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A delightful, terraced, flint-walled cottage resting in Higham near Barrow, Suffolk. Enclosed garden. WiFi. Off-road parking. No pets. Newmarket 7.7 miles; Bury St Edmunds 8.1 miles; Cambridge 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1080718)

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3 nights from $854

  • Sleeps6
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Pretty semi-detached barn conversion, spacious rooms, quality accommodation, exposed beams, en-suite bathroom, WiFi, lovely garden. Off road parking. Holsworthy under two miles. Bude 10 miles (Ref. 986856)

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3 nights from $854

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A charming stone-built couple’s retreat resting in Upper Hulme, near Leek, Staffordshire. Open-plan. In Peak District National Park. Close to pub. Leek 3.8 miles; Buxton 9.5 miles; Bakewell 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1133708)

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3 nights from $550

  • Sleeps4
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A quaint, white-washed cottage resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Open-plan living. Xbox. Close to beach. Dorchester 5.2 miles; Bridport 17 miles; Lyme Regis 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1113457)

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3 nights from $851

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A contemporary, converted annexe next to the owner's farm on the outskirts of Hathersage, Derbyshire. Open-plan. Family-friendly. Electric fire. Rural location. Off-road parking. Castleton 6.9 miles; Curbar 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1089685)

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3 nights from $612

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Wonderful detached cottage in the centre of the village of Pebworth. Woodburning stove, WiFi, off road parking. Quality holiday home. Ideal for a family. Stratford-upon-Avon 10 miles. (Ref. 935314)

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3 nights from $1403

  • Sleeps6
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Hideaway Cottage is a charming, three-bedroom abode resting in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Near amenities, attractions and beach. Sea views. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles; Scarborough 19.8 miles; Pickering 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1139810)

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3 nights from $892

  • Sleeps7
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    4.7

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This superb Alaskan-style cabin rests near the tranquil village of Clifton on Teme, Worcestershire. Hot tub. Free fishing. Off-road parking. Lakeside views. Great Witley 7.2 miles; Hallow 10.4 miles; Worcester 12.2 miles (Ref. 1080941)

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3 nights from $1150

  • Sleeps4
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This delightful ground-floor apartment is based in Newquay, Cornwall. Country views. Open-plan. Patio area. Holywell 6 miles; Perranporth 8.5 miles. (Ref. 997446)

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3 nights from $1273

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An impressive single-storey holiday cottage in Tunstall near Rendlesham in Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Parking. Welcome gift. Woodburning stove. Woodbridge 7.4 miles; Aldeburgh 8.7 miles; Southwold 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1116946)

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3 nights from $804

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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This romantic, single-storey cottage rests in Pontdolgoch near Caersws, Powys. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Open-plan. Bedroom with en-suite. Newtown 8.2 miles. (Ref. 906681)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from $612

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.7

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Fabulous contemporary house 150 yards from Challaborough beach. Gated development. Terrace and roof garden with loungers. Light, spacious and stylish. WiFi. Ringmore 2 miles. (Ref. 976228)

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3 nights from $1262

  • Sleeps6
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A delightful detached cottage nestled in the charming hamlet of Llanrhyddlad, near Cemaes Bay. Pet-friendly. Ground-floor living. Hot tub. Spectacular views. Cemaes Bay 4.8 miles; Amlwch 9.6 miles; Holyhead 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1043479)

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3 nights from $731

  • Sleeps4
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The School Bakehouse is a wonderful, two-bedroom abode in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Near Shropshire Hills AONB. Woodburning stove. Shared tennis court. Montgomery 9.1 miles; Church Stretton 12.7 miles; Ludlow 19.4 miles; Shrewsbury 21.1 miles. (Ref. 15515)

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3 nights from $542

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    4.8

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This charming, two-bedroom chalet rests in Mundesley, Norfolk. Close to amenities. Close to a beach. Pet-friendly. Parking. North Walsham 5.3 miles; Sheringham 12.2 miles; Norwich 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1127413)

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3 nights from $775

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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A delightful, single-storey home resting in Crackington Haven near Wainhouse Corner, Cornwall. Romantic. Pet-friendly. Contemporary. Close to beach and amenities. Crackington Haven 1.2 miles; Widemouth Bay 9.8 miles; Bude 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1129863)

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3 nights from $717

  • Sleeps2
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    4.8

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Superb detached cottage near Launceston. Barn conversion in rural setting on the hills above the town. Stunning views of Dartmoor National Park. Launceston 0.8 miles. (Ref. 8277)

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3 nights from $534

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.6

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Literally a stone's throw from the sandy beach, this fabulous holiday home in Rhosneigr is a brilliant family base. Close to shops and restaurants. Enclosed garden, wifi, smart TV. (Ref. 1008815)

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3 nights from $1490

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This stylish, detached bungalow sits in Stoke Fleming, Devon. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Underfloor heating. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Ground-floor living. Paignton 10.6 miles; Salcombe 18.8 miles; Newton Abbot 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1094631)

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3 nights from $1129

  • Sleeps4
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    4.7

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Traditional cottage. Woodburning stove. Family Friendly. One dog welcome. Leisure club included. Private parking. Garden and patio. Ambleside 2 miles. (Ref. 1040998)

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3 nights from $1131

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