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The Malt Kiln is a beautifully-presented abode set on the outskirts of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, with a hot tub, en-suites, and a woodburning stove. Skipton 22.7 miles; York 25.2 miles. (Ref. 1165747)

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  • 15% off - Fri 25th Jul to 1st Aug 2025

  • 15% off - Fri 1st Aug to 8th Aug 2025

3 nights from £2823

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A well-presented holiday cottage resting on the outskirts of Milton. Open-plan living. WiFi. Off-road parking. Pembroke 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1017723)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £505

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A first-floor barn conversion situated in Holme village. Within the Peak District National Park and 2.5 miles from Holmfirth. Underfloor heating. Open-plan living room. Views of national park. Manchester 22 miles, Sheffield 24 miles, Leeds 26 miles. (Ref. 1013614)

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3 nights from £447

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A charming stone-built barn conversion nestled on a working farm in the hamlet of Puxey, Dorset. Open-plan. En-suite. Views. Sturminster Newton 1.7 miles; Blandford Forum 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1066081)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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3 nights from £940

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A superb three-bedroom second-floor apartment set within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Open-plan. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101468)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £738

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo
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Wingspan is a wonderfully-stylish second-floor apartment located in the heart of Carbis Bay in Cornwall, admiring sea views and a short walk to a pub. St Ives 2.6 miles ; Hayle 3.5 miles ; Penzance 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1160879)

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3 nights from £775

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Luxury, two-storey bespoke chalet with outstanding reviews is situated on the owner's exclusive and tranquil country estate with adjoining woodland, close to the famous meres at Ellesmere. (Ref. 925718)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1296

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Pastures Barn, a gorgeous barn conversion, is situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire, boasting a woodburning stove, a sauna, and a hot tub. Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164378)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 5% off - Fri 30th May to 25th Jul 2025

  • 10% off - Fri 25th Jul to 29th Aug 2025

3 nights from £1208

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Rhiwlas Bach is a quaint lodge resting in Benllech, Anglesey. Off-road parking. Garden. Open plan. Single storey. Beaumaris 9 miles; Rhosneigr 18.8 miles; Conwy 26 miles. (Ref. 1140843)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £328

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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An idyllic stone cottage set within the quaint town of Alston, Cumbria. Fantastic countryside views. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Stanhope 18.6 miles; Haydon Bridge 18.8 miles; Penrith 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1073338)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £955

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This traditional detached cottage lies in fantastic village of Braunton on the coast of Devon. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Saunton 2 miles; Croyde 3.9 miles; Woolacombe 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1055592)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £2199

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Mickle Trafford Manor is a stunning, detached manor house, full of traditional features and en-suite bedrooms resting in the gorgeous city of Chester. Liverpool 19.1 miles; Manchester 39 miles. (Ref. 1171265)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £2186

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  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A lovely, two-bedroom cottage resting in the heart of Herne Bay, Kent. Close to the beach and amenities. Pet-friendly. Ground-floor accommodation. Enclosed garden. Whitstable 5.5 miles; Canterbury 8.1 miles; Broadstairs 16 miles; Dover 29.1 miles. (Ref. 1126171)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from £682

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Parlour Barn is a charming barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire. Woodburner. Sauna. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. Shared game room. Alton Towers 9.3 miles; Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164375)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 5% off - Fri 30th May to 25th Jul 2025

  • 10% off - Fri 25th Jul to 29th Aug 2025

3 nights from £1208

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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A detached cottage, resting within the coastal village of Gorran Haven. Luxury interiors. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Mevagissey 3 miles. (Ref. 999137)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £842

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Glanduad Fawr is an outstanding holiday home near Nevern in Pembrokeshire. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Spacious. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Cardigan 8.1 miles. Fishguard 11.2 miles. Aberporth 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1144820)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £1450

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This contemporary-styled holiday cottage can be found in Grindleton near Chatburn, Lancashire. Remote position. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Clitheroe 4.7 miles; Skipton 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1034985)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £819

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  • Sleeps29
  • Bedrooms13
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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Caxton House, a historic, thirteen-bedroom holiday home in Skegness, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Games room. Range cooker. En-suites. Boston 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1147750)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

3 nights from £2272

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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A detached, character cottage nestled in the rural village of Manston near Child Okeford in Dorset. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Country-style. Shaftesbury 6 miles; Blandford Forum 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1072821)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £507

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Malthouse Farm is a stunning farmhouse located in the town of Heacham in Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Close to local amenities. Near the coast. Hunstanton 3 miles; Fakenham 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1159605)

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  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1657

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If you’re hoping to book your next break on the fly, then why not treat yourself to a stay at one of these last-minute cottages and explore the beautiful landscapes of the UK? Offering a hassle-free option for a getaway, these last-minute holiday cottages are sure to impress all types of holiday-goers, no matter what you’re hoping to get up to on your next staycation! 

Why Last-Minute Holiday Cottages? 

If you’re hoping to secure your next staycation but haven’t planned or booked anything yet, then you’ve come to the right place for last-minute holidays in the UK! Featuring a hand-picked selection of the best properties with late availability scattered across the British Isles, each one offers a high level of flexibility and makes for a great alternative to going abroad.  

After all, why deal with all the stress of airport security when you can jump in the car or on the train to one of these last-minute cottages? And on top of all that, what’s best about booking cottages for last-minute holidays is that you’re more than likely to bag a great deal, as many of these last-minute cottages are reduced in price compared to booking in advance.  

For plenty of ideas on what to get up to during your last-minute holiday in the UK, be sure to read our fantastic UK Travel Guide

Places to Visit during Last-Minute Holidays

Even if you’re trying to book the perfect getaway on a tight schedule, there’s an abundance of fantastic places to go for a last-minute holiday in the UK. Whether you fancy a last-minute holiday in Wales or a last-minute holiday in Scotland, there’s no shortage of fantastic options to consider. Not only that, but there’s also plenty of opportunity to book a last-minute holiday in Ireland too, for those of you looking to venture across the Irish Sea for your next staycation!  

Starting with England, the largest and most populous country in the UK, there’s no shortage of amazing regions and national parks where you can book one of these last-minute holiday cottages. With some of the most popular regions being places like the Lake District, the Cotswolds, Cornwall and the Yorkshire Dales, each offers their own unique rural charm and character and make for wonderful places to consider spending a last-minute UK holiday. 

Alternatively, Wales can also make for a brilliant location for booking last-minute holiday cottages. Boasting a host of beautiful national parks like Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons and Cardigan Bay, here you’ll find miles of golden sandy beaches, lush countryside and some of Britain’s tallest peaks. What’s best is that many of the country’s best regions can be easily reached from England, making it a wonderful place to consider going on a last-minute holiday in the UK if you’re based just across the border. 

Situated in the northern reaches of the British Isles is Scotland, another fantastic place to consider booking one of these last-minute cottages, especially if you’re after a secluded break away from the stresses of everyday life. Home to the enchanting Highlands that’s home to natural landmarks like Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the British Isles. Other amazing regions include the Scottish Islands, famous for their white sandy beaches and natural beauty. 

On the other hand, if you’re happy to venture a bit further away from home, then Ireland can make for an unforgettable place to consider booking one of these last-minute holiday cottages. Easily reachable from the UK via flight or ferry, this rural country boasts many properties to consider booking, dotted around stunning regions like the Wild Atlantic Way and the mountains of County Wicklow to name just a couple. 

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Types of Last-Minute Holidays 

Whatever you want from your last-minute holidays, you'll be sure to find the ideal property to book from this selection of thousands! 

If a break with a little opulence is on the agenda, then we’d highly recommend choosing one of these last-minute hot tub breaks, perfect if you’re looking for a property where you can truly relax and unwind after a busy day. Prefer something more rustic? If so, then take a look at this array of last-minute log cabins... or combine the two and treat yourselves to breathtaking views from the comfort of a last-minute lodge with a hot tub!  

Or if you're simply hoping to get away from the office for a few days to get stuck into some important tasks, why not consider a workcation? And for those of you hoping for a classic staycation experience, then one of these last-minute holiday park breaks would be perfect as well. You can also choose from these last-minute weekend breaks. Failing that, our complete collection of all available cottage complexes and chalet parks and self-catering holiday cottages will be sure to help you out even further.