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Inglenook Cottage is an archetypal chocolate-box cottage boasting Cotswold stone walls and a thatched roof. The 300-year-old romantic cottage in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire, is Grade II listed and promises an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, wooden floorboards & space for pets in its lovely garden.

Chimney Gill is a modern rural retreat near Sebergham in Cumbria and The Lake District. The large and beautiful holiday cottage on a working farm blends contemporary style with a country character, including exposed beams and a farmhouse kitchen. Guests enjoy complimentary access to a leisure club.

Set amongst extensive gardens in the picturesque  Midland village of Eardisley, Green Gables is a spacious 1930s period holiday home in Herefordshire, perfect for quiet holiday retreats. This large and child-friendly cottage features woodburning stoves, a table tennis table, and a sitting room with a view over the garden.

Moortown House Farm is an elegant Georgian-listed manor on the edge of an AONB in Moortown. The large rural holiday cottage in Lincolnshire was built in 1816 and was designed by Sit Joseph Paxton. Rolling parkland and woodland surround the elegant property, which has luxurious furnishings, a tennis court, and country charm.

Glen Bank won the Visit England's 5* Gold Award in 2019. Fields and woodland surround this Cumbrian property in Appleby-in-Westmoreland. The pet-friendly cottage boasts outdoor entertaining areas with sweeping views and offers a light-filled orangery, two wood burners, exposed beams, and a dog shower.

Pound Cake is a charming chocolate box cottage in the lovely hamlet of Stanhoe in Norfolk. The pet-friendly cottage exudes charm with its exposed beams and inglenook fireplace and combines this with eclectic décor while offering a pleasant mature garden and access to the country and the coast.

Manor House, located on Osea Island, offers a remarkable escape. Accessible via a Roman tidal causeway, this exclusive Essex holiday cottage is an extraordinary retreat. Explore a range of activities, including an outdoor pool, saltwater lido, tennis court, cinema, and 4.5 miles of coastline. The grand Edwardian house boasts ten bedrooms, most with four-poster beds and en-suite bathrooms. It's an ideal celebration venue, with reception rooms, a country kitchen, and captivating water views. Book this extraordinary destination for a minimum of 2 nights, with flexible arrival days.

Derby is a luxury holiday cottage for couples at Endmoor Farm in the Derbyshire Peak District near Bakewell. This beautifully furnished, pet-friendly cottage in secluded rural surroundings is a beautifully appointed romantic retreat in the countryside for two (+cot) at any time of the year.

The Dairy at Burghley is a gorgeous, large country cottage on a grand estate near Stamford In Cambridgeshire. The pet-friendly property rewards guests with rural elegance and modern luxury, open fires, outdoor entertaining areas, and access to Burghley House and its many events.