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Bramble Cottage, a superb, detached abode located in Wester Essendy near Dunkeld in Scotland. Woodburning stove. Single-storey. Countryside. Loch views. Blairgowrie 3 miles; Dunkeld 7 miles; Perth 15.7 miles; Pitlochry 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1153653)

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7 nights from £839

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The Cottage on the Island, a beautiful home set in the pretty village of Castleton in the Peak District National Park, with a woodburning stove and off-road parking. Hope 2.2 miles; Buxton 10.1 miles; Bakewell 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1095309)

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This beautifully-presented cottage rests in Bellingham, Northumberland. En-suite bedrooms. Off-road parking. Romantic. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Kielder Water 14.7 miles; Hadrian's Wall 29.3 miles; Corbridge 17.6 miles; Hexham 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1056875)

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Harvest Moon Cottage is a characterful, detached abode nestled on the outskirts of Much Cowarne, Herefordshire. Ground-floor living. Ledbury 8 miles, Hereford 11.2 miles, Malvern Hills 11.3 miles, Worcester 15.7 miles, Tenbury Wells 17.1 miles (Ref. 1150952)

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7 nights from £440

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This superb period, stone cottage is nestled in the small hamlet of Broughton, in the Craven district of North Yorkshire. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Skipton 3.9 miles; Keighley 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1015575)

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7 nights from £552

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Rose Cottage is a detached, stone-built cottage resting in the heart of Ambleside, Lake District. Idyllic riverside setting. Underfloor heating. Child-friendly. Grasmere 3.9 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1118364)

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7 nights from £1179

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A beautiful, detached, Welsh cottage, set in the Ceiriog Valley, two miles from Glyn Ceiriog. Peaceful countryside views. Character features and contemporary design. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Llangollen 7 miles. (Ref. 939502)

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7 nights from £493

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Gorgeous, single-storey, barn conversion, one of two on site. Rural location on borders of West Wiltshire and Dorset. En-suite facilities to both bedrooms. Mere 3 miles. (Ref. 1019004)

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7 nights from £541

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The Miners Hall, a breathtaking converted chapel located in the quaint town of Stanley, County Durham. Stained-glass windows. Hot tub. Sauna. Jukebox. Durham 8.8 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 11 miles; Sunderland 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1128283)

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An impressive new property to Sykes, Croft Cottage is a charming, three-bedroom abode resting rurally in Castleton, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Rural. Family-friendly. In Peak District National Park. Hope 1.5 miles; Buxton 10.1 miles; Bakewell 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1057505)

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7 nights from £960

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Large detached Georgian house on the banks of the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. Fantastic views. Woodburning stoves. Large gardens. Ross-on-Wye 7 miles. (Ref. 947406)

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7 nights from £2295

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Number 16 is a welcoming bungalow nestled in the market town of Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Smart TVs. Horncastle 6.3 miles; Louth 19.3 miles; Lincoln 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1152801)

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A wonderful cottage nestled in the historic market town of Kirkby Lonsdale. Woodburning stove. Ideal for families. Off-road parking. Patio. Kendal 12.4 miles. (Ref. 926573)

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7 nights from £638

  • Sleeps6
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A stunning three-bedroom, First-floor apartment resting in Kelso, Scottish Borders. Kelso Abbey views. Open-plan. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Jedburgh 11.4 miles; Wooler 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1089523)

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7 nights from £591

  • Sleeps2
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The Old Stables is a charming annexe, within extensive grounds boasting a lake, meadow, fields, and orchards, in the quaint village of Headcorn, Kent. Staplehurst 4.2 miles; Maidstone 9.2 miles; High Weald National Landscape 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1162125)

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7 nights from £488

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Thimble Cottage is a superbly-positioned, two-bedroom dwelling with off-road parking and close to shops and restaurants, in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Hebden Bridge 8.5 miles; Skipton 11.1 miles. (Ref. 1166720)

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7 nights from £518

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A charming and traditional holiday home nestled within Grandolbenmaen near Tremadog, Wales. Open-plan living. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Criccieth 4.3 miles; Porthmadog 5.2 miles; Penygroes 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1065165)

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7 nights from £527

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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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7 nights from £1546

  • Sleeps4
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An exceptional holiday home in the rural Scottish village of Ballater in Aberdeenshire. Woodburning stove. Family friendly. Village centre. Braemar 16.3 miles; Grantown-on-Spey 38.2 miles; Aberdeen 41.3 miles. (Ref. 1053964)

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7 nights from £535

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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This charming historic lodge is nestled in Calwich, a few miles from Mayfield and Ashbourne. Woodburning stove. Ashbourne 3.8 miles. (Ref. 1025364)

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7 nights from £866