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Countryside views at Symondsbury Manor, Dorset

Dining room at Symondsbury Manor, Dorset

Farmhouse style kitchen at Symondsbury Manor, Dorset

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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

Next available: 19 Dec - 3 nights

Special Offer: 30 Dec - 3 nights

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Private Hot Tub at Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey

Kitchen/diner at Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey

Dining room at Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey

Lounge at Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey

Games Room at Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey

Bedroom at Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey

Family bathroom at Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey

Countryside views at Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey

Coastal scenes near Llanlliana Coastal Retreat, Anglesey

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Llanlliana Coastal Retreat,

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales

sleeps 21

10 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

High quality 10 bedroom country house with stunning views, ideal for big groups, located in extensive grounds near Cemaes Bay, complete with a games room with pool table, table football and Xbox 360, plus a private hot tub outdoors.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £5040

Next available: 02 Jan - 7 nights

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Enclosed garden at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

Open plan living area at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

Lounge at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

Kitchen/diner at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

Desk area at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

Bedroom at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

Ensuite bathroom at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

Family bathroom at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

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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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7 nights from £1050

Next available: 02 Jan - 7 nights

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Ensuite bathroom at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Well equipped kitchen at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Family bathroom at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Enclosed garden at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Garden furniture at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Countryside views at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Coastal scenes near Meadow Cottage, Devon

Luxurious interior at Meadow Cottage, Devon

Surrounding area near Meadow Cottage, Devon

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Meadow Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £550

Next available: 19 Dec - 5 nights

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Games Room at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Well equipped kitchen at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Lounge at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Open plan living area at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Countryside views at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire, from the outside

Countryside near Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Bedroom at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

National landscape near Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Surrounding area near Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Patio area at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Garden at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

Garden furniture at Luxury House, 5* Gold rated,sleeps 10+1 with a large garden, downstairs bedroom and wet room, and a shared games room, Herefordshire

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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

Next available: 19 Dec - 3 nights

Special Offer: 18 Dec - 7 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at Poachers Barn, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Poachers Barn, Herefordshire

Shower room at Poachers Barn, Herefordshire

Ensuite bathroom at Poachers Barn, Herefordshire

Garden furniture at Poachers Barn, Herefordshire

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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

Next available: 19 Dec - 3 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at Butlers, Herefordshire

Butlers, Herefordshire, from the outside

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £4123

Next available: 19 Dec - 3 nights

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Countryside views at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

Family bathroom at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

Ensuite bathroom at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

Farmhouse style kitchen at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

Private Hot Tub at Cae Madog Barn, Powys

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Cae Madog Barn,

Bont Dolgadfan, Powys, Wales

sleeps 17

8 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Luxurious large barn conversion in mid Wales with stunning country views out to the Cambrian mountains, private heated outdoor swimming pool, bubbly hot tub and games room, ideal for families and groups of friends.

5 (5 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1989

Next available: 19 Dec - 3 nights

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Enclosed garden at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Private Hot Tub at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Farmhouse style kitchen at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Cinema room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Bedroom at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Dining room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Patio area at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Games Room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Garden at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Countryside views at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Wet room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Kitchen/diner at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Trevase Granary, Herefordshire, from the outside

Lounge at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Shower room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Utility room at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Family bathroom at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Open plan living area at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

Wheelchair accessible accommodation at Trevase Granary, Herefordshire

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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.

5 (5 reviews)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £3360

Next available: 05 Jan - 7 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at Gaggles, Herefordshire

Gaggles, Herefordshire, from the outside

Ensuite bathroom at Gaggles, Herefordshire

Family bathroom at Gaggles, Herefordshire

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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

Next available: 19 Dec - 3 nights

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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

Next available: 19 Dec - 4 nights

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Private Hot Tub at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire, from the outside

Lounge at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Dining room at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Bedroom at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Shower room at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Kitchen/diner at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Outdoor games area at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Patio area at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Hallway at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Countryside views at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Countryside near Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Lake view at Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

Surrounding area near Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5, Dunbartonshire

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Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5,

Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Ideal 4 bedroom escape in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, close to Balloch, pet-friendly and with an inviting private hot tub and country views.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1750

Next available: 21 Dec - 7 nights

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Laburnum Lodge, Somerset, from the outside

Countryside views at Laburnum Lodge, Somerset

Open plan living area at Laburnum Lodge, Somerset

Well equipped kitchen at Laburnum Lodge, Somerset

Family bathroom at Laburnum Lodge, Somerset

Enclosed garden at Laburnum Lodge, Somerset

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £695

Next available: 19 Dec - 7 nights

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Open plan living area at Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

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

Kitchen/diner at Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

Family bathroom at Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

Dining room at Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

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

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

Surrounding area near Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

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

Patio area at Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

Dogs welcome at Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

Garden furniture at Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views, Herefordshire

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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