights from £1870

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Tan Bryn 1,

Aberdaron, Gwynedd, Wales

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

family friendly

Charming Aberdaron flat on Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, sleeps 4 with coastal views, enclosed patio with BBQ, above a fish bar; dog-friendly with a £20 pet supplement; explore beaches, local shops, and historic sites.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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Late availability from 20/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £334

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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 20/12 to 23/05/26

7 nights from £720

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £4395

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Badgers Sett,

Barnard Castle, County Durham, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Romantic sleeps 2 pet-friendly holiday lodge with private outdoor hot tub, set on a farm in rural County Durham, near Barnard Castle.

ground floor bedroom rural views

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Late availability from 20/12 to 26/12/25

7 nights from £561

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Broadings Cottage at Broadings Farm,

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

family friendly

Charming stone barn conversion on a picturesque farm near Whitby, North Yorkshire, sleeps 4, ideal for family getaways with a lawned garden, close to beaches and historic sites, sorry no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £417

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Beckside Dogs-welcome Cottage, The Lake District ,

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Three bedroom pet-friendly rural retreat cottage nestled by a wooded valley, with the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park within reach for days out.

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7 nights from £491

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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 20/12 to 25/12/25

7 nights from £425

Special Offer: 29 Dec - 5 nights

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69 The Paddocks,

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Discover 69 The Paddocks, a luxurious pet-friendly lodge in Carmarthenshire, Wales, offering stunning coastal views, open-plan living, a heated indoor pool, and sleeps six, just steps from Pendine Sands beach and local attractions.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 09/01/26

7 nights from £482

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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 £553

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Groes Lwyd,

Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

family friendly

Nestled in the scenic Dee Valley, Groes Lwyd in North Wales offers stunning countryside views, a hot tub, and accommodates eight guests; dog-friendly with space for two well-behaved dogs, perfect for exploring nearby Corwen and Bala.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £785

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Coot,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom holiday barn in rural Suffolk, next to the Norfolk Broads, with shared access to excellent leisure facilities on site, including a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, a hot tub, a fitness barn and a children’s play barn.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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Late availability from 20/12 to 23/12/25

7 nights from £980

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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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Swallows Nest,

Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

Nestled in Dorset's picturesque countryside, Swallows Nest offers stunning views, a charming garden, and accommodates four guests, with a hot tub and open-plan living; pet-friendly, located near Sturminster Newton's quaint market town.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 26/12/25

7 nights from £917

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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 £723

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Ty Pren Pet-Friendly Log Cabin, South Wales ,

St David's, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Three bedroom holiday log cabin with private verandah, family-friendly and pet-friendly, sleeping up to 5 in high quality accommodation within the gorgeous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and close to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 15/01/26

7 nights from £400

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Awelfryn,

Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales

sleeps 7

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

Discover Awelfryn, a charming dog-friendly retreat in Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales, boasting stunning sea and castle views, just steps from the beach, with spacious living, luxurious bedrooms, and a delightful garden, accommodating up to seven guests.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £839

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Stonecroft,

Praa Sands, Cornwall, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

4 bedroom pet-friendly cottage in Praa Sands with stunning sea views.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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7 nights from £1221

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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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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 20/12 to 14/06/26

7 nights from £430

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Grant Cottage,

Acharacle, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Discover Grant Cottage, a charming dog-friendly retreat in Anaheilt, Highland, offering a cosy escape for four with a hot tub, scenic countryside views, and a welcoming garden, perfect for unwinding amidst nature's beauty.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 24/12/25

7 nights from £910

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Summerhouse,

Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Discover the picturesque Welsh coast from Summer House in Penally, Pembrokeshire; this stylish retreat sleeps four, offering contemporary comforts, a private garden, and close proximity to Tenby's attractions; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 01/01/26

7 nights from £726

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Bowland Barn,

Lancaster, Lancashire, England

sleeps 13

6 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Bowland Barn, a dog-friendly countryside retreat in Lancashire's Forest of Bowland AONB, boasts a hot tub, games room, and sleeps 13, offering a perfect base for exploring Lancaster and nearby coastal and scenic landscapes.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £1820

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Bryn Min Manton Penthouse,

Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Bryn Min Manton Penthouse in Caernarfon, North Wales, sleeps 8, offering stunning views, spacious open-plan living, two Juliet balconies, and convenient amenities; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £1071

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Dartmoor Valley Lodge 10,

Callington, Cornwall, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Nestled on the Cornwall/Devon border in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this pet-friendly lodge sleeps 8, featuring a hot tub, access to pools, and is ideal for exploring Cornwall and South Devon's stunning countryside.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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Late availability from 20/12 to 26/12/25

7 nights from £727

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Spruce Lodge,

Strathpeffer, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

family friendly

Escape to Spruce Lodge, a dog-friendly log cabin in Strathpeffer, Highlands, offering stunning woodland views, sleeps 4 with private balcony and easy access to local trails, perfect for nature enthusiasts and close to historic attractions.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £368

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Striding Holiday Lodge,

Windermere, Cumbria, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Welcoming dog-friendly wooden holiday lodge with a lovely wooden-clad interior, set within a holiday park which lies by the shores of Lake Windermere, one of the best spots in the Lake District National Park, this could be a great base for exploring the Lake District but there is also plenty to keep all of the family entertained at the park with the shared leisure facilitis including an indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, games area and gym.

near local pub

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7 nights from £554

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Lees Farm,

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

family friendly

Experience rustic charm at this dog-friendly, meticulously restored stone farmhouse in High Peak, Derbyshire, offering breathtaking Monsal Valley views, a cosy wood burner, and sleeping up to 8 guests, just perfect for countryside escapes.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £858

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Orchard View Dogs-Welcome Cottage, Peak District National Park,

Parwich, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 9

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Idyllic 4 bedroom English country cottage with exposed wooden beams, wood-burning stove and a very comfortable interior and a pet-friendly policy, also features a romantic four poster bed in one of the bedrooms, as well as a superb location within the Peak District National Park and a Wendy House for keeping younger visitors entertained.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £657

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Clock Tower Cottage,

Marlborough, Wiltshire, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

family friendly

Charming Clock Tower Cottage in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, offers stunning countryside views, a private patio, and sleeps eight.

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7 nights from £636

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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.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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7 nights from £5575

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Why Book a Last Minute Pet-Friendly Getaway?

Whether you want to enjoy a bit of adventure or simply want to do something spontaneous and need a change of scene, booking a last minute deal and escaping with your pooch can be a great idea. You may want to escape to enjoy invigorating walks with your pet pooch along a dog-friendly beach and stay by the sea, or want to sniff out good trails through scenic countryside and rent a rural retreat. Or maybe you want to rent a holiday home with a safe enclosed garden and hot tub where you can both relax and unwind? There are lots of good reasons to escape with your pooch on an eleventh hour break.

Popular Destinations for Last Minute Pet-Friendly Getaways

The UK is home to some great destinations to explore with your hound. Popular areas in England cover both coast and countryside with Cornwall, Devon and Dorset in the South West being popular, as well as the Isle of Wight, Norfolk and Suffolk. Further north, other popular destinations with dog owners include the Lake District, Yorkshire and Northumberland.

In Wales, Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia remain firm favourites with pet owners and in Scotland, the Highlands can be a dog lover’s delight.

The UK as a whole, is home to a great choice of canine-friendly walks, as well as dogs allowed pubs and cafes.

Book the Best Pooch Friendly Last Minute Escape for you and your Pup

Country Cottages Online features a great selection of late breaks for tail-wagging holidays and four-legged fun. Look out for properties with added extras like doggy showers for washing muddy paws, dog bowls and doggy beds for a true dog-friendly welcome. At many holiday homes dogs stay free too! Options include quick book with agencies and independent owners, and no booking fees payable with many owners too!

Whether for a last minute weekend break, a mid week getaway or a longer stay, we hope you find the perfect last minute stay in the UK for you and your pooch on Country Cottages Online.