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Pensarn Hall is a large, impressive Victorian country house with lovely gardens in the Snowdonia National Park. This pet-friendly, rural holiday home in Llanbedr sleeps 15 in 7 bedrooms and is within easy reach of fabulous sandy beaches.

Surridge Farmhouse is a Grade II listed Exmoor cottage in the Brendon Hills near Waterrow in Somerset. The large, pet-friendly cottage sits on 80 acres of grounds, is steeped in tradition with exposed beams and fireplaces, and offers a games room, modern comforts, and an Iron Age Play Fort for children.

Hafton Castle is a beautiful historic building nestling next to the loch in Hunter's Quay, just outside Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsula.

The Castle is a large holiday home, totally self-catering and can accommodate up to 42 guests in 19 en-suite bedrooms.  The living accommodation comprises sitting rooms, a dining room, a library and a large conservatory, providing plenty of communal space for the 42 guests.

There is a large indoor swimming pool, a games room with snooker and a children's playground.

There are lovely grounds in which to walk, play and picnic and plenty of parking.

Set amidst the rolling countryside of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rosebank Barn on the edge of the charming Gloucestershire village of Ablington is a child-friendly cottage converted from a natural stone barn, boasting underfloor heating, vaulted ceilings, and a wood-burning stove.

This luxuriously furnished windmill, built in 1813 in the countryside near Usk in Monmouthshire, has been lovingly restored to create a large, quirky holiday cottage sleeping 12, close to the Brecon Beacons National Park. Pets are welcome.

Mallow Lodge is an impressive eco-cottage set against the dramatic backdrop of Brada Quarry. The pet-friendly cottage in Bamburgh is set near the Northumberland coast. It boasts beautiful views, eco-credentials, a spacious furnished deck, a sophisticated interior with ample windows, and a log fire.

The Stables at The Lammas is an elegant Cotswold stone barn conversion with a truly unique outdoor dining area surrounded by mature gardens in the village of Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire. The rural cottage boasts two courtyards, contemporary luxury and proximity to the best of the Cotswolds.

"The Limes" is a charming Island holiday cottage located on private Osea Island on the enchanting Essex Coast. It is perfect for a cosy and inviting escape for up to five guests. The cottage features a warm lounge with garden access, two spacious double rooms, and an additional single room. It also boasts a well-equipped kitchen, two elegant bathrooms with roll-top baths, and a private garden. Osea Island is a private island that offers a lot of attractions, including a private beach, saltwater lido, outdoor pool, cinema room, games room, gym, and 4.5 miles of coastline to explore with bikes. If you're looking for a tranquil getaway, "The Limes" is the perfect place to discover and plan your next seaside escapade.

The Malthouse is a large, 9-bedroom self-catering Derbyshire apartment in Arkwright's historic Cromford Mill near Matlock Bath. This luxuriously furnished Peak District apartment in Cromford sleeps 18 guests and is ideally suited for large families or groups of friends.