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A crossed-timbered Herefordshire country cottage with a lawned containing a mature tree.
Sleeps
17
Bedrooms
7

Nestling amidst Herefordshire Hills in a delightful rural location in the village of the same name, Little Cowarne Court is a large Bromyard holiday cottage, superbly created from traditional farm buildings for families or groups of friends sleeping 17 in 7 bedrooms.

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A contemporary Northumblerland holiday lodge beneath a sheer rocky hill face.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

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.

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Exterior of a weather-boarded Suffolk Cottage behind a garden lined with fur trees.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Marsh View is a sophisticated, contemporary ground-floor Suffolk holiday apartment for two guests, overlooking the glorious, unspoilt Hazlewood Marsh and the River Alde. The delightful seaside destination of Aldeburgh is within easy reach.

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Brick-built Victorian vicarage surrounded by a tree-lined garden.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Enjoy getting away with family and friends with a stay at The Old Vicarage, a large countryside holiday cottage in Peterhurch. This six-bedroom Herefordshire property has been fully refurbished to combine classic Victorian features with modern amenities such as a private hot tub and wooden sauna.

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A single storey barn conversion stands on the edge of a paved courtyard.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Cow Cott is a stunning stone barn conversion located in a small rural village. This charming holiday cottage, ideal for couples near Peterchurch, perfectly blends rustic charm with modern style. With its exposed beams, stone walls, and wooden fittings, this property offers a contemporary and cosy atmosphere for a romantic getaway. You can also enjoy the spacious garden and breathtaking views of the beautiful Herefordshire countryside.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
1

Holly Bush is a charming romantic cottage on a working farm in the hamlet of Luntley near Leominster in Herefordshire. Replete with exposed beams, trusses and original features, the rural cottage boasts undeniable charm, contemporary comforts, generous outdoor spaces and blissful tranquillity.

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Sleeps
34
Bedrooms
12

The Ship Inn, once a pub in Colwyn Bay, has been comfortably and stylishly converted to create a large, dog-friendly holiday cottage in North Wales sleeping 34 guests in 12 spacious bedrooms, with a 5-minute walk of the beach.

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A stone-built LAke District Cottage sits in a woodland clearing surrounded by mature trees.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Carrholme is a large Grade II listed Yorkshire Dales Holiday Cottage, brimming with rural charm and modern conveniences as well as generous gardens and views over Settle and the Yorkshire Dales. The charming cottage that once housed Prince Charles promises regal comfort for groups and welcomes pets.

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Exterior of a Cumbriain stone. barn conversion near surrounded by fields.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Gill Beck Barn enjoys wonderful views of the Pennines and the Lake District and promises guests character and comfort. The pet-friendly cottage sits on a large property near Melmerby in Cumbria & offers a spacious furnished garden, an Aga, a log fire in a traditional fireplace and absolute tranquillity.

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As well as the potential to save money when booking an independently managed holiday home directly with the owner, you will also be communicating with someone who knows the property inside out and therefore, likely to answer all your questions about the property and its location.