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Charming lavish farmhouse nestled on the border of the Welsh Marches and the Shropshire Hill. WiFi. Dog-friendly. Knighton 2.5 miles; Clun 7.8 miles; Ludlow 16.1 miles. (Ref. 981423)

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3 nights from £978

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A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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3 nights from £4089

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Stone-built, renovated chapel nestled in the hamlet of Frogmore, near Callington in Cornwall. Dog-friendly. Open-plan living. High vaulted ceiling. Tavistock 11.7 miles; Launceston 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1063115)

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3 nights from £411

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A lodge sleeping four people, Bowleaze area of Weymouth. Dog friendly. Large garden. Parking for two cars. (Ref. 994500)

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3 nights from £642

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A beautiful, converted chapel settled in the village of Ilsington, Devon. Open-plan living. Romantic dwelling. Woodburning stove. Newton Abbot 7.7 miles; Torquay 15.6 miles. (Ref. 1127853)

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3 nights from £493

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St Aidans is a wonderful, pet-friendly holiday house situated in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland with an indulgent hot tub for guests. Alnmouth 4.6 miles; Rothbury 12 miles; Bamburgh 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1140260)

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3 nights from £1335

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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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3 nights from £1078

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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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3 nights from £1088

  • Sleeps8
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A luxurious barn-conversion resting near Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Character features. Woodburning stove. Grassington 11.7 miles; Ripon 14.7 miles; Harrogate 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1120315)

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3 nights from £995

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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A fantastic, detached holiday home in Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire. Dog-friendly. Hot tub. Enclosed, rear garden. Off-road parking. Ellon 5.1 miles; Aberdeen 15 miles; Peterhead 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1123197)

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3 nights from £869

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.7

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A wonderful detached cottage in village of Parkend, within the Royal Forest of Dean. Underfloor heating throughout. En-suite facilities. Pet-friendly. Games area. Cinderford 6.7 miles; Monmouth 9.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1062726)

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3 nights from £1009

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Pentre Hall is a characterful, five-bedroom property in Bronygarth near Chirk, Shropshire. Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB. Original features. Hot tub. Oswestry 5.7 miles; Llangollen 8.8 miles; Chester 24.4 miles. (Ref. 1112629)

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3 nights from £1254

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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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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3 nights from £776

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.8

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An outstanding detached holiday home in Dunwich near Westleton in Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Parking. WiFi. Welcome gift. Saxmundham 9.1 miles; Aldeburgh 11.5 miles; Orford 18.1 miles; Felixstowe 35 miles. (Ref. 1136518)

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3 nights from £1527

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A stylish, four-bedroom barn conversion resting in Aldingham near Ulverston, Cumbria. Hot tub. Countryside views. Close to beach. Near National Park. Ulverston 6 miles; Barrow-in-Furness 6.8 miles; Lakeside 15.8 miles; Windermere 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1115119)

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3 nights from £1200

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A well-presented bungalow resting on a working farm, close to Abergele, North Wales. Rural location. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Rhos-on-sea 8.9 miles; Conwy 12.8 miles; Llandudno 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1064723)

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3 nights from £399

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Heather's Cottage is an outstanding, detached property in Dalston near Carlisle, Cumbria. Spacious. Open-plan. Gardens. Off-road parking. Great location. Carlisle 6.2 miles. Penrith 17.3 miles. Keswick 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1143921)

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3 nights from £930

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An impressive barn conversion resting in Munderfield near Bishop's Frome, Herefordshire. Farm. Original features. Woodburning stoves. Tenbury Wells 13.2 miles; Hereford 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1101198)

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3 nights from £703

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Southbank is a superb, Grade II Listed abode situated on the rural outskirts of Bath, Somerset. Pet-friendly. Near shop. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Bristol 11.2 miles; Glastonbury 26.1 miles. (Ref. 1152472)

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3 nights from £834

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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Parkfields House is a striking Georgian property within 3.5 acres of land with a swimming pool and tennis court, resting in Tittensor, Staffordshire. Stone 3.6 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 6.4 miles; Stafford 10.7 miles; Peak District National Park 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1160202)

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3 nights from £1605

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. Failing that, our complete collection of all available self-catering holiday cottages will be sure to help you out even further.